The C2C And Northern Cycle Routes Forum

Mick F · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:18 am Post subject:

A crate of beer? Nearly a crate and some wine too!

I made a wooden box to fit on the chassis, this takes stuff to the dump and brings shopping home. So long as stuff is packed right, it doesn't jiggle about in there too much.

Spuds, fruit and veg, wine and beer ....... it all fits.

I bought the trailer in 2006 for my double E2E, worked a treat. Carrying weight with a bike is always going to be hard work. With panniers the weight is high up and on the wheels and frame. With a trailer the weight is supported on it's own wheels. With a two wheeled trailer the nose weight is nil, making no weight on the bike at all. With a one wheeled trailer, 50% of the trailed weight is on the bike.

Have a study at www.carryfreedom.com

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chriso · Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 35

I really fancy a trailer for my bike but just can't think of enough uses. Confused

The Y frame looks really adaptable. I have also seen a burley flat bed somewhere, is it as good?

Come on people give me some good excuses for the wife. Wink

agileman · Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 275

Yes, the Y-Frame is a very good piece of workmanship. I would love one, but the funds are a bit low. Hoping to see one at the York Cycle Show in June, on the trade stand and get one then. These would be ideal for lugging the camping kit around. The trouble is deciding what size I will need for the camp kit, small or large,

Mick F · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:23 am Post subject:

agileman wrote:

Hoping to see one at the York Cycle Show in June, on the trade stand and get one then. These would be ideal for lugging the camping kit around. The trouble is deciding what size I will need for the camp kit, small or large,

Mine's a Small, anyway, you'll see it next month!

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agileman · Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 275

Been up to Caygill's in Richmond yesterday and got meself a Topeak Mtx BeamRack Ex and Mtx Trunk Bag Ex, very nice piece of kit.

http://www.topeak.co.uk/product/detail/Topeak/Various_Bags/1793/

johnonthetyne · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject:

theres a waterproof cover available for the bag but it may take some finding,none of my local bike shops could get one but av seen em tinternet.not that ill need one,,,,had third op this week on ring peice.

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agileman · Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 275

Christ, John. That boil on yer ring must be big Laughing

No probs about the cover, I will just use my old Karrimor bar-bag rain cover instead. Fits a treat.

johnonthetyne · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject:

av a fistula ,thats a passage between colon and buttock, got 2nd drain in it,its really uncomfortable as you can imagine, cant do owt,even hurts to walk or sit so bikes a right no-no.

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agileman · Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 275

John, you have my sympathies and I know the feeling when I had piles years ago, not nice. hope you get better for my double Coast to Coast ride in June.

johnonthetyne · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject:

cheers for that ag,thats the nhs for you , they aint got a clue. i work in care and its a lottery down at that hospital,but never mind that another subject.am sure i ll have a look out by then. Rolling Eyes

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