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Ben Barker
Guest
I have repeatedly been in a positionn where a bike trailer (cargo, not people) would be useful, but
have been put off by the fact that one of the joys of cycling is the portability of a bike. With a
large trailer, this is scuppered somewhat (no more train journeys, harder to lock up etc). Even when
folded, most trailers need a car top move them around easily, which really defies the point.
I was thinking of tryiong to build a lightweight trailer over the summer that could fold up and be
stowed as a large pannier when not needed. While it wouold be a bit bulky and heavy,I think it
should be possible, and would be useful when, for instance, using a trailer to lug baggage to the
station, but then needing to ge the bike + traile on the train.
I was wondering whether anyone had any ideas as to whether such things existed already, or any
thoughts on what would make a good design.
have been put off by the fact that one of the joys of cycling is the portability of a bike. With a
large trailer, this is scuppered somewhat (no more train journeys, harder to lock up etc). Even when
folded, most trailers need a car top move them around easily, which really defies the point.
I was thinking of tryiong to build a lightweight trailer over the summer that could fold up and be
stowed as a large pannier when not needed. While it wouold be a bit bulky and heavy,I think it
should be possible, and would be useful when, for instance, using a trailer to lug baggage to the
station, but then needing to ge the bike + traile on the train.
I was wondering whether anyone had any ideas as to whether such things existed already, or any
thoughts on what would make a good design.