Oh i should have said bolt and nuts :0)
Whats a threadlocker and a nylon locking nuts?

here's the nut and a link to the threadlocker
 

OK so it is a sort of gooie substance that is applied to stop the bolt moving? Keeps the bot in place?

Here are the pics of my prototypes, built out of scrap parts and steel laying around my workshop...
Can't wait to have some cash on hand to build proper ones...
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Very inventive Nathan

Here is my single wheel trailer, it's been completely made from recycled bits gained from an old bunk bed and has a 20" wheel, it tows really well and I have managed to include a suspension unit at the front of the trailer as opposed to on the forks at the rear.
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Here is a short video of it in action http://youtu.be/MKLC2D1E_-Y

Very cool. I should make a video of the next reused pram build. I wish i had welding equipment like one of my friends. I wish i could also get him to do something but he is also too busy. I only have my porch to work on too so i don't have a workshop or yard. Apartment city living :0(
Ah well happy to do what i can and love seeing everyones work *wink*

Hauling some spare wheels and tyres the other day... a donation for charity.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...hastahaul1.JPG

Oh i like that one. Is that a home build trailor also?

It is a re-purposed MEC child trailer... kept part of the internal frame and modified it to use as a press bar as I carry a 100 litre water tight tote and this bar holds everything in place.

My usual tow vehicle uses the same size wheels... this was taken before I removed the old canopy.

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With the tote lengthwise... it also fits across the width of the trailer and has a lid that can be stored underneath if an open container is needed.

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Nice! I was thinking of putting a container on top of my trailor so that my groceries or whatever would be covered from the rain but most of what they sell around here is pretty fragile, cheap and nasty. I am sure i will find something else somewhere :0)

Thanks, the trailer seems to work very well for my first attempt, took it out for a ride today to pick up some chicken feed, only about 3-4 miles, 20kgs(45 pounds) of feed and it still felt good to tow although you could feel the extra weight on the hills.

Thats excellent!!!

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my bike trailer is cooler than yours....

:roflmao2: ;) :thumb:

Well, I've out done myself again......

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My old record was 141Kg/310lbs, today I did 153.8Kg/339lbs

Let me tell you, that is a heavy load :D

I was stopped at one intersection near my house, the road slopes away from the traffic light every so slightly. When I put one foot down with both brakes on, the trailer started to drag me backwards, I had to put both feet down and hold the bike and trailer from going in reverse. The when I went to leave as the light turned green, well, that first 10' or so was hard work!

Otherwise, no problem at all!

Oh yeah, the bike weighs 18.2Kg/40lbs so the total I was moving down the road was 172Kg/379lbs:eek:I don't need much of a hill to get a GOOD workout :lol:

Wow you sure did out do yourself. Now i feel more confident to haul 2 computers and a very heavy printer tomorrow to get rid of them :0)

I imagine going downhill with a load like that could be really fun! Especially if you are of the opinion that brakes and stopping are over rated! :)

Not actually mine, but one I saw today in Yokohama.

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Yeah, that was a big reason why I upgraded bikes, my dear old Cannondale with canti brakes up front and a U-brake in the rear were not up to the task. The disc brakes on the new bike stop freaking time :D and the wet don't bother them at all!

Cheers!

Thats really nice and efficent looking. I like your links of the Bikes too. Very nice!

Finally got some pics of my new trailer after a trip to the store.

Case of water for size comparison.

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Weeks worth of groceries. About 50-60 lbs.

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Hitch to quick release.

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The wheels feel like the heaviest part of the whole thing. 20" I think.

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With the cover on it.

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Thread locking adhesive is anaerobic - the presence of air stops it setting. So, applying it to the thread and fitting a nut excludes air causing it to set. Make sure to use the right strength for the size of bolt (read the instructions), as some of these adhesives set so firmly that you'll never undo them. Help is at hand however, application of heat denatures the adhesive. I inadvertently used a permanent grade on an Aluminium frame, these screws weren't going to come out. Luckily, I was able to heat the screws with a spot-welder, just a moment's heating and they came out easily. Without the ability to apply heat to the bolt only (a gas torch wouldn't have been localised enough), I would have scrapped the frame, or damaged the paint.

Nylock nuts use a undersized nylon washer crimped to the nut. This is cold-formed by the thread when the nut is tightened over a male thread. This is very effective at preventing loosening through vibration.

Hope this helps.

Oh thanks that info is very helpful. Seems the new nuts and bolts that are in place right now are holding but it is good to know that there is something else i can do :0)

A few pics of my latest creation:
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I'll probably replace the home made universal with a heim joint, for the added stability at the pivot point.

I got a Aosom Cargo Bicycle Trailer yesterday. The trailer is a lot bigger then I was thinking it would be.

I plan to do a real review later because I could not find any information my self about this trailer. I also have not ridden it with any weight so I will have to talk about that later. The trailer is big. 2 adults could probably sit in it. The carrying capacity is 180lb its steel. My girlfriend really wants to ride in back. I might try it out. Only at low speeds.

The construction seems to be pretty nice. Its steel with a steel bottom, 35lb because of that. Its actually 36in wide, to wide for a door way, so you have to take it sideways though the door. The wheels are not true, I will have to take care of that later, the wheels are steel. I have put reflective tape on the side bars, and put light mounts on it, and a reflector on back.

I'm pretty happy with the trailer. And the price was great.
The side bars can be taken off .

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I had better photos but this will have to do for now.

Here is the description from their page
Description
Brand New
Color: red and black
Size: Large
Made by steel metal with solid bottom
Easily assembles and folds down for storage
One bicycle hitch/connector included, you do not need anything else to connect the trailer to the bike
Including a removable, washable cover
Folding Frame
Cubage about. 140 Liter.
Specially strengthen Bottom.
Trailer Weight: 35lbs
Max loading : 180lb
Size: 31.5x24x14inch (LxWxH)(This just the inside its actually 36in wide. to wide for a door way, so you have to take it sideways though the door)
The size of the tires are 20"(Diameter) x 2.125"
Length with drawbar is about: 54inch
Package Size: 28x22x14inch (LxWxH).

Aosom Website Cargo Bike Link

I upgraded the tyres on my trailer to Comet Primos which run at 100 psi... unloaded I barely know the trailer is there and these really lower the rolling resistance from the 50 psi Kendas it came with.

Amckinney,
I bought a trailer just like yours to put a seat on. my wife has ms, I wanted something to cruise the boardwalk. I added a kickstand in front, makes it more stable when your passenger is getting on and http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=203587off. I put a set of wheels on the back, that solved two problems, a seat makes the center of gravity higher, there is a little bit of a bobbinghttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=203586 motion. The back wheels smooth out the ride and also makes it easier to roll through doorways with the wheels off. If your on the road those knhttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=203585obby tires make a lot of vibration. I put on a pair of whitewall slicks, lot smoother ride. I have put about 150 miles on it, very happy so far.http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=203584

Very cool, Dave Armstrong! :thumb:

A squirrel stole my sandwich but I got most of it back.
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Looking for more.
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Changed the dual drive on the Shasta's 3 speed hub from a 16/18 to an 18/22 which makes it fairly capable as a trailer puller.