Originally Posted by
coominya
I have no experience on fitting fenders or mirrors. Mirrors say No but they Don't say Yes, so bear that in mind when you're turning or pulling out and always turn your head and have a look as well.
Yep, Mirrors are more for me to see what's coming up on me rather than seeing if I'm clear to turn.
Originally Posted by
coominya
Unless you have hundreds to spend on lights I would shop for 4V or 8V rechargable cree lights on Ebay. You can get one with a 4Ah battery pack for around $18 US and at that price you can buy 2 or more and have spare batteries. I have been using them for years with no failures but be careful to get all the same voltage or you might blow one as I did.
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Originally Posted by
coominya
Definitely look into the flooring of that trailer. You mightn't carry more than a toddler in weight but a toddler doesn't have sharp edges like some recyclables do. (don't they have bins where you live)
Yeah, I'm planning on an aluminium floor in it. I like the wood ones, but trying to keep weight way down
Originally Posted by
coominya
You will need some flat tire solution unless you're happy pushing the rig for miles? CO2 cylinders or a pump and some patches say.
Carrying a spare tire for the bike and trailer, patch kit and air pump.
Originally Posted by
coominya
Lastly scope out the touring sub-forum, the hybrid forum is more about cycling for pleasure and what you are doing is more business like. Lots of trailer discussion in the other one I am sure.
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Originally Posted by
coominya
PS: It often helps if you include things like your Location in your profile. "out there" sounds cool I must admit, but it won't help with specific advice and will exclude you from local cyclists who may spend more time answering your questions because they feel a close connection with you. "basic psychology"
It's a bit hard for me to do that as I'm literally living on the road or water. I'm in the middle of a kayak trip from Canada to Key West FL. Just taking a break for the winter, thus why the bicycle is my main vehicle now. Currently in NY, headed to VT till Dec and then down to FL across to San Francisco in the Spring and then back to Delaware where I finished up paddling.