Cargo Bikes

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Chaley

Surely this is the right place to ask, so
People of the cargo bike, what are the pros and cons of each type of bike?
There are LongJohns, LongTails, Butcher (small front wheel) and Compact (20” Katu style) anything else I’ve missed?
I’m quite drawn to either a LongJohn or Freight 8 style Longtail.
Oh trikes are a nonstarter for many and various reasons.
Cheers ta.

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platypus in reply to @Chaley

I had an 8freight, I admired the design but it was not anything like as good to ride as all the long john designs I've had since. very squirrely. it's also bad having the load behind you, as you can't see it.

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Chaley in reply to @platypus

Cheers, I hear you about having the load, length behind you. Do you think the squirreliness (sic) was because of Mikes love of upright head tubes?
A long/flat tail would be much easier for me to build to try out an idea.

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