LARRY VS HARRY BULLITT
Tak, Larry & Harry
In Denmark, to say thank you, you say "Tak." Well, Larry and Harry of Larry vs Harry deserve a thanks. Because, while the cargo bike market grows and grows, it wasn't until Larry and Harry came along that there was a cargo bike for "cyclists." We don't mean to sound elitist (not at all!), but let us say that there are bicyclists and there are cyclists. Some ride and don't think much of it. For others, it's who they are. It's a question of enthusiasm. Just had a kid and want more time to ride? Well, now you and the cargo are building memories! Riding to work and sick of gridlock? Ride by and give your past rage a wave. Have a small business and want to make house calls? You get the idea. This is a bike for the urban tik-tak-toe. Tak, Bullitt. Tak.
THE NARROW PATH
Not much is faster than a speeding Bullitt, especially in gridlock. No other cargo bike cuts through traffic like a Bullitt. Only 46cm wide, a Bullitt can squeeze through cars and pass in the bike lane. Cities are dense and messy affairs. The Bullitt's short wheelbase cuts corners with safety and speed and it's mountain bike inspired geometry provides quick power to the pedal and mind-reading handling. No other bike takes strength, weight, or performance as seriously as a Bullitt. Street smart and durable, these bikes have earned their respect. A cargo bike for cyclists.
THREE DRIVETRAINS TO CHOOSE FROM:
HOW WILL YOU PACK IT?
A Bullitt can be your pickup truck, sports car or SUV. You decide! Whether you keep the chassis open and strap things down or pack things into the cargo pack, the Bullitt is the ultimate urban pickup truck. It's used by contractors, veterinarians making house calls, and delivery companies the world around. Carrying kids? The Kids Pack uses an impact resistant roll-bar system that completely surrounds the kids, and a foldable seat inside that tucks away to only consume 10cm of chassis space, so you can still pick up stuff and run those errands.
+ KIDS PACK
+ CARGO PACK
Bullitt E6100 in your choice of drivetrain and colour equipped with Honeycomb board, Foldable seat, and Canopy
Bullitt E6100 in your choice of drivetrain and colour equipped with Honeycomb board, BBX side panels and waterproof cover
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?
BULLITT VS TRIOBIKE CARGO-E
TRIOBIKE GX
MSRP $3999 (CDN)
HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT?
Upper-range SRAM GX drivetrain
1x drivetrain (single chainring)
Limited gear range
50cm wide
Adjustable stem (limited range and creaks like hell)
The copycat!
With every brilliant design comes the eventual copy-cat. Triobike is 2.1km from Bullitt and clearly they're drinking the same coffee. Triobike builds a bike to compete on price. Bullitt builds a bike that makes sense. For instance, why use limited 1x systems with low gear range on a bike that changes weight with every cargo load?
HOW ARE THEY SIMILAR?
Aluminum frame
Adjustable position
Powerful hydraulic 2-piston disc brakes
Puncture resistant tires
BULLITT DEORE
MSRP $4249 (CDN)
HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT?
Upper-range Shimano Deore drivetrain
2x drivetrain (double chainring)
Super wide gear range
46cm wide
Satori Easy Up stem (lotsa range and super stiff)
The original!
BULLITT VS BULLITT
ALFINE 8 GATES
MSRP $4699
Alfine 8 Speed Hub is sealed from the elements
Limited 306% gearing
Gates Belt drive runs for 30,000km
No lubrication
No laundry costs (no greasy chain next to your pants)
2-piston Tektro hydraulic disc brakes
SHIMANO DEORE
MSRP $4249
Shimano Deore derailleur system pushes performance
Super wide 491% gearing
Chain drive runs between 2000-4000km
Requires bi-weekly lubrication
Higher laundry costs (greasy chain is right next to your pant
2-piston Tektro hydraulic disc brakes
SHIMANO XT
MSRP $8199
Shimano XT system is the ultimate in range and performance
Massive 621% gearing
Chain drive runs between 2000-4000km
Requires bi-weekly lubrication
Higher laundry costs (greasy chain is right next to your pant
4-piston Shimano Zee hydraulic disc brakes
ACCESSORIES WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Ready to hit the streets? Make sure your bike is well secured with an Abus lock. Add a Bullitt honeycomb deck to the chassis, or the super lightweight Fahrer Deck. Want a lighter solution than the cargo pack? The Fahrer bowl is great for cargo (but not for kids). Keep the top tube from getting banged up with a protector and advertise your business or put some cool stick on the billboard.
IN SUMMARY:
Why do we love the Bullitt? It's a high performance cargo bike that sets itself apart.
- The frame is one piece, super-stiff, oversized aluminum with thick powder coat finishes
- The bike easily adjusts to most rider heights
- The three drivetrain options are well chosen and a difficult choice!
- Choosing a colour is an impossible choice
- The range of accessories are equally engineered in detail, safety, and performance
From Our Buyer...
@testimonial
"As a store that literally started by the curb, we connect with Bullitt's street-smart, ear-to-the-ground approach and irreverent style. These are high performance bikes free of bullshit, and while they aren't for everyone, those they serve are fanatically passionate. These are precision bikes with a highly synced mind/machine connection that puts safety back into the hands (and handling) of the rider."
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ABOUT LARRY VS HARRY (BULLITT)
The story of Larry Versus Harry is a real yin/yang affair. Larry is an established cargo bike designer. Harry is an ex-bike messenger who used an old Danish 'long john' to perform tasks. Did you know that the Danes invented the two wheeled front loader, not the Dutch? While the Dutch co-opted the Danish long john into an upright couch on wheels, Larry and Harry were out to resurrect the performance two-wheeled Danish cargo bike. And, while Larry and Harry don't always agree, they knew very well that a cargo bike is faster in urban settings than a car. So, how to tap into this efficiency? How to take this speed seriously? It would begin with the frame. Something light but also stiff and responsive, something that gave handling and acceleration back to the rider. Something narrow to cut through traffic. This same level of engineering would apply to all the parts. In a world of heavy and thin wood boxes or lightweight but thick EPP foam boxes, no one makes a thinner and more impact resistant panel system than Bullitt's aircraft influenced honeycomb and BBX boards. Finally, everyone knows that no one has more street-rep than Bullitt. And, they've earned that reverential position the hard way. They're tough bikes with street hustle, used by DHL throughout Europe and families who want safety but believe the rider should be having as much fun as the cargo.