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This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« on: September 11, 2010, 11:20:07 AM »
http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Childs-Bicycle-Trailer-into-a-Cargo-Tra/

:)  Thinking about finding a used one on craigslist.  No way in hell I'd do this to my CTS trailer... :O
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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2010, 11:44:36 AM »
I got my Burley so ridiculously cheap, I would be tempted to do this.  Unfortunately, I don't have much need for a cargo trailer.

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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2010, 12:08:06 PM »
I got my Burley so ridiculously cheap, I would be tempted to do this.  Unfortunately, I don't have much need for a cargo trailer.

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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2010, 12:16:18 PM »
This trailer is not tactical enough.

It isn't black.
There are no gun racks.
Where is the armor?
It isn't black.
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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2010, 12:20:21 PM »
This trailer is not tactical enough.

It isn't black.
There are no gun racks.
Where is the armor?
It isn't black.

Easily overcome with some spraypaint  =D
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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2010, 12:25:16 PM »
Easily overcome with some spraypaint  =D
Spray-on armor?
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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2010, 02:23:49 PM »
Seriously, you are going to take something that has some sort of weather protection and strip that off so you can haul your gear around in all sorts od weather with no weather protection except for trying to lash on a tarp/poncho that will flap loose and leak? :facepalm:

Why? [popcorn]

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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2010, 02:26:00 PM »
Seriously, you are going to take something that has some sort of weather protection and strip that off so you can haul your gear around in all sorts od weather with no weather protection except for trying to lash on a tarp/poncho that will flap loose and leak? :facepalm:

Why? [popcorn]

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Depends on what you want to haul around I suppose. 
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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2010, 07:41:51 AM »
« Last Edit: September 12, 2010, 07:44:59 AM by KD5NRH »

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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2010, 09:05:29 AM »
Seriously, you are going to take something that has some sort of weather protection and strip that off so you can haul your gear around in all sorts od weather with no weather protection except for trying to lash on a tarp/poncho that will flap loose and leak? :facepalm:

Why? [popcorn]

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Kiddie trailers have seats and such inside that really reduce your space and the "weather protection" also really reduces your ability to carry large or irregular items.

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Re: This one's for Mtnbkr and the other cyclists
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2010, 08:00:44 PM »
I prefer the single-wheel designs, since they're less likely to roll over on turns.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Single-Wheeled-Bike-Trailer/

If I lived somewhere a lot flatter, I might be tempted to do this:
http://blog.niot.net/en/tag/bike+trailer/

The two wheel trailers aren't tippy at all.  I've hauled ass around corners with my kiddos in the trailer, no problem.
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