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Doofus McFancypants · 07-02-2008, 01:11 PM

Back in the day - used to bike EVERYWHERE.
Dad and I even took biking camping trips ( Canada to Pittsburgh : Pittsburgh to Toledo Ohio : Pittsburgh to Outer banks)
then turned 16 and realized that a car was way "cooler"

Now ( many years later) i still have my old Cannondale ( love that bike) and want to get back into riding.

Partially for fun - but with a utilitarian twist.
I looked on a map and i have A LOT of things within 3 miles of the house.
Very easy to bike to these - So i am going to leverage the ECO aspact to get my butt in gear and ride.

Which brings me to my question.
Bike Trailers....need to haul the things you are getting right?
Has anyone made there own? know of any Budget Plans for a bike trailer?

I am thinking it could be as easy as some Scrap Front Forks - some angled steel, some plywood, and a buddy with a welder.

the Kid Carrier trailers are all over $100 - which i know i would easily make back in gas savings - but they all look skimpy canvas sides and such.

What do you guys use? anything?

Thanks
Steve

07-02-2008, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Doofus McFancypants Eco Noob Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tosev 3 - Atlanta GA Posts: 293 Red Rover - '01 Nissan Altima GXE 90 day: 30.07 mpg (US) Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Geeting back into Biking Back in the day - used to bike EVERYWHERE. Dad and I even took biking camping trips ( Canada to Pittsburgh : Pittsburgh to Toledo Ohio : Pittsburgh to Outer banks) then turned 16 and realized that a car was way "cooler" Now ( many years later) i still have my old Cannondale ( love that bike) and want to get back into riding. Partially for fun - but with a utilitarian twist. I looked on a map and i have A LOT of things within 3 miles of the house. Very easy to bike to these - So i am going to leverage the ECO aspact to get my butt in gear and ride. Which brings me to my question. Bike Trailers....need to haul the things you are getting right? Has anyone made there own? know of any Budget Plans for a bike trailer? I am thinking it could be as easy as some Scrap Front Forks - some angled steel, some plywood, and a buddy with a welder. the Kid Carrier trailers are all over $100 - which i know i would easily make back in gas savings - but they all look skimpy canvas sides and such. What do you guys use? anything? Thanks Steve __________________ Steve - AKA Doofus McFancypants ------------------------------ "If there's a new way, I'll be the first in line - But it better work this time" First Milestone passed - 30 MPG (city) 5/15/08 Best City Tank - 8/31/09- 34.3 MPG (EPA= 20) Best Highway Tank - 5/20/09 - 36.5 MPG (EPA= 28) ------ In effort to drive less: Miles NOT driven in 2009 = 648 (Work from home and Alt Transporatation)