Trailers!

Willpower · Post by **Willpower** » 18 Jul 2008, 3:50pm

It's also worth noting that CF state that the load limits are because of braking factors not breaking factors. On other words a Y large should not collapse at 90kgs+, but you may have serious difficulties downhill.

I know that tandem+ylarge+30kgs+13%gradient = difficulty stopping :roll:

Willpower · Post by **Willpower** » 18 Jul 2008, 3:53pm

chrisoleary wrote:Got my large Y frame a couple of days ago but been unable to give it a proper test run due to being stuffed with cold - in the middle of July and the weather. Took a load to the tip today and the large box that I had planned to use on the trailer was good but did not even fill the board. I would look for a bigger one but I could feel it in my legs so I'll be doing quite a bit of practice first.

I think you can get two of those plastic box thingies on a ylarge. 4 if you stack them :shock:

Asdace · Post by **Asdace** » 18 Jul 2008, 4:03pm

Mick F wrote:One hell of a weight it is true, but you have to stop it!

When I'm towing, I do worry about an emergency stop. My Campag Chorus brakes are good, but not good enough for that weight!

Well, I guess a extra supply of brake shoes will be a must. I think if I was cycle-camping, guessing my weight would be around the 15kg mark.

Willpower · Post by **Willpower** » 18 Jul 2008, 4:05pm

Asdace wrote:
Mick F wrote:One hell of a weight it is true, but you have to stop it!

When I'm towing, I do worry about an emergency stop. My Campag Chorus brakes are good, but not good enough for that weight!
Well, I guess a extra supply of brake shoes will be a must. I think if I was cycle-camping, guessing my weight would be around the 15kg mark.

Yes if you're touring take spare pads. We got through our fronts in a week of somewhat hilly touring.

Willpower · Post by **Willpower** » 18 Jul 2008, 4:09pm

Asdace wrote:, guessing my weight would be around the 15kg mark.

I think you should see a doctor about that........................ :roll:

Post by **Mick F** » 18 Jul 2008, 4:11pm

I fitted new blocks prior to my Grand Tour, and carried the old ones as spares.

1400 hilly miles later, no particular wear. I've chucked the old ones out now.

Willpower · Post by **Willpower** » 18 Jul 2008, 4:31pm

Mick F wrote:
1400 hilly miles later, now.

how many times did you have to stop to let the rim cool down? Them ain't hills.............................either that or you're braver than me at descending!

I suspect you and your load may weigh half what we did.........

Asdace · Post by **Asdace** » 18 Jul 2008, 4:34pm

Willpower wrote:
Asdace wrote:, guessing my weight would be around the 15kg mark.

I think you should see a doctor about that........................

The l

uggage that is

Post by **Mick F** » 18 Jul 2008, 4:39pm

The only downhill I worried about was down to Applecross from the top of Bealach na Ba. Hairpin bends, steep descents, hard braking - hot rims.

I didn't have trailer with me either!

I got up to 40 odd mph coming down Sutton Bank, similar down to Whitby.
Looking at my records, there were a few occasions at over 40mph with Trailer on the back.

jimcrosskell · Post by **jimcrosskell** » 18 Jul 2008, 5:52pm

The only problem with the Applecross descent is the fact your too Kna**ered from the climb to enjoy it, along with mist and a stiff crosswind a most forgetable bit of road. Apart from the bragging rights of course.
backwinds forever......

Phil_Lee · Post by **Phil_Lee** » 18 Jul 2008, 7:34pm

Has anyone considered some kind of overrun braking system to increase the safe loading limit on cycle trailers?

It shouldn't be too complex, or heavy, but I guess it's another thing to maintain.

Asdace · Post by **Asdace** » 20 Jul 2008, 4:01pm

Been looking at some trailers on a certain website Link and someone cut out on his Y-Frame base, a shape of a figure Eight or guitar. I wondered if he was trying reduce the weight of the trailer.

chrisoleary · Post by **chrisoleary** » 20 Jul 2008, 4:55pm

Did some cutting on mine today too.

Hedge cuttings away to the tip :lol:

, 2 builders bags full - rolled up and stamped on to make them fit and the y-frame has started to pay for itself.

UrbanManc · Post by **UrbanManc** » 20 Jul 2008, 5:06pm

chrisoleary wrote:Did some cutting on mine today too.

Hedge cuttings away to the tip , 2 builders bags full - rolled up and stamped on to make them fit and the y-frame has started to pay for itself.

What do people use to secure the boxes/bags with , it's shame there isn't a better securing system , or a specific box that could be sold to be used with them

I still prefer this idea .

chrisoleary · Post by **chrisoleary** » 20 Jul 2008, 5:12pm

They come with a couple of velcro straps but I don't use them as they look pretty useless. I use bungees and ratchet straps. If they were to attach a box it would drastically reduce it's uses. Having the flat board was the attraction to me as I can use whatever box or bag I like, put my fishing tackle box on it, camping gear etc.etc.etc. Every trailer has it's uses but this one has many - I'm well chuffed with mine.