Heavy haulin' two wheel trailers

Well - I can't believe it but the search turned up NOTHING for bike trailers....What's up with that?

Anyway, thought I'd post these handy trailer kits for hauling stuff around town. They are less costly than the complete ones sold by Burley, etc.

http://www.bikerev.com/pg6.cfm

The 150 pounds of stuff hauler -
http://www.wicycle.com/cargo_diy_kit_bicycle_trailer.php

Totally ghetto with a pallet as the surface. The Wike is much cleaner by comparison.
http://trailers.xntrick.co.uk/

If only I could weld somewhere... These kits are bolted or screwed together. The Wike appears to be the best for the money.

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on January 11, 2010 at 1:56pm

FYI the kit trailer can be had from the same seller for $150 on eBay. I've built up two of them-- one went to Rachel for a dog trailer and one went to Spencer for his sound trailer. Brian K built one last year as well. I've been to the garage they're made in in Eugene Oregon and met the guy who makes them and I hope that bueiness doesn't go away (small manufacture is frickin' hard to make work in this country.)
Can't have a thread with this title without mentioning the gold standard, Bikes at Work truss trailers.

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on January 11, 2010 at 4:01pm

Ran out of time earlier, but Matt, I think there may be options for you to get trailer building help-- I don't know exactly what the experimental station (Rigers Park) for example, but I think this would be a likelihood; also there's someone doing some sort of trailer coop thing in the former West Town Bikes space (don't hear much about that though).

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Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on January 11, 2010 at 4:18pm

I bought the Wike kit today. It's just too good to pass up. Obviously it's quite versatile in that it can be built into any combination of different sizes. Their rep says the parts in the kit weigh about 10 pounds so I'll factor that in when I tour. It's also going to be great for moving stuff.

I needed a trailer that could haul and one that could tour, so instead of splitting them up I took the budget option and will use this one for both right now. It also looks like I could pack it up if I need to get on a train, bus, etc. Gotta wonder how smooth rolling the wheels are but they look like they'll be just fine over a long haul.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by rb on January 11, 2010 at 4:40pm

I am interested to hear how this project turns out.

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on January 11, 2010 at 7:40pm

Looks cool. 20" wheels make for easier rolling.
What sort of distances are you planning to do, where, and what time of year?
Sorry if that was in the other thread and I missed it.

Matt M. said:

I bought the Wike kit today. It's just too good to pass up. Obviously it's quite versatile in that it can be built into any combination of different sizes. Their rep says the parts in the kit weigh about 10 pounds so I'll factor that in when I tour. It's also going to be great for moving stuff.

I needed a trailer that could haul and one that could tour, so instead of splitting them up I took the budget option and will use this one for both right now. It also looks like I could pack it up if I need to get on a train, bus, etc. Gotta wonder how smooth rolling the wheels are but they look like they'll be just fine over a long haul.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on January 11, 2010 at 8:32pm

Just up to Wisc. That's it.

This is my first trailer - it's long overdue.

H3N3 said:

Looks cool. 20" wheels make for easier rolling.
What sort of distances are you planning to do, where, and what time of year?
Sorry if that was in the other thread and I missed it.

Matt M. said:
I bought the Wike kit today. It's just too good to pass up. Obviously it's quite versatile in that it can be built into any combination of different sizes. Their rep says the parts in the kit weigh about 10 pounds so I'll factor that in when I tour. It's also going to be great for moving stuff.

I needed a trailer that could haul and one that could tour, so instead of splitting them up I took the budget option and will use this one for both right now. It also looks like I could pack it up if I need to get on a train, bus, etc. Gotta wonder how smooth rolling the wheels are but they look like they'll be just fine over a long haul.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by mike w. on January 11, 2010 at 8:36pm

Now THIS is what i call a Trailer...

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on January 11, 2010 at 11:43pm

If you break it down to about 30-40 miles a day you might not regret the trailer decision.
For anything more you'll absolutely want to stick to loading the bike if at all possible.
If you're looking to challenge yourself physically you might survive a 60-70-mile day with your new trailer without hating it, but that's a tough 60-70 miles.

Matt M. said:

Just up to Wisc. That's it.
This is my first trailer - it's long overdue. H3N3 said:
Looks cool. 20" wheels make for easier rolling.
What sort of distances are you planning to do, where, and what time of year?
Sorry if that was in the other thread and I missed it.

Matt M. said:
I bought the Wike kit today. It's just too good to pass up. Obviously it's quite versatile in that it can be built into any combination of different sizes. Their rep says the parts in the kit weigh about 10 pounds so I'll factor that in when I tour. It's also going to be great for moving stuff.

I needed a trailer that could haul and one that could tour, so instead of splitting them up I took the budget option and will use this one for both right now. It also looks like I could pack it up if I need to get on a train, bus, etc. Gotta wonder how smooth rolling the wheels are but they look like they'll be just fine over a long haul.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on January 15, 2010 at 4:06pm

Wow! The Wike wheel hubs are INSANE!!! They feel as smooth as any Phil Wood hub!!!

The brand is Assess.

http://www.assess-hubs.com/

H3N3 said:

If you break it down to about 30-40 miles a day you might not regret the trailer decision.
For anything more you'll absolutely want to stick to loading the bike if at all possible.
If you're looking to challenge yourself physically you might survive a 60-70-mile day with your new trailer without hating it, but that's a tough 60-70 miles.

Matt M. said:
Just up to Wisc. That's it.
This is my first trailer - it's long overdue. H3N3 said:
Looks cool. 20" wheels make for easier rolling.
What sort of distances are you planning to do, where, and what time of year?
Sorry if that was in the other thread and I missed it.

Matt M. said:
I bought the Wike kit today. It's just too good to pass up. Obviously it's quite versatile in that it can be built into any combination of different sizes. Their rep says the parts in the kit weigh about 10 pounds so I'll factor that in when I tour. It's also going to be great for moving stuff.

I needed a trailer that could haul and one that could tour, so instead of splitting them up I took the budget option and will use this one for both right now. It also looks like I could pack it up if I need to get on a train, bus, etc. Gotta wonder how smooth rolling the wheels are but they look like they'll be just fine over a long haul.

Thanks!