Hauling 6 fendered balloon bikes?

[gtflyte]

I obtained sizes from a foam supplier that has cuts left over odd sized and thicknesses .Also some old cushions Itook apart

 

[mopargeek]

I bought a small trailer that will haul 4 bikes. I want to leave the pedals and handlebars on. It has a low deck height so loading will be easier. I have a lot of projects, so for now it has only been cleaned up and painted.

 

[jdiv]

I bought a small trailer that will haul 4 bikes. I want to leave the pedals and handlebars on. It has a low deck height so loading will be easier. I have a lot of projects, so for now it has only been cleaned up and painted.

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If you alternate the direction of the bikes, presumably you won't have to remove handle bars or pedals.

 

[mopargeek]

That was my thinking as well

 

[koolbikes]

Here is a tread with some great ideas on transporting bicycles ...

Classic bicycle transportation using a minivan: Tips, tricks and pics? | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

I own a minivan and am hoping to attend some swap meets this coming year and potentially head back home with a few bikes. Without having any such bikes handy at the moment to experiment with, I am trying to figure out how many old 26"-wheel balloon tire bikes I'd realistically be able to fit...

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[Freqman1]

If you alternate the direction of the bikes, presumably you won't have to remove handle bars or pedals.

Used to I would do this but now I remove the pedals. Just too easy for a pedal to get into a downtube and scratch some paint.

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Furniture pads work great & fairly cheap at Harbor Freight. But I've spent over 25 years in the moving industry, many loading/unloading trucks. I drape one over every other bike when hauling a truckload & make sure pedals align in the large triangle of the frame & keep 'em tight to limit movement. Alternating direction helps. The pads are also useful for picnics, camping, dog bed, emergency blanket, and protecting furniture. Handy things to have!

Preferred method: Removal of handlebar & pedals makes it much easier & much less chance of damage if possible.

 

[jdiv]

Used to I would do this but now I remove the pedals. Just too easy for a pedal to get into a downtube and scratch some paint.

Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking about trying flask clamps as used in chemistry labs to keep the downtubes separated. I can always return them if they don't work.

 

[GTs58]

Thanks for the photos. Strapping to an enclosed trailer B6 sides sounds good. I figured that alternating the direction of the bikes might eliminate the need to remove handlebars and pedals.

Where did you get all the foam? I checked into 4 inch twin size mattress toppers. They're $45--$55 each.

Carpet padding is cheap!

 

[jdiv]

Carpet padding is cheap!

I used to lay carpet. We threw out used padding.

Furniture pads work great & fairly cheap at Harbor Freight. But I've spent over 25 years in the moving industry, many loading/unloading trucks. I drape one over every other bike when hauling a truckload & make sure pedals align in the large triangle of the frame & keep 'em tight to limit movement. Alternating direction helps. The pads are also useful for picnics, camping, dog bed, emergency blanket, and protecting furniture. Handy things to have!

Preferred method: Removal of handlebar & pedals makes it much easier & much less chance of damage if possible.

Good tip and the largest ones are on sale at HF right now.