Utility Cycling - so I took up some part time work...

No. They're not... (http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&safe=off&num=30&q=bicycle%20springer%20fork&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi) ;)

See the wink made me think you were joking, but you're actually serious. Look closely. That's not a suspension fork, which is made quite obvious by the pretty standard rod brake bracket thing above the head tube (but the real clue is the fact that there's no pivot). If you can't see that then you need to get your eyes checked; either that or your brain.

Hate to say it, but you're a good example of why I take what cyclists say with a grain of salt. Shockingly many of them wouldn't know what's best if it stared them in the face for 50 years. The phrase "not knowing ass from elbow" comes to mind.

No worries, I knew you were coming. That guy always comes and from that point forward the thread is ruined. Seems to confuse the herd because on cursory glance you seem to be right, but a closer examination reveals you really don't have a clue. Now if you'll excuse me I have to put my flame suit on and then make myself a drink.

I have put 400 on there, I have 24 gears, I would drop you like you are tied to a post. Worksman trikes are made of pig iron. Look at the cargo space on a Worksman trike. Unless you are carrying gold or lead, you will reach the dimensional capacity way before you reach the weight capacity. Get the Chinese bike, that will carry the big pay load you are talking about.

Big deal. I learned the hard way when I destroyed my hand truck that just because something works the first time that doesn't mean it works. My payload is an alloy of copper, zinc, manganese, and nickel and I'll have to haul 1500 pounds of it in my spare time next week and more in the following weeks if all goes well. Trust me I will reach the weight capacity before I reach the dimensional capacity.

The Worksman trike is perfect for what you want to do. Enjoy the ride!

See the wink made me think you were joking, but you're actually serious. Look closely. That's not a suspension fork, which is made quite obvious by the pretty standard rod brake bracket thing above the head tube (but the real clue is the fact that there's no pivot). If you can't see that then you need to get your eyes checked; either that or your brain.

Hate to say it, but you're a good example of why I take what cyclists say with a grain of salt. Shockingly many of them wouldn't know what's best if it stared them in the face for 50 years. The phrase "not knowing ass from elbow" comes to mind.

No worries, I knew you were coming. That guy always comes and from that point forward the thread is ruined. Seems to confuse the herd because on cursory glance you seem to be right, but a closer examination reveals you really don't have a clue. Now if you'll excuse me I have to put my flame suit on and then make myself a drink.


Thanks man, I love you too. :love:

OP.....this seems a bit fuzzy. Are you paid being $1.00 a lb to transport the alloy of copper, zinc, manganese, and nickel or are you collecting the alloy and being paid $1.00 a pound for the alloy?

Being paid a $1.00 a lb for transportation only for 1.5 miles seems really high, unless there is some risk/complication/value add factor (ie it is spent uranium and you are getting your yearly dose of rads over a weekend).

You seem so set on your workman (not a bad hauler) despite input from people who routinely carry heavy loads on their trailers, I am not quite sure why you asked for input.

"It's money baby! NYC" said Chuck.

For moving metals short distance with human power, the Worksman trike is a good choice. Given the variety of size and shapes of things I have to transport and the fact that I commute on my work vehicle would make a Worksman trike a horrible choice for me, but "different horses for different courses".