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Old 04-15-11 | 06:00 PM
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From: Victoria, BC

Bikes: Surly Krampus, Surly Straggler, Pivot Mach 6, Bike Friday Tikit, Bike Friday Tandem, Santa Cruz Nomad

A 20" un-dished IGH wheel would be totally bombproof for the OP's weight and would provide maintenance free operation. As other folks have pointed out a custom BF will not be the lowest cost option in terms of upfront purchase, but looking back after 10yrs the cost may be well worth it.

I started with a Dahon Speed D7 and ended up with a Tikit at twice the price. 4 years later the Tikit was a better deal on any evaluation criteria [cost/KM or cost/smile].
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