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ridelikehell
08-14-07, 09:40 AM
hola. I read about plans to make a cart bike using a shopping cart, hacksaw, lotsa U-clamps and 2 forks. I wan't something a bit more functional for the long haul that doesn't stop with, now all I have to do is find a welder, for free. If anyone has suggestions of sites, pictures, or personal succeses/and failures I would love to hear about them. Thanks, RideLikeHell

Fast Eddie
08-14-07, 11:15 AM
can you post a pic of one these?
kemmer
08-14-07, 11:52 AM
can you post a pic of one these?

Here's a nice little site that shows you how to build one along with lots of pictures:
http://www.bicyclelaneindustries.com/bli/cartbike/

http://www.bicyclelaneindustries.com/bli/cartbike/cartbikefull2.jpg

Artkansas
08-14-07, 07:42 PM
Here's a nice little site that shows you how to build one along with lots of pictures:
http://www.bicyclelaneindustries.com/bli/cartbike/

I disagree with their method of getting a cart. Steal is real.
JunkyardWarrior
08-14-07, 08:26 PM
i love it
oldfool
08-14-07, 08:51 PM
Here's a nice little site that shows you how to build one along with lots of pictures:
http://www.bicyclelaneindustries.com/bli/cartbike/
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Head tube angle needs to be modified to the vertical or this thing will put you instantly into the dirt if you even think of turning.
JunkyardWarrior
08-14-07, 09:18 PM
good point oldfool......thx.......thats probly how they crashed it in the pics
senlanhu
08-17-07, 01:35 AM
cool

love it
kemmer
08-17-07, 10:20 AM
I disagree with their method of getting a cart. Steal is real.

:roflmao:
If I didn't have such a good quote in my sig already I'd use that.
ridelikehell
08-19-07, 12:02 PM
none of these really answers my initial question. I need alternatives to the no steering shopping cart design. i.e. wood, or other materials. specificallly mounting. please respond if you've got a hint. thanks for the thoughts.
JunkyardWarrior
08-19-07, 02:40 PM
try the utility bike section??

lots of stuff there
roughrider504
08-19-07, 03:45 PM
Why not just make a trailer out of the shopping cart? Clamp two forks onto the sides pointing back for the wheels and use some of the pipe that makes up the base for the arm. Seems safer you know?
FXjohn
08-19-07, 03:56 PM
It would make a LOT MORE SENSE to simply pull a trailer.
No cart gets stolen and no bike gets ruined.
FlatTop
08-19-07, 06:11 PM
I also think a trailer is a better solution. Sorry, know it's not what you want, but if you wish, check the link for a nice trailer conversion.

http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=230076&highlight=trailer+shopping+trolley
ridelikehell
08-20-07, 11:27 AM
hows the turning radius on that welded hitch? it looks beautiful. I want to pet it.
kemmer
08-20-07, 02:07 PM
none of these really answers my initial question. I need alternatives to the no steering shopping cart design. i.e. wood, or other materials. specificallly mounting. please respond if you've got a hint. thanks for the thoughts.

That totally wasn't your original question, but whatever.