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I think omniums feel great to ride. 30kg isn’t a lot imo and you won’t be the unsettled by the height of the cargo.
Bullitts not for me personally but they’re also excellent bikes.
as always you should test ride both!
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Yeah it's not the weight itself that's the issue. I wouldn't think twice about using either to carry a static 30kg load, I'm just wondering if it's likely to be an issue if she started messing about. Maybe having a Bullitt with a bucket, similar to a child carrying set up might be useful. It'd be nice for it to double up as cool uncle-mobile to take my niece out in.
I rode Bullitts for a living for years and they're definitely not the most interesting ride. From a brief punt around the block on a friend's Omnium, it felt a lot more exciting ride but I've not had the chance to have a proper go on one. Maybe that's the next step!
Whatever I would theoretically end up with would have to replace my current practical commuter/run around so I'd want to at least vaguely enjoy riding it with or without the dog.
ltc
I'm semi seriously considering buying a cargo bike of my own. The main use case will be lugging my 30kg dog about and as a general run around. How does the Omnium handle with the weight that high up? My current thinking is that the low centre of gravity on something like a Bullitt might be a better bet with a big, wriggling dog. The appeal of the Omnium is the ability to stand or on it's end to take up less room in the house. Anything else to consider?