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Post by franco on Sept 20, 2021 8:43:27 GMT
Thought this was really cool what this guy has built, I think he says the total cost was $200.
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Post by Jem on Sept 20, 2021 10:33:05 GMT
Maybe in Holland, but I wouldn't want to be hauling that around Wales  |
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Post by franco on Sept 20, 2021 15:10:18 GMT
Ha, good point!
It looks quite lightweight but all the little things soon add up don’t they.
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Post by cusqueno on Sept 20, 2021 16:38:50 GMT
The superstructure looked quite light, but using 2 x 2 for the chassis must be quite heavy.
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Post by wheelson on Sept 21, 2021 15:23:54 GMT
The superstructure looked quite light, but using 2 x 2 for the chassis must be quite heavy. Amazingly well thought out. I wonder if he’s considered a mirror image “half dome” so that the Mrs. could bond hers for a mini vacation house? I’ve been following this type of project for years, but there’s really no way it would work for the type of roads/rail trails/towpaths I ride. But, as a retired engineer it makes for a good “what if”. Best, John “wheelson” |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Sept 22, 2021 5:25:07 GMT
Clever but oh so heavy! I can't imagine pedaling that rig to Burning Man.
Ride Safe Jim
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Post by wheelson on Sept 22, 2021 13:40:21 GMT
Clever but oh so heavy! I can't imagine pedaling that rig to Burning Man.
Ride Safe Jim
I can’t imagine pedaling one ANYWHERE! At best, perhaps towed by an ebike. Outside of the rider limits, most of the designs I’ve seen are not trail friendly with respect to height and width. Overall, nice to look at and a technical challenge, but something not likely in my future. Best, John “wheelson” |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Sept 22, 2021 16:28:31 GMT
I have put some thought into bike trailers and bike camping trailers. The layout of these look good but still too heavy.
I once owned an airplane with bonded aluminum honeycomb construction. I was greatly impressed with the light weight and great strength.
This garden cart is similar to what I think would work. Just a aluminum honeycomb box with an aluminum sheet metal roof. Nevertheless, I think they would be a bit like sleeping in a coffin. Perhaps an aluminum honeycomb trailer to haul camping gear would be a good combination.
Cheers Jim
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Post by brianbutler on Sept 22, 2021 17:42:38 GMT
To be considered, a bike camper would have to weigh less than my current tent bike camping setup, which is 18.7lb/8.5kg. This includes panniers and everything except food and water. I think the tent would be more comfortable as well.
Brian
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Post by wheelson on Sept 22, 2021 18:58:57 GMT
I have put some thought into bike trailers and bike camping trailers. The layout of these look good but still too heavy.
I once owned an airplane with bonded aluminum honeycomb construction. I was greatly impressed with the light weight and great strength.
This garden cart is similar to what I think would work. Just a aluminum honeycomb box with an aluminum sheet metal roof. Nevertheless, I think they would be a bit like sleeping in a coffin. Perhaps an aluminum honeycomb trailer to haul camping gear would be a good combination.
Cheers Jim
Some years ago (2009), I did a weeklong trip on the Allegheny Passage and C&O Towpath. Everything I needed including bivy tent, clothes, and food I carried in minimal panniers and packs. Now, at 73, that trip probably wouldn’t be quite as much fun. While intriguing, a towable trailer would be difficult on the trails I ride as well as a bit difficult to transport to more distant ones. The current massive increase in cycling and trail use is a further complication, although that increase in use has decreased the number of spots for overnight stays, both indoors and out. That said, I’ve seen a towable single wheel unit that would keep the profile down and increase capacity if needed. Jim, I’m very much intrigued by this subject and plan to continue researching even if on a smaller scale. Best, John “wheelson” |
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Post by Jem on Sept 22, 2021 19:32:55 GMT
To be considered, a bike camper would have to weigh less than my current tent bike camping setup, which is 18.7lb/8.5kg. This includes panniers and everything except food and water. I think the tent would be more comfortable as well. Brian I'm with you that Brian |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Sept 22, 2021 19:51:19 GMT
I think at my age, rather than tow a trailer, I am more inclined to have a credit card tour on flat ground. Better yet, attach the bike to a car or camper and visit interesting places to ride. Yep, I think I like that.
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Post by brianbutler on Sept 22, 2021 21:50:11 GMT
I think at my age, rather than tow a trailer, I am more inclined to have a credit card tour on flat ground. Better yet, attach the bike to a car or camper and visit interesting places to ride. Yep, I think I like that. Ride Happy Jim That is a good way to go, Jim. I took a two week tour like that in 2019 while my better half was looking at gardens in Wales. I car-camped (with a tent) at state parks and did rides from there, including most of the longer bike trails in New England and eastern New York, plus several longish road rides and a couple of nights with panniers on an island in Lake Champlain. It was nice to arrive "home" at the campsite each night and have the car available for groceries, laundry, and extra sightseeing.
Brian
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Post by wheelson on Sept 22, 2021 22:06:52 GMT
I think at my age, rather than tow a trailer, I am more inclined to have a credit card tour on flat ground. Better yet, attach the bike to a car or camper and visit interesting places to ride. Yep, I think I like that. Ride Happy Jim That’s my idea, Jim. In my current physical state, the goal is lightweight, low gears, higher handlebar, and prostate-friendly saddle. One high dose radiation treatment down, one to go in two weeks. Best, John “wheelson” |
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