Bicycle Cart

[Mike C]

So I've gotten really into cycling over the past year.

I've been thinking about converting my old mountain bike into a disc golf cart.

I'm just wondering if anyone here has tried something similar, or knows anyone that has, so I could get some ideas.

If not, then I promise I'll post some pictures of my attempts

 

[onemilemore]

Simply playing devil's advocate here - I am sure it's probably more fun to construct something new for a bike, so I get that - but why not just put on a backpack and ride to the course?

Either way, as a fellow cyclist I'll be curious to see what you come up with. I've toyed with riding to the course, but I didn't want to pack extra clothes/shoes.

 

[Adrenaline302]

I can't imagine how you could re-configure a bike for that type of terrain and to carry gear as well.

I understand mountain bikes, but we walk through sometimes very narrow tree paths, thick brush, swamps, etc. Plus it would be a pain the ass hopping off and on 3-4 times a hole. Pushing the bike around would be a waste.

I am curious though what could be developed. Let me think on this.

Are we talking about keeping the bike in tact or gutting parts and remodeling the entire thing?

 

[The Hammer]

There is an old timer here in Arizona that rides his mountain bike on the course and tows an all-terrain child carrier behind it. That could be an option.

 

[Toro71]

Gotta be some kind of saddlebag set up on the market, that you could adapt.

 

[asc349]

Why not an old school handlebar basket? You can get pretty big wire ones that are already designed for a bike, would be pretty cool I bet. If it were me I'd go the extra mile and add the handle grip tassels

 

[asc349]

And don't forget the bell, three rings for a birdie!

 

[DirtyMeathook]

To be clear, are you looking to add to the bike creating a bicycle/golf cart hybrid, or just use the parts from a mountain bike to make a cart (not something you ride)?

 

[tmaniac]

The two best hobbies combined!

You can buy panier hardware (the hooks and things) at some bike stores. You could then rig up a small bag pretty easily. Or even just bungee your bag to a rack, though it would be less slick looking.

This is also one instance where a kickstand might make sense to not spill your discs.

Post pics once you rig something up!

 

[Mike C]

To be clear, are you looking to add to the bike creating a bicycle/golf cart hybrid, or just use the parts from a mountain bike to make a cart (not something you ride)?

I want it to be something I could ride, but I wouldn't plan on riding it while at the course. Just to and from courses under 10 miles from my house, on days when I'm in the mood.

Thinking something like a double kickstand for while on the course. Attaching a sturdy rack to the back and either attaching my bag to that, or maybe a milk crate or something. Already got water bottle holders. Then maybe a small handlebar bag or something for accessories like towels, birdie bag etc.

I don't know if it'd be worth hauling around all said and done, probably weigh at last 40 pounds. It just seems like a fun project

 

[SCInsight]

Sounds like a pretty cool idea to work on, definitely would be a cool thing to have on a nice cool day. Please share the pictures when you're finished!

 

[zendragon]

My friend played a round on his bike when he messed up his knee a few years ago. He actually threw while half perched on the bike. I think he just had his bag strapped to the handle bars though.

 

[corin_brown]

I want it to be something I could ride, but I wouldn't plan on riding it while at the course. Just to and from courses under 10 miles from my house, on days when I'm in the mood.

I did this. I took my old mountain bike and modified it for getting around town. I put on road tires, put on a cushier saddle, put on a rack on back, added two panniers and lights on the front & back. I also bought a device that teathers my dog to the seat post, so she can accompany me and get some exercise too. I even bought a cup holder for my handle bars, for my coffee.

When I started playing disc golf, I began biking to my home course, which is quite close. I don't do it all the time because, while being close, it's also quite hilly. But I do it when I feel like I could use some good cardio. And it's a great way to warm up your body before playing. I always get a nice blast of endorphins as I dismount after riding up the hill to the course and begin getting ready to play some golf.

To rig up my disc golf bag (Innova Comp w/straps) I bought a nifty webbed bungy thing that came with hooks so I could mount my bag across the rack in back. It works great. Whatever extra gear I need to bring, I just stash it in the panniers. The added weight does make for a more strenuous ride up the hills, but sometimes that's cool. I wanna say that I spent ~ $150 on all the stuff for these modifications to my bike.

A while ago I also bought a two-wheeled wagon/trailer from Amazon for this bike because I was feeling ambitious and wanted to be able to haul more stuff like groceries, etc. The trailer was only $50 and it works quite well - it's easy to attach and detach. But the weight of the trailer & the added payload make for an even more strenuous workout going up hills, and (surprise) I don't use it a lot. I think I took this trailer to my home course once or twice but I seem to remember not needing the extra room. Maybe if I was hauling my bag of putters too, it would make sense.

Next time I set up my bike for a trip to the course, I'll take a pic & post it in this thread. But I can't recommend enough biking to your course. It always makes me feel good to do it.

 

[Mike C]

Awesome, I'd love to see pictures!

 

[AlexJensen86]

Sounds like a good idea to me. As with any hobby, and most equipment aspects of DG-it all about if it makes it more fun and enjoyable-FOR YOU-if it does, then I say GO FOR IT! I encountered similar issues with my fly fishing. I am not in good shape like the OP, but I enjoyed riding my MTN Bike around. When I lived closer to couple trout streams, I liked to bike there sometimes, between my rod and vest and waders, etc it was allot more work than just driving there. I ended up cutting down on my gear and just wet wading so no waders, having a samller lightweight vest/pack and buying a bike rack rod holder. Convenient-NO. Fun for ME-HELL YES. It was so great riding home while my shorts dried with my rod on the rack getting waves and beeps on my way. I didn't do it all the time but once every week or two it was really nice to do on a summer evening.

EDIT-I ended up in the best shape of my adult life at the end of that summer!

 

[oneCarney]

Cool Concept

This would be a neat idea. I believe is only an idea at this point.

http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/07/01/how-to-fold-a-bike-into-a-cart/

 

[Reniger]

That folding bike would be awesome! Need to crowdfund this!

 

[ZAMson]

I strapped my old Simian to the utility rack on my mountain bike back in the day, worked great. Lost a tourney with much less foot pain than I normally lose tournies. :thmbup: