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Suspension fork does have some benefits imo...
Undoubtedly makes for a much smoother ride for whatever (whoever) is in the front.
Some say it helps front wheel traction when braking, don’t think I’m convinced but it does compress when you brake, which might shift more weight down instead of straight forward.
Less likely to lose control of the front end if you hit a sudden pothole / bump.
Think it depends on how long the cargo area is as well- the longer the bike the more you benefit from the front having sus.
I wouldn’t want one purely from a maintenance perspective though. They are expensive to replace too.
MCamb
Too much plastic and gimmick for me. I throw firewood, bricks, lawns tools, cement in my bullitt, then hose it down and toss kiddos in it. I wouldn't do that with an R&M. Too much plastic and expensive proprietary stuff
I do not understand the suspension fork given it needs to contend with such a wide range of loads. There's no way it can be comfortable for 75 lbs of children and then also support 250 lbs of cargo the next day. It's also one more thing to service or break.
I do like the cable steering though, but not for the center or gravity mystery.