Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
In post number two above, I included a link to the Thorn step through frames. This trip log was just posted on Crazy Guy, one of the two bikes was that step through frame made by Thorn.
https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/...id=491382&v=4n
Although they only used rear panniers on the step through bike, I suspect that it would have handled four panniers just fine.
Splitting the weight onto the front would help with the overall balance as well.
That step through looks Skookum enough for my needs, providing the spokes and rims are up to it.
Upgrading the axles isn't that expensive and well worth it as well.