No Weld Bike Trailer

Step 10 Test Ride

Now it's time to test ride!

Right when i got outside someone yelled to me "I Want One!" which is always a great response to a new project.

I had someone sit on the trailer as i rode it around to test it out, the first time i went out i realized that my hitch wasn't tight enough. oops!

If you have ideas for improvements, please comment! Hope your bike trailer makings go wonderfully! Share your projects!

Comments

[CVBruce]

You could add some eye bolt wood screws to the ends of the 2x4's for tie downs/bungee anchors.

[cambigfoot]

put saddle bags on conduit when its straight for miscalaneus stuff

[bdneeley]

Since you are using conduit, why not run a couple of wires through it, and add lights to the trailer (or bike, depending on where you choose to put the battery). If you can put this together, adding a light should be dead simple.

[co2wms7whcc]

I will probably build one, though mine will be made of steel shopping cart parts and conduit. I might also make a ball hitch or something like that for my rack.

[Silence]

Another option is a side arm hitch. Instead of being centered on the trailer and going up over the tire (making your pack rack useless) it runs off the left side of the trailer and connects to the bolt on your rear wheel... Like this make sure it sweeps out far enough for your rear wheel to pivot without rubbing tho.

The hinge is a little complicated but I have seen a few DIY projects somewhere with creative (no weld) solutions.

[frenzy]

I made my hitch go high enough so i can use packs as well if need be

[javandyck]

I agree, A flatbed trailer is the best way to go. One can always strap a storage tub to it for the times you need sidewalls. Then you always have the fllat bed for odd shaped loads. I use two file crates in tandem or another two stacked on top secured with bungies. I can load wide objects on top of the single layer of crates to clear the tires or can get a two or three weeks of groceries in the double layer. A big tub would be more efficient for groceries tho'. Use reflective tape from the hardware store if you ride at night a lot. I put a small square every 1/4 turn on the rims for the sake of passing cars and a blinky on the back. This is what I think about at 5:00 in the morning. lol