Heavy riders
05-27-10 | 02:22 PM
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From: Ludwigshafen
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05-27-10 | 03:50 PM
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New usename ThorUSA
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From: Southern Illinois USA
whats the weight limit than .... 400 lbs ? as the fork is rated.
Unfortunately Phil has not mentioned what a heavy rider weighs........
lemme know I have some inquiries I would love to send your way
( Doing that already but a straight number would be helpfull )
Thanks Thor
Unfortunately Phil has not mentioned what a heavy rider weighs........
lemme know I have some inquiries I would love to send your way
( Doing that already but a straight number would be helpfull )
Thanks Thor
05-28-10 | 07:47 AM
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From: Victoria, BC
Bikes: Surly Krampus, Surly Straggler, Pivot Mach 6, Bike Friday Tikit, Bike Friday Tandem, Santa Cruz Nomad
This is from June 2008 so I can't verify that it's still valid and it refers to the Tikit...I assume the other BF travel bikes like the NWT can be made even stronger:
Hey Vik, here is some data for your torture testing.
"All of our tikits can be built with riders up to 260#. Above the 260# limit, we need to review the design and frame materials. We would need to know your weight in order to properly design the frame. Costs are $50 for the heavy rider upgrade to 260#, most likely an additional $50-100 above this weight limit."
From Hugh at greenspeed.
Hey Vik, here is some data for your torture testing.
"All of our tikits can be built with riders up to 260#. Above the 260# limit, we need to review the design and frame materials. We would need to know your weight in order to properly design the frame. Costs are $50 for the heavy rider upgrade to 260#, most likely an additional $50-100 above this weight limit."
From Hugh at greenspeed.
