
The Design of Bicycle Trailers
Published: 1986
Pages: 80
eBook: 9781780444017
Paperback: 9780946688975
Preface iv | |||
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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