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07-13-07, 02:04 PM

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Raiyn

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Originally Posted by Bikehead

What about fenders for the
trailer, has anyone ever put them(fenders) on
one.

No, but I've considered it. I was going to use a reclaimed Rubbermaid garbage can lid cut in half and fitted to some kind of bracket (probably a pair of small shelf brackets each). That or break down and buy a set of 20" trike fenders and rig up mounting points on the frame I might still do it, but my girlfriend keeps giving me this squiggle-eyed look whenever I mention it.

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Originally Posted by Bikehead

In case you have to ride in rain? Does the
spray from the tires, reach the bike rider?

I doubt it. The center of the wheel on my trailer is about 4' back from the hitch, and since most of the rooster tail is going to be flung upwards I don't think it's going to reach you unless you're flat out FLYING (which with a loaded trailer isn't that likely) To be honest with a bin on it I really don't need the added weight as my cargo will stay dry as is.

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Originally Posted by Bikehead

Oh one more thing, has
anyone one ridden with a trailer, in winter, in the
snow. We have a lot sometimes, there in Ohio.
Well thanks for any info you might have.

That one I couldn't tell you.

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