About a page behind this one is the thread for the bicycle I did, but this thread is dedicated to the tow behind trailer I did to finish off the bicycle with class!
The axle is 5/8" steel rod I got from Fastenall for ~$8 or so, and I tapped the threads on myself.
Standard run of the mill pillow block bearings mounted to a wood platform with left over paint I had from the bicycle painting.
The 1/4" flat bar was bought from Lowes for ~$10 or so, and the "trailer hitch" is nothing more then a ( grade 5 ) 1/2" bolt put thru the top of the BMP channel with a first locking nut to bolt it to the channel and a second locknut to keep the flat bar on and left a little loose to allow the flat bar to turn easily!
It trails very well and leaving the top locknut a half turn loose allows it to flex while turning and cornering.
My single worry was the trailer bouncing up and down and lifting the friction drive from the tire.... but a firm lockdown on the quick release keeps it well in place even after going over full speed bumps and myself coming way off the seat!
Handlebars measured 28" across so I kept trailer width of outside tires at that same width for safety reasons!
Final touches will be to throw on some eye bolts and bungies for carrying things.
Post your thoughts... all thoughts are welcome!
The axle is 5/8" steel rod I got from Fastenall for ~$8 or so, and I tapped the threads on myself.
Standard run of the mill pillow block bearings mounted to a wood platform with left over paint I had from the bicycle painting.
The 1/4" flat bar was bought from Lowes for ~$10 or so, and the "trailer hitch" is nothing more then a ( grade 5 ) 1/2" bolt put thru the top of the BMP channel with a first locking nut to bolt it to the channel and a second locknut to keep the flat bar on and left a little loose to allow the flat bar to turn easily!
It trails very well and leaving the top locknut a half turn loose allows it to flex while turning and cornering.
My single worry was the trailer bouncing up and down and lifting the friction drive from the tire.... but a firm lockdown on the quick release keeps it well in place even after going over full speed bumps and myself coming way off the seat!
Handlebars measured 28" across so I kept trailer width of outside tires at that same width for safety reasons!
Final touches will be to throw on some eye bolts and bungies for carrying things.
Post your thoughts... all thoughts are welcome!
