Carrying Drums on a bike Issue

petethedrummer

I want to carry a some pieces of my kit to rehearsals.

A cymbal bag, which is 22-24" in diameter and 3 inches deep.


And a snare drum bag, which is about 14-15" in diameter and 6" deep.


I don't think drum panniers exist so I think I'm left with persisting with the bus(no), buying a touring bike with Xtra-cycle and huge panniers(no), a cargo bike(no) or a trailer(perhaps).

So can anyone recommend me a trailer to fit this awkward load? Robustness is more important than any euro or aerodynamic considerations. The cymbal bag is much heavier than the snare bag, so it will be a lobsided load. And I can't take any of it on my back.

No links to that guy playing drums on a bike thank you.

mloc123

Hey, wait a second... pete, do you play drums?

DirkVoodoo

Take up the jazz flute.

petethedrummer

Yeah. I do. I haven't mentioned it until now. It's my other unnecessarily expensive hobby.

petethedrummer

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Take up the jazz flute.

Would you believe my younger brother just did. I can't copy him.

TinyExplosions

this'd do ya

or just add a rack to one of your bikes and get creative with some wood and bungees

petethedrummer

hmmm, the yak looks close to what I'd need. The attachment point is nice and low. It's just the awkward nature of the cymbal bag is like transporting a MTB wheel made of lead. It might fall over the side without good bungying. I'll have to try before I buy.

Whatever I end up with I'm going to look like a mentalist.

petethedrummer

Look at this mentaller, carrying the whole lot:

http://damiangraham.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/drums-and-bikes-like-wine-and-cheese/

Holyboy

BOB trailer are great,had loads of bikes come through the shop in London that I worked in,more people over here should use trailers,especially children trailers maybe not in the city centre traffic but out in the suburbs,also check out the Surly bill and ted,its awesome. Cant make a link on my phone sorry.

dubmess

What about this set-up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWCOlonWCg0&feature=related

BostonB

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/bicycle-cargo-chapter-two-bike-trailers.php
http://www.utilitycycling.org/2011/01/carrying-your-stuff-bicycle-cargo-trailers/
http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&p=1411646

Lumen

Both those things would probably fit in my kids trailer. I've been meaning to sell it.

Lemag

You could have my drums if you'll give me a sufficiantly nice bike for them. That way you'd have a kit to leave at the rehersal studio/garage. Problem solved?

Red Pearl Export with a mix of Sabian B8 Pro and Zildjian Avedis cymbals.

petethedrummer

dubmess wrote: »

What about this set-up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWCOlonWCg0&feature=related

If the skillz come with it, I'm sold.

Harrybelafonte

Hey Pete, I have a trailer that I use with the cargo bike which I think might suit. It's a kids trailer which I use to carry various bits and pieces, luggage, other bike frames etc. You're welcome to a lend of it to see if something like it would suit.

petethedrummer

Lemag wrote: »

You could have my drums if you'll give me a sufficiantly nice bike for them.

It's a rental spot. And I have too many drums already.

petethedrummer

Lots (too much) to ponder now. Thanks all for the links.

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Hey Pete, I have a trailer that I use with the cargo bike which I think might suit. It's a kids trailer which I use to carry various bits and pieces, luggage, other bike frames etc. You're welcome to a
lend of it to see if something like it would suit.

I think I'll take you up on that. You must be trying to set a world record for the world's most awkwardly handling bike set up.

Lemag

petethedrummer wrote: »

It's a rental spot. And I have too many drums already.

But not too many bikes?:(

petethedrummer

Lemag wrote: »

But not too many bikes?:(

No, the lessons learned from drum purchases have curtailed my bicycle related spending.

Lemag

petethedrummer wrote: »

No, the lessons learned from drum purchases have curtailed my bicycle related spending.

A tinwhistle and soccer combo would be lighter on the pocket alright;)

shaungil

Why can't you convert the drums into wheels?

Cymbals simple just need a hole and a bit of rubber.

petethedrummer

Lemag wrote: »

A tinwhistle and soccer combo would be lighter on the pocket alright;)

Damn right. I wouldn't have many options to play in a rock band with a tin whistle though, unless Cruachán are hiring. Then I'd have splash out on a new outfit and figure a way of carrying a sword on the bike.

petethedrummer

shaungil wrote: »

Why can't you convert the drums into wheels?

Cymbals simple just need a hole and a bit of rubber.

Wait a minute.......they do have a hole. I like your thinking. I could make aero wheel covers out of them. I'll just stick the skewer through them and bob's your uncle.

I'll do a trial run tonight and post the results.

tomasrojo

I use this Bike-Hod to carry guitars. I put my general gear and amp in panniers and a classical guitar with hard case in the trailer. Good for the weekly shop too.



I'm not sure whether you'd get the cymbal bags into the Carradice bag that comes with the trailer, but you can take it off and strap things onto the frame.

studiorat

Why do guitarists keep drumsticks on the dashboard of their car?

So they can park in handicapped parking spaces!!!

Chartsengrafs

Surely hard cases would make sense, particularly for the cymbals? I'm sure you don't need me to point out how fragile (and expensive) they are!

shaungil

Make Sure Raam doesn't hear about this, these new discies could the coolest things ever.

I'm thinking that Beasty could be at the finish line with a huge stick and band the wheels ala Rank films. Beasty I'll sort out a loin cloth for you.

petethedrummer

studiorat wrote: »

Why do guitarists keep drumsticks on the dashboard of their car?

So they can park in handicapped parking spaces!!!

How do you get a guitarist to turn down? Show him some sheet music.

How many bass players does it take to change a lightbulb? None, the keyboard player can do it with his left hand.

tomasrojo

petethedrummer wrote: »

How do you get a guitarist to turn down? Show him some sheet music.

Hey, I can read sheet music!

TinyExplosions

How do you tell if the stage is level? The drummer is drooling from both sides of his mouth.

How can you tell a drummer's at the door? The knocking speeds up.

What's the last thing a drummer says in a band? "Hey lads, why don't we try one of my songs?

What do you call a drummer that breaks up with his girlfriend? Homeless.

I could go on an on and on...

petethedrummer

tomasrojo wrote: »

Hey, I can read sheet music!

You must be the first. Was it from your piano playing days as a kid or can you actually play guitar from musical notation?

studiorat

Two women meet a frog one day while out walking. The frog says to them if you kiss me I'll turn into a jazz guitarist. "Amazing!" says one woman as she picks him up, looks at him eye to eye and swiftly drops him into her handbag...

"What you do that for?" says the other. "I thought you were going to kiss him"

"Not a chance", says the other, "hes more use to me as a talking frog!"

petethedrummer

Well I'm taking my drums and going home. Good luck finding another drummer losers.

Doctor Bob

petethedrummer wrote: »

Well I'm taking my drums and going home. Good luck finding another drummer losers.

petethedrummer

Doctor Bob wrote: »

Of course, all the best bands have drum machines. :rolleyes:

TinyExplosions

petethedrummer wrote: »

Of course, all the best bands have drum machines. :rolleyes:

That's cos you only have to beat it into a machine once...

petethedrummer

TinyExplosions wrote: »

That's cos you only have to beat it into a machine once...

Well your Erasure cover band is going to sound awesome then, isn't it?

BostonB

....if it does it would be the only time Erasure sound awesome...

tomasrojo

petethedrummer wrote: »

You must be the first. Was it from your piano playing days as a kid or can you actually play guitar from musical notation?

Classical guitarist. They don't let you get very far if you can't read!

petethedrummer

tomasrojo wrote: »

Classical guitarist. They don't let you get very far if you can't read!

Should have guessed.

Ollie182

TinyExplosions wrote: »

this'd do ya

or just add a rack to one of your bikes and get creative with some wood and bungees

Awwww! Please pete, if you go through with that you must use the flag otherwise you....you..you'll fall off.

petethedrummer

Ollie182 wrote: »

Awwww! Please pete, if you go through with that you must use the flag otherwise you....you..you'll fall off.

Is it a stabilising flag?

Side Show Bob

petethedrummer wrote: »

I want to carry a some pieces of my kit to rehearsals.

A cymbal bag, which is 22-24" in diameter and 3 inches deep.


It was just last week you were moaning about some guy cycling around with a Cymbal between his rear wheel and the cassette!:)

mloc123

Side Show Bob wrote: »

It was just last week you were moaning about some guy cycling around with a Cymbal between his rear wheel and the cassette!:)

ba dum tssssh

Harrybelafonte

petethedrummer wrote: »

Lots (too much) to ponder now. Thanks all for the links.



I think I'll take you up on that. You must be trying to set a world record for the world's most awkwardly handling bike set up.

Yeah, it's not ideal, and hard going at times. Do you still have my number?

keenan110

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln6b_nBM-V8


I know it's 'slightly' off topic, but it's probably the only time Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl and Vinnie Colaiuta will be mentioned in this forum!:D

garstmax

petethedrummer wrote: »

Look at this mentaller, carrying the whole lot:

http://damiangraham.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/drums-and-bikes-like-wine-and-cheese/

ha ha brilliant:D

petethedrummer

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Yeah, it's not ideal, and hard going at times. Do you still have my number?

Yeah I'll give you a buzz next week sometime.

petethedrummer

Side Show Bob wrote: »

It was just last week you were moaning about some guy cycling around with a Cymbal between his rear wheel and the cassette!:)

Quite the opposite. I was his biggest fan. Though you have inspired another foolproof business idea. Pie-plates made from old cymbals. This could be the one that gets me my F*** you money.

Side Show Bob

petethedrummer wrote: »

Quite the opposite. I was his biggest fan. Though you have inspired another foolproof business idea. Pie-plates made from old cymbals. This could be the one that gets me my F*** you money.

If you really want a pie plate I have a new one here removed from a Specialized Roubaix that I removed before I ever cycled it, PM me your address and ill send it to you