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Old 03-31-08, 11:48 AM
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Can'tStop
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Originally Posted by carkmouch
This isn't my trailer..,This trailer is claimed to be able to handle 700~ pounds.
Presumably that '700~ pounds' is a typo, especially looking at the wheels.

Looks a nice useful trailer. But I wouldn't like to pull anything over ~ 100 lbs / 45 kg with such a trailer. The high hitch would make for interesting handling, when braking and turning, because when loaded-up the trailer attempts to overrun and pushes against the seat post. This effect occurs with all hitches, but is much greater with high hitches.

I know that http://www.bikesatwork.com/hauling-c...-capacity.html
talk of '300 lbs (137 kg)' and even larger payloads, but to haul these loads safely requires more common-sense and muscle than I could summon. Also good brakes and level-ground.


I still haven't built my new trailer yet. I have nearly scrounged all the parts.
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