How Do You Make A Bicycle Trailer For A Weak Biker?
This is about the lightest and simplest trailer you can make. It consists of nothing but an axle, a tow arm, and a few storage bags. Although it is not a good design for anyone who needs to carry a lot of gear, it is a great project for weak bikers, inexperienced builders, or folks who never need to carry anything beyond a few shopping bags home. Attach two wheels to an axle of some sort. Kids’ bike wheels, go-cart wheels or pretty much any other small, free-spinning wheel will work. Attach a wooden tow arms to the center of the axle. It should be long enough to attach to the back of your bike seat. It should be T-shaped so that, when you attach it to your set post, it does not scrape your wheel. Screw several hooks into the underside of the tow arm. Each should be strong enough to support a bag of groceries. Lash a backpack or small duffel bag to the point where the tow arm meets the axle. Use tape, rope or a combination. Store several small, tough mesh or cloth bags in the duffel. La
