Homage GT VS. Culture GT

[Cerby]

Hello all.
I'm new in the forum even though I've been reading you for a while.
I would like to buy the Homage GT vario.
Now, since I wouldn't buy many accessories (I don't care about the double battery, kiox display, etc ...) does the 310 euros more for an Homage GT instead of a Culture GT make sense?

an Homage with the same accessories as a Culture costs 310 more and the differences seem to be:
Suspension fork: Suntour Aion VS. Suntour XCR32
Rear shock: X-Fusion O2 VS X-Fusion Glyde
light: Supernova M99 VS. Lumotec IQ-XS T

Is it worth it?

 

[Chris Nolte]

If you want maximum comfort with a slight sacrifice in sportiness go for the Culture. If you want a sportier more adjustable ride go with the Homage. The air suspension is more fine tunable and can handle more technical terrain a bit better. The coil spring suspension and position on the Culture make it perfect for upright cruising around town. This is how I look at it at least. I hope that’s helpful.

 

[Cerby]

thank you Chris,
I have been reading you for a while and I appreciate your contribution.

I will use it mainly in the city, go to work, do the grocery, bring the child, and with a low profile (so I don't kick him when I jump up and down).
This bike would seem to be the maximum comfort.
There is the "Multicharger Mixte", which has an exceptional load capacity, but it is not a full suspension and I like the idea of cushioning the child's seat not just mine.

 

[Chris Nolte]

Keep in mind that although the bike may technically be able to handle the weight of a child seat, it’s not rated for it. The weight rating on the rear rack is 20Kg or 45lbs. The weight of the Yepp Nexxt is 5.5lbs and it’s rated for up to a 48lb passenger. You could have a 40lbs child on the seat, but not surpass that. I hope this is helpful.

Have you considered the Load? This will give you the ability for your child to stay on the bike as long as you want while still keeping the full suspension for both of you. I have encouraged R&M to create a full suspension version of the Multicharger, but it’s quite challenging to have a suspension which can adapt to the weight changes of the cargo area.

 

[Cerby]

Yes.
I also see very hard to conciliate full suspensions with load capacity.
I would love load model, but I think I'm not ready for a cargo bike... (maybe next child ).

The Multicharger Mixte has from its point: excellent load capacity and a central stand that is very comfortable when you have to put the baby on the bike, tie the belts, while arranging the shopping. This is hard with the side stand.

The Homage has from its point: maximum comfort (for me and the baby).

Does anyone know if it's possible to mount a center stand in the Homage? It will add some extra weight, but on a bike like this, the weight is not the main feature.

 

[Chris Nolte]

There is no easy way to mount a double stand on the Homage.