Originally Posted by
indyfabz
IKR. I have a hard time believing someone could mount my 60cm frame fully loaded and ride away from me while I’m watching, especially with the FD set to go into the small ring upon pedaling. At a minimum, the chain would likely fall off. As for picking it up and tossing it in the bed of a truck, better eat your Wheaties.
I've occasionally walked up (or down) a staircase with a loaded bike, but I don't think I've ever successfully lifted one up into a pickup without offloading the panniers. Big, heavy, awkward -- what could possibly go wrong?