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What is this trickery? I have a Big Dummy that I use for carting stuff and kids around. Front end on that looks useful

Reasonable price for a useful bike. If I didn't have a Big Dummy already I'd be very interested in this

I've insured my cargo bike in my garage and they still want it locked. They couldn't care that it's an alarmed garage with CCTV outside. They didn't specify what type of lock (whereas they're more specific on my motorbike)

If you're sticking it outside consider something like a ground anchor, then it gives you something solid to secure it to

All the good stuff is in the extreme sizes though. I think Rapha sell their old sale stock to SP to recover some cash

Looks great. I have the U tubes and a stoker bar rather than a hooptie or kid coral. Always wondered how they get in and out. Can they do it solo or do you have to lift them?

I don't see omniums in London very much. See lots of bullitts though

Cargo bikes definitely need mudguards, just so much more practical. Mine is kitted with mudguards and dynamo, and the pannier set up permanently loaded with straps and bags etc. I just get on and ride it. Will be electrifying it shortly though!

I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean

There's a little guide here https://xtracycle.helpscoutdocs.com/article/13-kickbacks-whats-the-difference-between-the-three-models

Explore model seems like a triumph of marketing over content

Can't see it being better than a standard Brompton (I've already lowered the gearing on mine so I can carry stuff/child more easily)

That looks like it fits pretty well actually. The only bit I'd be worried about is the pressure from the lower half onto the tube, it's focussed on two points, although you have already protected it

You could probably fill the missing section of the bottom half of the clamp with something to spread the load if you wanted absolute certainty

The kickback 1 doesn't clamp to that bit, but when the stand is engaged the legs have a piece that meets the oval tube. But on the kickback 1 that piece is ovalised so meets it nicely (actually I think there was also a round tube option too)

I have to disagree here, my kickback 1 works absolutely brilliantly on my big dummy, it's one of the huge redeeming features about the bike actually. Loading up shopping and kids is no drama whatsoever. If you can find one, definitely buy it, but unfortunately its highly unlikely you'll find one

I've seen a response from this in the past

They think it might but haven't checked so won't guarantee it. They no longer collaborate on stuff and the design team have changed so it's likely but not definite

I think it's intended so you can engage and release the stand while you're standing on it. I can definitely see uses for it, but not at that price.

Getting on and off and engaging my stand is fine, I can even release it when I'm standing over the bike. But I'm tall, might be more of a problem if you're short and getting on and off the bike is a bit more wobbly

Interesting, didn't know they could be fitted

I have the kickback 1 fitted to my bike and it's absolutely brilliant.

Rolling jackass looks even better but very spendy!

Wow, that's really not very good at all. And a decent sample size too so not just anecdotal stuff

Sounds like the sort of bike to buy brand new from a shop that deals with them a lot then. I've had one on my dream wish list as I think they're great (on paper/internet), haven't ridden one

My Big Dummy is cheaper but I love the idea of the GSD. Just now not sure whether it would feel a bit small for my stuff/kids.

Is your shop based in London?

Can you explain more on what's up with the GSD?

Didn't know there were concerns

most bikes shops should have spokes

I've bought some from look mum no hands

Nicely specced bike mate

I have all the bits you mention and I agree that they make the bike s much better everyday cargo bike. My kid carrying solution are u tube type side rails and a stoker bar. Take two easily, my third is to young to get on a bike yet. When she gets to around 9 months I'll try her on it

Why avoid the GSD?

I've only heard good things about it. Is love one but it's really pricey. My big dummy was a lot better price wise. My only concern with the GSD is whether it's now too small for me

I have a pair of alpkit fu man chu (brand new) and velo orange crazy casey bars. PM if interested

I have an SQR slim but it's only really used on my Brompton when I need more space than the front bag can provide

On my commuter bike I use a Topeak rack and a rackpack. I use the top section only when I'm riding and then fold out the panniers if I need to carry anything else, like shopping or my laptop.

Generally don't use a rucksack when commuting. Also have the Altura morph rucksack at work so I can stick the laptop in that and on the rack if I feel it needs more protection

Have a look at eBay. There have been a few utes on there. Also quite a few bakfiets bikes too in that range

I think if you've gone the Surly route then only Surly kit will fit.

I reckon the xtracycle stuff would work but might need some modification. Given xtracycle's cargo bike knowledge now i'd say their kit probably has the edge, but the Surly stuff is still good

I have an older Surly Big Dummy (with the curved top tube) so it was designed to fit all the xtracycle stuff. I was lucky to buy it secondhand with all the bits I needed on it, the only thing I've added is the front wheel stabiliser.

My u tubes were fabricated by really useful bikes, but everything else is xtracycle stuff. The pannier bags and U tubes are ace for carrying shopping, stuff or bagging and dragging another bike

It's running a hub gear which is great for being able to change gear when static. It's definitely more draggy than a derailleur set up though.

Ute's often come up on eBay, usually in 18in rather than 20in size. The only thing I heard about them is the 700c wheels put the load slightly higher up than on 26 or 20 inch bikes.

I like the idea of getting a hooptie but in practice it would make the bike much bigger to store. The U tubes, being low, don't take up as much space when trying to get past the bike in my garage, and I have a wide and curved stoker bar on it which both kids can hold onto when on the bike

I have the xtracycle kickback 1. It's an excellent stand but sadly no longer made

If you fit all only xtracycle stuff to a big dummy frame then I think it all works fine, but if the surly cargo kit is fitted the xtracycle stuff isn't guaranteed to fit

I heard the guys that designed the big dummy left when qbp bought it and the relationship broke down at that point. So it might work but xtracycle have their own bikes now so focus on that rather than looking at compatibility with other bikes

@pdlouche thanks for the stabiliser recommendation. Ordered that exact one on Friday, came today and fitted just now. Seems to be perfect for the job! and the cheapest one I've seen too