Trailers!
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
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.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!
Asdace wrote: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.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!
Yes if you're touring take spare pads. We got through our fronts in a week of somewhat hilly touring.
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.
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.
Mick F. Cornwall
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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 .
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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.