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Forum: Utility Cycling
07-05-12, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Yesterday I took a load of recycles to the...

Yesterday I took a load of recycles to the recycle center. Today, I took a load of metal to the metal recycle center. In all, ~200 pounds of metal + kid + trailer = ~300 pounds. I made ~$22 for...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-25-12, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Nice job anyways. BTW, I'm not aware of any...

Nice job anyways.

BTW, I'm not aware of any bike trailer that can hold 500 pounds. I use two trailers, in tandem, to achieve those kinds of weights. I've probably had close to 400 lbs on my BAW...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-25-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

In one load? If so, welcome to the 500 pound...

In one load? If so, welcome to the 500 pound club. I'm sure there aren't many of us...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-15-12, 11:19 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Yet another trip to the recycle center and to...

Yet another trip to the recycle center and to Goodwill. I recently learned of a new (Android) app called RunKeeper that I used to keep track of the ride. 1 hour 28 minutes of riding, average pace...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-30-12, 10:38 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

In WA the recycle centers (at least in my area)...

In WA the recycle centers (at least in my area) are generally open and unmonitored. I pay for curbside pick-up of a large recycle bin in which I can put some plastics, cardboard, mixed paper, and...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-24-12, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Took a combined load today - glass/plastic...

Took a combined load today - glass/plastic recycles and a trip to Goodwill. I make about a trip a month to Goodwill, so my basement is finally starting to look a little better. After I get all the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-19-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

If I had wide-load style platforms, I would first...

If I had wide-load style platforms, I would first wrap them in a spiral cord wrap (http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/SpiralWrap.php). I use it as a chain stay protector, and it is indestructible.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-13-12, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Thanks for the kudos, Stu! Most people who haul...

Thanks for the kudos, Stu! Most people who haul things by bike aren't in the 500+ pounds club, but I know you know what that's like. It's anything but easy, and yes, disc brakes are a requirement. ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-09-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Well, I set a new personal record today. I took...

Well, I set a new personal record today. I took a load of scrap metal to the recycle yard. Before leaving, my son said, "dad, you can just take the truck." I said, "son, your dad likes to do...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-04-12, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Another trip to the recycle center. This time,...

Another trip to the recycle center. This time, I hauled three kids with me. Total was only about 2.5 miles there with about 220 pounds on the trailer. After dropping off the recycles I picked up...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-08-12, 12:57 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Yesterday I brought a load of recycles to the...

Yesterday I brought a load of recycles to the recycle center. On the way back I picked up ~450 pounds of sand for the garden (3 Rubbermaid bins with ~150 lbs each, 2 on the BAW 64A trailer, one...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-08-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Another trip to Goodwill. ~12 miles RT, 1hr...

Another trip to Goodwill. ~12 miles RT, 1hr 15mins.

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Forum: Utility Cycling
01-01-12, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Yesterday I did a 12 mile RT ride with stops at...

Yesterday I did a 12 mile RT ride with stops at the recycle center and Goodwill.

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Today I rode to a park nearby, bringing my 24kg and 16kg kettlebells with me. I also brought a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-08-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

I have a Raleigh 20 that I've completely rebuilt....

I have a Raleigh 20 that I've completely rebuilt. I have a beverage crate (18" long x 12" wide by 4.5" deep) affixed to the stock Pletscher rack. I've put my 50 lb four year old son in the crate...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-08-11, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Took two cartons of glass to the recycle center,...

Took two cartons of glass to the recycle center, with some cardboard and a small box of glass as well. I had my 4 year old son strapped in a carseat on the rear.

I've found a high visibility...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-01-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

No pictures today, but I did a 7.6 mile utility...

No pictures today, but I did a 7.6 mile utility ride today.

I had to ride to a neighboring town to pick up a drywall texture machine from a friend of mine. It was 3.8 miles there up a long steep...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-18-11, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Thanks for the positive feedback. If you...

Thanks for the positive feedback.

If you look closely, you can see a little piece of red on the side at the back. That's because each side is a door, and the velcro holds the door closed. If I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-17-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

I took a load of stuff to Goodwill and the...

I took a load of stuff to Goodwill and the recycle place. The bottom bin is the Goodwill stuff (clothing, shoes, toys, etc), the middle bin is glass to be recycled, and the top bin is plastic to be...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-13-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Today, I took a garbage can of recycles (glass...

Today, I took a garbage can of recycles (glass and plastic) to the recycle center (2.2 miles away), along with two large Rubbermaid bins for Goodwill (4.8 miles further). I don't know how much they...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-08-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

I forgot to mention in my short rant: REI. ...

I forgot to mention in my short rant: REI.

They have two distribution centers, one in Sumner, WA and the other in Bedford, PA. The one in Sumner is very near where I live. Yet, they don't have...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-06-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Today, I hauled some scrap metal 6.6 miles to the...

Today, I hauled some scrap metal 6.6 miles to the recycle place. I had 280 pounds metal + 40 pounds BAW trailer + 15 pound child trailer on the end of the BAW trailer + 50 pound child = ~405 pounds...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-29-11, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

I just figured out that the Burley forged hitch...

I just figured out that the Burley forged hitch (http://www.biketrailershop.com/burley-trailer-forged-hitch-for-quick-release-and-solid-axle-p-1251.html) (that I've been using the past few years with...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-20-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

I went and picked up another ~300 pounds of sand...

I went and picked up another ~300 pounds of sand today. Sorry, no pictures, but another successful haul. This time I made sure my trailer tires were properly inflated. And by the way, the trailer...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-16-11, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Putting food in quotes reminded me of one of the...

Putting food in quotes reminded me of one of the movie The Yes Men (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Yes_Men).... If you haven't seen it, you should.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-14-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Today I took the glass and plastic to the recycle...

Today I took the glass and plastic to the recycle center. I picked up some sand, bio-solid amendment, and a bottle of rum on the way home. I don't know how much the recycles weighed, but the return...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-22-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

I'm amazed, over 2 years containing 685 posts...

I'm amazed, over 2 years containing 685 posts over 28 pages, and this thread is still near the top. Yet, it's not a sticky thread. I wonder why?
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-13-11, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Today I had several errands to run. I needed to...

Today I had several errands to run. I needed to drop off some things at the recycle center, pick up a belt for my mower, drop off a small package for UPS, pick up a few items at Costco, pick up my...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-02-11, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Qmsdc15, it looks like you have a padlock to...

Qmsdc15, it looks like you have a padlock to secure your trailer to your bike.
How does that work for you and can you please show some close ups of the
set up? Thanks.
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-18-11, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Yesterday, I added a corrugated plastic floor to...

Yesterday, I added a corrugated plastic floor to the Bikes at Work. I had a 4x8 sheet that had been left over from a construction project at my sister-in-law's. As the BAW takes 1/4" plywood, since...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-16-11, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

I did my first haul today: 1- 2 children seated...

I did my first haul today:
1- 2 children seated in a wagon that I had strapped to the front: 110 pounds of kids + the wagon
2- 1 bin of mixed metals for recycling: 60 pounds of metal
3- 1 washing...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-16-11, 01:52 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

Got my Bikes at Work trailer today and put it...

Got my Bikes at Work trailer today and put it together after work. I haven't used it yet, my first effort will be tomorrow.

Likes so far: sturdy, big enough to carry just about anything, very...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-30-11, 12:13 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,949
Posted By hopperja

I was facing the same decision. I have a child...

I was facing the same decision. I have a child trailer that I've used for hundreds of trips to Goodwill, the recycle center, etc. However, I've finally decided that a Bikes at Work 64A is just...
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