Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
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.
I'm hoping it's just an SRAM thing, but the way this guy talked, he's seen damage on all types of internal geared hubs with 200+ riders mashing away. Of course, I'm more of a spinner than a masher, so I might be OK. I'm not sure I want to spend the bucks to experiment though.
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