Hauling on a trailer: Difference between revisions
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:3) Around the top triple/fork and down through the plastics (will be a very narrow tie and provide less stability) | :3) Around the top triple/fork and down through the plastics (will be a very narrow tie and provide less stability) | ||
Option 2 usually ends up working well. It compromises some width on the trailer tie down point, but it does provide the best stability you can get with a narrow tie down space. Option 1 can give more stability, but requires a wide trailer and doesn't always work when you have a group of bikes to be tied. | Option 2 usually ends up working well. It compromises some width on the trailer tie down point, but it does provide the best stability you can get with a narrow tie down space. Option 1 can give more stability, but requires a wide trailer and doesn't always work when you have a group of bikes to be tied. As two is a lower tie point, you can also use narrower trailer tie points, as the effective angle is still quite great. | ||
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Now, your helper has been sitting patiently on the bike this whole time, so it's time to get on with it. | Now, your helper has been sitting patiently on the bike this whole time, so it's time to get on with it. | ||