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I've don't about 500miles on a Bullitt and like it. I have to give it back soon and want something better suited to carrying 2 kids. After the packster fell through the UA seems an obvious choice. I'm a bit concerned that I won't like the position or heft tho.
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the UA position is more upright
This is what I actually have against bullitt, its such a 'cyclist' cargo bike. I have increased the bar height with Satori easyup all the way up (soon to be replaced with just a steerer tube and CK headset) and a VO Klunker bar
When i changed the position on my bullitt the comfort went up drastically and efficiency went down (I think) but its a fucking cargo bike ?!?
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I quite like the position tbh, you're not going to be going anywhere fast and being that upright gives you a feeling of increased control. Which ever you choose you'll like though, they're not that drastically different and they're both well thought out for the most part. It's more storage/wheeling in and out of tight spots that the UA might present slightly more of an issue with.
amey
ltc
I ride a UA for work (not the family though) and used to ride a Bullitt. Both ride totally fine once you're up and running, the UA position is more upright, at least with the stock stem/bar combo. The only thing to consider is the slightly larger size of the UA, it makes it a bit more difficult to manoeuvre at low speed and gives you a bigger turning circle. One upside to the UA is the step through frame, I find it a lot easier to get a heavy cargo bike on to it's stand when I'm not on it and it feels a lot easier to control the weight of the bike as you're getting off with the Urban Arrow. Honestly though, it won't take you long to get confident or comfortable riding either of them, they're not that drastically different.