I was thinking bout carryin a 30lb thingy in a backpack but I decided this made me a little wobbly. I am considering one of those carry thingys that fit on the back of the seat but not sure if that would be any better, good idea to get one for this purpose or not?
Safely carrying kinda heavy stuff.
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30# on a rear rack? Hmmmm better look at the mounts and supports on what ever you are considering buying.
Riding it may take a little getting used to, but 30# is do-able.
Riding it may take a little getting used to, but 30# is do-able.
definitely depends on the rack. the cheap retro ones and the wire racks might not be able to hold 30lbs.
look into the touring racks like Delta: Shop here for bike racks, bike storage racks, Aztec brake pads, Aztec cables, truck racks and bike accessories designed by -- Delta Cycle
some of those can carry 60+lbs.
look into the touring racks like Delta: Shop here for bike racks, bike storage racks, Aztec brake pads, Aztec cables, truck racks and bike accessories designed by -- Delta Cycle
some of those can carry 60+lbs.
Heavy and/or bulky? Mayflower and Atlas van lines offered me a job as a mover.....
A rocking chair (solid oak)
that is older than me, delivered without scratch!
A rocking chair (solid oak)
that is older than me, delivered without scratch!Attachments
I'm not tellin'.....(she's in the garage....workin' on the tranny)....who said that?Where'd you put granny?
nice rack?She's in Beverly.......Hills that is (Hollywood), swimmin' pools, movie stars! With Jed.
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Yes, if the "thingy" is of a size and shape that fits safely on the rear rack. You can zip tie a milk crate or plastic bin to your rack to make it better at containing things. Probably the least expensive rack that is strong enough to do the job is a steel Wald rack, which sells for less than $20.
Note that 30lbs of dead weight on a rack is very hard on your rear wheel, which in the case of a motorized bike is already coping with structural challenges. If your wheel isn't very sturdy, you'll demolish it with regular load carrying. Likewise, if the object being carried is at all fragile, it will get beat up from riding on a rack.
If your thirty pound thingy can't be well secured to a rack, get a trailer. Once you have one, you'll think of all kinds of other stuff to do with it.
Brings back memories of the National Lampoon's Vacation when the auntie died and had to ride on the roof...Where'd you put granny?
I just ordered an Aosom bike trailer off of eBay for $110 and it weighs 35lbs and supposedly will carry up to 180. It can also be had from Amazon. Maybe I'll post a review on here when I get it...
There seems to be a various plans for homemade trailers around the internet, perhaps someone could recommend one of these that can be made inexpensively.
Keep your eyes on craigs list. I see them there all the time for under $50 (people's kids outgrow them fast). I don't even think you could build one for that kind of money unless you had a trailer to scavenge for parts.
Wait, I just noticed you're everywhere so come grab the trailer off my porch, my wife would greatly appreciate it.
Wait, I just noticed you're everywhere so come grab the trailer off my porch, my wife would greatly appreciate it.
Cough!
A wally world wire front Removable Basket $14.00 ( If tied in place with stainless steel hose clamps and some Tie wire , So as to be permanently mounted) Will easily hold a thirty pack of your favorite beverage.
The steering is heavy at low speeds.
Cough!!
A wally world wire front Removable Basket $14.00 ( If tied in place with stainless steel hose clamps and some Tie wire , So as to be permanently mounted) Will easily hold a thirty pack of your favorite beverage.
The steering is heavy at low speeds.
Cough!!
If you want to haul things like refrigerators and sofas with your MB than get your self a BAW bicycle trailer. They come in lengths up to 8 foot long and you can run your business out of one.Bike Trailers & More - Bikes At Work Inc.
I have hauled all kinds of things with bicycle carts. I hauled my wife to the hospital to have our third child in a two wheeled cart. She was scheduled for a C section and I had arranged for a taxi. He did not show so I called. He said he did not drive on ice. I had IRC studded tires on my stumpjumper. I ran a lawn mowing business with a cart I built up. I had 46 residential customers.
I have hauled all kinds of things with bicycle carts. I hauled my wife to the hospital to have our third child in a two wheeled cart. She was scheduled for a C section and I had arranged for a taxi. He did not show so I called. He said he did not drive on ice. I had IRC studded tires on my stumpjumper. I ran a lawn mowing business with a cart I built up. I had 46 residential customers.
My curiousity is just killin' me, I give: may I ask what these 15 or 30 pound thingies are. If they are illegal, you don't have to answer, but it was killin' me. I thought also that if I knew, I could help better.
One of the first thoughts I had was "Hey, I've got a kid that weighs about 30 pounds, wait a minute..."
One of the first thoughts I had was "Hey, I've got a kid that weighs about 30 pounds, wait a minute..."
