Cargo Bikes

Let just says it's primitive in comparison to the alternative.

you should check out the Kona Ute, there are some good deal floating around the Google of the World.

How is it primitive? Do they have problems with alignment, or finish? What about the Mailstar, as used by the post office? Is it just the big basket being too far in front of the front wheel? I'm not wanting to start an argument or anything, just wondering.