Thanks for the info, crackerdog. I've considered the xtracycle, but by the time I buy a decent used bike to hook it up to, then the xtracycle at $239, a kit at $100, and some pannier bags at perhaps another $100-200, I feel like I may as well get a Ute for $900! I am less concerned with money, especially looking at the under $1000 range, than I am with purpose/utility. I do want something that I can ride comfortably when my bike is in the shop or when I plan to make a big grocery trip on my way home from work. I'll have to test ride a few things to see what works best. I'm not ruling out the xtracycle kits just yet!
