Sams and Thule Ridealong

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Brady Smith

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Nov 20, 2020, 5:58:33 PM11/20/20

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Hi all,

I noticed that some more Sam Hillbornes are coming in December in my size, and I’d love to snag one. My only hesitation is that the frame it would be replacing—a Jamis Aurora—also pairs nicely with our Thule Ridealong and about 35 pounds of toddler. Is the Sam stout enough to handle a loaded child seat without getting too noodley? I gather that the Homer definitely isn’t, and I don’t think I’d try it on my BMC monster cross (even if cable routing were not an issue). I may grab one anyone and wait until she outgrows our current setup, but it would be helpful to know if anyone has experience carrying a kid on a Sam.

Thanks!

Brady in NJ

Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY

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Nov 21, 2020, 10:28:04 AM11/21/20

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Speaking with little authority outside of the fact that it is the only bike I've ever sold and I regret it, the Sam Hillborne can handle it, no worries.