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Old April 18th 15, 06:31 AM posted to aus.bicycle
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Default Thinking of building a touring trailer: looking for parts

On Sat, 18 Apr 2015 01:03:44 +1000, Chris Baird wrote:

Sam Mitchell, the
18yo who self-built a solar-powered trike and rode it around the island,
had constant issues with his welds breaking, so I'm thinking anything
welded is to be avoided.


Two issues; design and welding.
For anything to be a realistically solar powered, it has to carry a
significant weight in solar panels.

There is welding and welding. Considering bicycle frames have been
"welded" for over a century, that comments needs to be reconsidered.

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