After thinking about a class 2 entry (I could not enter with my cross frame bike, which started earlier than allowed for the build off) I decided to modify my "single wheel" trailer which I assembled fairly quick in 2018. I took it apart in 2019 and it was lying in pieces between our camping gear.
This is the frame:
The features:
It features CroMoly tubing and a fork for 28inch wheels which is originally used for city bikes. The only thing I welded was the "T" shape at the front. The fork is aligned and mounted with a bolt and glued with a very strong 2 component glue.
A 20inch rear wheel with 2.1 "crazy bob" tires.
The swing arms at the front are made of stainless steel tubing, I wanted to keep that as thin as possible for the looks, but still being able to carry about 15-20 kilograms of camping equipment. It hinges over a 1 1/8 threaded headset, so I could replace it at a bike shop when needed.
This is how the trailer looks when finished in 2018:
Now I want to modify it a bit more, but still keeping it lightweight! If I add 15 kilograms of cool stuff and steel than it has no use for me
First ideas:
Adding this fender I have:
Tossed the fender on the trailer.
This gave me inspiration for more inspiration.... hmm
This picture gave me the inspiration for the build:
This plane is in my list of most beautiful planes ever built, but thats another topic. The front landing gear wheel fender/cowling reminds me of the fender I am going to use on my trailer. Initially I wanted to name this build "Landing gear" but then more memories came back: I saw a "taildragger" wheel in a museum of a shot down WW2 plane once, it reminded me of a "single wheel bike trailer". Because a long piece of the boom was still attached to it. So I am going to name this build Taildragger.
Some thoughts I want to share:
I do not consider this to be a real contender, but just having fun with it and sharing it with the RRB community. I am hoping to tow this with my class one build ratracer after the buildoff.
This is the frame:

The features:
It features CroMoly tubing and a fork for 28inch wheels which is originally used for city bikes. The only thing I welded was the "T" shape at the front. The fork is aligned and mounted with a bolt and glued with a very strong 2 component glue.
A 20inch rear wheel with 2.1 "crazy bob" tires.
The swing arms at the front are made of stainless steel tubing, I wanted to keep that as thin as possible for the looks, but still being able to carry about 15-20 kilograms of camping equipment. It hinges over a 1 1/8 threaded headset, so I could replace it at a bike shop when needed.
This is how the trailer looks when finished in 2018:


Now I want to modify it a bit more, but still keeping it lightweight! If I add 15 kilograms of cool stuff and steel than it has no use for me

First ideas:
Adding this fender I have:



Tossed the fender on the trailer.

This gave me inspiration for more inspiration.... hmm
This picture gave me the inspiration for the build:

This plane is in my list of most beautiful planes ever built, but thats another topic. The front landing gear wheel fender/cowling reminds me of the fender I am going to use on my trailer. Initially I wanted to name this build "Landing gear" but then more memories came back: I saw a "taildragger" wheel in a museum of a shot down WW2 plane once, it reminded me of a "single wheel bike trailer". Because a long piece of the boom was still attached to it. So I am going to name this build Taildragger.
Some thoughts I want to share:
- The trailer must be lightweight, so I can take my tent, sleeping bag and more stuff for camping.
- The location of the rear wheel is able to carry most weight.
- Heavy parts and gear should be strapped/mounted/welded as low a possible to keep it sturdy and following the bicycle.
- Ad propellor or wing shaped cowling to the main "backbone" tube.
- Oldschool, WW1 / WW2 airplane inspired looks.
- Keep the patina on the rear fender.
- Don't know if I am going to paint the rear wheel, or get another wheel that I saw for sale, which has a more oldschool look to it.
- The stiffness of the stainless steel tubes at the front keep it from hauling heavier stuff...
I do not consider this to be a real contender, but just having fun with it and sharing it with the RRB community. I am hoping to tow this with my class one build ratracer after the buildoff.
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