Originally Posted by
LeeG
thanks Vik, it's interesting you say you like riding the BD unloaded. I didn't know you had a CETMA. Nothing like gardening and considering moving 200lbs worth of soil amendments to see the division between utility vehicles and sport utility vehicles.
Yup - you caught me I have both...my name is Vik and I have a cargo bike problem...
My BD is my utility cruiser. The position is upright and comfy. The bike isn't uber fast, but for cruising or riding with weaker riders [most of my friends and GF] it's ideal....plus I often end up carrying unexpected cargo that I come across.
The BD also makes a great expedition touring rig, dirt road touring rig, etc..
If I had a kid or a needy dog I'd make the CETMA my main utility rig since the riding & cargo position is ideal for lots of interaction. I'm not going to breed and I'm a cat person so the CETMA remains my heavy hauler. Although it's also good for passengers that wouldn't feel confident of straddling the back on the BD - like my GF's mother above.
They are both fine machines - just depends what you'll be doing with it....
