August 20th, 2008
Peter Eland’s Cargo Trailer
Velo Vision’s Peter Eland sent me photos of his home-built cargo trailer. This is the third trailer he’s built; it’ll mainly be used for transporting Velo Vision test bikes.
This is the third trailer I built, this one finally with welding and decent machining facilities. It was mainly designed to carry review bikes (usually in boxes) being tested for write-ups in Velo Vision Magazine from the office (where they’re delivered) to home, where I usually assemble and store them while I do the reviews. But also for general purpose use – I don’t drive, so a big bike trailer is handy for all sorts of things – taking loads to the tip or recycling depot, moving large stuff (washing machine, fridges etc), helping other people move house (moving sofas etc – saves hiring a van), etc etc. Sorry for water droplets – many pictures taken in the rain!
With the new hitch it tows really well! As of August 2008 as I write this, it’s helped with a house move and carried its first review bike across town, no problems so far!
Read all about it here. →
One Response to “Peter Eland’s Cargo Trailer”
Hilarious! Peter Eland has a Downtube box on his trailer. I own a Downtube Mini and have had lots of good times on it, first commuting to St. Louis on the train with it and now living in Lakewood, CO. It always gets favorable comments and is a blast to ride. I don’t usually travel more than 20 miles on it. If anyone is looking for a tiny folding bike, this is the one. I had to laugh when I saw that box on the back and comment on it.
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