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  1. #1
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    Whoa!

    I finally found the MSRP on that trailer!

    TWO THOUSAND dollars!!!!???

    I expected to be surprised if it was one thousand.

    A small used boat trailer with modifications you could probably get for about $500.

    Karen

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    Exorbitant

    Quote Originally Posted by MDHillSlug View Post
    I don't have any experience with this, but it seems awfully expensive. In addition to the cost of the trailer you need to add the price of a trailer hitch and installation, as well as the rack components. However, considering your vehicle and your shoulders it may be your best solution.
    Quote Originally Posted by Tuckervill View Post
    I finally found the MSRP on that trailer!

    TWO THOUSAND dollars!!!!???

    I expected to be surprised if it was one thousand.

    A small used boat trailer with modifications you could probably get for about $500.

    Karen
    For some reason, I had it in my mind that it was 1/2 that! I thought 1/2 that was very expensive, so I've got to dissagree with Tuckervill, it isn't expensive, 2 x expensive = exorbitant

    Thanks for all the replies

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    Check out this rack. I started a thread on bikejournal about roof racks for tandems. Opus recommended ATOC. It will work for bents also.

    http://www.atoc.com/
    Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate View Post
    Check out this rack. I started a thread on bikejournal about roof racks for tandems. Opus recommended ATOC. It will work for bents also.

    http://www.atoc.com/
    This pivoting rack (also mentioned by SK) seems like a great way to get a bike onto the roof without having to lift its entire weight. However, it doesn't address her need to also be able to haul a kayak. Any ideas for that?
    I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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    Quote Originally Posted by MDHillSlug View Post
    This pivoting rack (also mentioned by SK) seems like a great way to get a bike onto the roof without having to lift its entire weight. However, it doesn't address her need to also be able to haul a kayak. Any ideas for that?
    SK, MD,
    I think this is a great idea. The kayak maybe won't be so much of a problem, the car is a hatchback, so maybe the Hullyrollers will work (get the front end up and roll the kayak up from there), I've seen these rollers and maybe this'll work!

    thanks

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    TS, this kayak mount from Thule looks great though the cost for rack and two fancy mounts could get expensive. On the other hand, you can buy bits and pieces at a time based on the need.

    http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/prod...d=10&sku=897XT

    Did you get a DF bike or are you still riding a bent exclusively?
    Last edited by SadieKate; 09-25-2006 at 11:30 AM.
    Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

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    still bent

    Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate View Post
    TS,
    Did you get a DF bike or are you still riding a bent exclusively?
    The only DFs that spoke to me were Orbeas, and I couldn't justify the cost based on the hope that I would ride one, knowing how much I love being bent. Also, those iffy shoulders don't hurt at all on a bent.

    TS

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    Have you considered looking for a cheap used trailer and then bolting a fork holder to it?

 

 

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