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Surly Big Dummy Cargo Bikes
Product Description
User Reviews
Submitted by
bicyclenomad
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: July 12, 2012 Strengths: Carrying capacity - shopping, DIY, children, adults, kayaks and general luggage Good handling with load (well secured) - including technical mountain biking (singletrack) and pavement Standard parts compatibility (apart from extended chain/cabling) vs other load-carrying options. Robust - only frame problem over 28000km off-road was a broken kickstand plate (welded in Mexico). Frame and bike build stood up to a lot of punishment that I wouldn't have trusted a standard Xtracycle build to manage. Weaknesses: Compared to pannier systems, Freeloader bags are relatively slower to load and unload, but flexibility off loading more than offsets this. Heavy to pick up and throw over fences etc compared to standard wheelbase unloaded bicycles. Possible to carry too much stuff - doesn't encourage packing minimisation! :-) Bottom Line: 
Submitted by
bugly64
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: June 1, 2012 Strengths: The Surly Big Dummy combines nimbleness with large load carrying capability. The Dummy acclimates to touring better than any other cargo bike as well. Weaknesses: Some think it expensive. Not many color options. Bottom Line:
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