Comments on Free advice on how to fix your bicycle: HOW TO BUILD A CHEAP BUT GOOD BICYCLE TRAILER

It all depends on how much room you want between t...

2011-12-26T21:16:48.022-05:00

It all depends on how much room you want between the wheel and trailer. I think 2 would be sufficient. But that's just me.

Gerry :)

ps Great to read that people are still building these.

I plan on using a bike with 700cc wheels. Should I...

2011-12-26T20:55:30.399-05:00

I plan on using a bike with 700cc wheels. Should I add 3" to the distance of the trailer and hitch attachment? Thanks for posting these plans!

Awesome Jerry. Send me pics of your finished trail...

2011-09-16T23:38:08.762-04:00

Awesome Jerry. Send me pics of your finished trailer. I'd be very glad to see another one built. Good Luck.

Gerry :)

Hi Gerry Lauzon. my name is Jerry i got all of my ...

2011-09-16T21:17:05.604-04:00

Hi Gerry Lauzon. my name is Jerry i got all of my material and now going to start building my trailer from your plan,s but a bit diffrent i am useing 26 inch wheel,s thats all i got in wheels. i let you know how i made out when i get it don. thank,s Jerry walton.

Hi Gerry, I live in Brisbane, Australia and I foun...

2010-11-28T19:27:50.392-05:00

Hi Gerry,
I live in Brisbane, Australia and I found your bike trailer instructions a fantastic help. THANKS for posting them on the web. This is my latest creation. I have called it a Trypcycle!, which is as much a statement as it is a noun. It was made from "waste" objects that were destined for landfill.
I would like to thank everyone in the neighbourhood who left objects out for collection.The upcycled objects previously had a life as... a cot, adult bike, 2 kids bikes, childs blackboard, packing ply, bathroom mirror supports, shelving, a pram a few shoelaces and a bentwood chair and old shelving baskets.
I am yet to add the towing bar for the bike. Due to the weight for safety reasons I will need to add functional brakes for when I am riding. I intend to modify ones that I'll poach from the old bikes.
I have a market stall and wanted a trailer to store and transport my felt that I make and sell. I need it to- store all my felt pieces, open up to display wares for sale, fit in the boot of the Forrester, (and light enough to lift), quick release wheels help here, be highly manoeuvrable, ( swivel pram wheel), easily pushed on foot and easily towed behind my bicycle. Waterproof and bug proof... and be very cheep to make.
To top it off it couldn't look daggy. ( Some left over house paint did wonders there). A couple of free umbrellas that came with sunscreen complete the picture. Later I will make a more permanent lightweight and waterproof/ shade cover. I am on the lookout for a free broken marquee frame to upcycle.
I had trouble sourcing suitable plates to hold the wheels so I used the bits off the frames from kids bikes and hammered the tubes flat and bolted them on to the ladder construction framework. They work well.
I'll send some pictures through to you to post.
Cheers, Siobhan A-Zumble-Zay.com

Hey John, thanks. There not free but not expensive...

2010-06-01T17:03:06.056-04:00

Hey John, thanks. There not free but not expensive at atomic zombie. You have a choice of a few models and also a support forum where you can exchange info with other builders.

Check them out at http://www.atomiczombie.com/

Gerry :)

Hi Gerry. You have a very nice website. Where can ...

2010-06-01T03:09:06.523-04:00

Hi Gerry.
You have a very nice website. Where can I find free plans to built a three wheel bicycle

Charles I guess you'll have to figure a way to...

2009-08-10T17:25:33.647-04:00

Charles I guess you'll have to figure a way to add a tall rack so you can carry the Kayak without it waking you on the back of the head all the time!

Good Luck

Gerry :)

ive looked high and low for a decent trailer, i wa...

2009-07-31T14:32:17.275-04:00

ive looked high and low for a decent trailer, i want to take a long ride adventure and carry tent, sleeping bags, cooler and that kind of thing. also thinking of a way on how to make a add on part to carry a 12 ft. kayak on top. your plans are so detailed and perfect that even i cant screw it up. thank you for sharing.
also if you have any ideas for the kayak thing-a-ma-bob i would apprieciate any ideas. thanks charlie

Thanks. Gerry :)

2009-06-20T09:51:15.959-04:00

Thanks.

Gerry :)

The instructions on building this trailer are the ...

2009-06-20T01:12:50.032-04:00

The instructions on building this trailer are the best i have seen on the internet! I love bicycle trailers!

Hey Steve, glad to hear that another trailer is bo...

2008-12-07T11:45:00.000-05:00

Hey Steve, glad to hear that another trailer is born and used. The bolt that secures the U-Bolt has to be tightened with a tool real tight. I had a disconnect in the middle of traffic, so you're wire back up idea is very good. Can't wait to see your pics.

Gerry :)

Gerry, I built a trailer from your plans and it wo...

2008-12-07T11:32:00.000-05:00

Gerry, I built a trailer from your plans and it works GREAT! I've started using it for my grocery runs along with my pannier bags and have yet to run out of room.
Some modifications I made: I drilled three sets of holes in the trailer base to allow the bin to be in three positions (front, center and back); I used wing-nuts on the bolts holding the bin, allowing a change in position with only a screwdriver; and I added a piece of wire to secure the U-bolt (the first trip out the bolt came out). I will sent a photo to your e-mail address.

Always happy to hear that I helped solve the hitch...

2008-07-26T23:51:00.000-04:00

Always happy to hear that I helped solve the hitch issue.

Gerry :)

First of all thanks for all this instruction/inspi...

2008-07-26T22:39:00.000-04:00

First of all thanks for all this instruction/inspiration.
I'm building a trailer out of a hollywood bedframe and I was at a complete loss about the hitch until I saw your eyebolt and U bolt assembly as a hitch.

Have you tried those bolts lined with some nylon? ...

2008-07-19T23:41:00.000-04:00

Have you tried those bolts lined with some nylon? It should keep it together.

Gerry :)

Hehe. I tried a similar thing using coachbolts as ...

2008-07-18T09:40:00.000-04:00

Hehe. I tried a similar thing using coachbolts as my axles. Was brilliant until some guy in a van smashed into it and dislodged it. Fortunately, it cost me, what, the price of the box, so I just replaced the wooden base and off I went. Unfortunately, the rough roads keep shaking my bolts undone :s

You could try and bolt the plate using the fender ...

2007-10-13T09:00:00.000-04:00

You could try and bolt the plate using the fender and rack mounts on the frame if you have them. However, you should be able to mount it on the axle, I've seen those rear axle mounted kickstands mounted on quick releases before.

Gerry :)

Gerry,

I just finished making the mechanism...

2007-10-13T00:54:00.000-04:00

Gerry,

I just finished making the mechanism that is to be attached to the bike itself when I discovered that my rear wheel has a quick-release instead of a nut. There is not enough of the axle to mount the plate. Any thoughts on how to get around this? There may be a spacer inside of the last nut before the frame but I'm not sure it can be removed, if it is a spacer.

Thanks,
Steve

Great to hear that you built one. Please do send m...

2007-10-11T16:56:00.000-04:00

Great to hear that you built one. Please do send me a picture, I would love to see your version of this trailer. Send to: xddorox(at)gmail.com

Gerry :)

Hi gerry,

I'm 13 years old and ive found y...

2007-10-11T15:14:00.000-04:00

Hi gerry,

I'm 13 years old and ive found your plans so easy to work from i've just made a trailer from your plans but i've made my trailer a bit diffrent i'll send you some pics if you would like ???
thanks

Hi Joe, unless the bike is at a 90 degree angle wi...

2007-07-15T20:43:00.000-04:00

Hi Joe, unless the bike is at a 90 degree angle with the trailer, it will not hit it. This never happens while riding unless you are doing a track stand and willfully put yourself in that position.

Gerry :)

Hi,

the plans are fab
does the trailer...

2007-07-15T17:26:00.000-04:00

Hi,

the plans are fab
does the trailer arm not hit the back wheel at all ?

Joe

Never had the chance to find one of those front mo...

2007-01-17T17:03:00.000-05:00

Never had the chance to find one of those front mounted cargo rack bikes. But I find them very cool indeed.

On our Compact Yahoo! Group, folks were very inter...

2007-01-14T05:21:00.000-05:00

On our Compact Yahoo! Group, folks were very interested in the cargo bikes from Europe. I wondered when I found your site, if you've every tinkered with putting a cargo box in the front instead of a trailer in the rear? See http://www.bakfiets.nl/eng/models.php.