Renowned bike component manufacturer Topeak makes one of the only sub-5kg trailers. Using aluminium instead of steel, they’ve managed to shave off 15-30% when compared to similar designs. The Topeak drybag (1.6kg extra) is designed specifically for the trailer, strapping in at multiple points along the frame. This article will look at the best bike trailer options for touring… but first, a little intro about bike trailers and trailer design. Why Use Bike Trailers? The Weber Monoporter is another trailer option that folds flat. Its name is derived from the fact that the wheel attaches from just a single side. This trailer works out to be quite lightweight too as it doesn’t use a side frame to stabilise the bag on the sides. If you’ve ever hauled anything in a trailer behind your bike, you’ll appreciate what suspension can do. Either the trailer is too light and it’s just flitting about, skipping and bouncing over every little pebble. Or it’s loaded down, perhaps with a couple of small humans (not this trailer, but one designed for such things), and each bump feels like it’s taking away a small part of your soul. All of which I’ve experienced, so when the Burley Coho XC came out last fall, I immediately wanted to trade up from the “fully rigid” cargo trailer we’d been using to haul our Christmas tree home every year. If you’re gonna have family traditions, it might as well involve dragging the kids out to argue over which tree and then finish at a Mexican restaurant, right? Plus compatible rear fork allows for two tire options (16” x 3” Plus size wheel and 16” x 2.125” off-road wheel). Off-road wheel included.

d.) Der Griff, mit dem man den Anhänger anhebt wird nur von den beiden Bowdenzügen gehalten. Die Plastikgriffe halten nur mit zwei Minischräubchen. Mal sehen ob eins von beiden nachgibt, wenn der Anhänger mal beladen ist.

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Ok, let’s take a look at the best bike trailers for bicycle touring. Adventure CT1 Adventure CT1 bike trailer. Adjustable width yoke allows for simple, tool-free adjustment and installation on a wide range of hub widths (126-197mm).

Plus compatible rear fork allows for three tire options (16” x 3” Plus size wheel, 16” x 2.125” off-road wheel and 16” x 1.75” road tire). Off-road wheel included with Coho XC.

When traveling on forest roads, gravel, and through mud and snow, the trailer handled the terrain. We loaded the Coho XC with our camping gear and took it for a ride in the Big Hole Mountains. Adjustable width yoke allows for simple, tool-free adjustment and installation on a wide range of hub widths (126 - 197 mm) You already lug around enough weight when you’re bicycle touring. I’ve capped the trailer weight to 10kg because the below trailers have an adequate carrying capacity of 30kg+. Coil-spring suspension stabilizes the trailer and gear reducing structural stress and creating a smoother ride on rough terrain The Maya Cycle Bike Trailer is the cheapest trailer on this list. The construction quality isn’t quite to the same level of the other options, but from all reports it still does a great job. Unfortunately, it doesn’t use a drybag so you’ll need to ensure your gear is in waterproof bags.

Plus compatible rear fork allows for three tire options (16” x 3” Plus size wheel, 16” x 2.125” off-road wheel and 16” x 1.75” road tire) Given the large single storage space of trailers, you can fit long tent poles and other bulky items into trailers. Cargo bay allows for 70+ liters of storage, with numerous points for strapping down additional gear. Cargo bay allows for 70+ liters of storage, with numerous points for strapping down additional gear Use caution when riding downhill with a trailer as the additional weight will require longer distances for braking.

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The Free Parable T2 is the lightest trailer listed with the smallest fold and the smallest wheel (perhaps less suitable for off-road use). The T2 uses a series of ‘ribs’ under the 75 litre drybag to keep the bag stable and the weight down.

Almost all of the below trailers have been tested extensively by bicycle tourers around the world. I’m happy to add other options if enough people have firsthand experience with other bike trailers. Coil-spring suspension stabilizes the trailer and gear, reducing structural stress and creating a smoother ride on rough terrain Another standard accessory for the Coho XC is the orange safety flag. The flag holder, on the trailer, doubles as a bottle opener. So you will be safe and have a way to open your beverage of choice, during bike adventures.The yoke that slots onto them is width-adjustable, so no matter what axle width you’re running, it’ll spread apart to fit it. Eyeballing the clearance suggests you’d have no problem running a 29+ bike with this trailer. Another great feature is the release handle, which releases the yoke from both sides simultaneously for true one-handed removal. Coil-spring suspension stabilizes the trailer and gear, reducing structural stress and creating a smoother ride on rough terrain.