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Forum: Utility Cycling
05-31-12, 01:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,984
Posted By BossCat

Hi Gareth, I know this thread is a little...

Hi Gareth,

I know this thread is a little bit old now but I was wondering if you got any further along with your TRIKE Conversion Kits?

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-04-12, 11:18 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Nice trailer build on the instructables...

Nice trailer build on the instructables website....
http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Cargo-Trailer/?ALLSTEPS
248482
Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-22-12, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 954
Posted By BossCat

I'll 2nd that ;) ...

I'll 2nd that ;)

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.php

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-15-12, 08:28 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 58,672
Posted By BossCat

Trekking/Butterfly bars have already been...

Trekking/Butterfly bars have already been added/listed on page 2 & 3 of this thread.

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-02-11, 04:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,853
Posted By BossCat

This is the type of lock I use on my bike. It is...

This is the type of lock I use on my bike. It is always attached to the bike and has an alarm built in should anyone try cutting the wire.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-27-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 129,881
Posted By BossCat

I made a longhaul trailer using wheelchair wheels...

I made a longhaul trailer using wheelchair wheels (not completed yet), the hand rims on my wheels can be removed without affecting the structure of the wheel but I just left them on....
Forum: Living Car Free
07-22-11, 05:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,350
Posted By BossCat

Hi Charlie, I haven't been on the forums in...

Hi Charlie,

I haven't been on the forums in a while but while browsing I saw that you were thinking of upgrading your trailer hitch...
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-21-11, 04:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By BossCat

I just came across this new trailer while...

I just came across this new trailer while browsing on Ebay, I followed up the link to there site.

http://surlybikes.com/uploads/frames/BT0001.jpg
http://surlybikes.com/frames/surly_trailer/
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-06-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 32,268
Posted By BossCat

Hi Stu, Looking at your last pic, Im...

Hi Stu,

Looking at your last pic, Im wondering if you could have put your top fixing just under the seatpost clamp and connect the down-section (with light on it) to the mudguard/brake hole. You...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-11-10, 09:46 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Forgive me if I sound dumb but im really confused...

Forgive me if I sound dumb but im really confused by that statement!!

So you get around there stepping out.... SURPRISE by putting lights on the BACK of the trailer?

Ouch! WTF was that!?! Oh...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-11-10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 736
Posted By BossCat

BossCat's Spoiler

Just goes to show the old saying (Things come to those who wait) is true. I spent months looking for the right set of handlebars without any luck then last week out of the blue a pair popped up on...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-27-10, 07:34 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Nice job Charlie, I have a similar setup on...

Nice job Charlie,

I have a similar setup on the back of my bike but I use a small ball joint...

http://jwd.org.uk/hitch1.jpg

I changed this setup when I motorized my trailer as I didn't...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-21-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,440
Posted By BossCat

Nice job on the tables Gareth :thumb: I was...

Nice job on the tables Gareth :thumb:
I was thinking that you could make up a stencil and spray your logo and number onto the sides of the tables? This would be added advertisment for your business....
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-21-10, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,272
Posted By BossCat

LOL. I can see it coming, first day its raining...

LOL. I can see it coming, first day its raining and the roads are wet....

Ring...Ring........Ring...Ring........Ring...Ring

Daughter. Hello Dad

Noglider. Yes what is it?

Daughter. Can you...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-02-10, 09:17 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Nightshade is right, your wheels are why to far...

Nightshade is right, your wheels are why to far back. Idealy your wheels should be in the center of your frame or slightly to the rear of center. You must remember when loading a trailer you have to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-31-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 111,949
Posted By BossCat

LOL, This has to be my fav picture... ...

LOL, This has to be my fav picture...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4918451865_2b34c9275d_z.jpg

Guy straining at the gills ready to take off with a loaded trailer but they keep tying on...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-24-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

My latest creation

Got hold of a Schwinn Spoiler that I plan on restoring up a bit....

The plan is to have a Black bike with Gold wheel rims and a few other parts picked out in gold. I also plan on fitting it with...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-22-10, 04:14 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Looking nice Bloom, You'll need to paint the...

Looking nice Bloom, You'll need to paint the trailer to match bike ;)

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-14-10, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,272
Posted By BossCat

I think towing any type of trailer, motorists...

I think towing any type of trailer, motorists will give you a wide berth - scared of there car getting scratched ;)

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-14-10, 04:01 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,272
Posted By BossCat

Thats twice now I have seen you post pics or your...

Thats twice now I have seen you post pics or your laundry run(s). Both pics are in the middle of a wood? Is there a nearby stream with a big rock where you beat your smalls clean :D

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-09-10, 04:45 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

I posted about this Ice bike and trailer a while...

I posted about this Ice bike and trailer a while back, just cant remember which thread at the moment ?

Regards
Tom

PS.... Found it. There are a few on here........
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-09-10, 01:15 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,272
Posted By BossCat

Portable Greenspace! Love it ...

Portable Greenspace!


Love it :lol::roflmao2::thumb:
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-14-10, 02:47 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Is the trailer up side down? or have you put the...

Is the trailer up side down? or have you put the flat bed base on the bottom? It looks strange the way it is

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-11-10, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,272
Posted By BossCat

Our recycle center has just started using ID type...

Our recycle center has just started using ID type Access Cards, you cant dump anything unless you show it. As to scrap etc, If anything in there skips/dumpsters looks like anything of value or...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-07-10, 08:28 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

To stop the trailer I use my bike brakes, the...

To stop the trailer I use my bike brakes, the same as a car and trailer/caravan.

To moderate the speed I use a throttle like that on a motorbike but only its an electric throttle designed for...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-05-10, 04:40 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Hi Gareth, Yeah mate, im well aware of the...

Hi Gareth,

Yeah mate, im well aware of the 15mph/200Watt motor speed limit. I'll have to get my speedometer hooked up and do a test with each of the controllers. At the moment I can only do...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-04-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Electric push trailer project continued.... ...

Electric push trailer project continued....

Mudguards/Fenders.
As you can see they dont sit right.
http://jwd.org.uk/silver2.jpg

Next thing on the list was a paint job, I Stripped down the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-04-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Here's an update to my electric push trailer...

Here's an update to my electric push trailer project.

After a few teething problems I managed to get it up and running. Here are a few pictures for you to drool over :D

First up I soon realised...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-04-10, 05:58 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

A man after my own heart - A TRAILER NUT :D ...

A man after my own heart - A TRAILER NUT :D

Nice fleet of trailers, Are you going into production?

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-03-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 111,949
Posted By BossCat

Christ almighty Bloom! You beed kicked out of the...

Christ almighty Bloom! You beed kicked out of the house. :D

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-01-10, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By BossCat

Nice looking trailer. If I didn't make my own I'd...

Nice looking trailer. If I didn't make my own I'd probably buy one of these.

Is there two options with these? I see a low slung base and a level flat base - plus the nice green box.

Regards...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-28-10, 03:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,865
Posted By BossCat

If the wire is cut or the key lock is tampered...

If the wire is cut or the key lock is tampered with ---- The Alarm sounds.

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-27-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,865
Posted By BossCat

I just bought one of these lock alarms for my...

I just bought one of these lock alarms for my bike of ebay. It saves me having to carry chains n' padlocks around.

http://www.lockalarm.com/Resources/cablelockarrows.jpeg

Lock Alarm Site....
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-24-10, 04:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 22,228
Posted By BossCat

Job well done Dan, and it looks like the...

Job well done Dan, and it looks like the grandkids approve ;)

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-24-10, 04:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 966
Posted By BossCat

They have fixed the page, you now have my vote...

They have fixed the page, you now have my vote mate. Good luck ;)

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-19-10, 11:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,955
Posted By BossCat

Nice bike, nice sunny day, and lovely cargo your...

Nice bike, nice sunny day, and lovely cargo your carrying in the pink hat ;) She looks to be having fun.

Regards
Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-19-10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,272
Posted By BossCat

As it was a lovely day I took a little trip over...

As it was a lovely day I took a little trip over to Maplins in Falkirk with my push trailer (about 14 miles) to get some cable connectors and wire for my Turnigy watt meter.

Setting off.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-18-10, 01:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 966
Posted By BossCat

Sorry that I cant vote for you Gareth mate but...

Sorry that I cant vote for you Gareth mate but there's a problem with the page?

Sorry there was an application error



Regards
Tom

PS.... I'll vote if the site/page gets fixed.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-11-10, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By BossCat

He'd have been a lot better of with a trailer,...

He'd have been a lot better of with a trailer, the bike looked to unsteady and dangerous.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-09-10, 02:12 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Trailer Update.... Last weekend I got my...

Trailer Update....

Last weekend I got my mate to weld up the two frames, the trailer frame you see on the bike and the frame in the background.

http://jwd.org.uk/trailerframe.jpg

We started...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-03-10, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 945
Posted By BossCat

Im just wondering how steady the bike would be...

Im just wondering how steady the bike would be with her prancing around on the back of it :D
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-01-10, 02:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By BossCat

I wish I could take a trip down there with you....

I wish I could take a trip down there with you. I'd love oneof these 3 wheelers
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-24-10, 03:58 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

I picked up a couple of light strong frames the...

I picked up a couple of light strong frames the other day and made up a quick trailer. I'll strip one down and get my mate Peter to weld it up and make a good strong trailer out of both frames so the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-21-10, 04:45 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Just a little trailer update. I got hold of...

Just a little trailer update.

I got hold of a little kiddie electric scooter and stripped it down, fitted the motor/controller and a few other bits to my trailer, hooked up some batteries and gave...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-12-10, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,605
Posted By BossCat

You've probably already looked? but if not have a...

You've probably already looked? but if not have a browse through the The post your trailer thread. this may give you a few ideas.

I think something like this may suit your needs (big and wide...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-12-10, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,605
Posted By BossCat

Any size wheels can be used to make a trailer. If...

Any size wheels can be used to make a trailer. If you used 26" wheels you trailer would be quite high and may topple over when cornering? To get round the stability problem of using 26" wheels you...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-10-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,272
Posted By BossCat

Woodpecker Chariot Be carefull when stopping at...

Woodpecker Chariot
Be carefull when stopping at junctions - Slow down very gently or else you may feel a slight tapping of wood on the back of your head :D
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-10-10, 04:04 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Im moving to electric

While resarching trailers I happened across a few that had motors put in them - ie Push Trailers. After seeing this I thought I'd try giving it a go myself.

I got a motor 36V 500Watt, which came...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-08-10, 03:41 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 399,589
Posted By BossCat

Nice Job. I take it that this is a new build...

Nice Job.
I take it that this is a new build trailer? and not a cut down of your "BFT"...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/Allentown/bft.jpg

I like the rugged construction, and the wheel...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-06-10, 03:43 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,272
Posted By BossCat

Dont be silly, why would they call you? These...

Dont be silly, why would they call you? These fellas look to determined to call anyone. Look they even missed the passing UPS van :D

Regards
Tom
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