Cyclaholic
11-14-07, 10:19 PM
...check it out right -=>HERE<=- (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5634997&postcount=10)
feedback would be much appreciated :)
feedback would be much appreciated :)
Utility Cycling - Sneak preview of CYCLOPS my one wheel trailer under development!
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Percist
11-15-07, 12:01 PM
looks like what a local frame builder is advertising on CL:
http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/bik/473499152.html
http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/bik/473499152.html
HandsomeRyan
11-15-07, 03:11 PM
feedback would be much appreciated :)
• What is the benefit of the single wheel setup vs. a more traditional side-by-side 2 wheeled design?
• Could it be made lighter?
• How will the plastic tote attach to the trailer frame?
• What is the benefit of the single wheel setup vs. a more traditional side-by-side 2 wheeled design?
• Could it be made lighter?
• How will the plastic tote attach to the trailer frame?
Cyclaholic
11-15-07, 04:33 PM
• What is the benefit of the single wheel setup vs. a more traditional side-by-side 2 wheeled design?
Lower rolling resistance of one wheel Vs two, potential for extremely low drag with the right cargo box(perfect match for a recumbent), more stable over rough terrain as it can't roll over like a 2 wheel trailer, can get through narrower gaps.
• Could it be made lighter?
Yes, as light as you want.... with enough $$$ you could build a monocoq carbon fibre chassis that weighs virtually nothing. In aluminum you could get a very nice strength/weight/cost ratio.
• How will the plastic tote attach to the trailer frame?
All will be revealed....
Lower rolling resistance of one wheel Vs two, potential for extremely low drag with the right cargo box(perfect match for a recumbent), more stable over rough terrain as it can't roll over like a 2 wheel trailer, can get through narrower gaps.
• Could it be made lighter?
Yes, as light as you want.... with enough $$$ you could build a monocoq carbon fibre chassis that weighs virtually nothing. In aluminum you could get a very nice strength/weight/cost ratio.
• How will the plastic tote attach to the trailer frame?
All will be revealed....
adam12
11-17-07, 06:55 AM
...check it out right -=>HERE<=- (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5634997&postcount=10)
feedback would be much appreciated :)
Nice I am very interested in this project. Is there going to be more info on how you are going to attach it to the bike?
feedback would be much appreciated :)
Nice I am very interested in this project. Is there going to be more info on how you are going to attach it to the bike?
Cyclaholic
11-17-07, 09:35 AM
Nice I am very interested in this project. Is there going to be more info on how you are going to attach it to the bike?
Sure, how much detail would you like?
I have two ideas for the attachment. I'm building one now, but I'll have to build another trailer to try out the other idea as it involves a major change to the trailer chassis. I have enough bits to build the second trailer as a 26" wheeled all-terrain trailer, maybe incorporate suspension If I can find a full suspension bike to cannibalise.
Sure, how much detail would you like?
I have two ideas for the attachment. I'm building one now, but I'll have to build another trailer to try out the other idea as it involves a major change to the trailer chassis. I have enough bits to build the second trailer as a 26" wheeled all-terrain trailer, maybe incorporate suspension If I can find a full suspension bike to cannibalise.