03-15-2010, 09:26 PM
I have been wanting to build myself a simple cargo trailer for some time and yesterday came across a discarded bicycle trailer beside a trash bin. It was a child carrier type (still has all the coverings etc for that), but the wheels are missing, as well as the tow bar attachment.
I have seen these trailers around and the wheels have those push button hubs to remove them from the frame. I am wondering is it possible to convert a couple of regular bicycle wheels by removing the guts of the hub and installing these push button types (if so, where to find these hub assemblies) or can you somehow put a long enough bolt thru the wheel hub and frame...it wouldn't be quick release but functional.
I don't have any rear wheels around at the moment to experiment on by taking them apart and seeing just how they go together...it may be obvious if I could do this.
Any suggestions welcome!
I have seen these trailers around and the wheels have those push button hubs to remove them from the frame. I am wondering is it possible to convert a couple of regular bicycle wheels by removing the guts of the hub and installing these push button types (if so, where to find these hub assemblies) or can you somehow put a long enough bolt thru the wheel hub and frame...it wouldn't be quick release but functional.
I don't have any rear wheels around at the moment to experiment on by taking them apart and seeing just how they go together...it may be obvious if I could do this.
Any suggestions welcome!