Reddit mentions: The best bike trailers

This is the schwinn cargo cart on Amazon it is just under a C-note so IMO good deal and well built and it folds up flat, to store and take places like camping. FYI they also make kid and pet carts as well. it is designed for a bike and there was only one small mod I had to do to make it fit on the 10x. There is a bracket that mounts to the port aft wheel where you attach and detach the cart, it looks like this. the only issue is the slot in that bracket is smaller that the stock nut on the 10x. The stock nut has a shoulder on it which makes the circumference of that nut larger than the relief in that bracket for the nut and locking washer. So I went to my local hardware store, and purchased a M10 split locking nut and most importantly a M12 size nut (got to love metric) with most importantly a 1.25 pitch thread, that is what the threads are on the axle of the wheel. All you have to do is remove your stock nut, put on the bracket, put the new nut on, tighten it down, make sure the bracket is level to ground like you do when it is on a bike. Boom, Bob's your uncle, there you go, you can now safely get a couple cases of beer back home with your scooter, easy peasy.

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Let me know if you have any questions.

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BTW with the cart on, the scooter rode great, you just need to be aware of the trailer length, just like when you are towing a trailer on a car, you need to take wide turns when towing.

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I swear that is the most unique thread I have found on reddit sof ar :)

On my bicycle I use a Bob Yak Clone (Amazon link) and really love it because having only one wheel makes everything better. That being said you wouldn't be able to attach it to your scooter as it needs to be attached to the rear wheel axle of a bike.

I highly recommend you get something with just one wheel, you will swear so much with a two-wheeler while the one-wheeler can go anywhere you can and never topples over. The one I linked would be ideal as it also folds down very small and can be used as a camping table when fliped around, but attaching it to that hitch would need some kind of custom wielded metal. If you have any way to get that done this is a very cheap way to get a really good trailer, I have had mine for over a year now and love using it frequently.

I can't ride a scooter on our streets here, but that thing looks awesome if you can by the way :)

1.) [Something that is grey.] (http://www.amazon.com/PetFusion-SmartGrip-Litter-Gray-Twist/dp/B007SQFRMU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=35DW5BWHD972D&coliid=I38TYTP3QO3VYV)

2.) [Something reminiscent of rain.] (http://www.amazon.com/Musical-MP-200-8-Inch-Rainmaker-Shaker/dp/B000CBURPU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2YFT1UP19UC6T&coliid=I3SD8BF3BVM32F)

3.) [Something food related that is unusual.] (http://www.amazon.com/Nut-Milk-Bag-New-Improved/dp/B00158U8DU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3S72V8PR4PYO1&coliid=I2AH1R1GSQ52JT)

4.) [Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!)] (http://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Helper-Car-Seat-Shade/dp/B00125NZSQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2YFT1UP19UC6T&coliid=I1TXQG28XXBC0I) For my daughter, so she doesn't melt in the car.

5.) [A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it!] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Girl-Left-Behind-ebook/dp/B00BSY6U6K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=ZJTYBG9S817P&coliid=I13JIN1E80H7G) Well, I haven't read this one yet, but I read her last book, Me Before You, a few months ago and LOVED it.


6.) [An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!] (http://www.amazon.com/Home/dp/B002G690B6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=LVUGPBTDLHFS&coliid=I2V27LFTC98I6K)

7.) [Something related to cats.] (http://www.amazon.com/Da-Bird-Cat-Toy-Store/dp/B000F9JJJE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=35DW5BWHD972D&coliid=I32WEJ4UV0RR)

8.) [Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it.] (http://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Colorful-Rainbow-Synthetic-Costume/dp/B00966CIAO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=VF4I3JWXLPHE&coliid=I3J6CNZ64SMNW5)

9.) [A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?]
(http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Restored-Edition-Colin/dp/B00364K6YW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=ZJTYBG9S817P&coliid=I2JAGS8BIXE6M9) Because Colin Firth.

10.) [Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.] (http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-L10SK3-12-Inch-Pre-Seasoned-Skillet/dp/B00006JSUB/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3S72V8PR4PYO1&coliid=I14266M2SVKSXM) Well, if I had to survive on my WL items alone, I would surely die. BUT, I figure this could at least come in handy to cook over open fires and it is the most weapon-like thing on my list.

11.) [Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals.] (http://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Kettlebell-10-Pounds-Lime-Green/dp/B008R5HY54/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=39MD4F4AQ4MXM&coliid=I2XGPU1DE4SJW5&psc=1) Gotta get off the baby weight!

12.) [One of those pesky Add-On items.] (http://www.amazon.com/Kotobuki-Plastic-Egg-Mold-Fish/dp/B002TZ04JG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=LVUGPBTDLHFS&coliid=I2PHEI57WW2PIY)

13.) [The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why?] (http://www.amazon.com/Burley-Encore-2013-Bike-Trailer/dp/B00AVUHUEI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2YFT1UP19UC6T&coliid=I15NA2PJZUXBY4&psc=1) Maybe not my dream item, but the most expensive for sure. My husband and I love biking, but right now I'm sidelined since we have a 1 year old. This would let us all go!

14.) [Something bigger than a bread box.] (http://www.amazon.com/Tree-Condo-Furniture-Scratch-House/dp/B003XLIVZ4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=35DW5BWHD972D&coliid=I33YA670HLM8GP)

15.) [Something smaller than a golf ball.] (http://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Gold-Peridot-Dangle-Earrings/dp/B001H54K4O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=24R3M5GIPRKSE&coliid=I25YHXC05Q9VTT)

16.) [Something that smells wonderful.] (http://www.amazon.com/Tea-Forte-Loose-Leaf-Canister/dp/B006TZFOVU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=28JN11TB2DHP4&coliid=I3P4PBFBU5HWL6)

17.) [A (SFW) toy.] (http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Little-People-Friends-Exclusive/dp/B008ZUGOAW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2YFT1UP19UC6T&coliid=IIMNWL3OA8808)

18.) [Something that would be helpful for going back to school.] (http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-2109-0309-Ultimate-Professional-Decorating/dp/B008GXE7P2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=29KYW0DBB8ME2&coliid=INH34JY48VH4F) If you are going to school to become a baker.

19.) [Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be.] (http://www.amazon.com/Blendtec-40-620-54-Twister-Jar/dp/B0087Q1T1S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=29KYW0DBB8ME2&coliid=I394DCB2QJ4RAZ) Making my own sprouted nut butters!!

20.) [Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand.]
(http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-People-Friends-Wheelies/dp/B00650F5SG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2YFT1UP19UC6T&coliid=I3RS9BP4QYQAC7) Because tiny Super Friends in cars are awesome for raising a baby nerd. (On a related note, this question made me realize that I am boring and practical.)


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You're welcome! :-)

I hope you'll have great observations with the telescope.

Sometimes you can get a bike trailer rather cheaply; Especially the ones for kids (or dogs...) can be nice as they have suspension.

Not my pic, but here (bottom post) a random example: http://www.astrotreff.de/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=104696#453305

I have one of the cheap bike hangers with jogger attachment (Link), it cost me $60 or so new at ebay; The cheap ones are probably nothing I would use for children, but for payload it's great :-)

A jogging Stroller might work too ;-)

Ask around (family, friends) or CL, you can often get them rather cheap.

Of course you could just use something like a cheap hand truck, golf bag cart... Just make sure it has big wheels and you somehow pad it from shocks.

Let's see... Born in a kind of small town. ~100k population. My city is 55% hispanic, 35% redneck, and 10% other. I feel like I had a pretty normal childhood. Went to preschool in a church for 2 years, and proceeded to kindergarten without incident. My parents were competitive volleyball players so I was dragged there a lot. My dad was more athletic than my mom - rode his bike 3 miles to my daycare with me towed in one of these and then another ~10 miles to work every day. I don't really remember much of what my mom did. Bible study every monday night. Other than that, not a whole lot.

Exciting highlights of my young childhood are far and few between. Probably the two best stories I have are these: Once, when I was ~6, I convinced 10 kids at my daycare to eat grass, leaves, and weeds. I don't remember how but I had them all doing it without ever eating leaves myself. I wish I could remember haha. The second would probably be the time I ran away from home. I wasn't allowed to cross the street unless I was holding hands with someone who was older than me, so I got my neighbor (who was ~5 months older), held his hand, and ran away. We didn't get far. We eventually came home on our own, but not before I picked "apology flowers" from another neighbors yard and brought them back with us haha.

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I really need a bike trailer/jogging stroller. for personal health reasons, i've been getting into running, but can only do it when i can fit a babysitter into the schedule. outside running is so much nicer than treadmills and i'd love to take my kids with me. i also really really really want to get a bike, but cost has been prohibitive because i'd need a trailer too, so this is a two birds with one stone bit.

but i think the biggest benefit to having this would be that we could sell one of our cars. being a successful one car family is a goal of mine, and having a second form of transportation (my kids are young and walking for longer than a mile is torture to them) would make that possible. i could walk/bike the kids up to my husband's job to snag the jeep if i needed it. it would save us money on insurance and maintenance (the car we want to sell is a money pit, i hate it!)


oh man. sorry for the ramble.

thanks for hosting this contest!!

I've been using (an older version of) this Croozer for the last couple years:
http://www.amazon.com/Croozer-Designs-Green-Grey-Black/dp/B004339K74/
I use it every day (not for very long distances though) and I'm happy with it.

Got it used at maybe 10% of retail price. Kids outgrow them and some people use them less than they thought, so there are probably good deals out there for you.

It rolls smoothly and is light enough compared to what I weight it down with. Last trip was both kids and five bags of groceries.

The wheel for the stroller is a bit rattly on rough pavement, I'd use the jogger wheel for longer (1 mile +) trips on foot but that rarely happens.

As for reliability, it's worked (through winter and summer) for me so far without any special care, except the extra safety strap wore out and fell off - it was pretty raggedy already when I bought it. I've never had the main attachment disengage so I don't worry about it.

I latch it on a few times a day, it's quick enough that I don't really think about it. A drop of oil now and then makes it slide on easier. Ours came with an extra attachment which is useful.

I always try to over engineer whatever i do. I'm very paranoid about things breaking or failing. I plan to get some more ratchet straps and stop using ropes altogether. The more stable the better!
My trailer is the Aosom Elite II Bike Cargo

I got it quite a bit cheaper than the current price, at around 70$ I believe. It is a excellent trailer. The frame is very strong rated for 180 lbs, I'm not sure why the link says 88lbs maybe it is a cheaper made updated model or just inaccurate. The stock tires/tubes are cheap but I am still using them(2 years) and they get the job done i suppose. The material also rubs against the tire if there is a lot of stuff in it, no holes have been burned in yet but i plan to use some plywood and zip ties to fix that.(I just a had a good idea, I'll try out some cardboard with ductape over the bit i put the zip ties, should be strong enough and much lighter) Its great and I recommend this trailer completely to anyone looking to buy one.

These are great suggestions.

I did find a nice rear rack that attaches to the seatpost and a flatbed trailer I really liked.

It's funny, my main reason for going rigid on the forks was to save weight, but here I am adding significant weight.

I think it I will likely try a different, more comfortable saddle, fenders, tires, and I may go with some sort of handlebar set up that gives me a better angle when riding. Long rides on the bike as it is now tend to make my lower back stiff/sore.

Cool. Looks like a good buy. How does it track and does it affect handling at all?

I've been looking at doing some touring and have been looking at a single wheel trailer rather than panniers. The Bob and Yak trailers get a bunch of love, but I can't see throwing down what much money on something that I'd not use very often. The single wheel design seems pretty good for touring purposes.

I've thought about converting a child carrier trailer to a cargo trailer, but I've heard some negatives voiced about using two wheeled trailers on tour.

Have you experienced any downsides w/ the two wheeled design?

Having your back and helping you out is not the same as dropping everything at a moments notice for a package man.

A little advice: don't revert to a bad attitude because something didn't go your way, it does take some time to get settled in, but that's something you've got to do one your own for the most part. Take a deep breath, calm down, and everything will be OK. I had the walk a 1.5 miles to get a 24 pack of water and toilet paper from the BX a time or two before I got my ride situation figured out. It's just something you gotta do. Keep you attitude right, and don't shut yourself off from everyone over this.

Hope you get along at your new base

Edit: these things are awesome for toting packages and groceries.

Yup. The one I have from Wike has a small aluminum hitch that mounts to the bike permanently, and then the trailer attachment to that is really quick and easy. The have a bunch of cargo trailer options. I have the "City Shopper"; the City Cargo looks like a good option as well, though heavier with a steel frame. But there are lots of out there; the cheap Schwinn on Amazon looks like a fine option.

I imagine something like https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Cycle-InStep-Bicycle-Trailer/dp/B002QAZ8WC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522528101&sr=8-3&keywords=child+bike+trailer for a trailer would be pretty good?

• As for the bikes themselves, I imagine a hybrid or mountain bike would both be sufficient for our needs?
  
  
• Are there any bike brands that we should target or other we should stay away from?
  
  
• Looking at bike charts, it looks like I should target a 23" frame and my wife a 15-17" frame. Are those good for us?

https://www.amazon.com/InStep-Take-Double-Bicycle-Trailer/dp/B002QAVQ14/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1469980179&sr=1-1&keywords=Bike+trailer

Something like this is probably your best bet :) also it would be adorable.

Aosom Elite Bike Cargo / Luggage Trailer w/ Removable Cover - Black / Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029KBA26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2gLAxbN8MTEHR

I got mine off of Craigslist but this was the closest thing I could find. It looks like it folds flat like mine does, so I'm going to assume that the tires come off easily as well. I will see if I can find who manufactured mine tomorrow, and I'll keep you posted.

This one costs more but I use it for shopping, it can be used like a hand trolley as well:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/b-tourist-Shopping-Trolley-Wheels-porte-vã/dp/B0081EAE0S/

The bag can be removed if you want to tie larger items to it.

I just bought a cheap bike trailer to attempt an almost car free lifestyle. Bike grocery shopping here I come.

Great sale for it on Amazon if anyone is interested https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DWFVGI/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As a dog lover, I second this.

Here's an idea- might be goofy, but what if you get something like this, fill it with your clothes or other soft stuff, and tow the pups in there? Would that work? I imagine it will slow you down somewhat, but since time isn't a factor, who cares?

This way, mama pup can run with you for a few minutes, but when she gets tired, lay down and continue the journey in the back.

Actually, I just had an even stranger thought- what about an adult-sized trailer? That thing looks pretty comfy. I will totally pull you for 15 miles if you return the favor. This could be a whole new form of bike touring!

>I do all of my commuting with a toddler.

Would you consider getting a trailer? As an addition to a free bike, it'll be a pretty sweet deal. Your kid(s) might get a real kick out of it.

We bought one of these bike trailers this year, it was awesome for ice runs, as well as the long trek from 3&B to Hell's Station.
Ours even fit a standard cooler so we were able to deliver ice cream to friends all across the playa.

It's detachable, so you don't have to keep it mounted to your bike all week. The one downside is that you need to attach a hitch to your bike, so you'll either have only one bike that can tow the trailer or buy some extra hitches (our plan for next year).

https://www.amazon.com/Aosom-Wanderer-Bicycle-Luggage-Trailer/dp/B0083JHEG8/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7KV13I?tag=mlb-jogging-strollers-20

What about this kind of stroller. Looks like the weight goes up to 75lbs (or maybe 100lbs) and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen someone recommend this before on here.

Have you looked on Amazon? This double toddler one claims it's rated for 100lbs and is a touch less than $100. Then there's this dog specific one for about 25 more after shipping, and is rated for 120 lbs.

At this point I'm trying to decide between reusing (I'll probably have kids in 5-10 years, it'd be nice to be able to re-use the trailer) or comfort for the dog. I'm not sure if the double toddler seats in the non-dog version would be particularly comfortable to try and spread out across.

Nope, got it on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D4JS1G4

You could probably build something like it pretty easily, though. I live in a small apartment and can't exactly start welding stuff here though

So I'm trying to figure out how to bicycle with my baby. She is 10 months old and I tried sticking her in this trailer that we've got. She hated it. Cried most of the ride.

I know we're a couple months early for the age rating on the trailer, but she's otherwise a strong and capable baby. It seemed to me that the combo of her helmet and the angle of the seat in the trailer meant her head was pushed down at an odd angle - but I couldn't figure out how to fix that. The trailer gets great ratings on Amazon though, so I'm not sure what I'm missing?

Age? Neck support? Just practice and getting her used to it?

Sorry if this seems like a stupid question, but cycling isn't as common in our area so I don't have many other people to consult with.

I got an Aosom from a friend who moved. It isn't waterproof and if you pack it too tight the cargo holder will rub against the wheel and tear, but other than that it works great.

Depends on how much you need. If it's just a quick trip or a few small things, a backpack or basket/panniers. For bigger loads, I have one of these trailers. Got it last summer and it works perfectly so far, though the grocery store is only 1.5 miles away, with no hills. I could see it getting a bit heavy going uphill. My husband even did a Costco trip with it, which was 16 miles round trip, and it worked great (and was quite the workout for him pulling it home, it was probably ~80lbs of bulk groceries). Weight limit is 180 lbs, so it's a good option if you see yourself occasionally wanting to do errands carrying a lot, for a lot cheaper than a cargo bike.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAVQ14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xMhPBbX0S7GTV

The kid trailers like this one will work for a dog but the dog's nails will obliterate the nylon so pull one of the floormats out of your broken car and put it in there for the dog to stand on. The arm has like a spring-loaded connection point so it should work at pretty much any angle to mount at the axle/quick release point. Once you mount the connector to the bike it's just a pin to attach the trailer. Easy to remove for when/if he rides without the dog.

Sorry about your car, I hope you're able to get it fixed eventually.

Harrington Beach State Park is worth a visit. Civilized shower/bathroom facilities, a cool quarry lake, and well-kept beaches on Lake Michigan.

Also very close to the Ozaukee Interurban Trail if you like biking, or you can bike there from Milwaukee - about 50 miles one way. Take the Oak Leaf up to Brown Deer Park, then hop on the Interurban from there. Continue up to Belgium, WI, turn right at County Rd D, arrive at Harrington Beach.

If you do so, I'd recommend this trailer which should hold enough gear for two people for a weekend.

How is that trailer in handling? On a heavy load, does it tug at the bike / bounce? I have http://amzn.com/B0083JHEG8 and it seems to bounce / tug at the bike as I'm pedalling but maybe that's just normal. Are the tires/rims good quality?

it came with a quick release skewer, and I believe a bolt on skewer as well. The skewers are heavy with a sort of 90's style qr lever. The latches to connect the trailer to the skewer are large and clunky, but I think they would lock well enough. I believe someone mentioned a bad rattle and suggested a wrap of tape on the connection to prevent noisy vibration. Check out the customer images on amazon for some great detail on the product.

The key I think is a bike trailer. I have one for the kids, and with 50lbs back there, it's not as noticeable as you'd think, even pedaling the old fashioned way. My trailer is about 24"x36"

So, for batteries, 60 mile range, at 50 watt/hour per mile means you'll need 3000 watt hours. Lithium Ion gives you about 128 watt hours per kg, so that's about 24kg, or about 60lbs. Probably close to $2500 for battery, charger, etc.

If you look for solar panels you can get a 100 watt semi-flexible panel. Semi-flexible is more for the weight, I'd mount it on some 1/4" ply. Probably enough to give you 30 miles in 3 days or so. They are 2' x 4' so, more area than you'd want on a bike, getting back to the trailer. Trailer would also be a handy place to store your gear. Make sure you get/make the appropriate charge controller. I'd guess about $800 for panels, controller, mount trailer etc.


Between a big enough battery to actually do the round trip, and some solar charging in case you want to go further, I'd say it'd be entirely feasible. You could even power the trailer, and leave only a throttle and a hitch on your bike.

You could trade off some watt hours in battery for solar, where you make that cut is up to you and how much you think you're into pedaling, how long you'll be out, whether you can find AC for a while on the way.

Personally for the bike I'd go heavy and comfortable with a big mid-drive running at 48 volts. I'd keep one battery on the bike for running around without the trailer. I'd say about $2500 for bike, motor, trailer, controller etc.

The devil is in the details though, with the bike choice, and the electronic jiggery pokery. It's feasable. It'd be real cool. You could make the trailer look real spiffy.


Solar charge controller, might work: https://www.amazon.com/Y-SOLAR-Regulator-Controller-Battery-DC12-60V/dp/B01IBGXM86/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1469222375&sr=8-31&keywords=48v+solar+charger

Solar panel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017OMTAV6?psc=1

Battery: http://lunacycle.com/batteries/packs/48v/48v-panasonic-ncr18650b-20ah-power-density/

Trailer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029KBA26?psc=1


For all of this you are comfortably into the range of buying a motorcycle.

I used a pull behind cart and she loves it. Room to put some toys in and keeps bugs and stuff off her.

Check out the InStep trailers on Amazon. They are ridiculously less expensive than Burley or Avenir, but seem to have great reviews. Haven't purchased one, but it's been in my shopping cart for about 2 months now for our pup (the dog-branded ones add $100 for no reason).

http://www.amazon.com/InStep-Single-Bicycle-Trailer-Green/dp/B002QAZ8WC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375712466&sr=8-1&keywords=bike+trailer

This might sound retarded but I've always wanted to try pulling a bicycle trailer:

https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Cycle-InStep-Bicycle-Trailer/dp/B002QAZ8WC

Behind me when running by just attaching it to my lifting belt:

https://darkironfitnessstore.com/products/dark-iron-fitness-leather-weightlifting-dip-belt?

My kids would be riding around like they are in a chariot. I'm not sure if I'd have to wear a horse head to complete the look or not, but I feel like it would work way better than my jogging stroller that I have to spend a lot of effort managing.

There are products like this:

https://kidrunners.com/products/jogging-stroller

But I'm not paying $800 for that crap.

I was considering that, but not sure where I'd put my sticks. I was thinking something more like this with bungees to keep it all tied down...

It looks like the Burley Flat Bed trailer, meant for hauling up to 100lbs, attaches the same way as the kid trailers? What trailers attach the way you're talking about?
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K4VLBRQ/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

All I did was pick up a bike and drop it off, so no credit needed for me! u/zombieninjapirates was responsible for donating the bike, and u/funkyb and u/preparetomoveout sent me money for extra stuff.

I forgot someone else wanted to get him this trailer if there was a need for it. Does he haul lots of stuff? If so we can coordinate getting him that as well.

What kind of bike do you have and what are you hauling? Maybe you should look into trailers, as well? This one is $115 and holds up to 180 lbs.

I was thinking something like this could handle a few - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083JHEG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TDAJBb6DQCEJJ

You may be right though.

My buddy had a similar problem, he also had a large dog to take around. His solution was to get a bike trailer like this. He said it worked good for hauling the dog/groceries/music gear around.

I would try something like that:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038LPO5Y?th=1
that way you can load it in the store and just clip it to the bike.

Yeah? I was thinking more along the lines of a flat-bed trailer https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0083JHEG8/ for instance. I could haul a wider range of stuff like bags of sand or dirt or plants for landscaping or stuff for the occasional home improvement/repair project. So far the only thing couldn’t use the bike for were a couple of prints I had framed last fall.

For now I’m going to keep track of how many times I run into situations where the lack of a trailer forces me to use the car instead. I feel I should give it a full year of committed cycling and experimentation before investing in any more gear.

I have a trailer that I use pretty much exclusively for transporting hockey equipment when I can't bum a ride to the rink. Works well, full movement, just a pain when getting started and going up hills.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D4JS1G4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3RCUNJ1QYDHQQ&coliid=IS594JPPFMVC3

I've used a trailer to commute to softball, I use an older model of [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Aosom-Elite-Luggage-Trailer-Removable/dp/B0029KKQSK/ref=sr_1_5?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1398795298&sr=1-5). Coupled with a cooler for the beer and a bat bag you can carry one heck of a load. The Burleys and Bobs are probably better constructed but too expensive for my budget.

What about one of those bicycles with the trailer attached? Something like this? That would cut your time down to 15-20 minutes to get somewhere.

Yeah, if you are going bike-only having a cargo trailer is definitely worth it. I have a Croozer trailer that has served me well. You can sometimes find it for just under $200. There is something very similar from Aosom which you can also find on eBay, etc. It is much cheaper but I have no experience with it.

Read what he wrote. He said more cycle lanes, which means you wouldn't be dodging anyone. And you don't have to carry bags when you have a trailer.

https://www.amazon.com/Aosom-Elite-Cargo-Luggage-Trailer/dp/B0029KBA26

And three miles? That is absolutely nothing to cycle. Nothing at all.

For those trips to the hardware store: Burley Flatbed

I just ordered the InStep Sync Single Bicycle Trailer for my 20lb pup.

Will report back this weekend...

If you have a bike. you could think about getting a bike trailer. I have the Burley Flatbed cargo trailer and it's been really versatile. I've even hauled my a large flat screen TV home with it.

Amazon has some reviews.

Have you checked ebay/CL for another BOB?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Fishing/comments/28tpzj/my_new_fishing_rig_makes_being_a_15_year_old/

https://www.amazon.com/Aosom-Wanderer-Bicycle-Luggage-Trailer/dp/B0083JHEG8

https://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Holder-Single-Basic/dp/B009CDXXJQ/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1403488327&ref_=mp_s_a_1_26&sr=1-26

You can get a grocery cart, a bike trailer or panniers.

Half a mile of walking is 10-15 minutes; biking takes 3-5 minutes.

you get a bike trailer

Very slowly and with a lot of effort.

Ride a bike and use a bike trailer.

Edit: A pulled rickshaw might hold more weight.

Oh sorry I mighta been confused about your question. So a simple bike rack is what I was referencing re: $30. Some fit 2 bikes, some 3. Buy one shaped for your general ride (e.g. Sedan vs. SUV). In addition to that, I am modifying a bike trailer to pull around friends/ladies/ice. Like this one! Gonna put some pillows or parts of an office chair on it. We'll see...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00762O452/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use this to go to Trader Joes. This trailer is lightweight and clicks on practically any bike. Also has a very large detachable orange bag. You could probably also put your dog in the trailer, but it becomes quite unstable.