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#1 2015-12-06 16:22:37

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Hauling a piano by bicycle

https://twitter.com/BigSurfDon/status/6 … 6972682240

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I think this works only in a completely hill-free environment, not just for the difficulty in climbing hills (even small ones), but also for braking, for being able to stop that much momentum.  I've had that problem with my trailer when pulling far lesser loads, like couches and washing machines.

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