Check out my new trailer!
04-08-07, 03:21 PM
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Check out my new trailer!
So I refurbed that Bell trailer I was posting about a couple of weeks ago. I think she'll do nicely. Only problem is that I have to ride my geared bike with her because when I rode with the fixie it popped my knees. 
Let me know what you think...
Let me know what you think...
04-08-07, 04:50 PM
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Looks good, David. Yessir, looks real good. I like how you left the handlebar on it so you can move it around easier when it's not on the bike. Great idea.
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04-08-07, 05:50 PM
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It looks cool!
I do like the handles too. Looks like you could disconnect it from the bike and push it into the grocery store. Nice feature.
I particularly like the wheels, which are spoked and look like they use regular quick release hubs. I have found an Instep trailer for $60 on Craiglist here, but it looks like it has plastic spokes which probably wouldnt last that long.
I do like the handles too. Looks like you could disconnect it from the bike and push it into the grocery store. Nice feature.
I particularly like the wheels, which are spoked and look like they use regular quick release hubs. I have found an Instep trailer for $60 on Craiglist here, but it looks like it has plastic spokes which probably wouldnt last that long.
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Great job on that trailer! I think it's inspiring me...
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04-09-07, 09:51 AM
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That'll git-r-done!!!
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I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
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Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
04-09-07, 10:08 AM
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I have found an Instep trailer for $60 on Craiglist here, but it looks like it has plastic spokes which probably wouldnt last that long.
So I refurbed that Bell trailer I was posting about a couple of weeks ago.
04-09-07, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by cerewa
What do you prefer about the current version of the trailer relative to the original?
Incidentally, when I picked it up, roughly 2-300% more people said hi to me. Must of been cause they thought I had a kiddo in the back!
04-09-07, 01:29 PM
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That's so cool.
I just grabbed the store-bought version of a trailer, the B.O.B. Yak W/dry bag. I really wanted the bag!
I think that as long as it's workin' for ya, then just go for it!
Nice pic.
I just grabbed the store-bought version of a trailer, the B.O.B. Yak W/dry bag. I really wanted the bag!
I think that as long as it's workin' for ya, then just go for it!
Nice pic.
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Very nice! I particularly like the notion that it could be brought into a store and used as a shopping cart (would most stores let a person do that?). I have been thinking about the notion of having a trailer for shopping, but the idea of having to leave it outside with the bike was unappealing because it would be rather easy to steal.
05-27-07, 09:50 AM
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UPDATE: I've walked this thing to the grocery store several times now. No flack from the security guard and the old ladies LOVED it.
05-28-07, 08:13 AM
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Dave, Do yourself a favor and put a "slow moving vehicle" triangle
on the back of your trailer. You'll find that once on the trailer cars
will give you a W-I-D-E berth!! These signs can be found at farm
supply houses in metal or plastic.
on the back of your trailer. You'll find that once on the trailer cars
will give you a W-I-D-E berth!! These signs can be found at farm
supply houses in metal or plastic.
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I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
05-28-07, 10:16 AM
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Great idea for hauling groceries and other stuff. You just inspired me to make something of a contraption with my instep canoe dolly.
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Nice trailer.
Is the tub lid lockable? (at least as a deterrent if left unattended, even briefly)
When I was coming home from the house I bought my trailer at, I kept asking pedestrians if they saw a baby around. (No, I didn't really, but I wanted to)
Is the tub lid lockable? (at least as a deterrent if left unattended, even briefly)
When I was coming home from the house I bought my trailer at, I kept asking pedestrians if they saw a baby around. (No, I didn't really, but I wanted to)
05-28-07, 04:24 PM
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Good design, the last one I saw close it was a woody, made with very light weight wood, base was aluminum,
Dude was in the curb painting buisness.
I also seen a window washer with a bike trailer once.
I have a Schwinn Grand Kid Trailer but it gets used for groceries mostly.
Dude was in the curb painting buisness.
I also seen a window washer with a bike trailer once.
I have a Schwinn Grand Kid Trailer but it gets used for groceries mostly.
