The Longtail Dilemma...

My mind is made up, I think.
I am in the market for my last ever commuter bike, so I want something that is going to last, indefinitely. I thought I just wanted a simple commuter, belt drive, internal hub, fenders, disc brakes, etc. But then I thought about a Long Tail cargo bike. The more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea. I use my bike like most people use their car, and truck for that matter. I have a 6 foot trailer, but it isn't the best method of grocery shopping, things get jiggled around, eggs break, you get the point. So I have decided on a Long Tail, and my mind was made up, until I did some research. Here are the 3 contenders:

Surly Big Dummy:

If you know Surly, you know this thing is going to be like a Sherman Tank. One thing that really impressed me about this bike is the fact that Surly actually Encourages you to take it on singletrack if you feel the need to do so. The disadvantage, the list price on it is pretty insane. But a LBS is working on an actual price for me as we speak, so we shall see.

Kona Ute:

Kona has been making these for quite a few years now, and people seem to be very happy with them. The only thing that scares me: Aluminum Frame. Granted it has a lifetime warranty, but it is still Aluminum. The other two bikes have steel frames. Look at any touring- hauling specific bike and you will more than likely find steel. Either Kona is on to something, or I worry too much... Price wise it is a huge Value. The load is also carried higher, but the bike is rated for more weight than the BD.

Yuba Boda Boda:

The Boda Boda is by far the cheapest of the bikes, as is it's bigger brother, the Mundo. The good folks over at A Simple Six own a pair of Mundo's and are happy with them. The price of the base bike is very reasonable, but the problem becomes adding things like a front basket, running boards, bags, etc. By the time all of the options are added, the price is right there with the Kona and  just a tad lower than the Big Dummy.The component group is not near the others though..

So here is the cry for help. I know where I am leaning, and that is the Big Dummy. BUT, I am open to suggestions on these three bikes. I know there are Bullits and others, but realistically these are the three in my price range, albeit one is at the Max.

So if you have experience with these please please please chime in and help a guy out. I will keep you posted as to which one calls the house home, but before that I need to make a decision. Help me out if you have experience with these. Until I decided, Be good to one another!!!