biketony
07-29-07, 05:43 PM
It's finally here! Right after I ordered the 5' model, i was told that BAW was introducing a new design. The new design looked very interesting, so I went ahead and waited. Well...it's great. I've only done a few errands, but it's been a joy to use. I'm able to haul lumber, and was able to get plywood as well (I had the plywood place 'rip' the plywood into 3 lengths). Yesterday, during a local street fair, my wife and I saw a pair of old wood chairs we liked at a store. After walking home, I hooked up the trailer and biked over to the store to get the chairs. Doing that in a car would have been a CHORE, due to the crowds.
Of course, a trailer this large takes more work to pull, as compared to, say, a BOB trailer. I've gotten reacquainted with my lowest two gears. I also remind myself to curb my exuberance on downhill runs, so as not to create a self-induced 'train wreck'!
I look forward to doing a big shopping run, going to several of the stores we use in one loop.
Bikepacker67
07-29-07, 06:16 PM
I think the OP is talking about these (http://www.bikesatwork.com/bike-trailers/channel-frame-trailer-features.html):
http://www.bikesatwork.com/bike-trailers/temp.jpg
Bushman
07-29-07, 06:18 PM
got it, thanks, neat looking trailers.
makeinu
07-29-07, 06:26 PM
Looks like an extension ladder.....I wonder how easy it would be to make an extending trailer from an extension ladder.
donnamb
07-29-07, 07:45 PM
Looks like an extension ladder.....I wonder how easy it would be to make an extending trailer from an extension ladder.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=4791660&postcount=20
Congrats! :)
I have their older model (48") and I love it too. I wish I had the new one but I'm doing just fine with mine. Maybe one day... who knows! The "modules" look damned interesting!
donnamb
07-29-07, 11:18 PM
Tony, Tony, Tony, never let your neighbor know about such acquisitions... ;) So will you try out any bike moves?
biketony
07-29-07, 11:49 PM
Tony, Tony, Tony, never let your neighbor know about such acquisitions... ;) So will you try out any bike moves?
Well...er...:o
I wanted to be sure I could actually USE the thing before I let my neighbors in on it. Yeah...that's it.
And I just might check out a bike move!
Cyclaholic
07-30-07, 02:58 AM
Niiiiiice trailer!
I like the modular design. I see huge potential in the whole modular design paradigm, well beyond this design..... think 'Thunderbird 2' if you know what I'm talking about. ;)
biketony
08-16-07, 08:55 PM
Update. Today, Mrs Biketony and I rode to Sellwood to look at a furniture consignment place. We found a great wingback chair, and I pulled it home in my BAW trailer. Most of the 4 mile (one way) trip is alongside a river, on a dedicated bike bath. So...a beautiful ride, great company AND bringing home a piece of furniture. Life is good.
donnamb
08-16-07, 09:42 PM
Excellent. :beer: For you non-Portlanders, Sellwood is a neighborhood that is famous for their numerous antique stores. Some are overly expensive, others are not. It is easily accesible via an well-planned MUP from the neighborhood that biketony and I live in. A fantastic reason for a Bikes at Work trailer, IMO. :D