Gotte, thanks for the review. I'm curious to know if the Ute has any form of lower horizontal ledge. Even if it is a mini version of the "WideLoaders", it would help support the weight of bulkier items. Or are the bags the only load-bearing elements for stuff you put on the side.
I have a friend of mine who loves my Big Dummy and we're exploring the various options for him to get a utility bike (Ute, Xtracycle, Big Dummy, Radish). I've mentioned to him that I find the Wide Loaders to be excellent for carrying very large or bulky loads, but I can't tell from the pictures of the Ute if the frame has anything like that.
Thanks.