For a mobile workshop, the trailer is going to be key. Who will be pulling it over what terrain can determine how heavy it can be. In Chicago, since it is flat here, it's not hard to tow 350+lbs on a bicycle. With Ontario being pretty hilly I'd think closer to 200lbs is good for a basic rider. That is enough to carry all the basic stuff you would need. You can fit an entire bike shop and bike storage into a medium sized van.

A custom made trailer, like the one Pedal To The People has, is awesome. Fabricators in your area should be able to make something with a basic design.

Mikey

On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 11:48 AM, Rick Nonnekes <rnonnekes@gmail.com> wrote:

Mikey, Cycle Transitions is having challenges finding a suitable location at a reasonable cost so we're looking at alternative models to the traditional fixed location. One of these is a storage unit plus a mobile workshop - whether that be a smaller one pulled by a bike or a larger one either pulled by a vehicle or is a panel van of sorts. Ideally the unit would be able to meet the needs of servicing most repairs and and/or have the equipment for the safe cycling courses we do out on location.

Rick
Cycle Transitions

On Oct 11, 2017 2:21 PM, "Michael Young" <michael@westtownbikes.org> wrote:
Do you intend to carry replacement parts? Whats your budget? How will it be transported? I attached a document of our common tool layout when working on basic bikes. Add a spoke wrench bottom brack tool and cassette/freewheel tools.

Mikey

On Oct 10, 2017 4:15 PM, "Rick Nonnekes" <rnonnekes@gmail.com> wrote:
We serve a member and customer base that used mostly low to mid level urban and hybrid bikes.

Rick
Cycle Transitions

On Oct 10, 2017 12:58 PM, "Michael Young" <michael@westtownbikes.org> wrote:
What work (type of service) on what bikes do you anticipate?

Mikey
West Town Bikes

On Oct 10, 2017 12:48 PM, "Rick Nonnekes" <rnonnekes@gmail.com> wrote:
Does any group out there have a mobile workshop? Or have experience and/or suggestions on the size, set-up for a good mobile workshop? We're pursuing the idea of making one and would love to hear from others about their experience with this method of meeting the needs in the community and if there are any ideal models.

(I've looked to see if there are past posts on this subject but the search engine doesn't seem to be working right now.)

Rick
Cycle Transitions
Cobourg, ON

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