Originally Posted by
Ridefreemc
By the way, I was looking at the rear portion of the HAD and noticed that the beefed up frame has a double triangle formed by the extra frame piece (in front of the rear wheel) and completes the second triangle towards the rear. I think that is why the bike is so stable with a load. the load doesn't compress downward due to this structure.
http://www.urkai.com/wp-content/uplo...ed-650x400.jpg
On your recommendation, I too went with the heavy duty frame. What's one more pound on a cargo bike, right? Plus, the bike will be that much more capable of hauling a 5th barrel of beer, or two toddlers.
Can't wait! Expecting mine in March!