Foldable Sidecar for my Bike (Beer Bike 2.0)
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This week I built a foldable sidecar for my bicycle from a broken wheelchair that i found on a junkyard.
The wheelchair was broken and no longer suitable to carry a person but i thought it would be a shame to let that object go to waste.
So i came up with a new purpose for it. A foldable Sidecar.
I challenged myself to design it in a way that basically enybody could build it even if they don´t have a shop full of tools. I only used a drill and an anglegrinder.
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A sidecar for beer, a bottle opener and a holder. You have your priorities, well done.
A woman that loves her beer and recycling. The world needs more people like you. Great job.
I think we need less drinking and driving
Anything that helps get beer home is worthwhile, great project Laura.
Brilliant, love it, just the answer for my dispersed car camping needs. FYI, the sidecar math probably isn't really relevant for cargo bike speeds. For motorcycles, there are 3 rules. 1. The sidecar wheel axle leads the "pusher" wheel axle, up to 4". 2. The sidecar wheel should "toe-in" 3/4" to an 1 1/4". 3. the bike should lean away from the sidecar, 1" to 1 1/2". The goal is a drive that tracks straight, riding no hands. Wonderfully creative work, presented really well!
der seitenwagen ist so clever und macht nicht nur spass sondern ist in der praxis ein grosser flexibler helfer. bravo laura für dieses gelungene projekt. und.. immer ON AIR 😉 DANKE
Love it! You made it so easy to add and remove, it looks like it was made for the bike to begin with. And wonderful editing job! That handclap!
I usually like Laura’s videos but this one is potentially dangerous, at 5:48 you can clearly see how slowly she had to make that turn and how much she was leaning her body. With a design like this when you turn right at anything over 5-10mph you stand a good chance of falling off or having to reduce your steering input because you can’t lean into the turn. If you’re forced to reduce your steering to stay balanced what are you going to hit or what’s going to hit you? If it was done so that it could hinge from 2 or 3 horizontal points along 1 axis it wouldn’t effect the ability to lean into turns at all(subject to the clearance between bike frame and load). Another problem with a rigid connection is that when the third wheel hits a large bump it will transfer that force into the frame, making the rider wobble if not swerve.
@@Therapistinthewhitehouse motorcycle outfits work fine, but they accelerate into right turns, using the increased speed of the outside powered wheel to turn the bike. It's a learnt technique and weird to experience. Not sure how it would translate onto the bicycle.
@@fr3heart never driven a motorcycle combination.
As you say they have been around for years and I have never heard of complaints.
Been toying with this idea for a while now.
Getting older and legs not great when getting on or off.
With this option don’t need to step down at junctions etc.
Also looking at trike options.
But I’m interested in doing this to an ebike
Only rule is to not cut , drill or weld on the actual bike frame.
Love the flexible shock absorber idea on the couplings.
The 2 seat kiddie trailer I have for my bike has clip off wheels like in this video plus they also have suspensions.
I wonder ???
Pondering ?????
The bike projects are always a treat. You've got the video-format down pat now, everything looks and feels effortless - and your vids always inspires and makes my day better. Thanks LK.
Very clever build! I especially love the quick release wheel idea, for the sidecar.
I love that you do it all for the beer.
I like that the design is limited to a case of two dozen so that the rider can safely cycle home once they are finished. Very responsible.
Laura,
Your creativity, ingenuity, and audacity are all inspiring to me. Those who upcycle see in their mind's eye, something from naught. Thank you and keep up the content.
You're a genius! Every time I watch one of your videos I'm so impressed with the creative solutions you come up with, and the sort of organic process of thinking out the project as you go. It's inspiring.
I love this one! It recycles. It improves functionality. It can be built by anyone. Genius!
Laura you are one of my inspiring German people. When I see your videos it makes me think outside of the box when I’m working on something or making something . Thanks for all that you do & make .
Looks like you are scooting to the store for another case of Beck's. Good choice. Good movie, thanks.
Imagine all of your bikes lined up with riders. The mission is to deliver as much beer as possible from point A to point B within a time frame...I couldn't stop giggling at the idea of a Laura's Freak Bike Race!!
Just what the hell are you..mad scientist/inventor/genius/artist...??? how do you come up with such awesome projects every time... AWESOME...!!!!!
I find it amusing that all of your bicycles end up delivering beer at the end of the build. :)
Another homerun video Laura. I especially enjoy the clap from the video that you timed to clapping your hands before the build.
This is gold. Drink and ride at the same time and can also sell beer. Gold.
Completely amazing! What a useful thing to make from something someone has thrown out! Well done!
A change in your style!! Tell them what you're doing, do it, and them summarize what you did. Classic
The bottle opener is sooo extra. Another fantastic build!
Great choice of beer.....lol...
And yep scrap yard does have a lot of ideas,but here they dont let us look around...have a great week
I have about 1/8 of your imagination. but you are the reason for my new tiny house trailer project. insane how talented you are. blows my mind. (plus you have awesome taste in music).
Turned out cool, Laura! I like how the wheel can move totally up and out of the way when not in use.
That is so cool!! Creative use of trash! Hope to see you at Maker Faire again this May!
At first I didn't get the point of it folding up, but then you took the wheel off and it made total sense. Awesome!
2:28 "There is probably math for this..... " That made me spit out my coffee :)
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Vă apreciez mult pentru idei și execuție, nu știu de unde vă documentați, dar bravo, în România mai rar Doamne să execute mecanica. 💅💅💅💅💅💅
Going to the scrap yard is ALWAYS A FUN DAY 👍👍👍😁 . GREAT PROJECT .
seen this video before but I really like watching things over to get more out of it. I loved even more this time. You are a true craftsperson!
What I appreciate the most is the fact that many of your sidecar projects are to carry beer. I have a 1961 Schwinn American that is in need of a sidecar, now that I think about it...
The bottle opener is a nice touch, Laura!
The double mounting position for the third wheel is a pretty nice solution!
Also a great way to show some of the older bike projects ;)
Very clever, as always! So cool that you can easily remove the wheel when folded. You are just amazing!
I love this idea! You are so creative and determined Laura. My only request to you is to show Smudo on every video that you upload. I love watching Smudo!
Such a great fun video and project, Laura! The instructional presenting style and the riding shots were an absolute joy! Loved it!
Thanks so much for this. In May 2018 I bought a Biria Easyboarding bike because I have rheumatoid arthritis and it has gotten too hard to swing my leg up over the back of the bike to mount. I put the bike together, rode it joyfully for two days, and in a freak accident on my third ride stepped off my nearly-stationary bike and broke my fibula and upper tibial plateau. I spent the rest of the summer in a wheelchair, housebound, with an external fixator mounted to my tibia and femur. I haven't been on a bike since. This was the second time in 25 years I incurred a major injury on that same leg riding my bike. The first was when I ripped my ACL in half and had to have it replaced. It occurs to me that I shouldn't be riding anything with two wheels anymore, especially now that I have RA. I thought I should probably switch to a trike but I just can't bear to give up on my beautiful yellow, Biria Easyboarding bike so easily. So I went looking for sidecar ideas as a way to stabilize my bike. It seems like poetic justice to find your video teaching me how to turn my wheelchair into a sidecar for my Biria Easyboarding bike. THANK YOU! I'm now subscribing to your channel.
Your new workshop is fantastic for that "now let's get started" clap!
I think a lot of beer fans will like this video!
I'm loving the presenter direction for this video
This is a super cool project! I love how you are repurposing broken parts into something new and useful.
Wow Laura.
Such innovation.
A great solution for any beer lover.
You could make your bottle holder large enough to hold the bottle with a stubby cooler on to keep the beer cold and stop the bottle from rattling in transit. 👍
Here you are back again, at last! It had been such a long time since the previous video. Don't let us wait so long next time please!
Great idea Laura to synchronize the claps at the song with your hand claps, I like it.
Wow-thanks for noticing :)
#thunderclap!
Genius as always. I wish I had half of your engineering skills. And a scrap yard that will let me take things out.
Anything capable of transporting the ale home is got to be useful & worthwhile having .👍
So clever you are, Laura! 😍
First: I love that you used tools accessible to most folks for your great build! Second: If TH-cam had been 'round in the 80s I'd be so YOU...well... at least that's what I'd like to think! Keep up the fun builds!!!
I'm 4 years late but this is the absolute most German thing I've ever seen and I love it 😂😂
Great video. Came across this when searching for bike sidecars.
I currently have a 2 seat kids trailer that I use on my ebike. Great for grandkids etc.
Funny fact I bought it in Germany and had it shipped to me.
This has pop off wheels and suspensions.
Plus turns in to a twin buggy by folding back the drawbar and folding out a single swivel front wheel.
You have given me food for thought.
The single seat version of these would make a brilliant sidecar and possibly be made to fold up like yours.
Drive to the store
Buy case of beer
Drive around and drink it
Drive back home? On two wheels? That’s German tolerance. Nice build Laura
I love this project, especially when you decided to test it with beer. So well done.
Very,very clever total respect . Fantastic project. I absolutely love your bicycle projects, well all of your projects actually. Thank you very much.
Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK
Hello Laura.
Another great build. I was wondering if you have a patten or copy right on this folding sidecar? Or can people use your or similar design to build one?
Regards.
George
Hi Laura, further to my recent comment but in a similar vain. As an ex-cyclist and now wheel chair bound, ever thought of building a hand powered wheelchair bike combo? The wheel chair has been liberating but miss the thrill of cycling, seeing you recycle an old wheelchair has given me hope😊keep up the fab work!
Ok now this one is the most amazing thing ever 😍
Is very thing in German Super Sanno Clean! You bring a broken wheel chair in from a scrap yard and it looks like they washed and waxed it for you!!! GREAT project and build, thank you.
another cool idea would be to use that frame as a wagon cart that can be attached or detached to the bike from the back. the possibilities of reusing those wheelchair frames are endless! it can even be use as a chair too if you think about it. i still love the solution you came up with it. keep up the good work!
Wow, Super Idee und sehr ausführlich erklärt. Ich war sehr überrascht, aber positiv. Du kannst gerne öfters so ins Detail gehen. Gruß Konstantin
2:21 from someone who understands the math behind (ackermann steering): you are absolutely right: Any other position for fixed wheels will force a slip angle on at least one tires while turning. Slip is wasted energy, something you don't want in a bicycle.
Just a suggestion, keep the flexible original seat, or make similar, for a platform to carry your beverages more stable!
The Clappening. Loved the video.
The narration in this video was very nice 😊
I really like the instructional tone of this one. Very cool.
Nice project and nice new format!
Very cool hearing you talk of your work.
There is math for that. But for bike without suspension keeping the bike axle and sidecar axle in line with each other is the rule. You only have to do the math if there is suspension involved. Great video! I love all the bicycle related stuff you do. I only wish there were scrap yards like the ones you visit in Arizona.
This one is absolutely brilliant. I had doubts about how usable the bike would be with the sidecar folded up, but those shots at the end convinced me! Time to look for a scrap wheelchair... #NoMoreCarryingBeerLikeASchmuck
Hmmmm..... how did I know you were going to use this to transport beer?
Very cool, Laura, thanks!
You're a wizard ! (And you're not even named Harry !) I wish I could rig up something like that for my motorcycle. (Getting old, when I stop I've developed a tendency to fall over....)
Wow Laura! I love how you applied the lessons learned from past builds!
You need a beer sponsorship. Nice bike.
I love that you reused the wheel chair wheel that has the little hand rim for them to be able to push the chair!
At first I thought this was stupid, but then you start drinking and then dropped your beer into that bottle holder.....Hmmmm, that could work. Very creative mind. Thanks for sharing your ideas
Me animé a hacerla al momento de montar la caja de Cerveza. Muy buen video.
Cool. Clever way to manage the outher wheel when it`s mot in use.
You are one very talented girl. I doff my hat to you!
I work in the industry, we make a distribute wheelchairs and other HME. Them being a throw away things is cause it's easier and cheaper just to buy a new one. We offer all the parts but anything more then a wheel is not cost effective
Fantastic! A rolling hofbrauhaus!
Rad tunes! Even more rad build!great job
Ich glaube das ist bisher Deine beste Beiwagenlösung! 😃😎🤘🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍
Mola mucho, nos tenías ayunos de vídeos pero la espera ha merecido la pena
Brilliant thinking and problem solving all throughout this project, from getting yourself motivated through to the finish.
Fricking brilliant! And now you can open a side-business doing bicycle beer deliveries. 😀
Muy bien video me encantó lo voy a tratar de hacer para mi bici pero para llevar a mi perro
Me encantan todos tus vídeos
Laura and the bike get 9 Hell's Ya! out of 10 Bad Asses
Most of your projects are very great. But this one is really top and inspiring.
Gute Idee, gute Umsetzung und gutes Video😎
Wow that more better idea sis not to much work and save money good job its amazing sis watching from philippines 4 -12 -2019 and thank you for shearing your video i watch Moseley all the videos on utube i like your better idea sis thank you again
Amazing creativity and nice result Laura...
Love it. Im curious if it be better if cart was on hinge. With hinge you can lean to sides like when riding without solid mounted cart.
I wish we had places we could go to pick up treasures like this. Always inspiring. I'm concerned about how most of your projects involve transporting beer! hahahaha
Really cool project. Great job. There was only one mistake that I saw.
Beck's
Really?? Just because you don't have one??? HAHAHAHAHA
But she drank Gaffels Faßbrause
1st of all, most in the crate are... and secondly, i never EVER judge a beer by it's cover !-) Nor to say i got enough space for at least two in my belly... ;-]
Becks is non alcoholic isnt it? Which means its beer flavored water
@@1019wc1019 Becks Blue is non-alcoholic, normal Becks is normal beer
Super cool, and I love the talking bits :D
You're so great in front of the camera! And handclap edits FTW! ☺👍
Looks so great, wonderful job!
We need more people inspired by scrap yards.
Another excellent video! Thanks for such a fun channel to watch!
yes!!! waaaaouuuuu!!!! laura is back "bravo"
Always with the beer. 😋 I like your style.
I on the USA and used medical equipment like wheelchairs made difficult to reuse for some reason. Second hand stores are prohibited to sell crutches and wheelchairs for some reason.