Posted: 8/9/2007 10:05:41 AM EDT
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Well I was building a bike trailer today so I can haul the little guy when me and the boss lady go riding . I stumbled across this when I was looking for tongue weight formulas A little more then I thought I figured Id share this here because it showed me more then I thought you can do with a bike. Plus it wouldnt take alot to get the US on bikes , 5-6 a gal gas would make me tempted to make the small weekly runs to the grocery store on bike . |
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I have a trek two kid trailer, it is rated for 120 lbs cargo, but it has taken over 150 with no effect that I can tell. I have no doubt that a properly designed trailer can haul a big load, but once off paved surface, that weight gets heavy fast. When you get your trailer, make sure you buy a second bike hitch for it, my wife and I each have a hitch, so we can trade off without having to exchange the actual bikes. |
Excellent. When you said build, I assumed assemble. You should look at real hitches, though. The best fit onto the rear axle under the bolt, and the trailer end is shaped like a ball hitch, but small. The setup is reverse of a motor vehicle design. With the good ones you can lay the bike down without unhitching. |
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Um yeah I got one of the trailers from toys-r-us for 100 and it is starting to show wear. I got a good quality one from my neighbor for 20 the frame and axles are still good. I got a second one like the toys-r-us one for free thanks to the generosity of another neighbor. You can tow quite a load if you have mountain type gears. The only real frustration is when you are going up hill with your tung hanging out and you hear "faster daddy" from the trailer. I'm gathering the parts to build a trailer that is capable of hauling 4 kids and cargo for a total of 300 pounds. When I get done I'll probably announce it with pics.  ETA bike trailer porn  
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