New Japanese longtail - thoughts?
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New Japanese longtail - thoughts?
The 88 cycle "Papa Chari"
Comes with a fat 20" wheel in back and 24" x 2.10 in front, 8 speed transmission and disc brakes.
Comes with a fat 20" wheel in back and 24" x 2.10 in front, 8 speed transmission and disc brakes.
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If it is the Shimano 8sp IGH, I'd be leery of that on a cargo bike. The one I broke was on a commuter bike that I never loaded heavy, as it was a 70's vintage 27" frame (both wheels, and seat tube) and those have rigidity problems even without cargo.






