Packing LF Gear on bicycle trailers

[Colin Graham]

I just tried wearing my camera backpack on a relatively short offroad cycle tour- it was pretty miserable to say the least. Has anyone had success transporting LF by bike? Some sort of trailer would be ideal- in case the going gets too tricky for a bike I can just take the pack out and hike the rest of the way.

The single-wheel B.O.B. Ibex trailer looks like a possibility. It's big enough for my pack, and with the suspension it might track better on trails- anyone using one of these?


I did find an 15-year old thread that mentions the hardtail version, but it had only had two very conflicting reports.

[Michael Clark]

Looks good to me, as long as there is a pivot point right behind the rear bicycle tire to allow turning. It is one wheel wide so will not need much space abreast on a bike trial or side walk. Would not no hard it is to park without it falling over on its side.

[Jmarmck]

I used to haul my kids around in a bike trailer. It is great way to tote things. But it is hard to secure in public when you are not around.

[Tin Can]

I see B.O.B. all over. Many people like it. I will get one. A local guy has 2 hooked up single file.

I don't offroad, but use a modified 2 wheel bike trailer. This rather expensive piece with off the shelf plastic storage box box on it. I bought mine on sale 2 years ago. Look on Amazon/eBay as there are lots of cheap knockoffs. Maybe all junk. Good wheels, bearings, tubes and tires are essential if hauling valuable cargo.

Works well for me for ULF, grocery shopping and picnics. It would not be good for real off road adventure. I sold my auto 2 years ago. Don't miss it all.

Here is the last winter conversion. 16 hold my cheap strong box firmly in place.

[Willie]

Lois Conner took her 7x17 view camera around China on a bicycle. Check it out for more info.

[Fotoguy20d]

If it doesnt fit in this saddle bag, it doesnt belong on a bike

Written as I take my well deserved pizza break.

Dan

[Tin Can]

If it doesnt fit in this saddle bag, it doesnt belong on a bike

Written as I take my well deserved pizza break.

Dan

LOL, my days of riding racing bike style are long gone. I adhere to http://www.rivbike.com/, http://www.velo-orange.com/ and http://www.sheldonbrown.com/ school of bike fun.

I just like to ride and use a bike for utility.

Stay young as long as you can.

[Fotoguy20d]

LOL, my days of riding racing bike style are long gone. I adhere to http://www.rivbike.com/, http://www.velo-orange.com/ and http://www.sheldonbrown.com/ school of bike fun.

I just like to ride and use a bike for utility.

Stay young as long as you can.

Thats my 1995 Litespeed, bought new that year. My days of racing are long gone too. Speed is way down, so too max heart rate. It takes longer to warm up, much longer to recover. But, getting out on the road is still a joy.

[Tin Can]

2 Schwinns. Chicago made, red one is sealed inside wall. Darkroom vent stage left. The user is 1986 Prelude with Montmartre bars, Velo O seat 'seconds' Rest of bike all original, one of the last Made In USA Schwinns, lugged chromoly, a very nice bike.

Even comfy!

[Colin Graham]

Ha, it didn't take long for this thread to drift OT. I'm surprised this isn't a more engaging idea -I think a bike and trailer could be great solution for those middling distances between hiking and driving. I'll give the Ibex a go and see how it works.