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HandsomeRyan
11-20-07, 05:31 PM
I imagine if jolly old St. Nick was a utility cyclist his ride would look something like this:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/HandsomeRyan/P1010046.jpg
Yes, my workshop really is that cluttered.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/HandsomeRyan/P1010045.jpg
Can you spot the stray roll of electrical tape?

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/HandsomeRyan/P1010047.jpg
Reflective rim stripes seem to be working!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/HandsomeRyan/P1010048.jpg
Better allow at least 3ft when passing or you are automatically on the naughty list.

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I also posted a video showcasing some of the LED lighting on the trailer @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QlGdIAjwsk

Sorry the video is so blurry, its the video function of a 7y/o digital camera.


Trailer is constructed of 1/2" conduit, various dimensional lumber, and various plywood materials covered in paint and red/gold glitter finish. The wheels were off a 12" kids bike, the "hitch" is a u bolt through my rack, and a clip like a dogs leash (i don't know what they are called?) mounted to the conduit draw bar. It pulls pretty well and it isn't nearly as heavy as you'd think. I made it for the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organizations 2007 Tour De Lights being held December 19th 2007 @ 6PM @ Market Square Mall, Knoxville TN, USA. www.knoxtrans.org for any locals who might want more info.

The lights are 2 batter powered strands of white LED chaser lights and 2 led spot lights to illuminate the 'share the road' sticker.

It is still a work in progress, but I had to share.

bmclaughlin807
11-20-07, 07:40 PM
SWEET!

I love it!

bac
11-20-07, 07:42 PM
Amazing Ryan!! Really creative and just plain cool to boot. :)

... Brad

Abneycat
11-20-07, 08:15 PM
Thats really cool!

dingster1
11-21-07, 07:40 AM
Thats great!!!

Trailtrekker
11-21-07, 10:26 AM
Do you wear a reindeer costume with antlers on your helmet when towing this? How about a red blinkie on your nose? ;)

Trailtrekker in Iowa

BikeManDan
11-23-07, 01:15 AM
Love it!! (and I'm not too fond of Christmas either!)

Great idea and I hope it makes some onlookers smile

mikepoole
11-23-07, 03:16 PM
Nice!

You call that clutter? You've gotta try way harder than that...

Sianelle
11-25-07, 06:15 AM
Oh that's delightful :D

You call that clutter, - that's barely even minor disarry ;)

Siu Blue Wind
11-25-07, 09:13 AM
OOoooh I'm expecting to see you in my neighborhood delivering gifts. :D

That is really pretty creative there! Awesome job!

wahoonc
11-25-07, 11:18 AM
Nice Job! :beer:

How about this one for inspiration:p

Aaron:)

http://www.newmexicophotos.com/blog/photos/tandem-sleigh.jpg

CommuterRun
11-25-07, 06:25 PM
Definitely cool.

What clutter? In the photo it looks like you could see anything there that you might be looking for, without having to move 4 or 5 other things.

wethepeople
11-25-07, 07:56 PM
Thats pretty damned awesome.

Reminds me of years ago when my friends and I made rickety trailers to tow eachother, usually into things...

Alfster
11-25-07, 08:16 PM
That's pretty cool.

squirtdad
11-26-07, 03:16 PM
+1 you have no idea of what clutter really is...... and that is a good thing



Nice!

You call that clutter? You've gotta try way harder than that...