BICYCLE CARGO HAULING SYSTEMS

  1. CETMA RACKS     "A low center of gravity, solid construction, and practical design make CETMAracks an ideal alternative to the popular standard of top-heavy baskets and inferior rear-mounted racks. CETMAracks are built to be functional and rigid, versatile and strong, sensible, and virtually indestructible". Check out these cool heavy-duty load carrying bicycle racks. Made in Oregon.
     
  2. XTRACYCLE     This system uses the bike frame with an extension kit. Manufacturer calls it a "hitchless bicycle trailer". No cutting or welding of frame members. Just bolt the Xtracycle frame onto the existing bicycle of your choice as long as it is either a 26" or 700c wheeled bike. I purchased the xtracycle frame designed for use with the hybrid bike or 700c wheel. I converted my 2006 Giant Cypress ST into a xtracycle bike. It actually works quite well and handles differently but in a very positive manner. I enjoy riding the bike. It is quite comfortable to ride. And i have increased its hauling capacity considerably. Someone wrote "I traveled through Central America on an Xtracycle and the thing worked flawlessly. Over dirt roads, on boats, along busy highways, not a bolt loosened on the whole contraption, carrying 70 lbs of weight at all times".
     
  3. WIKE BICYCLE TRAILERS "We are the manufacturer of our products and sell direct to our customers. We sell only online and pass the savings on to you. You get more value for your dollar with a Wike". They sell dog, cargo, kid, canoe, special needs bicycle trailers.
     
  4. BICYCLETRAILERS.COM   This business sells all kinds of bicycle trailers carrying cargo, kids, or pets.
     
  5. COMMUNITY BIKE CART DESIGN   This is a very good website for those interested in building their own bicycle trailer.
    Stated goals of the website:
    1. To design a bicycle trailer that is strong and versatile enough to transport the cargo that you could in a car, but simple and cheap enough that anybody could build one themselves with and for their community.
    2. To distribute the design for the trailers as widely as possible free of charge.
    Keep the costs and complexity to a minimum; the trailer costs $30 in parts and can be built in 8 to 15 hours with only a drill, oxy-acetylene torch, and basic hand tools like a hacksaw and a file.
    3. Decrease our dependence on automobiles by making cheap bicycle trailers available as a viable alternative to car use.
     
  6. TONY'S TRAILERS   This guy sells all kinds of what appears to be hand crafted bicycle trailers suited for different uses. Very interesting site.
     
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  8. EXTRAWHEEL   This is a new type of hauling system utilizing one wheel that is the same size as the wheel already used on the tow bike. Available in 26 in or 700c size wheel.
     
  9. BIKES AT WORK   "We manufacture several models of cargo bike trailers capable of carrying everything from a few bags of groceries to a refrigerator or a household of furniture. They come in lengths up to 96" (2.4 m) long and can carry up to 300 lb (136 kg)". This is quite an enterprise. Check it out even if you are not interested in hauling with a bicycle.
     
  10. BAMBOO BICYCLE TRAILER   Interesting site featuring an unusual approach to bicycle trailers.
     
  11. BOB TRAILERS   "At BOB Trailers, we specialize in designing and manufacturing durable, versatile bicycle trailers that meet the needs of tourists and commuters. Our trailers are ideal for hauling small loads from the supermarket, hardware store, or downtown library with up to a 70 lb max load for extended touring trips. Use a BOB trailer to support a transcontinental tour or take clothing, food, laptops, purses, and briefcases to and from the office. Unencumbered by backpacks or panniers you can enjoy commutes to work and tours with ease.
     
    12. The YAK trailer is the original Beast of Burden (BOB) product. This versatile cargo carrier has become the choice of cyclists the world over for both on and off-road use.
     
    The IBEX features an adjustable suspension system providing a minimum of 3 inches of trailer wheel travel, dramatically extending the possibilities for off-road adventures".
     
  12. CYCLETOTE   This is a neat trailer system.
     
  13. KOOLSTOP   They have a large line of bicycle trailers including cargo haulers.
     
  14. BIKE HOD BICYCLE TRAILER   "Welcome to the home of the Bike-Hod bicycle trailer - a versatile load carrier that will fit to any bike and can carry loads of all shapes and sizes comfortably and safely. The Bike-Hod is a lightweight load-carrying trailer that is simple to attach to any bike. Constructed of tubular steel, the Bike-Hod frame is triangulated for maximum strength and minimum weight. The usual comment on a Bike-Hod being hitched up and tested for the first time is "you don't know it's there". It will pass comfortably through any standard doorway and attaches to your bike in an instant: Simply push the pin through the patented hose-hitch. It's also a maneuverable hand-cart off the bike, especially if you use our new Walk-Hod tow-arm".