Originally Posted by
FlatFender
I'd read on one of the forums somewhere that folks said they could ride the Cruzbike no handed for days because of the pedal steer, so that's why I assumed.
It's probably true but it's a high finesse technique. Most people riding them are going to be counter-pulling with their arms.
As for suggestions, most SWB that aren't racers would fit your requirements. I have a Bike Friday Sat R Day, which is a folding SWB that's pretty much perfect for what you're after but it's been out of production for 15 years and never had that much volume. Trawling through re***bent classified SWBs would be your best bet but for new bikes, Performer tends to be the cheapest and I think Azub and Nazca are the other two companies making touring SWBs. My preference for the type of riding you're after would be a nice touring LWB (Tour Easy / Gold Rush / Phoenix / Ti-Glide) but doesn't fit your standard car carrier.