BIKE: Hauling 1000lbs with a bike

[Patrick Goetz]

OK, couldn't resist posting this link:

    http://www.bikesatwork.com/hauling-cargo-by-bike/hpv-cargo-capacity.html

Question:  I wonder if there are some design conditions for the bike in 
order to facilitate this.  For example, at the very least it must 
require disk brakes and ultra-low gearing...

The complete line of trailers is here: 
http://www.bikesatwork.com/bike-trailers/truss-bike-trailer/