Originally Posted by
Profgumby
I imagine going downhill with a load like that could be really fun! Especially if you are of the opinion that brakes and stopping are over rated!

Yeah, that was a big reason why I upgraded bikes, my dear old Cannondale with canti brakes up front and a U-brake in the rear were not up to the task. The disc brakes on the new bike stop freaking time

and the wet don't bother them at all!
Cheers!