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07-04-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,088
Posted By Gareth

Happy Independence Day 2023

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12-20-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 398,460
Posted By Gareth

Spotted in Kyvi in the Ukraine a LvH Bullit cargo...

Spotted in Kyvi in the Ukraine a LvH Bullit cargo bike towing a Carla Cargo trailer loaded with a steel section for a road blockade to thwart advancing Russian troops.
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07-04-22, 12:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 320
Posted By Gareth

Happy Independence Day 2022

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04-23-21, 04:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,598
Posted By Gareth

How about a utility quad? ...

How about a utility quad?

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/60/a1/63/60a163d2a2f76ec3c2cb0904d925c60e.jpg


I have and use one of their pedal vans: AVD - Advanced Vehicle Design and Work-Bikes...
01-03-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,608
Posted By Gareth

At that age and weight the child should be...

At that age and weight the child should be pedalling themselves on a tag-along.
07-03-20, 05:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,239
Posted By Gareth

I would suggest a reasonably modern mid range...

I would suggest a reasonably modern mid range hybrid with a front and rear rack and then 4 pannier bags with the two on the front clipping to lowrider frames. This will keep the loaded panniers on...
02-24-20, 02:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,494
Posted By Gareth

There are many flights everyday from George Bush...

There are many flights everyday from George Bush AIH Houston to Schiphol AMS Amersterdam
The railway station is below Schiphol airport, there 2 or 3 direct trains every hour which takes 1 hour 40...
02-15-20, 03:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,494
Posted By Gareth

International Cargo Bike Festival 2020

International Cargo Bike Festival Nijmegen, Netherlands 24-26 April 2020 https://cargobikefestival.com/
11-23-19, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,311
Posted By Gareth

My 4x 25 litres capacity each, £19.99 per pair...

My 4x 25 litres capacity each, £19.99 per pair Brand X Pannier Bags (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183340967873) have served me well on weekly shopping trips, several camping trips and many utility...
11-23-19, 08:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,057
Posted By Gareth

Cargo Bike race: 1000km over 3 days

Between 26th and 31st December six women will race each other on cargo bikes over 1000km between Edinburgh and Copenhagen. They will each ride with a teammate, taking it in turns to be rider then...
07-30-19, 01:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,059
Posted By Gareth

This video shows the B****e Carve's leaning lock...

This video shows the B****e Carve's leaning lock and release lever mechanism (https://www.bikeforums.net/www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK__sIgJvpA) being used at time mark 1 minute 08 seconds and this...
07-21-19, 04:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,325
Posted By Gareth

Those grounding clips are going to be harsh on...

Those grounding clips are going to be harsh on the bikes frame, probably causing damage which will weaken it and become a dangerous stress raiser that will eventual cause a catastrophic failure.
...
07-14-19, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,330
Posted By Gareth

For 16" trailer wheels Schwalbe city jets cannot...

For 16" trailer wheels Schwalbe city jets cannot be beaten, and for 20" trailer wheels and above you will not better Schwalbe Marathon plus tyre.
Both types are extremely hard wearing, long lasting,...
07-05-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,665
Posted By Gareth

I have no idea what prices the materials are from...

I have no idea what prices the materials are from your local suppliers, but here in the UK the steel comes to around £70.00 which at today's exchange rate of USD$1.23 to GBP£1.00 makes a total of...
07-04-19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,040
Posted By Gareth

There's a photo of it in the trailer thread........

There's a photo of it in the trailer thread..... or there was in 2010/2011
07-04-19, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,040
Posted By Gareth

It is just a copy of one of my old products, I...

It is just a copy of one of my old products, I made a couple of hundred over an eight year period and dropped it last year because of low sales.
The same thing happened with the version made in the...
07-04-19, 12:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,219
Posted By Gareth

https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36...

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06-14-19, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,158
Posted By Gareth

I am just leaving home here in Norwich now to...

I am just leaving home here in Norwich now to catch the plane from London Stanstead to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and then catch a train to Groningen for this years International Cargo Bike...
05-05-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,158
Posted By Gareth

Yes, I shall be taking lots of photos and...

Yes, I shall be taking lots of photos and shooting some video of this year's event.

In the meantime here is a link to the video I took of the 2016 cargo bike parade...
05-02-19, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,158
Posted By Gareth

International Cargo Bike Festival 2019

International Cargo Bike festival 14-16th June 2019: Groningen NL www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vbEPmV6_uk
04-11-19, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,665
Posted By Gareth

If you have basic steel fabricating and welding...

If you have basic steel fabricating and welding skills why not build a licensed Carla Cargo Clone: Bauanleitung Carla Cargo Crowd ? postfossil mobil...
03-08-19, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,584
Posted By Gareth

quote=2_i;20827348]Trailer with electric motors?!...

quote=2_i;20827348]Trailer with electric motors?! What is this world coming to :lol:[/quote]

They are quite popular here in Europe for 100kg plus capacity bicycle trailers.


There is also the...
03-07-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,584
Posted By Gareth

New Pallet trailer prototype from Carla Cargo

New pallet trailer prototype from Carla Cargo. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNbGLU-7Fyo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0wK-bGkHbiL07q4rihY_QOWiD4YwNwBjQ12ZpLcDwmE3d9Ec1vMTtGSKk)
11-12-18, 02:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 592
Posted By Gareth

2018 Xmas Norwich AlleyCat

On Sunday the 30th of December there will be three individual Norwich AlleyCats, comprising of one of each of the established formats: Full Treasure Hunt format, photos only format and the out-run...
11-03-18, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,776
Posted By Gareth

Having tried both a Nihola and a Babboe curve at...

Having tried both a Nihola and a Babboe curve at the International Cargo Bike Festival, both my wife and I concluded the Babbeo curve (www.babboe.co.uk/cargo-bikes/curve) was the better of the two.
10-31-18, 03:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,206
Posted By Gareth

International Cargo Bike Festival 2019

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10-08-18, 01:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,375
Posted By Gareth

Works for me off two different laptops and a PC. ...

Works for me off two different laptops and a PC.

Here is the link again;...
09-17-18, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,375
Posted By Gareth

Apologies for the delay: I have had printer and...

Apologies for the delay: I have had printer and scanner windows 10 issues.

Here is a PDF file of the scans I have taken of the Bicycle side car plans from the `1953 practical mechanics Magazine.
08-27-18, 03:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,375
Posted By Gareth

1953 Bicycle Sidecar Plans

I've found a set of 65½ years old plans in the 1953 January and February issues of Practical Mechanics magazine for a braked bicycle side car.

I'll get all 6½ pages of them scanned properly at the...
07-28-18, 12:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By Gareth

I have found that each of these budget nets fits...

I have found that each of these budget nets fits perfectly into a plastic Skippy Peanut butter jar, which fits perfectly into a bottle carrier.
That way theyre always on my utility bike ready for...
06-20-18, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,864
Posted By Gareth

You can buy alloy double walled 36 spoke 14mm...

You can buy alloy double walled 36 spoke 14mm axle BMX front wheels ready made from about $45.00 apiece from ebay and amazon.

However, if you are supporting the axle on both sides of the wheel as...
06-18-18, 11:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,864
Posted By Gareth

Neither. What you need is double walled 20"...

Neither.

What you need is double walled 20" BMX wheels with 36 spokes and 14mm (9/16ths) axles.
This will give you all the strength you need along with a wider selection of tyres to choose from....
06-02-18, 06:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 635
Posted By Gareth

Norwich AlleyCat Nº41 Sunday 1st July

The world’s most regular and therefore best bicycle AlleyCat event!

The Norwich AlleyCat Summer Navigational Challenge.

When: Sunday 1st of July 2019.
Where: St George’s Green Opposite the...
05-20-18, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,991
Posted By Gareth

If you haven't got a reasonable comment to make,...

If you haven't got a reasonable comment to make, then don't make a comment.
05-19-18, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,991
Posted By Gareth

Bespoke cargo bikes: built for a specific purpose.

I would like this thread to be exclusively for cargo bikes, trikes, quads, trailers, pedal powered and human powered vehicles that have been designed, built or modified for a specific purpose.
...
05-05-18, 04:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,800
Posted By Gareth

This is a relatively simple task for someone with...

This is a relatively simple task for someone with basic metalworking/engineering skills.
It is a job that I do 2 or 3 times each month for customers and have done for 22 years now, so I've done it...
04-04-18, 12:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,001
Posted By Gareth

There is already an international series of ...

There is already an international series of cargo bike races which includes one in Arlington USA today (4th April 18), and it looks like there will be one on the 15th of April at the international...
04-03-18, 05:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,001
Posted By Gareth

The International Cargo Bike Festival...

The International Cargo Bike Festival (http://www.cargobikefestival.com/) is moving to Berlin Germany for 2018
12-18-17, 05:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,546
Posted By Gareth

Norwich AlleyCat 28th December 2017

The world’s best and most regular bicycle AlleyCat event!

Norwich AlleyCat Nº 38: Suitable for all.

When: Thursday 28th of December.
Where: St Gregory’s Green on Pottergate (opposite the...
10-25-17, 04:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,839
Posted By Gareth

Norwich AlleyCat Annual Fast & Furious Navigational Challenge.

The Norwich AlleyCat Annual Fast and Furious Navigational Challenge.
When: Sunday 19th of November 2017.
Where: St George’s Green Opposite the playhouse.
Time 11.45am for Midday start…………. You can...
10-24-17, 10:01 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 398,460
Posted By Gareth

In Portugal there is a funeral directors that...

In Portugal there is a funeral directors that offer a bicycle trailer hearse to see you off in.
10-19-17, 01:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 909
Posted By Gareth

Norwich AlleyCat 22nd October 2017

The 35th Norwich AlleyCat.
A treasure hunt on your bicycle in and around the beautiful and historic city of Norwich.
Start: St George's Green (opposite the Norwich Playhouse).
When: Sunday 22nd...
09-15-17, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,415
Posted By Gareth

I'd like to see any photos of that.

I'd like to see any photos of that.
09-15-17, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,415
Posted By Gareth

I'd like to see any photos of that.

I'd like to see any photos of that.
09-13-17, 05:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,415
Posted By Gareth

You certainly did, and this the brand: ...

You certainly did, and this the brand: http://envancorven.nl/ and the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/EnvanCorven/?hc_location=ufi
09-11-17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,415
Posted By Gareth

2017 International Cargo Bike Festival Nijmegen

Although the 2017 International Cargo Bike Festival Nijmegen was 3 months ago my step son only came over to visit us in the UK today, and he returned my camera that I left in his apartment.

Enjoy:
08-29-17, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Posted By Gareth

Yes, I know that, I took the original photos a...

Yes, I know that, I took the original photos a few weeks ago.

But you were the one who stated that "Hub motors are fine in flat places".. and I was the one who made the point regarding 250 watt...
08-28-17, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Posted By Gareth

But I am not in the Netherlands, I just travel...

But I am not in the Netherlands, I just travel there on business and to visit family 5/6 times a year. Norwich to Amsterdam is only 45 minutes by air.

I live in Norwich in the UK and Norwich is a...
08-27-17, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Posted By Gareth

Really? what makes you say that? We've got...

Really? what makes you say that?

We've got hills here in Norwich including the steepest being Gas Hill at 1 in 5 (https://www.gashillgasp.co.uk/) and I live at the top of the 1 in 7 Ketts Hill....
08-16-17, 06:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,655
Posted By Gareth

redeyedtreefr0g Did you resolve your adult...

redeyedtreefr0g

Did you resolve your adult trailer issue?


I saw a recumbent trailer similar to this in Norwich yesterday, but it was being towed by a man in his 30's riding normal Hybrid...
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