Not a counterpoint. I bought a bike trailer and it’s far less useful for transport:
a) tippiness / base size: you cannot take any reasonable sized furniture in it, and absolutely nothing tall or top heavy.
b) lack of cover: you cannot transport anything unless the weather is perfect
c) lack of suspension: cars come with massive cushy suspension systems that prevent things from bouncing and breaking. This is also the main factor that limits biking home with groceries like eggs.
Again, I own a bike trailer, it’s mostly used for taking my hockey equipment to close games, it is not the same thing as a car and once you try and make it match the features of a car, you end up with 30 Rock Microwave / Pontiac Aztec situation.
Car rentals are exceptionally cheap compared to paying to own and drive a car capable of hauling a couch for that one time 4 years ago when you needed that.
magic_lobster_party@fedia.io 10 hours ago
Easier to buy second hand furniture with a car. That option is pretty much off limits for me.
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 hours ago
Counterpoint: a trailer ✨
masterspace@lemmy.ca 9 hours ago
Not a counterpoint. I bought a bike trailer and it’s far less useful for transport:
a) tippiness / base size: you cannot take any reasonable sized furniture in it, and absolutely nothing tall or top heavy.
b) lack of cover: you cannot transport anything unless the weather is perfect
c) lack of suspension: cars come with massive cushy suspension systems that prevent things from bouncing and breaking. This is also the main factor that limits biking home with groceries like eggs.
Again, I own a bike trailer, it’s mostly used for taking my hockey equipment to close games, it is not the same thing as a car and once you try and make it match the features of a car, you end up with 30 Rock Microwave / Pontiac Aztec situation.
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 hours ago
For all of those there are cargo tricycles. 🤷
Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 8 hours ago
Lol, let’s see you move anything more than small items with a bike trailer.
As the kids like to day, “touch grass”.
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 hours ago
I’m going outside more often than you, probably. 🤷
I transported an entire IKEA bed set on my bike. I think it’s just a matter of a skill issue.
JustJack23@slrpnk.net 10 hours ago
Except if your car is too small for them, and also how often does this happen and why not use a rental,
magic_lobster_party@fedia.io 9 hours ago
falseWhite@programming.dev 9 hours ago
Buying second hand furniture he must be really rich to rent a car.
JustJack23@slrpnk.net 9 hours ago
Renting a car is more expensive than owning?
danielquinn@lemmy.ca 8 hours ago
Car rentals are exceptionally cheap compared to paying to own and drive a car capable of hauling a couch for that one time 4 years ago when you needed that.