Single-Wheeler Bicycle Trailers.

[Ponce]

Interesting site about bicycle trailers......he want's about $286.00 for one, I can make it for about $40.00.
Please notice that the asking price is more in US dollars than Canadian dollars, first time I seen it.

http://www.tonystrailers.com/singlewheelers/

I will design mine so that the cargo space is BEHIND the two wheeler, instead of infront as theirs, the reason for this is that the weight of the cargo WILL LIFT the back tire on the bicycle and make it easier to pedal........at least that's the way that it works in my mind, won't know for sure till I do it.

Patent Pending by Ponce.......heheheheheeheh......already spoke with my patent attorney, just in case it does work.

[ximmy]

perhaps a unicycle towing a trailer... that might help resistance...

[Cebu_4_2]

If the weight is behind then it will become a hazard with steering. Also note the problems when you stop and get off, unhooking without emptying it would be worthy of a video also.

[Serpo]

"Eclectic Electrics"

Why do all the work when pulling a trailer? Now let the trailer push you instead.

As you know our SST's can have various sized wheels-whatever suits your purpose, and believe it or not either of those sizes. 16", 20" and 26" ( we'll throw in 24" as well) can now be fitted with an electric motor, hence "Eclectic Electrics". Shown is the prototype 26" size, with the battery still on the bike and a jury rigged cable. This will be a better pic soon as the new cable is on it's way (click the pic to enlarge). However you can see the potential as the battery can go in the tote and leave the bike practically with nothing but a throttle and control cable, while the rest is in or on the trailer.

Talk about adding versatility-works great too!

[Ponce]

Cebu? that's why the one that I want to make will be a two wheeler......as a matter of fact, when I dismount it could probably lift the whole bike up in the air ahahahahahahah, with the cargo box hitting the ground.

[milehi]

The B.O.B. (beast of burden) trailer is the benchmark in bike trailers. Check e bay or craigs list for a used one, or make your own.

http://www.bobgear.com/yak

[Serpo]

The B.O.B. (beast of burden) trailer is the benchmark in bike trailers. Check e bay or craigs list for a used one, or make your own.

http://www.bobgear.com/yak




yep looks good..........

[chad]

buy a truck.

[ximmy]

:P

[bellevuebully]

Ponce, the weight on the back wheel of your bike is needs to generate the friction needed for motion. Gearing is how to make the bike pedal easier. It's all in the gearing. Ideally, at most I think you would want a fairly neutral load on your trailer tire, but you would have to figure a way to stradle the load over the axel centreline. fwiw.

[Neuro]

You still have to get the same amount of work in to move the bike no matter how the weight is distributed, if for instance you have zero weight on the wheel that does the work, it would be much easier to pedal, but on the other hand you wouldn't move. ;)

[SHTF2010]

The B.O.B. (beast of burden) trailer is the benchmark in bike trailers. Check e bay or craigs list for a used one, or make your own.

http://www.bobgear.com/yak



carries up to 70 lbs :(


the Viet Cong carried up to 350-400 lbs like this

http://www.psywarrior.com/BicycleSuppliesTrail.jpg

i gues it depends on how much distance one wants to go
and how fast you want to get your supples to your destination

one 350 lb trip vs five 70 lb trips

[big country]

The B.O.B. (beast of burden) trailer is the benchmark in bike trailers. Check e bay or craigs list for a used one, or make your own.

http://www.bobgear.com/yak



carries up to 70 lbs :(


the Viet Cong carried up to 350-400 lbs like this

http://www.psywarrior.com/BicycleSuppliesTrail.jpg

i gues it depends on how much distance one wants to go
and how fast you want to get your supples to your destination

one 350 lb trip vs five 70 lb trips


Also notice that they are not RIDING those bikes. That BOB trailer weight I'm sure assumes there is a rider. Assume 200lbs for the rider, then 70lbs for the trailer and you're a lot closer to the same #'s. Also, I would imagine that those are very conservative estimates and past 70lbs voids your warranty...I doubt the VC had a warranty they were worried about on their bikes..

[Ponce]

I don't know Bully........I won't know for sure till I try it.......as long as I have some contact with the ground I think that it will work.

[Glass]

I'm researching bikes at the moment. I thought I'd poke this interesting thread.

Specifically this from the site Ponce posted: http://www.tonystrailers.com/mobileshelter/

[Cebu_4_2]

Wow:

NOW "COMING OUT OF THE DEPRESSION" PRICING!
Pricing to suit the times:-


Basic Cart including detachable tow-bar, Built-in tent, detachable tent outriggers: $825 Cdn (US $813)
Adjustable Pegs: $70 Cdn (US $69)
Extension Sides: $110 Cdn (US $108)
Adjustable width wheels (http://www.tonystrailers.com/nomad/adjwheels.php)-makes more space inside the tent, adds QR function etc: $91 Cdn ($US 90)
Plywood decks (2): (http://www.tonystrailers.com/mobileshelter/plywood.php) $100 Cdn ($US 99), or do your own.

All taxes, duties, packaging and shipping extra. Check out our comprehensive list of options (http://www.tonystrailers.com/options/) to customize your trailer!