# 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
**Page:** 74
### Author:  [@Bootus](https://tarck.cc/u/Bootus)
#### Post date: [June 1, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1465 "2020-06-01T16:24:09Z")
> [@Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](#):
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> You folks ever found a fender washer/thumb screw kinda solution for tool-free crate mounting? And by thumbscrew I more mean a screw with a nice sized plastic knob on it and then maybe a wingnut. I’ve found the screw part is harder to find than I anticipated!
McMaster might have something in the knobs aisle
> **[McMaster-Carr](https://www.mcmaster.com/products/knobs/)**
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> McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.
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### Author:  [@Bootus](https://tarck.cc/u/Bootus)
#### Post date: [June 1, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1466 "2020-06-01T16:30:13Z")
I’ll have to do some research. Admittedly, that experience with bonding to whatever plastic we were trying (HDPE?) was at least 15 years ago, so things may have changed.
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### Author:  [@Shiny\_squid\_green](https://tarck.cc/u/Shiny_squid_green)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1467 "2020-06-11T21:22:42Z")
After receiving Rusty’s old Xtra cycle kit (thanks again Rusty!), I noticed it has mounting for v-brakes and the possibility for rear disc (203mm rotor spacing is stamped into the mount). This got me thinking of being ridicuolus and running both a v-brake and a cable actuated disc on the rear a-la some dual pull lever. How frowned upon/terrible is this idea?
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### Author:  [@Dr\_Jart\_Attack\_PhD](https://tarck.cc/u/Dr_Jart_Attack_PhD)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1468 "2020-06-11T21:45:57Z")
You might not want to do this just because it’s already super easy to skid the rear wheel on a long-tail when it isn’t loaded with garbage (and then at that point you are going so slow I’m not sure you need more brakes lol)
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### Author:  [@Master\_Stabby](https://tarck.cc/u/Master_Stabby)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1469 "2020-06-11T21:55:28Z")
it’s fine. complete overkill, but it’s fine.
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### Author:  [@johnasavoia](https://tarck.cc/u/johnasavoia)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1470 "2020-06-12T00:47:30Z")
If you’re running huge loads down steep hills, might be helpful, but like shart said its super easy to lock up the rear on a longtail as is. BUT ditherers gonna dither. I think the free radical needed some proprietary adapter fuckery too? Maybe I’m misremembering.
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### Author:  [@Shiny\_squid\_green](https://tarck.cc/u/Shiny_squid_green)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1471 "2020-06-12T15:07:40Z")
Thanks for the input y’all. I think I’ll just stick with the v-brakes.
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### Author:  [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)
#### Post date: [June 14, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1472 "2020-06-14T16:41:43Z")
> [@Shiny\_squid\_green](#):
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> …After receiving Rusty’s old Xtra cycle kit (thanks again Rusty!), I noticed it has mounting for v-brakes and the possibility for rear disc (203mm rotor spacing is stamped into the mount). This got me thinking of being ridicuolus and running both a v-brake and a cable actuated disc on the rear a-la some dual pull lever. How frowned upon/terrible is this idea?
If you don’t do this, I’ll never forgive you.
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### Author:  [@Andrew\_Squirrel](https://tarck.cc/u/Andrew_Squirrel)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1473 "2020-06-19T18:28:41Z")
Found this Big Ben Plus HS 439 (20 x 2.15) on sale and have been looking for a tiny bit more front end cushion from the Marathon Plus HS 440 (20 x 1.75) that shipped with my Grin Tech wheel. Stoked to discover that it fits under the Planet Bike ALX fender! The commute into work today was way more smooth, ate up potholes without flinching and the rounder profile of the tire made turning at speed less sketchy. Discovered I could lean the Cycletruck saddle on the wall to work on the front end without breaking out the repair stand.
    
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### Author:  [@teepz](https://tarck.cc/u/teepz)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1474 "2020-06-19T19:14:36Z")
I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how the Big Apples ride. Super cushy but roll surprisingly well.
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### Author:  [@johnasavoia](https://tarck.cc/u/johnasavoia)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1475 "2020-06-19T20:26:10Z")
For the last couple years I’ve had some absolute brick tires on my cargo, even some ebike specific 20" on the front, because I absolutely do not want to deal with flats, but maybe there’s a middle ground between a powerblock and the turds I’m using.
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### Author:  [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1476 "2020-06-20T02:26:04Z")
The middle ground is called finish line in your tubes.
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### Author:  [@karl\_dandleton](https://tarck.cc/u/karl_dandleton)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1477 "2020-06-20T03:08:02Z")
gospel
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### Author:  [@Salt](https://tarck.cc/u/Salt)
#### Post date: [July 2, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1478 "2020-07-02T21:25:20Z")
Wasn’t sure where to post this… so I started a new thread!
Figured cross-posting here was reasonable.
> [@Built Board Biking](https://tarck.cc/t/built-board-biking/23997):
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> As a long time windsurfer, traditionally I’ve had gear stashed shore side. However, due to the pandemic, everything has been inaccessible and now I’m trying to figure out how to bike my gear about. Generally it seems like there are two primary types, side-carry and trailer. The commercial options (as is often the case) are too costly for me. Sooo, looking for advice! I will be lugging a long (~12ft) board, split mast, boom, and sail. DIY Links [2-wheel, saddle attachment](https://www.behance.net/gallery/25475401/SUPwheels-a-surfboard-carrier-for-your-bike)[200lb capacity with s…](https://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-cargo-trailer--200-lb-capacity%252c-%252430-for-pa/)
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### Author:  [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1479 "2020-07-03T20:09:49Z")
Here’s my bike on the way to the garden with six gallons of water and Ash’s big box of seeds.
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### Author:  [@iwillbe](https://tarck.cc/u/iwillbe)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1480 "2020-07-04T13:36:36Z")
How are you liking the side strap things that @Straws made for you? I’m always considering getting rid of the wooden box that I got for my Supermarche, but want to make sure I have a good alternative before diving in.
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### Author:  [@spaghetti](https://tarck.cc/u/spaghetti)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1481 "2020-07-04T13:49:36Z")
Like this post of you zoomed in on the corvette
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### Author:  [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)
#### Post date: [July 5, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1482 "2020-07-05T02:31:42Z")
They’re cool but I think they’d be more useful if I were carrying more unusually sized things like boxes of huge flower arrangements. I mostly carry water and beer and a little little boy.
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### Author:  [@iwillbe](https://tarck.cc/u/iwillbe)
#### Post date: [July 5, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1483 "2020-07-05T14:02:04Z")
Yeah, I wonder if I like the idea of adjustability more than I need it in practice.
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### Author:  [@teepz](https://tarck.cc/u/teepz)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/youre-gunna-hurt-yourself-carry-shit-olympics-aka-the-cargo-bike-thread/21665/1484 "2020-07-08T22:15:10Z")
Wanted a soft-sided cooler and got one that pairs really well with the rectangular milk crate on the Lorry. Fits snugly but enough room on the long side to shove some layers etc. Cooler fits 24 beers plus ice, probably more like 20 if you don’t pack it super carefully.
 
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