Not a counterpoint. I bought a bike trailer and it’s far less useful for transport:
a) tippiness / base size: you cannot take any reasonable sized furniture in it, and absolutely nothing tall or top heavy.
b) lack of cover: you cannot transport anything unless the weather is perfect
c) lack of suspension: cars come with massive cushy suspension systems that prevent things from bouncing and breaking. This is also the main factor that limits biking home with groceries like eggs.
Again, I own a bike trailer, it’s mostly used for taking my hockey equipment to close games, it is not the same thing as a car and once you try and make it match the features of a car, you end up with 30 Rock Microwave / Pontiac Aztec situation.
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 hours ago
For all of those there are cargo tricycles. 🤷
masterspace@lemmy.ca 12 hours ago
So you want me to take a multi wheeled, suspension having, covered, and motorized vehicle?
Congratulations, you’ve invented the Pontiac Aztec!