trailer brakes
04-10-04 | 11:01 PM
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From: Gjoa Haven, Nunavut
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trailer brakes
Has anyone come across kids trailers with brakes? Have any of you made your own brake set-ups for trailers? I'd sure like to be able to slow down my bike under a full load on a steep downhill without getting pushed by my offspring. I could foresee some nasty braking scenarios when touring under a full load.
04-11-04 | 05:11 AM
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Brake early?
I know what you mean, I suppose you could use a tandem type brake lever that pulls two cables, hook the second up to your trailer, only problem, unless you have a trailer with a tube on both sides of your wheel, I see the brake mounting torquing under load and failing. (Ive given this some thought too, I've decided to brake early for the reasons above)
I know what you mean, I suppose you could use a tandem type brake lever that pulls two cables, hook the second up to your trailer, only problem, unless you have a trailer with a tube on both sides of your wheel, I see the brake mounting torquing under load and failing. (Ive given this some thought too, I've decided to brake early for the reasons above)
04-11-04 | 06:31 AM
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The only trailer with brakes is the Cycletote, you can see it at https://www.cycletote.com/
I have had a cargo model for about 5 years. I have used it to to carry just about everything from returning cans and bottles to the store. And moving an apartment sized washer across town. The most I have ever pulled in the trailer was 150lb of dog food. My trailer is equiped with the brakes and they do work well.
I have had a cargo model for about 5 years. I have used it to to carry just about everything from returning cans and bottles to the store. And moving an apartment sized washer across town. The most I have ever pulled in the trailer was 150lb of dog food. My trailer is equiped with the brakes and they do work well.
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04-11-04 | 07:40 AM
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How about a surge-type brake for the trailer? They are used for large trailers on ball hitches. The weight of the trailer pushes forward, which applies the brakes.
04-11-04 | 09:19 AM
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Thats how the brakes work on the Cycletote
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