The design of bicycle trailers

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    • Ayre, Michael

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The design of bicycle trailers

Michael Ayre

Intermediate Technology Publications, c1986

New ed.

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Bibliography: p. 73

Description and Table of Contents

Description

An illustrated guide to the use and design of cycle trailers in urban and rural areas. Contains new material and updates the information in the earlier edition.

Table of Contents

  • Preface iv
  • Introduction v
  • 1. THE BICYCLE TRAILER 1
  • Characteristics of Bicycle Trailers 1
  • Performance of Bicycle Trailers 1
  • 2. DESIGN - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 3
  • Introduction 3
  • The Bicycle 3
  • Single and Two Wheeled Bicycle Trailers 3
  • Materials, Components and Equipment 4
  • 3. THE HITCH MECHANISM 7
  • Function of the Hitch Mechanism 7
  • Location of the Hitch 7
  • Hitch Designs 11
  • 4. THE FRAME 29
  • Size of the Frame 29
  • Configuration of the Frame 29
  • Frame Materials 30
  • Frame Designs 31
  • 5. LOAD CONTAINERS 43
  • Introduction 43
  • Load Container Materials 43
  • Load Container Designs 45
  • 6. WHEELS 55
  • Introduction 55
  • Requirements - Bicycle Trailer wheels 55
  • Attachment of Wheels to the Frame 55
  • Commercially Available Wheels 56
  • Wheel Designs 59
  • 7. USE OF BICYCLE TRAILERS
  • Introduction
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Stability
  • Maintenance
  • Annex 1: Commercial Suppliers of Bicycle Trailers and
  • Components
  • Annex 2: Further Reading

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