Monday, August 31, 2009

Hard times transportation



The picture above shows the rig I have been using this summer to get groceries and haul other oversize packages that normally would be hard to transport on a bicycle. The trailer is a B.O.B ibex model that is very well built, has suspension built in and will haul 75 pounds. It also has a large, tough, waterproof bag that is included so you can haul things in rainy weather. It is very rare for me to go on any errands around town using anything other than a bicycle and having the trailer gives me more opportunities to ride and leave the car at home.

4 comments:

Weaseldog said...

Nice rig :)

ExRanger said...

It works better than I had hoped when I bought the trailer. It is very well built and pulls with little effort.

Weaseldog said...

Does it have an auto braking system?

I've seen some where the breaks are engaged when you slow down. The gooseneck slides a bit and when the trailer pushes in, it applies the brakes. When you pull away, the brakes are released.

ExRanger said...

Nope, mine does not have brakes but I have been thinking about a way to put some on it. It would be worth having for sure.