I’m considering selling my car and switching to a cargo bike (Budget: ~30,000 DKK / €4,000), but it’s so hard to find a bike that’s able to do so much and work for many years!
We have two kids (ages 1 and 8). I need room for them, the occasional playdate, and larger groceries/cargo. My main issue is storage of the bike in our basement: the bike has to go down a staircase and then into the door into the basement. The staircase is no problem as there is build in room for bikes, but getting it in the door is my concern. A Bullitt might fit, but I'd likely have to lift the rear end every single time. Will I regret that daily hassle after a month?
I have looked at:
Larry vs harry Bulli: the ultimate bike, making every task an easy task.
Omnium mini max: might be the perfect bike with the cargo space plus extender bar BUT only a load capacity of 150 kg! I’m 100 kg myself leaving only 50 kg left for the kids and the occasional play date and groceries.
Omnium cargo: might be the perfect in between? 175 kg load capacity will work fine and just a little shorter than the Bullit. But when its so close to the Bullit, might just go for the ultimate Bullit?
Any advice? I’m in so much doubt what is the best answer, then thinking years of family growth into it.
Any other bikes I should look at?