Does anyone out there have any experience with Workman Industrial bikes?? I have been thinking about getting one for some time. I am 230lbs and cheap bikes don't seem to last long with me. :blush2: I want something simple and tough to ride some of our desert roads. I like the baskets. Haul lots of water.
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Does anyone out there have any experience with Workman Industrial bikes?? I have been thinking about getting one for some time. I am 230lbs and cheap bikes don't seem to last long with me. :blush2: I want something simple and tough to ride some of our desert roads. I like the baskets. Haul lots of water.
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Um... don't buy cheap bikes. Plenty of 230lb guys ride tough trails and nasty desert roads on quality moutainbikes, and they hold up just fine.
Nothing against the Worksman, they have a good rep, but they're not mtb's.
Nothing against the Worksman, they have a good rep, but they're not mtb's.
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Wow!!
Just checked them out. "11 gauge spokes"!! if that don't hold ya not much will.
Here's the site info on the one I liked :
Worksman Industrial Bike - Model M2600
$329.00
M2600 Industrial Bike. Same as INB, but frame is taller (20")and top bar design is straight. Fully lugged, hand brazed utilizing 1" 16 gauge frame tubing with 5/8" rear frame stays. Exclusive Worksman Clincher Rims, 11 gauge spokes (.120) and much more. These are not toys..these are authentic Worksman Industrial Bicycles.Remember, choose Worksman because you want the best industrial bicycles on earth, with components that are more heavy duty than any other bicycles. Also, all Worksman Industrial Bicycles are proudly made in the USA.
Just checked them out. "11 gauge spokes"!! if that don't hold ya not much will.
Here's the site info on the one I liked :
Worksman Industrial Bike - Model M2600
$329.00
M2600 Industrial Bike. Same as INB, but frame is taller (20")and top bar design is straight. Fully lugged, hand brazed utilizing 1" 16 gauge frame tubing with 5/8" rear frame stays. Exclusive Worksman Clincher Rims, 11 gauge spokes (.120) and much more. These are not toys..these are authentic Worksman Industrial Bicycles.Remember, choose Worksman because you want the best industrial bicycles on earth, with components that are more heavy duty than any other bicycles. Also, all Worksman Industrial Bicycles are proudly made in the USA.
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NPR did a story on them the other day.
"Nation's Oldest Existing Bike Maker Keeps on Rolling"
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97024808
They have been making bikes for more than a century. Located in Queens, NY.
Some of the cycles weigh 50 to 100 lbs. They are suppling parts for bikes sold in the 60's.
NPR did a story on them the other day.
"Nation's Oldest Existing Bike Maker Keeps on Rolling"
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97024808
They have been making bikes for more than a century. Located in Queens, NY.
Some of the cycles weigh 50 to 100 lbs. They are suppling parts for bikes sold in the 60's.
I ride one at work that was paid for by our rich Uncle!
A complete tank. I could literally leave it out in the weather 24-7 and as long as the chain was lubed (preferably thick grease) it would last for decades. There are some being use in my shipyard that might be as old as me.
A complete tank. I could literally leave it out in the weather 24-7 and as long as the chain was lubed (preferably thick grease) it would last for decades. There are some being use in my shipyard that might be as old as me.
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I bought a 3 wheel fixie version for my special needs son. It's great. What was odd though is that when I went to fix a flat I saw they had installed a 20" tube in a 16" wheel. The extra was just folded over.
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