Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
For carrying capacity, I'd think a Kett with that big Ortleib bag would seriously exceed any tadpole.
I do agree. The Ortlieb Kettwiesel bag holds 42 litres, while a set of their recumbent bags for tadpoles carries 54 litres. However, the Kett bag is a big cube instead of two bananas, which might be more useful on a daily basis. And the possibility of adding two lowriders on the front wheel helps to balance the trike during ascents.
BTW, I just found this picture where the rider has the front lowriders with the Ortlieb bag AND a Rack-Pack attached to it! That's about 98 litres of luggage! I'd just add the differential and a Rohloff to make it a serious touring trike, which is exactly the setup this one has.
