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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Do it Yourself Discussion! => Topic started by: FitStash on November 20, 2012, 08:49:38 AM

Title: Great resource for DIY and prebuilt bike trailers
Post by: FitStash on November 20, 2012, 08:49:38 AM
I was searching for ways to pull my kayak around with my bike and I came across this site:

http://www.tonystrailers.com/buildyourown/ (http://www.tonystrailers.com/buildyourown/)

There are some really good ideas (shopping cart conversions, etc) and the guy also builds and ships bike trailers for all kinds of mustachian activities.

I plan on building one in December once classes are over and I will post results back here.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Great resource for DIY and prebuilt bike trailers
Post by: Matt K on November 20, 2012, 09:04:59 AM
Apparently Canada is a hotbed for Kayak and DIY argo trailers. I was rather impressed with some of the stuff I saw form Wike Bike (located in Ontario)

http://www.wicycle.com/cargo_diy_kit_bicycle_trailer.php
Title: Re: Great resource for DIY and prebuilt bike trailers
Post by: offroad on November 20, 2012, 10:29:12 AM
try reversing this idea a bit.  I am looking at great quality inflatable kayaks.  They pack down to a small size, that can be transported in any small bike trailer.  seems like a nice way to get around, versus lugging a big full size kayak.
Title: Re: Great resource for DIY and prebuilt bike trailers
Post by: grantmeaname on November 23, 2012, 06:10:04 PM
Do you have some sort of incredible fitness challenge (http://www.watertribe.com/Events/UltimateFloridaChallenge/) planned?
Title: Re: Great resource for DIY and prebuilt bike trailers
Post by: gooki on November 23, 2012, 10:58:12 PM
Quote from: offroad on November 20, 2012, 10:29:12 AM
try reversing this idea a bit.  I am looking at great quality inflatable kayaks.  They pack down to a small size, that can be transported in any small bike trailer.  seems like a nice way to get around, versus lugging a big full size kayak.

My parents sport an inflatable tandem kayak (easy to store on a boat). Great fun if your not super serious about the sport.