We started out working out of the tool bag on the back of my bike, then a tool box & parts in private vehicle, then a trailer and finally a warehouse.

We have used bike trailers, but the big trailer let us carry everything imaginable - hence it was very rare that we could not fix a bike for a kid. Plus when on the street at block parties - we don't patch but replace tubes with prepatched tubes because we have to work fast.

If we are in a high kid/ mostly single parent neighborhood - the line goes on forever.

But that built our credibility with the city and now they know us by our actions and not unproven promises.

The big trailer is a modified lawn care trailer - owner wanted $300 -took $200 because of what we do.

The insurance on the highway is covered by the vehicle pulling it. The box is 5 wide 8 long and 8 high - it bucks the wind - but we only travel local. The 2x4 studs and plywood came from two different recycle sites and it has a donated rubber roof. It cost nothing once acquired - no property tax or rent like a building - no utilities ( we plug into something local when the sun goes down ) - no building insurance - Just $6 a year for the trailer tag.

It carries a 10X10 or 10X20 tent, table, chairs, rolling tool cart, bike stands, and a ton of parts, tubes & tires. It hauls away scrap metal, rubber to recycle and donated bikes when we leave a block party.

It advertises who we are since it's been repainted. It is the most recognized trailer in our city.

http://www.marchforjesususa.com/DSC_0165.JPG is an old pic.

Call Ross Willard

717-571-2008 for more info

On 01/24/15, Ariel C<ariel.climer@gmail.com> wrote:

Make a trailer out of a ladder. Have a piece of plywood that can stand up on it to hang tools on. Other people from LA have pics of both of those things we have used.

-Ariel

On Saturday, January 24, 2015, Falls City Community BikeWorks Community BikeWorks <fccbikeworks@gmail.com> wrote:

We are about to work on the same project here in Louisville. Looking forward to hearing from the pros :)
Bella

On Jan 24, 2015 4:20 PM, "Justin Smith" <justin@bikeerie.org> wrote:

We like the idea of having some sort of trailer, wagon or otherwise that we can take throughout the city to different neighborhoods, events and otherwise to help make bike repairs.

We'd love your suggestions for what type of trailer to use, how to organize, actual plans and costs, your sources of funding, and all other advice and input you care to share.

Thanks!

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Justin Smith

Bike Erie

www.bikeerie.org

(814) 580-9108

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