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01-27-12, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by andyh2

That's an exciting move to make.

These folk seem to like their Madsen;
http://mummybikes.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html

Practical Cycles do Yuba and used to have Madsen listed but seem not to any more.

Checking their site today shows they'll be doing the 8Freight.
http://www.practicalcycles.com/page51.htm

Might be worth adding to the list as you like 20" wheels.

But I'm not sure what availability or cost would be in the US.

Thanks for the link. Haven't seen that one.

I looked at the 8freight, but counted it out for 4 reasons:

1. It can only be used as a 'box bike'.
2. 50kg cargo limit
3. I read on a messenger forum that they were having a problem with frames cracking when abused.
4. Considerably more expensive than a Yuba or Madsen.

It does make me wonder why they put a 26" wheel on the front of the Madsen...

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