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Questions tagged [trailer]

Kid trailers, cargo trailers, pet trailers, anything you pull behind your bike. Could also mean an Xtracycle or similar tag-along bike.

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Converting kid trailer to cargo trailer

I just purchased a kid trailer to convert as a utility trailer. I paid $75 for it used. I could not find a cargo trailer for under $200 plus shipping (probably large). The trailer is also rated up to 100 pounds (which is actually more than the…
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Is there a do-it-yourself way to tow a kid's bike?

We drop our kid at school in the mornings, and I'd like to bike over to pick her up after school. I've picked her up on our tandem (that's one reason I got the tandem), but she'd like to ride her own bike some of the time. So I need a way to take…
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What are the advantages of the Burley hitch design?

Burley uses a polymer hitch (the black plastic) which allows some degree of movement between the trailer and bike: Most inexpensive trailers use a spring to provide that flexibility: I've only used the cheap spring hitches which can easily absorb…
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Dog Trailer Wheel size - for commuting/touring

I'm upgrading my dog's ride from our old beat-up kid Burley, to a trailer made specifically for pets. I've found one with aluminum frame that looks affordable & comfy for my pooch.... Question: would 16" or 20" wheels be better for a variety of road…
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Designing Bike Trailers – Especially the hitch and load

I'm taken with the idea of the Wide Path Camper, but not with the weight or the cost of getting one delivered to the US, so I was thinking it would be a fun project to try my hand at designing and building one. I'm looking for information and/or…
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Hitch for a cart for braking

I was designing a cart for personal use. I live in an area with elevations on the road, and I fear braking might be an issue for the cart I have behind my bike. Can anyone suggest a good mechanism they might have experienced or seen for brakes on a…
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How is bicycle trailer stability affected by hitch position?

Bicycle trailers commonly connect to the bike in one of four hitch positions: A. Rear drop-out (single-sided, usually left/NDS drop-out) 1B. Rear drop-out (both sides; often found in BOB trailers) Rear rack Seat stay How is bike or trailer…
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Trailer connection, off the shelf parts and proven performer

I am planning a long bike and canoe trip (bike tows canoe, canoe carries bike and cart), There are a couple of purpose built products for towing a canoe with a bike dumb stick & woody hitch but they each have short comings. There are hub…
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Are there adult bicycle passenger trailers for adults in Australia?

I understand that there are kids bicycle trailers, but are there adult bicycle trailers? Specifically selling in Australia?
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Burley trailer hitch, classic or alternative?

I've just bought a new bike that I intend to tow my Burley trailer. I've always used a standard hitch before but this will not fit on this bike because of the way the rear drop out is made. I gather my options are the alternative hitch and the…
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Is it appropriate to carry furniture with bike and suggestion for equipment

I am coming from a culture where there are not many bike roads. But now I am moving to a place where bike roads are awesome and cool. Since I do not know the "bike culture" well in Denmark while I think this should be acceptable I wanted to ask…
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What are the safety concerns of a high vs a low mount trailer hitch?

When you google for images of (canoe & bike) you find two basic solutions to towing a canoe with a bike. A traditional axle mounted tralier is modified to have a tongue long enough to load/support the canoe/kayak on the trailer. A seat post or…
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Where can I get a replacement drawbar for a bike trailer?

I've bought a trailer second-hand (it's really two trailers welded together - quite original) and I don't know what brand it is. Eventually, after several years the drawbar simply broke. This is the broken drawbar and the part that attaches to the…
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How can I find an adult-sized passenger trailer?

Are bicyle passenger trailers limited to child sizes? I have looked for larger sizes but most stores only offer trailers sized for children. It would be an inline trailer sized for a small to medium size female, 160 pounds (72kg) or less.
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Is there a specific type of trailer arm I could use to tow my garden trailer?

Is there some sort of towing attachment I could put on my bike that would create a center pivot point for the lawn trailer? For more context, I have a typical garden wagon -- 4 wheels, the front two turn, the back two are fixed, it can pulled with…
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