: Hey Mike,
: I looked through your pics page from a previous post and noticed the trike. I
: actually plan on making a hitch similar to the one on andersj page (the
: sweedish one) for the Lassie. I plan on giving his hitch a better
: attachment point. Instead of attaching the webbing to the rack, I'm going
: to attach it to the seatpost and run it through the extension to the boat.
: Right now the LHT is in peices as I'm switching the handlebars. I can't
: just leave things alone, I have to take them apart first???
: Scott

Hi Scott,
I'm thinking of something similar for my trike but with a pin type connection mounted on the carrier rack. But I'd prefer an axle mounted type, there's less effect on the trike stability the lower down the hitch is.
The strap type is probably better/easier for a bike as it allows more lean.
My trailer is for dual use, cycle-towing and hand-towing so I'm using a full length tow-bar. This lets me rest the kayak/trailer without the kayak touching the ground.

If you're changing the handlebars from race type (drops), go for touring bars, they are a bit more ergonomic than the straight trail bars.

Have fun with the bike,
Mike Savage
South West Cork
PS, between kayaks and bikes, it's a good way to get overall fit. Bike for the legs, kayak for upper body. Saves a fortune on gym fees.