[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-29 Thread Bob
I enjoyed your blog, and thanks for the advice. I have to Burley child trailers that I use for utility purposes (my boys are too big now), but I was considering a Bikes at Work for the big stuff. You inspired me to reconsider. Best regards, Bob On Jan 27, 9:55 pm, Paul Cooley wrote: > I've be

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread David Estes
FWIW, everything you really need fits nicely in a BOB trailer... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2406328083/ On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 6:55 PM, Paul Cooley wrote: > > I've been through so many trailers! Now, I use my Xtracycle for most > utility hauling. I have a bicycle-based beekee

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread Paul Cooley
I've been through so many trailers! Now, I use my Xtracycle for most utility hauling. I have a bicycle-based beekeeping business, and for that, I use the Bikes-At-Work trailer. My kids ride on the Xtracycle and I haul all my honey to the Farmer's Market on the trailer. It's a heavy loa

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread Joan Oppel
I have a Burley Nomad, the cargo trailer with a cover and I have a Bleriot that I use to pull it. I use it for groceries and other cargo (kitty litter and catfood). I really like how easy it is to hitch (mine is a 2008 version). The hitch fits in the quick release lever and takes about a

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread Bill Connell
On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:07 AM, avillage wrote: > > I appreciate what I've seen so far. Thanks. What experience do you > have with the hitches? I mean, does one put more pressure on the bike > or a chainstay than another? I've only used the older style Burley hitch, which works well, but makes

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
s susceptible to cross winds.  I like both modes for different reasons. > > > Ray > > > --- On Tue, 1/27/09, Bill Connell wrote: > > From: Bill Connell > > Subject: [RBW] Re: Trailers > > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Date: Tuesday, January 27,

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread avillage
lot of headwind.  If I > were going solo, I'd use the trailer, though, as it is much less susceptible > to cross winds.  I like both modes for different reasons. > > Ray > > --- On Tue, 1/27/09, Bill Connell wrote: > From: Bill Connell > Subject: [RBW] Re: Trailers &

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread Ray Shine
If I were going solo, I'd use the trailer, though, as it is much less susceptible to cross winds.  I like both modes for different reasons. Ray --- On Tue, 1/27/09, Bill Connell wrote: From: Bill Connell Subject: [RBW] Re: Trailers To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, January

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread Bill Connell
On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:38 PM, avillage wrote: > > Hi, all. My first post here. I became a newbie Riv owner last year in > September with my Bleriot. I'm still getting the fit down and I am > looking forward to a great ride. > > One reason I went to a Rivendell is that I, for the past few years

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread J. Burkhalter
Great question. Ever since trading away my Xtracycle years ago, I've been a dreamin' about a trailer to pull behind the Atlantis. In addition to the Bikes-At-Work trailers, these two US companies really stood out to me in my digital research. May be worth considering... http://equinoxtrailers.c

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2009-01-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 1/26/09 2:38 PM, avillage at avill...@verizon.net wrote: > > Hi, all. My first post here. I became a newbie Riv owner last year in > September with my Bleriot. I'm still getting the fit down and I am > looking forward to a great ride. > > One reason I went to a Rivendell is that I, for the p

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-26 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The Bikes-at-work trailers are also worth considering, and would be my choice for around-town utility use. I'd use the BOB for touring and single-track, if that's your thing. On Jan 26, 4:38 pm, avillage wrote: > Hi, all. My first post here. I became a newbie Riv owner last year in > September w