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Angkor

05-26-13 04:48 PM

Big guy + big kid = bigger wheel?

Hi,

I just bought a second-hand Fuji Touring Series III and plan on carrying my kid on a back rack mounted baby seat.

I weigh around 220lb, and my kid around 30lb (maybe a bit more). I was wondering if I should already think of getting a sturdier back wheel to carry our combined weight? Maybe a 48 spokes instead of 36...
Are there any fixed recommendations in that respect?

Thanks.

badmother

05-30-13 02:13 PM

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/wheel/index.htm

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...n-Bike-Touring

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