My husband, Rob, has fractured his ankle. Just in time for the summer riding season and fun things to do.  So, given the creativity and ingenuity of many of those on Chainlink, I am curious if anyone knows how I can fashion some kind of rig to basically take him along safely on some bike rides to the lake, park or some CL events during the 4-6 weeks he will be off his feet, without resorting to driving the car.  Maybe on a flatbed trailer of some sort, or fashion some kind of hitch to a wheelchair onto the back of the bike. I have seen people hauling furniture and stuff, so I am curious as to what ideas may be out there? He won't fit in the kiddie trailer, so that option is out.  Or, if anyone has anything I could borrow or rent (cheaply) for the time he is healing up, that would be great, too.   I thought of a pedicab, but that would get expensive when all I want to do is take him on picnics and stuff around the city. 

I know it may be a odd request, but I thought I'd give it a shot. :) 

Thanks!

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the "big dummy" by surly has a jump seat option

How sweet of you, Melanie.  

I've got an idea.  How about:

this 

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this

Thanks for the suggestion, Michael. It's a nice option, but I'm not in the market for a new bike, just something I can attach to the back of what I already have. Maybe a platform that can hold a chair and fully grown person on a trailer? That way, when he is healed up, we can use it to haul groceries/stuff later on.   Trying to maintain some fun for my husband while still being within our measly budget (under $250) so this will be more of a DIY project. I know, it's a longshot finding or building something like this for cheap, but I figured I'd give it a try. 

This is similar to what I was thinking, although I might as well buy 2 Big Dummy bikes for what they want for it ($2,400): 

http://www.tonystrailers.com/vehiclesfordisabled/wheelchaircarrier.php

He's too big to fit in there...darn, nice bag though. 

And the scooter bike/sail option just doesn't seem safe to me. 

Thanks for the creative input, though : )

Nick Butterfield said:

Not sure what's out there in your price range, there are extra cycle kits to convert and existing bike into a cargo bike like this: http://www.xtracycle.com/cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-cargo-bicycles/xt...

Another option is to use a build it yourself trailer kit, so you can make the platform as long as you need and add railing so the person in it doesn't fall off.  

http://www.wicycle.com/cargo_diy_kit_bicycle_trailer.php

The biggest concern with both of these is capacity, the trailer kit assembled as directed has a capacity of 150 lbs, so I would recommend adding some additional reinforcement when building it before putting a person on it. Also having someone one a tall chair, such as a wheel chair will give a very high center of gravity and make the trailer very susceptible to tipping.  I would recommend that he sit as close to the ground as possible. 

try this

http://www.xtracycle.com/cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-cargo-bicycles/xt...  

It is a little over your price range, but you will still be able to use it as a grocery hauler later on, so it will pay for itself

pedicab/rickshaw!

I might just go that route, Julie. Once a weekend or so for some outings via pedicab might be the ticket and within budget as well. Anyone know how much they charge?  

good question. I started a thread recently asking if you can order a pedicab pickup like you order a taxi pickup.

 I saw the thread earlier, but didn't see any contact info- I guess I should contact knowbody through Chainlink means.  

Julie Hochstadter said:

good question. I started a thread recently asking if you can order a pedicab pickup like you order a taxi pickup.

not sure if Harold is on the CL- but he was on the last couple of north side masses- he showed up with a large pedicab- 

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