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Book
The Design of Bicycle Trailers
Published: 1986
Pages: 80
eBook: 9781780444017
Paperback: 9780946688975
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.
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
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
Michael Ayre
Michael Ayre is a Managing Director at Crucible Industrial Design Ltd
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