Transporting 100+ pounds

Within the next few weeks, I'm getting a new band saw. I looked up the weight, and it's listed at 160lbs. Dang! My rear rack is limited to 88lbs(and I've held 65lbs or so on it).

I've been looking over some rear cargo trailers and was wondering if anyone had any opinions on what works best for them. I've never used a trailer on a bike before. I don't have quick release tires on my LHT either, but I could swap the skewer back out for temporary use. Ideally I would love something that holds 200lbs, but a little less is fine. There's one that I've been looking at that is about $90 that will take 180lbs.

Any other great, bike-friendly ways that you transport something large?

Second option is using the $30 in Lyft credit that I have, but I know I'll use the trailer all the time.

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Permalink Reply by Jaik S. on May 19, 2014 at 7:21am

I found a video of a guy putting together a small one with the collapsible box that you can get with it.

Video Here

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Permalink Reply by Jaik S. on May 19, 2014 at 10:54am

Just readjusted the hitch...With the bolt on top it was significantly better, but still tilted. I put the bolt on the bottom and it seemed to be almost level. If I can't find a longer L hitch, I may just get a bolt that would extend lower and grind off the thread on the part that would have the lollipop slid on it. I'm sure it will be fine the way that it is with the better level area.