trailer for commuting
09-05-03, 05:16 AM
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trailer for commuting
Hi,
do you use single wheelers (like BoB, Monoporter, Wilderbeast, Yakima) for commuting and what are your pros and cons?
Regards
Hans
do you use single wheelers (like BoB, Monoporter, Wilderbeast, Yakima) for commuting and what are your pros and cons?
Regards
Hans
09-05-03, 07:12 AM
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I don't. I can't see any pros in using a trailer for commuting. A single pannier or a backpack is more than enough for most people and the a trailer would be too heavy and cumbersome at the bike parking at work.
For grocery shopping, then a trailer makes a lot of sense. Many use it. I don't... only because I don't have one!
For grocery shopping, then a trailer makes a lot of sense. Many use it. I don't... only because I don't have one!
09-05-03, 07:15 AM
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Only if you are a tradesman such as a plumber who needs to carry the kitchen sink.
Most commuters carry all they need (complete change of clothes + shoes etc) in a single large pannier or a couple of small ones. With 2 large panniers you can carry a substantial shopping load.
Most commuters carry all they need (complete change of clothes + shoes etc) in a single large pannier or a couple of small ones. With 2 large panniers you can carry a substantial shopping load.
09-05-03, 07:57 AM
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I use a two-wheeled trailer for grocery shopping (well shopping full stop to be more exact) but a small pannier for commuting.
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Currently riding an MTB with a split personality - commuting, touring, riding for the sake of riding, on or off road :)
09-06-03, 12:46 AM
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Hi,
I´ve sold the car some years ago and combine the ride to work with a shopping trip. I´ve tried a two wheeled trailer, which was way to big for the stuff I´m transporting and finally I´m using a YAK. With some modifications I´m happy with the trailer now and I`m just curious if s.o. else is doing it the same way and has some new experiences.
BTW, parking a bike & trailer combo saves a lot of space compared to a SUV.
Regards
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I´ve sold the car some years ago and combine the ride to work with a shopping trip. I´ve tried a two wheeled trailer, which was way to big for the stuff I´m transporting and finally I´m using a YAK. With some modifications I´m happy with the trailer now and I`m just curious if s.o. else is doing it the same way and has some new experiences.
BTW, parking a bike & trailer combo saves a lot of space compared to a SUV.
Regards
Hans
09-08-03, 01:44 AM
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Hi,
KaPeGe shows advanced commuting by bike&trailer www.kapege.de/php/hbild.php?bild=§§Bierhänger2
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Hans
KaPeGe shows advanced commuting by bike&trailer www.kapege.de/php/hbild.php?bild=§§Bierhänger2
Regards
Hans
09-11-03, 07:52 AM
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I towed a Burley d'lite trailer for two years of commuting. I logged well over 8,000 miles and sure it was heavy, but it allowed me to run many more errands on my way home than I could with panniers.
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hi hans.
i use a yak for commuting, specifically when i have soemthing to do with it.. otherwise it's just plain ol me.. or if i am "commuting" a couple hundred miles... i guess some people call this touring.. but it's more transportation to me than a proper 'tour'.
you know, as much as i see you around the net, it makes me wonder if you have a chance to get out and ride ever...
thanks again, herr doktor
i use a yak for commuting, specifically when i have soemthing to do with it.. otherwise it's just plain ol me.. or if i am "commuting" a couple hundred miles... i guess some people call this touring.. but it's more transportation to me than a proper 'tour'.
you know, as much as i see you around the net, it makes me wonder if you have a chance to get out and ride ever...
thanks again, herr doktor
09-12-03, 12:21 PM
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Hi,
don´t worry. I´ll get around a lot in the real world. The net is just part of my job. Nice to see old yak-people arround. My Yak gets a new tire tomorrow. I was just looking for new ideas, in the moment I´m working on a mobile workshop: single wheel trailer with work stand, tool box and truing stand. Unfortunately the standard BoB (or similar) fork is not the perfect thing. Bur again: don´t worry - I´ll have another sleepless night, maybe some french or Oregon red wine....
Ready for transport it looks a little like a howitzer. Probably I´ll paint it in a non camouflage colour, just in case some strange people don´t recognise me.
BTW, I don´t have a TV
Regards
Hans
don´t worry. I´ll get around a lot in the real world. The net is just part of my job. Nice to see old yak-people arround. My Yak gets a new tire tomorrow. I was just looking for new ideas, in the moment I´m working on a mobile workshop: single wheel trailer with work stand, tool box and truing stand. Unfortunately the standard BoB (or similar) fork is not the perfect thing. Bur again: don´t worry - I´ll have another sleepless night, maybe some french or Oregon red wine....
Ready for transport it looks a little like a howitzer. Probably I´ll paint it in a non camouflage colour, just in case some strange people don´t recognise me.
BTW, I don´t have a TV
Regards
Hans
