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Sounds like you have more skills than many though. A new cargo bike will set you back a few grand so you might as well get decent accessories. If you've picked up a cheap secondhand bike then that decision is slightly trickier
The kickstand on my bike is a now discountinued xtracycle kickback 1. It's a shame it's discontinued as it's such a good stand. The double leg thing means I can leave the kids sitting on the bike without fear of them falling off.
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Yea I’ve been making-do out of financial necessity, but for sure if you set a good budget you can do alright. For example my stand is a single-legged one that isn’t too keen when the bike is loaded up, similarly I made my sit-platform and bags, and use a cheap canti mount front rack with salvaged container out front. The groupset is all parts bin Deore XT. I built the rear wheel myself being careful to find the widest bmx rim and a good level Shimano disc hub. Certainly the stand needs upgrading, but only once I make a mounting plate for a proper two legged one.
Depends how you go about it, whether you can DIY or have to buy new/proprietary.