Comes with baggage...
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Comes with baggage...
Hey - we're considering selling our car and I'm wondering if people have any experiences riding with a trailer on a small wheel bike. Or a fixed gear small wheel bike like my twenty?. I guess I'm asking about whether ones that fit to a lower-than-usual 20" rear hanger run with the front too low. Should I be looking for one that attaches to the seatpost instead.
The idea is to use it on shopping trips and for maybe collecting wood on a nearby disused railway track. I understand there is some debate on the 1 or 2 wheel option (i think I'd go for two).
These babies going on eBay from Germany look like the sort of thing I'm after. (scroll down for some comical photos!) Thoughts Advice anyone?
Maybe I should get one that packs down flat?
Anyone? Chop?
The idea is to use it on shopping trips and for maybe collecting wood on a nearby disused railway track. I understand there is some debate on the 1 or 2 wheel option (i think I'd go for two).
These babies going on eBay from Germany look like the sort of thing I'm after. (scroll down for some comical photos!) Thoughts Advice anyone?
Maybe I should get one that packs down flat?
Anyone? Chop?
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Originally Posted by LittlePixel
I'm wondering if people have any experiences riding with a trailer on a small wheel bike. Or a fixed gear small wheel bike like my twenty?. I guess I'm asking about whether ones that fit to a lower-than-usual 20" rear hanger run with the front too low.
Originally Posted by LittlePixel
Should I be looking for one that attaches to the seatpost instead.
Originally Posted by LittlePixel
going on eBay from Germany look like the sort of thing I'm after.
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That would work fine , but to get it more level just replace the 20" wheels with 16" or even 12" wheels off a childrens bike . That should lower it enough to make it level .
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To be honest, the quality does not look top shelf. Is there a slightly higher price point available to you?
Around here, the dual kiddie carriers can be found at garage sales cheaply with the yellow tarping all rotted from being left outside. A little home innovation and they would make good grocery getters.
Around here, the dual kiddie carriers can be found at garage sales cheaply with the yellow tarping all rotted from being left outside. A little home innovation and they would make good grocery getters.
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Leave the bike lock at home!
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Merlin Road flat bar project
Schwinn Twinn Deluxe
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Originally Posted by CaptainSpalding
Leave the bike lock at home!
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Originally Posted by icithecat
Are you kidding? That pooch would abandon his perch for a slice of bacon like ouch.