Ever tried lifting a barbell weighing 40 kilos? Well, that’s pretty heavy and only possible because of the compact shape. Many a regular cargo bike weighs this much too and even mounting a small set of steps with one of these can be virtually impossible. Fortunately, more compact load-haulers are coming on stream. These include shorter and more manoeuvrable cargo bikes like the Babboe Mini which are more suitable for longer distances or for cycling in busy city traffic. More unconventional and eye-catching is the Munroe Cargo Bombtrack with its odd, unequal wheels front and back and a chunky, …