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Old 10-22-2008, 04:04 PM   #8 (permalink)
trebuchet03
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The Wagen - '00 Jetta GLS
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I'm personally not a fan of bike trailers :/

When I need to haul a lot of stuff... I use this (with a rack installed )

Homemade Sport Utility Bike (SUB)
^^ I've recorded video wit someone sitting on the back holding a camera

which is a $10 homemade version of this:

xtracycle

For everyday items and light duty grocery shopping:


How to make DIY Bike Panniers
No, the bike isn't off balance

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By question is -
I have seen 2 ways of conencting this to the bike...
- off of the seat post
- off of the wheel axel ( or other bold in that area)
As low as possible - so wheel axle. The higher it is, the longer the lever arm and the easier it is for the trailer to push you around.

For your viewing pleasure.....

As seen on a critical mass ride in San Francisco I think I also saw that trailer show up at the bike music festival too
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