Bike trailer modification.

[MattH]

Yesterday I spent the day helping out a friend with modifying his bike trailer. He wanted to graft in a wheel chock to aid him loading his track bike on his own. The trailer originally had a simple wire hoop to hold the front wheel to allow the bike to remain upright whilst you strap it down. This was very flimsy and not to be trusted.

I didn’t get many photos but here’s how it started:


And here’s the final result (my bike loaded as a test):


The idea is that the front clamp can be re-positioned up and down the supporting column to get the best hold depending on wheel and tyre size.

 

[jpmillermatic]

very nice idea. the adjust ability is a nice feature. Im assuming you secure 3 locations? or just the handlebars and rear tire?

The only other thing I would suggest would be a step plate or two to help with unloading, ect....but maybe you dont need them?

well done!

JP

 

[addjunkie]

Yes I would deck the trailer....itll be heavy if it all starts to go wrong and your stood on the ground

 

[MattH]

Not my trailer, not my decision.

I was asked to help with the clamp.

 

[jpmillermatic]

its a nice design, good job.

JP

 

[Exuptoy]

Nice job, but I think the upper clamp is meant to be set higher as I think the original chock was supposed to be adjustable for 16-21" wheels. It would also make the attachment point higher for more stability.

 

[MattH]

Nice job, but I think the upper clamp is meant to be set higher as I think the original chock was supposed to be adjustable for 16-21" wheels. It would also make the attachment point higher for more stability.

Agreed, the idea was the owner would drill a hole further up the upright to suit their bike.