The Center designed a contraption for carrying a chain saw on a bike rack to enable a trail crew in the Chugach National Forest to more effectively remove thousands of dead trees blocking trails. The report notes that use of bicycles enables a two-person crew to double the amount of trail miles they can clear in one day. It often eliminates the need for carrying camping gear and multi-day food.
Bikes save considerable wear and tear on employees' backs, knees and feet.
The B.O.B. Yak trailer was most effective, and had the advantage of accepting tools on a rack designed by Kurt Loheit, IMBA's Trails Resource Director. The widths may vary from trailer to trailer, so all parts should be fitted before the final assembly. Cut the aluminum C-channel into the specified lengths. Drill the clearance holes for the screws going into the C-channel that will hold the angle brackets to the tool plates. Attach the angle brackets to the C-channel using the No. 8 bolts and lock nuts.