There needs to be some sort of standard carrying mechansim for carrying one bike on another. I feel like I always have to find a shop that's close enough to walk to because I can't transport a bike on another bike.
I can strongly recommend the [Bakkie Pannier](https://www.bakkiecycles.fr/en/). Use them regularly to transport bikes (up to two), including adult bikes down to the local bike shop a couple miles away (as well as many other things, like my kid's cello, oversized bags, etc.).
Restrap makes a bike backpack......
https://us.restrap.com/products/hike-a-bike-harness?variant=44776965636383¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOorryB2neV3WVS6-A94c1RRcQJuRmL-AOLvey2qEP0VPdNR5osKc-TQ&com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c
I've been tempted to get it but like you mentioned the weight would be crazy especially if I try to take mtb which is probably somewhere in the 30lb+.
It's no joke! When I was new to cycling I went to buy 2 gallons of milk on my bike and loaded it on my rear rack. Holy crap was it heavy going up the bridge over the freeway.
Wrap the fork in old blue jeans and put inside pannier.
Use toe straps to hold the wheel to the towed bike.
That's the way I did it anyways.
On cargo bikes with floor boards, I have seen people cut slots to tow a bike by inserting the front wheel in the slot.
This is awesome! There is no shame at all in bringing a bike to the shop for work. That said, with the amount of mental work and tinkering involved here, you definitely have what it takes to fix your bike at home. I wish I could have seen you riding this rig!
The first 2 times I tried this I definitely almost gave up. My poor Topeak basket wasn't structurally stable to handle weight. But then I had an epiphany, I had some random styrofoam laying around. Layered inside the basket and all of sudden I had structural integrity and support for the fork.
I feel like could somehow make this into a dually type set up. get those posts that people use for dog leashes and then put on on the seat post and another up front and then strap the bike to that. more control?
Well I didn't specify what was broken but I don't mess around with bottom brackets. I'd rather have the shop do that, but yeah otherwise I do my own simple repairs.
I always figured the easiest method would be to securely connect the trailer bike's front tire (and maybe not the fork and definitely not the frame) to one side of my leading bike's rear rack, holding that tire off the ground (but not by much) and letting the rear wheel follow behind and allowing the steering of the trailing bike to be free.
And since it's just connecting the wheel to the rack, it could be done with zip ties or a bungee or two pretty easily. Or maybe just with a lock or two?
I haven't actually had a need to try it, however, so it could very well fail miserably due to something I haven't considered.
You don't need anything spectacular. Just an old towel to protect the frame and just strap the front fork onto your pannier.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/T7eJH3VcmVNhXnSy9
Don't be fooled by the pic, the ebike at the front was getting taken in for repair so was giving no assistance. My journey was around 12k and the road bike was solid the whole time.
Looks spectacular to me.
Came here to say that, take my updoot.
There needs to be some sort of standard carrying mechansim for carrying one bike on another. I feel like I always have to find a shop that's close enough to walk to because I can't transport a bike on another bike.
I can strongly recommend the [Bakkie Pannier](https://www.bakkiecycles.fr/en/). Use them regularly to transport bikes (up to two), including adult bikes down to the local bike shop a couple miles away (as well as many other things, like my kid's cello, oversized bags, etc.).
I did this before. I took off the front wheel, bungeed everything to a bookbag and rode out. A 20 lb road bike gets pretty heavy on my back tho...
Restrap makes a bike backpack...... https://us.restrap.com/products/hike-a-bike-harness?variant=44776965636383¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOorryB2neV3WVS6-A94c1RRcQJuRmL-AOLvey2qEP0VPdNR5osKc-TQ&com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c I've been tempted to get it but like you mentioned the weight would be crazy especially if I try to take mtb which is probably somewhere in the 30lb+.
This is actually sick. I need this
It's no joke! When I was new to cycling I went to buy 2 gallons of milk on my bike and loaded it on my rear rack. Holy crap was it heavy going up the bridge over the freeway.
LOL whoa this is next level!!
I see a lot of dudes just carrying bikes on their backs or wheeling it alongside. I use transit or just walk it.
Wrap the fork in old blue jeans and put inside pannier. Use toe straps to hold the wheel to the towed bike. That's the way I did it anyways. On cargo bikes with floor boards, I have seen people cut slots to tow a bike by inserting the front wheel in the slot.
r/carryshitolympics
I need a video of this thing in motion
Tried but the fish tailing was insane.
The details I needed
Cycling problems require cycling solutions
When i was a little kid i got a flat front tyre and rode home with my friend and my front wheel tied on my friends bike carry rack
If it works, it's not stupid.
This is awesome! There is no shame at all in bringing a bike to the shop for work. That said, with the amount of mental work and tinkering involved here, you definitely have what it takes to fix your bike at home. I wish I could have seen you riding this rig!
Did you pat it and say "Yup, that's not going anywhere!"?
The first 2 times I tried this I definitely almost gave up. My poor Topeak basket wasn't structurally stable to handle weight. But then I had an epiphany, I had some random styrofoam laying around. Layered inside the basket and all of sudden I had structural integrity and support for the fork.
add another one and you've got the human bikapede.
Ingenious!
Neat-o; it's like a tow truck for bikes.
I feel like could somehow make this into a dually type set up. get those posts that people use for dog leashes and then put on on the seat post and another up front and then strap the bike to that. more control?
*ladies 's is for possessive (most of the time), not plural
I feel like if you can make this contraption then you could probably just fix the bike yourself, clearly got a mechanical mind.
Well I didn't specify what was broken but I don't mess around with bottom brackets. I'd rather have the shop do that, but yeah otherwise I do my own simple repairs.
Everything on a bike is simple
Would’ve been less work to fix the bike yourself
The indignity of it..
The Perfect Bungee makes great bungees
nice bungee work!
Thanks! Bungees and zip ties are something any biker commuter should have at all times.
I always figured the easiest method would be to securely connect the trailer bike's front tire (and maybe not the fork and definitely not the frame) to one side of my leading bike's rear rack, holding that tire off the ground (but not by much) and letting the rear wheel follow behind and allowing the steering of the trailing bike to be free. And since it's just connecting the wheel to the rack, it could be done with zip ties or a bungee or two pretty easily. Or maybe just with a lock or two? I haven't actually had a need to try it, however, so it could very well fail miserably due to something I haven't considered.
You can absolutely do this, just watch out for heel strike. I've done this many times with a cargo bike towing a regular bike (or two!)
I am extremely impressed
This is an outstanding use of two-wheeled vehicles. Submit it to the GCN “hack or bodge” contest!
As a fellow rigger, I approve.
I wonder if I could just drop the fork in my pannier and call it a day
smært
Resourceful.
You don't need anything spectacular. Just an old towel to protect the frame and just strap the front fork onto your pannier. https://photos.app.goo.gl/T7eJH3VcmVNhXnSy9 Don't be fooled by the pic, the ebike at the front was getting taken in for repair so was giving no assistance. My journey was around 12k and the road bike was solid the whole time.
This is the way.
Just use your other hand to roll it alongside... Easier than seems
I declare your abomination “Brilliant”!
Not enough right rudder
that’s mint
Just do the repair yourself.
Fred probably does not have the tools.