Bike Trailer Lending Program Ideas - The Chainlink2024-03-29T09:00:50Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bike-trailer-lending-program?feed=yes&xn_auth=noJust curious, this thread is…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-02:2211490:Comment:8684012014-11-02T04:48:30.755ZJanehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/HilaryThorne
<p>Just curious, this thread is over 2 years old, but is there anywhere to hire trailers?</p>
<p>I used to have one in Europe, but not sure how long I will be living in Chicago so i don't really want to buy.</p>
<p>I just moved to Forest Park and am looking to move a few items, I would much prefer the bike trailer option if that's possible. What is the 'Rapid Transit' mentioned in an earlier post?</p>
<p>Just curious, this thread is over 2 years old, but is there anywhere to hire trailers?</p>
<p>I used to have one in Europe, but not sure how long I will be living in Chicago so i don't really want to buy.</p>
<p>I just moved to Forest Park and am looking to move a few items, I would much prefer the bike trailer option if that's possible. What is the 'Rapid Transit' mentioned in an earlier post?</p> FYI: I rented te Surly Bill t…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-05-03:2211490:Comment:5415352012-05-03T11:25:49.661Zambimbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ambimb
FYI: I rented te Surly Bill trailer from Rapid Transit and it was perfect. The staff were great and the rental, hitching up, and return processes were fast and simple. The trailer is simply awesome an will haul just about anything you could strap down to it (up to 300 lbs, according to Surly). I took an old tv to recycling and it was a great urban adventure. If you ever have a need to haul something more than will fit on your bike, Rapid Transit is the place to go!
FYI: I rented te Surly Bill trailer from Rapid Transit and it was perfect. The staff were great and the rental, hitching up, and return processes were fast and simple. The trailer is simply awesome an will haul just about anything you could strap down to it (up to 300 lbs, according to Surly). I took an old tv to recycling and it was a great urban adventure. If you ever have a need to haul something more than will fit on your bike, Rapid Transit is the place to go! to anyone interested in shari…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-04-26:2211490:Comment:5388412012-04-26T21:26:08.460Zprof.gfrhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/profgfr
<p>to anyone interested in sharing, as well as renting, you may want to give a try to <a href="http://www.ohsowe.com" target="_blank">www.ohsowe.com</a></p>
<p>It's a service to connect people locally who might be able to share items they use or need on an irregular basis. I've seen people sharing and renting bike trailers on there, but it's only as good as the community of participants. </p>
<p>to anyone interested in sharing, as well as renting, you may want to give a try to <a href="http://www.ohsowe.com" target="_blank">www.ohsowe.com</a></p>
<p>It's a service to connect people locally who might be able to share items they use or need on an irregular basis. I've seen people sharing and renting bike trailers on there, but it's only as good as the community of participants. </p> Brilliant! The Surly Bill is…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-04-26:2211490:Comment:5389442012-04-26T20:23:00.400Zambimbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ambimb
<p>Brilliant! The Surly Bill is exactly what I need for this little task! I think the Cargo Club is a great idea, but I my cargo needs are not regular, so it paying on an as-needed basis would be more cost-effective for me. I just love that any option is available. The more things I can do by bike, the better. </p>
<p>Brilliant! The Surly Bill is exactly what I need for this little task! I think the Cargo Club is a great idea, but I my cargo needs are not regular, so it paying on an as-needed basis would be more cost-effective for me. I just love that any option is available. The more things I can do by bike, the better. </p> West Town rents trailers I do…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-04-26:2211490:Comment:5388262012-04-26T18:56:01.296ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>West Town rents trailers I do no know the details.</p>
<p>Boulevard has one for rent I think it is 30ish/day</p>
<p>Rapid Transit has a Surly Bill for rent that will work on any bike with a quick release rear wheel as well as a Burly trailer for rent. I think we get 25/day; or at least you will if you talk to me when you rent it... Rapid is also in the midst of planning a 'cargo club' system where you buy a membership and get a certain amount of use per month... Anyone interested in that…</p>
<p>West Town rents trailers I do no know the details.</p>
<p>Boulevard has one for rent I think it is 30ish/day</p>
<p>Rapid Transit has a Surly Bill for rent that will work on any bike with a quick release rear wheel as well as a Burly trailer for rent. I think we get 25/day; or at least you will if you talk to me when you rent it... Rapid is also in the midst of planning a 'cargo club' system where you buy a membership and get a certain amount of use per month... Anyone interested in that shoot me a message and we can talk about how you would like it to work; if you talk to us now you can help us make a program that works for you the end user! We are thinking something a little like Zip Car but for bike trailers.</p> Post some details (where/when…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-04-26:2211490:Comment:5386592012-04-26T17:33:32.832Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Post some details (where/when/what for) and one of the readers here may be willing to help.<br/><br/><cite>ambimb said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bike-trailer-lending-program#2211490Comment538755"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This discussion is a couple of years old but I'm looking for a trailer to use/rent. Are the options the same? Is loadedbikes.com probably the best bet? Thanks for any updates...</p>
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<p>Post some details (where/when/what for) and one of the readers here may be willing to help.<br/><br/><cite>ambimb said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bike-trailer-lending-program#2211490Comment538755"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This discussion is a couple of years old but I'm looking for a trailer to use/rent. Are the options the same? Is loadedbikes.com probably the best bet? Thanks for any updates...</p>
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</blockquote> This discussion is a couple o…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-04-26:2211490:Comment:5387552012-04-26T16:46:47.711Zambimbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ambimb
<p>This discussion is a couple of years old but I'm looking for a trailer to use/rent. Are the options the same? Is loadedbikes.com probably the best bet? Thanks for any updates...</p>
<p>This discussion is a couple of years old but I'm looking for a trailer to use/rent. Are the options the same? Is loadedbikes.com probably the best bet? Thanks for any updates...</p> This is a great idea, evidenc…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-07-17:2211490:Comment:1014352009-07-17T20:37:04.289ZTony Adamshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyAdams
This is a great idea, evidenced by the fact that a few organizations in town are already doing it or planning to do it soon.<br />
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Dupie makes a good point on the location issue. iGo is an example of a great idea that I'll probably never get to participate in because of my habit of living as far from Lincoln/Wikkker Park as possible. (geographically and spiritually). So even though the service is already sort of available that is no reason not to pursue the idea.<br />
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I had a trailer for a while and I…
This is a great idea, evidenced by the fact that a few organizations in town are already doing it or planning to do it soon.<br />
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Dupie makes a good point on the location issue. iGo is an example of a great idea that I'll probably never get to participate in because of my habit of living as far from Lincoln/Wikkker Park as possible. (geographically and spiritually). So even though the service is already sort of available that is no reason not to pursue the idea.<br />
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I had a trailer for a while and I loved it. A Bell Double Wide. I only paid like... i fergit... $120 ?for it new - it wasn't the greatest, but it served my purposes well - and when I moved to a smaller place I sold it for $50 to a nice biker whose dog had a bum leg. So the idea of paying very much money to rent one does not sit well with me. I mean, if it cost $25 to rent the thing, I could buy one with the cost of five or eight rentals. So I guess I'm saying that I would probably not pay more than $20 a day to rent a trailer. Personally I would probably not use it enough to justify paying an annual membership, but I would consider paying a one time membership fee.<br />
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I don't planning on further wrecking the planet by breeding so if I were in the market to rent a trailer it would probably be for cargo purposes, not hauling kids around.<br />
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The model I had a wingnut tightened "universal" hitch thing which was pretty great. Nothing stays on the bike. It was easy for lots of different people with lots of different bikes to use the thing without much fuss or drama. West Town Bikes does have tra…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-07-14:2211490:Comment:1003812009-07-14T13:12:07.127ZBikefreeekhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AlexWilson
West Town Bikes does have trailers that we lend out. Tzippy is taking the lead on this and can be contacted at tzippora@westtownbikes.org. You can check out more at <a href="http://loadedbikes.com/" target="_blank">loaded bikes</a>. Right now to become a member you must buy a hitch ($35) and then you can arrange for checkout of a trailer.
West Town Bikes does have trailers that we lend out. Tzippy is taking the lead on this and can be contacted at tzippora@westtownbikes.org. You can check out more at <a href="http://loadedbikes.com/" target="_blank">loaded bikes</a>. Right now to become a member you must buy a hitch ($35) and then you can arrange for checkout of a trailer. Active Trans is working on a…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-07-14:2211490:Comment:1003742009-07-14T11:36:38.570ZActive Transportation Alliancehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ActiveTransportationAlliance
Active Trans is working on a similar trailer check out program for our premium members that we hope will be available this fall. Will post updates and announcement when available.<br />
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Not a member? <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/membership">http://www.activetrans.org/membership</a> and <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/membership/why-join">http://www.activetrans.org/membership/why-join</a><br />
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Active Trans is working on a similar trailer check out program for our premium members that we hope will be available this fall. Will post updates and announcement when available.<br />
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Not a member? <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/membership">http://www.activetrans.org/membership</a> and <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/membership/why-join">http://www.activetrans.org/membership/why-join</a><br />
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Ethan, with Active Trans