StuInTokyo
Maximum Pace
- Dec 3, 2010
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What New Bike....? Charge Mixer is the Answer!
OK, I might be buying a new bike, or better yet, my Monster-In-Law might be buying a new bike for me to do the liquor shop deliveries with.
Some criteria;
Disk Brakes
Steel Frame
Ability to have fenders
Rear rack for Panniers
My trusty old Cannondale is getting the crap used out of it, I'm afraid that it will be destroyed by hauling the trailer full of beer around. We just took on some new customers, one will be a six day a week customer, and at least one 20 liter keg of beer a day plus other stuff. To get to this customer I have to go down a fairly steep hill, I fear that my old cantilever brakes on the Cannondale will not last or do a good enough job of slowing me down with a heavy load. At least the return trip will be with the empties UP the longish hill.
I'm about six foot or 180cm tall.
Any suggestions? the bike does not have to be lightweight, it has to be strong and durable
I'm thinking some kind of MTB might be good, something with a beefy steel frame...?
Cheers!
OK, I might be buying a new bike, or better yet, my Monster-In-Law might be buying a new bike for me to do the liquor shop deliveries with.
Some criteria;
Disk Brakes
Steel Frame
Ability to have fenders
Rear rack for Panniers
My trusty old Cannondale is getting the crap used out of it, I'm afraid that it will be destroyed by hauling the trailer full of beer around. We just took on some new customers, one will be a six day a week customer, and at least one 20 liter keg of beer a day plus other stuff. To get to this customer I have to go down a fairly steep hill, I fear that my old cantilever brakes on the Cannondale will not last or do a good enough job of slowing me down with a heavy load. At least the return trip will be with the empties UP the longish hill.
I'm about six foot or 180cm tall.
Any suggestions? the bike does not have to be lightweight, it has to be strong and durable
I'm thinking some kind of MTB might be good, something with a beefy steel frame...?
Cheers!