So it seems that most are in favor of a cargo bike over a road bike. My budget limits me to just one, and the cargo bike is the more expensive option. I lean towards the big dummy (or Xtracycle) for the slimness of it, it will fit in my garage easier. Xtracycle makes the Edge runner that is a purpose built frame too right?
I'm very much in favor of the cargo cycle, i'm just wondering if i'll be better off getting the road bike first to bring in the commute. (I had a 5 to 7 mile commute where I lived 3 months ago, and that was no big deal. I'm a solid runner, I expect it will take a week or two to adjust but then a 12 mile commute won't be so bad)