Starting Bicycle trailer

[gaz1]

its better if you did smooth them out a bit before welding its where that nut is on the bar that needs it that gives and that trolley will seperate

 

[Gareth0123]

I've got a complete set of plans for an alternative to one of these:ATTACH]135513[/ATTACH]

Only trouble is, its a bit outdated

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Nick67GT@ , by any chance do you have part one (Jan 1953) of that set of Bicycle side car plans? If so would it be possible to scan them and send me a set please.​

 

[WorkshopChris]

I would be looking at a independent fixing for the breakaway chain, at the moment if the pin was to fail you would loses the trailer and the chain at the sane time.

 

[addjunkie]

I would triangulate the 90 degree bend on the tow leg, its a weak point if you put any weight on the trailer

 

[Hammy]

So much for me nearly being done. I was supposed to weld a extra piece on the hitch but forgot actually. Good job I got 1 extra bar left to support the 90" angle thanks.
Can Any 1 else see any other faults or problems I can fix before I finish ? Advice much appreciated

 

[jpmillermatic]

I like the idea alot, nice job...when I made one for my mountain bike, the one thing it lacked was wheel guards, so any load that shifts sideways will rub/hit the wheels...those being spokes, well, you get the idea. a simple guard can be made from some plywood and a small piece of timber bolted to the floor....lastly, add some eye bolts to the corners to help bungie any loads in place....

I like the idea of the triangulation piece, and cranking up the heat and re-adressing those welds will give you peace of mind.

looks good!

JP