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Old 12-15-05 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulH
No problems. The SRAM may have lower limits.
My Sachs Torpedo (SRAM) 3 speed and Sachs Spectro 7 Coaster Hubs have never had a problem with me (200-235 lbs) on 40 pound bikes with either 10-15 pounds of commuting stuff or cargo up to two 24-can cases of beverage.

In Philadelphia in the 70's I routinely would carry 3 cases of 16 ounce returnable bottles of beer on a Sachs Torpedo 3 speed equipped Sears bike as well Sturmey Archer 3 and 5 speed hubs on various Raleighs, though I weiged 25 pounds less it still was quite a load never had a problem with hubs or spokes, though I had to rebraze the lugs on two bikes.
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