Answered Tow rope….

[Lee c]

Hey guys wondered if anyone had used this before with an ebike to tow a less fortunate up a climb . Do you think it would work ok ?

 

[steve_sordy]

Elasticated yes, to iron out the momentary speed differences between the two bikes.
But no to that particular product. It looks far too big and heavy. Pretty much any bungy rubber will do unless the rider you are towing is a big fat lump and is refusing to pedal.

Whatever you decide to get, attach from your seat post to his top tube.

 

[Lee c]

Elasticated yes, to iron out the momentary speed differences between the two bikes.
But no to that particular product. It looks far too big and heavy. Pretty much any bungy rubber will do unless the rider you are towing is a big fat lump and is refusing to pedal.

Whatever you decide to get, attach from your seat post to his top tube.

Thanks mate maybe I should look for something that has a lower weight class than 2tonne ?

 

[Richridesmtb]

Pricey, but designed for the job.

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[Lee c]

Pricey, but designed for the job.

Shotgun Bike Tow Rope - Kids Ride Shotgun

With the shotgun bike tow rope, you’ll take the hassle out of hill climbs – and enjoy bigger family rides together. Also available is the shotgun tow rope combo, which includes our kids hip pack – the perfect place for stashing the tow rope during your family ride.

kidsrideshotgun.com.au

Thanks mate I seen this but thought there must me a cheaper option for what it is

 

[Dax]

Thanks mate maybe I should look for something that has a lower weight class than 2tonne ?

Depends who you're towing

 

[Alexbn921]

I used a bungy cord and 3 foot of rope with 2 carabiners. 1 hooks to my seat and the other hooks to a loop around the stem.

 

[RustyIron]

So you're going to put those big hooks... around your brake cable?

You might want to look into Spectra or BlueWater accessory cord, something around 5.5 to 7 mm. Tie a hitch around the seatpost, as low as you can, even the seat tube if that would work. All that sideways load on your dropper isn't going to be good for it.

For the guy in back, bring the cord around the steer tube, then a couple wraps around the bars, and hold the free end with his hand. When things get stupid, he can let go of the end of the rope, rather than being dragged along like a cattle rustler behind the posse.

Getting towed isn't as easy as it sounds.

 

[Mabman]

I'm with the above. Spectra or Dyneema works great and is relatively cheap for the 4 or so meters you need. Really light and easy to pack along also. I don't like a stretchy line because it feels spongy. It's not like you are trying to pull a vehicle out of a ditch and can use it to your advantage as you are trying for a consistent pull.

 

[cookie70]

I got a cheap copy from ebay. No need to use clips or carabiners, hooks over my seat and the stem of the towed bike. Works great and the elastic absorbs any bumps and pulls from the towed bike. My son was not originally happy I got the ebike, but once I got the tow rope he was fully onboard

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[urastus]

Hey guys wondered if anyone had used this before with an ebike to tow a less fortunate up a climb . Do you think it would work ok ?

this looks like the same stuff that used to be sold for towing cars. It isn't bungy. It might have bungy type material in the middle. The sheaf is loosely woven and stretches out to it's maximum length under load. They are pretty light and not too big

Towing is quite hard unless you're both familiar with the issues. The dude at the rear needs to focus on keeping the line taught - having a bit of stretch in the line helps this a lot.

That line you've listed looks fine except for the hooks. I'd probably go a carabiner on each end to connect to a small double looped strap that wraps around the seat tube / head tube.

 

[militantmandy]

I got this one (or similar):

Link

My GF and I take turns towing each other. One end around seat post and one end around stem. Towing is hard for about 5 minutes until you both get used to it.

 

[Lee c]

I got this one (or similar):

Link

My GF and I take turns towing each other. One end around seat post and one end around stem. Towing is hard for about 5 minutes until you both get used to it.

awesome thank you that looks a great option

 

[Lee c]

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions everyone

 

[urastus]

My GF and I take turns towing each other

is that for practice? Good idea if it is.

The one in your link looks much better.

 

[urastus]

hold the free end with his hand. When things get stupid, he can let go of the end of the rope, rather than being dragged along like a cattle rustler behind the posse.

That is a great point. It reminded me of that dude who broke the speed record on a bike - his tow system was very simple

 

[militantmandy]

is that for practice? Good idea if it is.

The one in your link looks much better.

We share an e bike between us. Just depends on who wants to ride it that day. Mostly fireroad climbs here, so the towing is pretty easy. Hammers the battery though.

 

[VWsurfbum]

We used a Trax before I bought her a Ebike.
Its pretty strong (enough for an adult) and it stows away back into the unit so you dont have to hold one of those massive ropes!

 

[GodsHammer]

I Tow my son up with just a short length of nylon rope, stows away easily. Have a good un and keep smiling

 

[Akiwi]

I made my own. Got a length of nylon tube from the hardware store (It was a lifting strap) and put some stretched elastic bungy cord in it and sewed it in there creating a loop at each end.
I improved the connection by adding a hose clamp ultra-tight. Then covered these in insulation tape to cover the metal bits. Ultra-cheap and works a treat.

 

[andelmanj]

Hi. I use a 6ft dog leash that has a bungee section. It works great for dogs and humans! Look on Amazon.

 

[Waynemarlow]

For a bit of fun, look at yachting 12 strand 3mm Dyneema ( breaking strain 995kgs ) its basically hollow and you can feed 2.5mm bungy cord down the centre with a ferrule or old wire clothes hanger, giving a really small but light tow rope. Simply feed the bungy out the side and tie it off or stitch it in the centre whilst under tension. The bungy will retract and coil the rope into a neat and tidy pack for your bag.

Do though look at how to tie Brummel splices for the loops on the ends ( ) as a normal knot will simply slip though its knot. We simply feed one end through the loop around the towed handlebar and then the now free end loop goes over the seat and sits around the seat post. Do be aware though you will need about 6m of Dyneema and about 2m of bungy cord to make a 4m tow rope.

For the real rope junkies 1.5mm Dyneema would be more than strong enough ( 110kgs ) but doing Brummel splices on it is a real art.

 

[Lee c]

For a bit of fun, look at yachting 12 strand 3mm Dyneema ( breaking strain 995kgs ) its basically hollow and you can feed 2.5mm bungy cord down the centre with a ferrule or old wire clothes hanger, giving a really small but light tow rope. Simply feed the bungy out the side and tie it off or stitch it in the centre whilst under tension. The bungy will retract and coil the rope into a neat and tidy pack for your bag.

Do though look at how to tie Brummel splices for the loops on the ends ( ) as a normal knot will simply slip though its knot. We simply feed one end through the loop around the towed handlebar and then the now free end loop goes over the seat and sits around the seat post. Do be aware though you will need about 6m of Dyneema and about 2m of bungy cord to make a 4m tow rope.

For the real rope junkies 1.5mm Dyneema would be more than strong enough ( 110kgs ) but doing Brummel splices on it is a real art.

Thanks for the idea mate !

 

[Healy]

I use a tow whee to tow my boy up the hills. Is a great bit of kit to help them get out and enjoy riding