Industrial designer Joshua Brassé is quite the bicycle convert, not because he suddenly took up bicycling but rather because of his design, aptly named the Convert. This is a bicycle trailer that can be quickly transformed into a cargo dolly. In trailer mode the axle can be positioned at the middle of the unit to provide a more stable center of gravity, and by removing the wheels and repositioning the axle the trailer converts to a dolly. Brassé is now working on a crowd sourcing campaign via Ideacious to convert his idea into reality.
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Oversized Trailer
For those who have the legs the Wandertec Tuba Bike Trailer can haul just about anything you need. Meant to replicate the load capacity of car trunk – and a big car trunk at that – the trailer is available in two sizes with the large holding 11,000 cubic inches while the slightly smaller one offers 7,700 cubic inches. The trailer features an aluminum frame and Baltic birch plywood bed to reduce weight. The Wandertec attaches to bikes via a hitch system used by Chariot Bike trailers.
But what makes this design interesting is that it reportedly can be build from the ground up, with users have the option to add a rail system, load bed, liner and even a rain cover. The Wandertec is currently looking at a Kickstarter campaign to get rolling, but hopes to ship the trailers in September. Video after the jump
Happy Trailers to You
While gasoline prices have stabilized in the last month as the peak summer travel is now past us, bicycle cargo trailers are still increasing as riders look to bring along more stuff with them. And while bicycle commuting has also reportedly fallen this year, there is no denying that bike cargo trailer use is increasing.
“In today’s economic climate, people have started to realize that it just makes economic sense to ride a bike when possible, instead of spending money on gas and car maintenance,” say the experts at Bicycletrailers.com. “People want to save money – while also doing something that is good for the environment.” Continue reading Happy Trailers to You