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Old 11-10-14 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dynaryder
I can see it for really bulky stuff. Before I got my cargo bike,I'd get with friends who had cars for things like my bookshelves. They were flat-packed in boxes,but trying to get them home on a regular bike with a standard rack would've been a real PITA. With my Big Dummy,no prob. But not everyone has the space to park a cargo bike;I wouldn't own mine if we didn't have a parking garage because it won't fit in our elevators without the front wheel removed.
Usually for big stuff i have a friend or family help me. In reality usualy i'm the one helping them, as i'm very handy and would rather build or re-purpose something on hand or smaller and manageable than buy new. When it comes to large stuff like packs of water, they fit in the milk crate one at a time, with the smaller open end facing down if need be. I only buy for myself, bulk items make no sense, as i all ready do one month's shopping in one trip.

I would love a trailer, though.

- Andy
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