# You're gunna hurt yourself: Carry Shit Olympics (aka the Cargo Bike thread)

**URL:** https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665
**Category:** Bikes
**Created:** [August 8, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665 "2018-08-08T18:14:41Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![johnasavoia](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/johnasavoia/32/206_2.png) [@johnasavoia](https://tarck.cc/u/johnasavoia)
#### Post date: [November 18, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4409 "2024-11-18T19:55:37Z")

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![DSCF0096](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/c/7/c76a03b7887c147e79710478e04b5835003cb611.jpeg)  
love this thing

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### Author: ![Orc](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/orc/32/2244_2.png) [@Orc](https://tarck.cc/u/Orc)
#### Post date: [November 18, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4410 "2024-11-18T20:00:22Z")

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> [@jame5on](#):
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> I think a keg would be a lot of weight on a bob style

How much does a keg weigh? bob trailers can carry a ridiculous amount of weight as long as it fits and does tear the mesh deck off (the latter is slowly happening to mine; who’d think that repeatedly carrying 100+ pound loads might start pushing the limits of what a yak can carry?)

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### Author: ![Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/dr_jart_attack_phd/32/16324_2.png) [@Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](https://tarck.cc/u/Dr_Jart_Attack_PhD)
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Kinda depends on what kind of keg. A “half” keg, biggest you could get at the liquor store, is like 15 gallons and ~160 lbs full. I typically use 2x “1/6” kegs that are ~60lbs each when full.

My perennial problem is that the liquor store is only like 2 miles away from my house. Hauling the empty kegs would be easy as pie! I think that hauling the full ones back home in my Dummy bags would technically be in their as-new limits but seems to invite all kinds of potential problems.

The long Surly trailer has a limit of 300 lbs so it would be perfect but it seems easier to just take the car at that point since I have one

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### Author: ![johnasavoia](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/johnasavoia/32/206_2.png) [@johnasavoia](https://tarck.cc/u/johnasavoia)
#### Post date: [November 18, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4412 "2024-11-18T20:57:24Z")

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I would not hesitate for a moment to haul 120lbs of keg balanced evenly on either side of an xtracycle, let alone a stiffer big dummy. 2 miles with my 140lb spouse on the back is wiggly but absolutely fine, and thats way up high, not down in the bags.

But I don’t have a car.

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### Author: ![Orc](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/orc/32/2244_2.png) [@Orc](https://tarck.cc/u/Orc)
#### Post date: [November 18, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4413 "2024-11-18T22:52:13Z")

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60 pounds in an xtra bag should be fine. Before @toast gave me his bob, I’d carry that sort of weight per bag on my xtra on a regular basis.

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### Author: ![Rusty\_Piton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rusty_piton/32/579_2.png) [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2024, 1:29am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4414 "2024-11-19T01:29:42Z")

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I once carried 260lbs of scrap brass plumbing fittings in several five gallon buckets to the recycling place on my xtracycle. It was an interesting experience for sure, but totally doable.

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### Author: ![JUGE\_FREDD](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/juge_fredd/32/34623_2.png) [@JUGE\_FREDD](https://tarck.cc/u/JUGE_FREDD)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2024, 3:14am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4415 "2024-11-19T03:14:33Z")

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> [@Crustradamus](#):
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> I think if I just ground off the middle of that gopro mount, it would do the trick.

I’ve done this repeatedly on many different brackets and lights

the middle tooth will just snap off by prying in the slot with a screwdriver for all the aluminum anodized doodads

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### Author: ![VT\_regularbike](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/vt_regularbike/32/153_2.png) [@VT\_regularbike](https://tarck.cc/u/VT_regularbike)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4416 "2024-11-19T03:27:03Z")

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> [@Crustradamus](#):
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> This is the kind of outside-the-box thinking I was hoping to be gifted here, great idea! I think if I just ground off the middle of that gopro mount, it would do the trick. Back of supernova:

Or just use this.

> **[Supernova Headset Spacer Light Mount](https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=101434&attribute=249570&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD8_PrVmEPUvMdDirqxfMLKRR9mzj&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Ou5BhCrARIsAPoTxrDQnTEgCRAEm3SB_VrSG290RKbPafKlQydAzn84xa4e2sccmfc5MsIaAu0YEALw_wcB)**
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> Supernova Headset Spacer Light Mount :: From $21.89 :: Supernova E-Bike Light Accessories

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### Author: ![Crustradamus](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/crustradamus/32/7841_2.png) [@Crustradamus](https://tarck.cc/u/Crustradamus)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4417 "2024-11-19T03:38:03Z")

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I believe I don’t have the stack for that. Was my first thought.

The gopro thing will also allow me to buy an extension to cantilever the light forward to get it out of the cargo danger zone.

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### Author: ![Face](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/face/32/77523_2.png) [@Face](https://tarck.cc/u/Face)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4418 "2024-11-19T16:32:03Z")

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> [@Crustradamus](#):
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> I think if I just ground off the middle of that gopro mount, it would do the trick.

It absolutely will, and I have one I cut like that I have no use for if you can wait a week or two for me to ship it out to you.

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### Author: ![Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/dr_jart_attack_phd/32/16324_2.png) [@Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](https://tarck.cc/u/Dr_Jart_Attack_PhD)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4419 "2024-11-23T18:13:51Z")

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Guhhhhh…

 ![Screenshot_20241123_120846_Facebook](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/d/0/d03b2a15e03ad76f1ff4b6c6195f6e85f57cb5fc.jpeg)

I have been spending so much money lately. If they drop the price at all I may be able to justify it. I have not been a big fan of UA but this would technically be replacing a motorcycle…

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### Author: ![Orc](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/orc/32/2244_2.png) [@Orc](https://tarck.cc/u/Orc)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4420 "2024-11-23T18:56:28Z")

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![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/4/c/4cb6036ddb95d95c5492d35e9866a9c68082531b.jpeg)

Nothing like a tall & sloshy load to put the fear of g-d into me and all the cars that took the other lane to pass me on the way to goodwill yesterday afternoon

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### Author: ![Rusty\_Piton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rusty_piton/32/579_2.png) [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4421 "2024-11-23T19:31:08Z")

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I wouldn’t buy a used UA with no accessories for that price.

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### Author: ![Smitty2k1](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/smitty2k1/32/113893_2.png) [@Smitty2k1](https://tarck.cc/u/Smitty2k1)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4422 "2024-11-23T19:59:23Z")

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There’s a used manual Larry vs Harry for $1800 local I could electrify but I hear they are not so great for hauling kids. Glad I don’t have the garage space either way

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### Author: ![Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/dr_jart_attack_phd/32/16324_2.png) [@Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](https://tarck.cc/u/Dr_Jart_Attack_PhD)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4423 "2024-11-23T20:28:35Z")

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It’s got a few accessories but I agree, it’s not a run-to-the-bank deal.

Weirdly, getting it home would get weird. I’d have to ride it, which isn’t a big deal, but it looks like it is 18 miles away in a part of town that doesn’t have great bike connectivity with my part of town. I’m sure I’d figure it out but sort of an odd thing to consider when bike shopping lol

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### Author: ![plutarck](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/plutarck/32/205_2.png) [@plutarck](https://tarck.cc/u/plutarck)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2024, 6:40am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4424 "2024-11-24T06:40:58Z")

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Imo I think non zappy larry vs harry products are great for kid moving if you want a cargo bike. Not sure what the criticisms you’ve heard are?

They’re maybe not the best electric motorcycle (mainly because no suspension) but thats a different deal IMO.

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### Author: ![Rusty\_Piton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rusty_piton/32/579_2.png) [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4425 "2024-11-24T13:25:33Z")

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Yeah, mine has been great for child moving. I have zero complaints about it in that regard.

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### Author: ![Face](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/face/32/77523_2.png) [@Face](https://tarck.cc/u/Face)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4426 "2024-11-24T13:27:30Z")

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> [@Smitty2k1](#):
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> There’s a used manual Larry vs Harry for $1800 local I could electrify but I hear they are not so great for hauling kids. Glad I don’t have the garage space either way

They’re great for one kid or two small kids, we graduated to a big dummy after my oldest turned 9.

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### Author: ![Smitty2k1](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/smitty2k1/32/113893_2.png) [@Smitty2k1](https://tarck.cc/u/Smitty2k1)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4427 "2024-11-24T14:24:55Z")

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I was thinking the urban arrow since it has seats and the bullet is just a box? Either way I’ve already got an Xtracycle so I SHOULDNT buy it…

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### Author: ![Rusty\_Piton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rusty_piton/32/579_2.png) [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/4428 "2024-11-24T15:21:43Z")

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My Bullitt has seats and seatbelts for two kids. I added a tether point on the bottom of the box to clip to the chest tie in point of the dog’s harness. I have the most basic Badger box.

> **[BadgerBikes](https://badgerbikes.biz/)**
>
> Deluxe CargoBike Boxes 
> 
> .......and more.....

Where else can you get a bike box and a ukulele made by the same person?

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