since i ride my bike to my local flat field each day ( my mother isnt crazy enough to drive me each time ) i was wondering if anyone has an idea about how to move a buggy with me .
some construction with the front fork on the luggage bearer or something .
ty

maybe the curved kind of tow bar that goes on the little buggies meant for toddlers.
I built a tow bar for tandem work that works well but you would have trouble staying of the rear wheel of the bike.
http://www.coastalwindsports.com/BuggyMods.html

This is just a guess so I assume no responsibility if you decide to use the idea and end up eating it on your bike, but here goes.

I would get a piece of 3/4 pvc pipe about 6 feet or so long and 20 or so feet of rope...the biggest diameter that will fit a doubled over piece through the pvc. Fold the rope in half and feed it through the pipe. Put the looped end over your bike seat and then slide the pipe towards the seat stem so the loop can't come off the seat. Then tie an overhand or figure eight knot at the other end of the pipe so it can't slide back down. Then tie the two rope pieces to the foot pegs of the buggy.

The theory is that the pipe should keep the buggy from slamming into the back of you when you stop. Since the looped end of the rope is small I'm thinking the pipe won't go into the back of your leg while stopping. I have no idea if this will actually work so proceed at your own risk and use a little common sense if you decide to try it. The best thing about it is if it does work it's simple and cheap.

Clint

Smart Clint - good karma to you! I think a similar setup will help keep my pulk from hitting me snowkiting....although I don't know if I really want to have 20 foot piece of pipe attached to me....maybe not such a good plan for snow kiting.....BRILLIANT for towing a buggy to the field though!

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Originally posted by macboy ....although I don't know if I really want to have 20 foot piece of pipe attached to me....maybe not such a good plan for snow kiting.....BRILLIANT for towing a buggy to the field though!

The rope is 20 and the pipe is 6. This is all a guess. I figure 6 feet of pipe is long enough to give it a shallow enough angle so it won't interfere with the rear bike wheel. That's a guess though...experiment with it to make it the best you can.

Clint

finally another biking dude.

i bike to the field after work as well. i try to fit what i can in backpack but my gear is always at DS's house (a few blocks from our field). one kiter rides with his mtn board on his handle bars.

i always thought how would i get my buggy to the park using a bike. i found BOB:

http://www.bobgear.com/trailers/index.php
http://www.bicycletrailers.com/Bicycle-Cargo-Trailer/Cargo-T...

another idea i have is:

if you remove only your front wheel, and you can make a hitch >--< from from the front bolt and connect it to your rear bike wheel. assuming you have quick release on the rear.

ty all
i especially like the pvc tube idea cause the other ones require some money / skill ( dont have any of those :singing: )
ill try it when the buggy arrives and ill keep you guys up to date .

This is how I do it. All for one dollar. If you don't have the materials go to a hardware store. Get about ten feet of pvc and some electrical tape. Cut the pvc into one four foot section and four one foot sections. Join everything together with electrical tape into a funny h. Use some screws if you are worried about it all coming apart. About three feet of rope cut into three equal pieces. Drill a few holes for the rope. The pipe ties to foot pegs on buggy and seatpost on bike. Easy as pie to make. It took me all of ten minutes. I'll pull my buggy all over Orlando with this. And becomes a great way to bring your buggy and gear onto the beach from the parking lot.

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Originally posted by levitation^Drew This is how I do it. All for one dollar. If you don't have the materials go to a hardware store. Get about ten feet of pvc and some electrical tape. Cut the pvc into one four foot section and four one foot sections. Join everything together with electrical tape into a funny h. Use some screws if you are worried about it all coming apart. About three feet of rope cut into three equal pieces. Drill a few holes for the rope. The pipe ties to foot pegs on buggy and seatpost on bike. Easy as pie to make. It took me all of ten minutes. I'll pull my buggy all over Orlando with this. And becomes a great way to bring your buggy and gear onto the beach from the parking lot.

I like that set up...it's the ticket. Although I'd spring for elbows and pipe primer/glue.

sweet lookin rig.

so i got my buggy today (2end hand peter lynn standard ) ,
used the pvc tube system .
just placed the robe over my bike and tied a knot in the front fork.
in 5 mins i was at my local field and 10 mins later i was cruising.
would post some pics but my bro has the camera on holyday atm .
ty all

to rip session. please be careful with the bob trailer as it has a tendency to wag it's tail and wreck the rear triangle on your bike. I have a bob and use it with my specialized stump jumper. The bob trailer is awesome for small gear but you have to get that rear triangle trued. after using it your wheel track will be off.
to weldengod. Thanks for your comment. I wish i still lived in Newport News with the kite scene going on there. It would be cool to hang out with the hampton squad. I went to denbigh high through tenth grade then moved south to N.C. and then on to Orlando.
Later all, Drew