Human Power- Use a bike trailer to transport groceries and supplies

liz stevens

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If you want to combine self-sufficient living with a good exercise program, consider an all aluminum bicycle trailer (cart) from Cottage Craft Works. These Amish built bike trailers are used in the various Amish communities to transport groceries and supplies. Now you can purchase one of these heavy duty bike trailers for your own self-sufficient use.

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Trailers are heavy duty built using all aluminum, yet they are light weight for long distance and even commercial deliver use. The trailers do not require any type of hitch to be attached on to a bike. A simple rubber do-nut hitch, allows the trailer to be quickly hooked on to the stem of any bike seat. The trailer hitch arm is also at a perfect height to use as a hand push yard cart.

Beyond household supplies, these trailers are used by bike clubs or outdoors bike enthusiast to carry camping supplies and gear for extended stays in the outdoors.

Bike trailers can also be used in remote areas of the world where standard automobile use is restricted or gasoline is cost prohibitive or other areas where the transporting of common goods or supplies can only be transported by carrying or by push carts.

The trailers are also perfect to use in large factories or indoor complexes to move cargo and supplies quickly across the plant floor.
Bike mounted police and emergency workers using these trailers can easily transport gear into large events or through congested areas.

Cottage Craft Works offers two sizes of aluminum bike trailers; both come with free shipping within the Continental US. The larger trailer comes with an optional cover, to keep your cargo dry if caught in a sudden down pour.

To see more log on to Cottage Craft Works. Com. The bike trailers are located under the Hunting and Outdoor tab.
Cottage Craft Works features American made products from small cottage based industries for those seeking or living a more self-sufficient back-to-basics simpler lifestyle.

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I just got a bike and was looking for a trailer. While these are out of my budget, they are competitively priced compared to similar products. I will most likely end up modifying a garage sale kid hauler.
 

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Randomly, and almost related, I saw a buggy today....

Two bikes, side by side, fully covered like a little buggy/wagon. It was SO COOL. I wish I'd had a camera. So two people rode together and it looked like a little surrey.

It was sort of like this, but it was more obviously two bikes with the buggy built around it.
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Wifezilla said:
I just got a bike and was looking for a trailer. While these are out of my budget, they are competitively priced compared to similar products. I will most likely end up modifying a garage sale kid hauler.
That is what I did. Our little dogs (yorkies) go ever where with us so I got one that converts to a stroller also. They can ride and I can haul stuff when go to flea mart and stuff. Now to teach Hank the boxer to pull it when we are walking around places. They can hold alot more wieght than I thought, push and pull pretty easy. Got mine for $20
 

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abifae said:
It was sort of like this...
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I understand you were referring to something similar to this, but not exactly, but... I want one of these. I have wanted a Rhoades Car for a LONG time. Unfortunately there are just too many other things at the top of the list and I just can't justify spending the money on one. I would love to have one with the electric assist, and mount solar panels on the roof for charging. My wife says that I can just dream on... :hit
 

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Wifezilla said:
I just got a bike and was looking for a trailer. While these are out of my budget, they are competitively priced compared to similar products. I will most likely end up modifying a garage sale kid hauler.
My husband modified an old wheel chair for this purpose.
 

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I will ask him. He keeps the good camera in his car just in case he sees a great shot.
 
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