henrywillard Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Check out this documentary video of one of my favourite bands, Blind Pilot, who have done a couple of 'Bicyle Tours' down the west coast of the States, with their instruments (including a double bass) hitched onto the back of their bikes. [url="http://vimeo.com/2975715"]http://vimeo.com/2975715[/url] Their bassist Luke made a trailer for his upright bass to hitch onto the back of his bicycle. He talks about it and they shown a few clips of the manufacturing process from approximately 3mins 30 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinddrew Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Cheers Henry I'll have a proper look at that over the weekend. I've got an idea in my head to turn my hardcase into a trailer (I never use the thing because it's so big) but this might well help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemanband Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Ever thought about attaching small castor wheels to the bass and riding the instrument to the second gig, skateboard style!! (Sorry, I've had a couple of "cheeky shandies"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) This guy uses a bicycle with small wheels ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G_dibANSS4 Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Not too sure about this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGXQlx01rAo Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 ...one of those videos that makes you think ..is it serious but made with humour to make the point ? ..or is it just a micky take? BC-ers ..you decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Put a wheel on the side of the bass and turn it into a sidecar? My uncle rode a motorbike from Yorkshire to London with a large Christmas tree strapped to his back, walked into a transport cafe and pulled all their Christmas decorations down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinddrew Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Finally had chance to have a proper look at that video Henry, that's close to what I'm thinking but being as I'm just looking at taking it to the pub and back I don't think I need it to be so "engineered". I think I've worked out the basic principles of it but I need to take a wander round B&Q and work out a couple of details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinddrew Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Oh yes, and I'm off to pull up some Blind Pilots stuff on youtube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 My DB fits on a golf trolley I found in a charity shop for £3 . Could be adapted for towing behind a bicycle methinks ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owencf Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Maybe Berrythebass could adapt his creation? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/205617-new-easy-fit-wheeled-cradle-wheelbass/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/205617-new-easy-fit-wheeled-cradle-wheelbass/[/url] Someone has probably already suggested this before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Was seriously considering starting a thread about which motors people have successfully fitted a 4/4 double bass into, but this one has shamed me into not bothering! Anyone who considers gigging a DB on a push bike is my hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmartin Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 [quote name='Pete B' timestamp='1374616117' post='2151053'] Was seriously considering starting a thread about which motors people have successfully fitted a 4/4 double bass into.. [/quote] I know someone who can get a D/B, Sousaphone, and a Roland bass amp into a “Smart” car. He has to take the bass cover off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I've got a gig in Oxford on Sunday. Rather than pay those grasping bastards £13 to park my car in the centre (on a Sunday!) I'm going to bring the bass in via park and ride. But not cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo1978 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 This is brilliant singer song writer / cellist Ben Sollee, who toured America with his cello strapped to his bike... [attachment=141294:bike-tour-ben-Sollee.jpg.492x0_q85_crop-smart.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonindy Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I was looking at bass bags on thomann the other day and saw some with small wheels, useful, but more useful for a bike, back pack style shoulder straps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Anyone ever see these little buggy things people pull the kids around in attached to the back of their bikes? I was thinking maybe one of those and a couple of those stretchy ties holding it down. Im moving further away from my orchestra this year so carrying a bass is starting to look like a bit of a nightmare this year. Like on of these bad boys. looks like it comes with straps and everything http://www.amazon.com/InStep-Single-Bicycle-Trailer-Green/dp/B002QAZ8WC/ref=sr_1_2/182-4760188-7703618?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1377876837&sr=1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo1978 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 This looks relatively doable... [attachment=142872:2011-06-27_14-56-28_211_Edmonton.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latequartet Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I've been thinking carefully about this for a while and looking at various options. What I don't like about http://mattrobertsmusic.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/bicycle-trailer-for-bass-amp.html is the bass on its side with the neck becoming weight bearing. I was putting my bass in a kiddy bike trailer but was concerned about the forces the instrument receives. I'm not thinking carefully about all tension on the bass going through a simple hard case (i.e. one from Gear4Music) so that it can lie on a wide trailer but on its back and strapped on at the balance point ... thoughts anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Crazy, crazy idea to put the weight on the neck ! The bass needs to be on its side on something like thick foam that will have shock absorbing spring like effect. The neck also needs to be supported so that its not stuck out in a cantilever. Otherwise every shock and bounce from every pot hole, manhole, cobble will take its toll on the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinddrew Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hmm, having started this thread the music night that I was going to use the trailer for has moved to my side of town so I haven't really got any further with my plans. Should do though as I've bought most of the bits I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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