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RUGGED DURABILITY
That is what I need. I can pay a hefty price up front if it doesn't mean I'm stuck fixing flats, seats, and broken chains in BFE 20 miles from the nearest store or brazing rod. What is the AK-47 of utilitarian bicycles and what is the best brand of solid tires? It'd be used for mountain biking on trails, not on trails, and loaded with panniers & cargo racks on front and back. I may ride it sometimes or I may merely push it sometimes. I would like as few moving parts as possible, so folding shit is out of the question. I could fix a cracked frame with some bushcrafting, but fuck doing that really. A bent rim on the other hand is a game stopper. I wouldn't be riding stupidly with it. I'd just be using it for cargo and the easier pedaling areas, so gearing isn't a huge concern. It's most likely never see paved roads.
