Originally Posted by
Viich
I currently have a 5yo and 7yo - I did school drop off with a Burley Kazoo (trailer bike) for the younger and the older on his own bike. Next year they should both be on their own bikes. I used a double trailer when they were younger.
Looking back, I wish I'd done a longtail cargo bike - Xtracycle, BikeFriday Hauladay, Yuba, etc. Probably one of the folding ones - BF Hauladay, Xtracycle Cargo Node, whatever other ones. I know that Cargo Node wasn't out when I would have been buying anyway. Not worth buying one now, but I think I'd still use it some. The full cargo bike (bakfiets, whatever - with the cargo pod in front) I don't think I'd use as much now, as much as it would have been a little better with the young kiddos.
What specifically about the longtails would appeal? From what I can tell one year olds still need a child seat attached to the deck so you're still dealing with the higher center of gravity - the one advantage I can identify is that I could carry my work pannier on the back at the same time. Though once they're old enough to hold on themselves I definitely see the advantage (but I could also start using the Burley Piccalo I picked up for free at that point too AND get a little help with my commute).