Joined: Dec 2012
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From: South Austin, Texas
Bikes: 2010 Origin8 CX700, 2003 Cannondale Backroads Cross Country, 1997 Trek mtn steel frame converted commuter/tourer, 1983 Univega Sportour, 2010 Surly LHT, Others...
Big Dummy can be set up to haul one or two kids behind and still use two panniers up front. Very versatile around town that way.
I have also seen them used on supported tours instead of a van. Big Dummy with 6 panniers pulling a Bob trailer with other riders' gear. Seen it a couple of times, once even on the C&O in wet, muddy conditions.