February 10, 2006

What is a commuter bike without a cargo trailer?

Sure.. you can have front pannier / back pannier / backpack / messenger bags to haul stuff.. but come on, those application is somewhat limited.

Here are pics of three of my five trailers..

1. My most used trailer. Welded from cut perforated? angle iron. I chose angle iron as the frame because it of the many bungie cords that I can secure my load. The width of the trailer from outside wheel to wheel axle width is only 23".. I like the width dimensions because I can often time bail onto the sidewalk at dangerous intersections when needed.

The picture shows I have a 33 gal Sterlite Tote.. My aging Border Collie rides comfortably in this carrier (dog taxi).

2. My second trailer has the most potential as is. I made it from truck cargo bed.. bought from (harbor freight).. The cargo bed already had side rails, perforated sheet metal and good overall length..

The width from wheel to wheel is 27" and the width of the bed is 19x60 inches.. good to accomodate 18 - 20 gal Rubbermade Tote.

The tow tongue is welded on the frame, and the trailer hitch was made with combination of ball joints and axle rods..

Unfortunately, the wheels on this trailer is not positioned correctly.. The handling would be improved if the wheels were moved back about 15".

3. My third trailer is a "kick a##" trailer. Made from two Big Foot (Harbor Freight.com) cut and welded together. Perfect workhorse.

Much obliged.
Nick Lee