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Ken Huizenga
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I am considering purchasing an EasyRacers Gold Rush for loaded touring. I am 6'3" and 245 pounds
and with gear I will have a total load of about 300 pounds. I have come accross several
recommendations for Aerospokes in such a situation. I am in contact with Aerospokes directly, but I
would like some other opinions on this issue? I will also call Garder Martin of EasyRacers to get
his take on this issue.
What do you see as the pros & cons of going with Aeropokes vs. a regular style spoked wheel?
If I go with Aerospoke, should I go front and back, or would there be an advantage to go with
Aerospoke in the back and regular in the front, for example.
Should I get a tandem wheel / hub...or is the regular 700c wheel for touring adequate?
I am also considering getting disc or drum brakes to help with the braking, probably on the rear
wheel, for slowing down mountain descents and just in general improving the ability to stop quickly
with a 335 pound load (me, gear + bike). One dealer has recommended adding the Avid mechanical disc
brake for this purpose. Is the Arai drum brake possibly a better option? Other options?
Ken Huizenga Appleton, WI [email protected]
and with gear I will have a total load of about 300 pounds. I have come accross several
recommendations for Aerospokes in such a situation. I am in contact with Aerospokes directly, but I
would like some other opinions on this issue? I will also call Garder Martin of EasyRacers to get
his take on this issue.
What do you see as the pros & cons of going with Aeropokes vs. a regular style spoked wheel?
If I go with Aerospoke, should I go front and back, or would there be an advantage to go with
Aerospoke in the back and regular in the front, for example.
Should I get a tandem wheel / hub...or is the regular 700c wheel for touring adequate?
I am also considering getting disc or drum brakes to help with the braking, probably on the rear
wheel, for slowing down mountain descents and just in general improving the ability to stop quickly
with a 335 pound load (me, gear + bike). One dealer has recommended adding the Avid mechanical disc
brake for this purpose. Is the Arai drum brake possibly a better option? Other options?
Ken Huizenga Appleton, WI [email protected]