I’m stronger than steel…no, really.

Months ago I stood in amazement at Surly’s new Bill Trailer. To me, this trailer was the answer for Trees By Bike‘s ever growing demand for larger trees. At a weight limit of 300lbs, a 5′ length, and equipped with a super tough hitch, I was ready to buy.

Fast forward to this week: Trees By Bike is in full effect. We have an intense weekend of moving over 150 trees, all weighing ridiculous amounts, and starting our initial deliveries. I bike a heavy load of three large trees on Sunday night….and then discover the worst this morning…

Though I have survived the weekend, the stainless steel hitch bearings have not. At some point, probably in the height of my exhaustion, the cartridge cracked – spilling out the ball-bearings.

I’m working on replacing it as fast as possible, but now I’m just afraid…

WHAT CAN’T I BREAK?!

I guess we’ll add stainless steel bearings to the long list of bike parts I break – including: thomson seat posts, surly AND salsa seat clamps, wheels under 32 spokes, and the list goes on.