Ghetto Bike Trailering Restraint

[derf]

Looks good, but instead of removing the rear connections, is there any easy to just fold them down away from the bike? Possibly a hinge on each one, and a strap or a bar that holds the two sides together. That would make them permanent fixtures, but still be able to get out if the way.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by derf

Looks good, but instead of removing the rear connections, is there any easy to just fold them down away from the bike? Possibly a hinge on each one, and a strap or a bar that holds the two sides together. That would make them permanent fixtures, but still be able to get out if the way.

I considered a hinge but decided to make them completely removable for other uses. I went with wing nuts and hair pins on the mounts. It really only takes a few minutes to install, even with the nuts and a ratchet.