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Weight limits for bicycles need to be higher and more transparent, especially if the majority of people want to use them.

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[-] vzq@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Generally 120 or 150 kg judging from Sparta and Gazelle materials. That’s about the same as in the article.

Now, our weight distribution is a bit less extreme than in the US, But there are definitely commuters using their bike outside the manufacturer specifications out there right now.

To say nothing of toddler moms.

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