Sepia Posted September 13, 2016 Share ...but on the down hills...I think you may have to aim this thing downhills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted September 13, 2016 Share SO im at it again... not quite a tour, but... my own little dusk till dawn, unsupported adventure leave Centurion friday night, cycle to Breedts nek, aim is to summit around 00:00 and cycle back, 200km of full moon night time bliss... anyone keen to join? 14 Oct Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted September 13, 2016 Share http://www.outsideonline.com/2112446/10-days-high-country-trout-and-singletrack-colorado I am sold on the dream in the link above.Reminds me of the documentary/movie unbranded but with bikes not horses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted September 21, 2016 Share Does anyone have any experience of design of bicycle trailers that they can share? I'm looking to tour with my dog (border collie) and need to build one. It will be predominantly dirt road touring. I've seen the child carriers that can be purchased, but I'm not sure that they will withstand a couple of thousand kms of dirt road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted September 21, 2016 Share I had one of these tipes of bikes for my son, if you can modify one of these to have a "flat bed" and use it as a trailer it woulod be the cheapest and most easy option Or copy the hotching mechanism, it WILL work... Dusty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted September 21, 2016 Share Does anyone have any experience of design of bicycle trailers that they can share? I'm looking to tour with my dog (border collie) and need to build one. It will be predominantly dirt road touring. I've seen the child carriers that can be purchased, but I'm not sure that they will withstand a couple of thousand kms of dirt road. I'd be tempted to try and stick with the child carrier idea or a modified version - if it was robust enough - as it has suspension (if I remember correctly?). Or put suspension on your flat-bed on a half-wheeler? No reason why your collie should bounce like luggage. And don't forget.....all the gear, all the time! _freak_ and Dusty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted September 21, 2016 Share I'd be tempted to try and stick with the child carrier idea or a modified version - if it was robust enough - as it has suspension (if I remember correctly?). Or put suspension on your flat-bed on a half-wheeler? No reason why your collie should bounce like luggage. And don't forget.....all the gear, all the time! safety-in-bicycle-dog-carrier.jpgI missed out on the trailer in the classified last week and haven't been able to find one since. Absolutely regarding the suspension. Our dogs are our children so safety is a priority - not too sure about helmet for dog though . She will be wearing a pair of tackies for Karoo thorns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted September 21, 2016 Share I had one of these tipes of bikes for my son, if you can modify one of these to have a "flat bed" and use it as a trailer it woulod be the cheapest and most easy option Or copy the hotching mechanism, it WILL work... Untitled.jpgGood idea. The coupling to the bike is the part I'm battling to envisage at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted September 21, 2016 Share very simple google can supply you with plenty ideas on that hitch I was looking a building a trailer couple of years back thats why i know, did my home work back then already Dusty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted September 21, 2016 Share I missed out on the trailer in the classified last week and haven't been able to find one since. Absolutely regarding the suspension. Our dogs are our children so safety is a priority - not too sure about helmet for dog though . She will be wearing a pair of tackies for Karoo thorns! Just a thought - have you put out a wanted ad? Dusty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi-h Posted September 21, 2016 Share Does anyone have any experience of design of bicycle trailers that they can share? I'm looking to tour with my dog (border collie) and need to build one. It will be predominantly dirt road touring. I've seen the child carriers that can be purchased, but I'm not sure that they will withstand a couple of thousand kms of dirt road. I built a few in 2011 after I did a tour with a borrowed "bob trailer" in Alaska the year prior. I've got some pictures and might even have some drawings. I scrapped 4 of the trailers that i built last year, because these were designed for a quick-release 26" MTB and at the time I've upgraded to a 27.5" through axle. Bob trailers (you can google it) have a great design that really rides well on all sorts of terrain. The critical design parameter is the angle of the hinge between the front triangle and the trailer base. Dusty and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted September 21, 2016 Share I built a few in 2011 after I did a tour with a borrowed "bob trailer" in Alaska the year prior. I've got some pictures and might even have some drawings. I scrapped 4 of the trailers that i built last year, because these were designed for a quick-release 26" MTB and at the time I've upgraded to a 27.5" through axle. Bob trailers (you can google it) have a great design that really rides well on all sorts of terrain. The critical design parameter is the angle of the hinge between the front triangle and the trailer base.Thank you for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.S.W Posted September 22, 2016 Share HiHave a look on Pinterest, there are some awesome designs and plans for trailers. johannrissik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted September 25, 2016 Share My current set up for next week. May loose the black vanity case though. _freak_ and Seadog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted September 25, 2016 Share Who needs a fat bike for the beach... Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted November 25, 2016 Share Finally finished it 46cm Ritchey bars with 12 degree flareCobb Randeé saddle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Brandon P, Pulse, Dusty and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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