Pulling a Trailer

[H in OH]

Thinking about getting a Quest 451 for commuting and touring. The big question is how to carry a load of cargo? Seatpost mounting racks generally will not hold more than 25lbs. That leaves a trailer as an option.

How would you connect a trailer to the back of a Quest?

Thanks.
---H

 

[John Tolhurst]

http://www.cruzbike.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2426&start=0
Pictures here show how to fit a regular rear rack.

 

[Peder Torgersen]

I have a Partner-1-S trailer connected to my Sofrider V1 it should also fit on a quest or any other recumbent.
There is a quick release which fits to connect the trailer.

I have a new kickstand which is nice for this trailer.

Before I got a new rear wheel for my Sofrider I used an adapter but now I have a quick release on it which comes with the trailer.
I have a Avid BB7 rear disc brake and also a disc brake in the front.

There is also a quick release on the rear wheel of the Quest.
http http://www.twbents.com.tw/2008-new/trailer-sum/partner-is-002.pdf://www.twbents.com.tw/HTM/partner-is.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sykkel-bent/sets/72157624115190275/

Peder

 

[Mark B]

Burley Nomad has a hitch that connects to the quick release. It's a two wheel trailer, so you can lay the bike down, if you want.

Mark

 

[H in OH]

John Tolhurst wrote: http://www.cruzbike.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2426&start=0
Pictures here show how to fit a regular rear rack.

Thanks, John. I have made similar adapters with aluminum bar stock before. With a little creativity the rack adapter could also be the fender for the rear wheel. What I wonder is if it is a good idea to have more weight on the unsuspended swing arm?

The Quest would be a real touring monster if it could fit an HPVelotechnik style four pannier rack. It might be possible to rig one up connected to the seat post and the frame by the suspension pivot.

Thanks.
---H

 

[John Tolhurst]

Sure it could be done so. The swing arm can take a huge load if you like it to, make sure it roughly centered over the wheel.

 

[TK4108]

Would there be any problems with using a seat post mounted trailer?

 

[Shakey]

H in OH
I just got back from a short 4 day tour towing a trailer. About 60km gravel trails & 140km roads.
I had built a single wheel trailer for my previous LWB recumbent. I found the easiest way to attach it was to buy a "Bob" trailer axle.
To mount it on the Quest I had to add more threads the skewer & cut it shorter. I believe the old bike had 140mm rear drop outs & the Quest has 110mm.
I had just a light load in the panniers, most of the weight was on the trailer.
The trailer tows fine, tracks close & no real problems, combined weight of bike, trailer & gear was about 40kg (85+ lbs). Handled well, top speed was 52.1 km/hr

Now I just have to have to repaint the trailer to match the new bike.
Cheers