Originally Posted by CommuterRun
Here's my Townie3.
That boat ramp is almost exactly three miles from the house.
I have found that 10 miles isn't too far to tow a trailer with the Townie.
I have found that the canoe with all my stuff in it for a day of duck hunting and bass fishing is a
looong and
heeeavyyy trailer. The Townie does the best job of towing it, over my other four bikes. My road bike is pretty much a lost cause for this.
With the Townie I can wear whatever I want for hunting and/or fishing and don't have to worry about changing clothes when I transition from the bike.
When I first got this bike, my Dad, (70), tried it a few times. Then went out and bought his own. He now rides all over town rather than drive his full-size p/u for errands.
Great bike Electra.
You have solved at least two cycling problems: fear of a vehicle hitting you from behind. Where to leave your bike after you get to the lake.
You should post those photos in the "road bikes" thread. Those guys are always worried that a 17 pound bike is "too heavy". Your bike/boat combo probably comes in a tad over 17 pounds, yet still moves. A shock to weight weenies everywhere.