thoughts on tow weight for rear axle?
Learning a lot. Do you reckon that a regular bike (we have a Bike Friday Tandem) ought to be able to pull, let's say 270 lbs give or take, regularly without too much wear and tear at the rear axle? That's my main concern. I pull a child trailer daily (or every other day) at around 100 lbs, 12 miles each trip no problem. But as we aim to be even more car-free, I am in need of pulling an adult in a WIKE extra large trailer ... all weight will be around 270 lbs, same distance daily. What are your thoughts on a bicycle pulling (at the rear axle) 270 lbs regularly?