Bike trailer

[PatriciaK]

Thinking of getting a trailer to pull behind my La Free E+2 so I can use it for moderate grocery shopping and errands around our compact little city.

I notice there are two types - the kind that attach to the rear wheel, and the kind that attach to the seat post area. Is there a big difference in stability/maneuverability/ease of connecting and disconnecting between the two? Anything particular I should consider before going this route? And, any moderately priced recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[Gordon71]

Sorry no idea but curious about it myself so wanted to get notified of any responses.

 

[billmeek]

I bought one of the Wike Flatbed trailers:

Heavy Duty Flatbed Bike Trailer

For the heavy jobs! Get the capacity you need to pull heavier loads. Made of durable, high quality material.

wicycle.com

I also went a little overboard and bought 2 each of Rubbermaid Brute 14-gallon and 20-gallon totes. That is more cargo space then I'll likely ever use at one time, but can mix and match them as needed. The only problem I had was finding a bungee long enough. So I bought a pack of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UR4E3ES

... along with some 3/8 inch bungee cord and made my own adjustable length (up to ~9 ft using a 10 foot cord) bungees.

 

[Dave Rocks]

I own the Aosom Folding Bicycle Cargo Trailer unfortunately it's not in stock right now.
but the seat stem attachment couldn't be easier.
The male bracket connector bolts to the stem and the female connector on the trailer towing arm
connects to it by pushing a red button and it click locks secure. easy peasy.

Heres another thread about trailers: cargo-trailer-on-sale

 

[Gordon71]

I own the Aosom Folding Bicycle Cargo Trailer unfortunately it's not in stock right now.
but the seat stem attachment couldn't be easier.
The male bracket connector bolts to the stem and the female connector on the trailer towing arm
connects to it by pushing a red button and it click locks secure. easy peasy.

Heres another thread about trailers: cargo-trailer-on-sale

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I googled it and found it at Walmart for $124 and Overstock for $134.

 

[Dave Rocks]

Yes it's good value.
The 16" wheels run true, really nice.
I've towed it with a 24 case of beer, 3- 23L bags of garden soil and 4 bags of groceries.
Up and down paved hills, stop and go at intersections and it corners well too.
You have to slow your bike speed down though. Over 12-15mph things might get scary.

 

[Gordon71]

Yes it's good value.
The 16" wheels run true, really nice.
I've towed it with a 24 case of beer, 3- 23L bags of garden soil and 4 bags of groceries.
Up and down paved hills, stop and go at intersections and it corners well too.
You have to slow your bike speed down though. Over 12-15mph things might get scary.

I don't think I can use it on my Rad Rover as there is a Topeak rear rack and bag rig on that one and the bar height of 32" would only barely clear the the top of the rack. I have a Rad Mini on order so it might work with that. I'm going to put a Rad rear rack on it but that bike sits a lot lower so it should easily clear or maybe it could somehow attach to the rear of the rack.

 

[Dave Rocks]

My bike has a four bolt attached rear rack. I do have to remove it to use the trailer.
You want the tow arm to be parallel to the ground.

 

[DaveMatthews]

I like the idea of the seatpost mount, and I've been looking at this Burley Travoy

Travoy® | Burley Design

Travoy® This cargo bike trailer is ready for use on your everyday commute or the occasional bikeshare ride for any urban adventure.

www.burley.com

I like the idea of quickly disconnecting it and using it as my grocery cart in the store. That way it's not going to get stolen while I'm shopping.
Not too sure how it would fit with my rear suspension though.

 

[reed scott]

I like the idea of the seatpost mount, and I've been looking at this Burley Travoy

Travoy® | Burley Design

Travoy® This cargo bike trailer is ready for use on your everyday commute or the occasional bikeshare ride for any urban adventure.

www.burley.com

I like the idea of quickly disconnecting it and using it as my grocery cart in the store. That way it's not going to get stolen while I'm shopping.
Not too sure how it would fit with my rear suspension though.

TomD has that one I think.

 

[DaveMatthews]

TomD has that one I think.

Hopefully he'll chime in.

 

[Mike TowpathTraveler]

This fellow made national news by taking a New York Citi-Bike (and his Burley Travoy trailer) on a cross-country bike ride. I think that pretty much sums up any questions about the Travoy! It was and remains one of my most favorite travel blogs and I understand on his site that he has written a book about the trip...I'll be sure to get in line for that! Link: https://www.countribike.com/blog

 

[PatriciaK]

Ok... the La Free battery pack is under the rear rack, so I'm thinking the seat post attachment style probably won't work for me . Do those type pivot, or is the arm fixed like the axle attachment is?

 

[Dave Rocks]

the Travoy looks cool very modern design.

 

[reed scott]

Those small wheels would not work for me at all. And where's the dog gonna ride?

 

[Dave Rocks]

if this is your bike battery placement get one that attaches to the wheel.
it's the same style of disengage for most trailers and yes they pivot.
if your bike is mid drive even better.

 

[Gordon71]

Ok... the La Free battery pack is under the rear rack, so I'm thinking the seat post attachment style probably won't work for me . Do those type pivot, or is the arm fixed like the axle attachment is?

Maybe you could have something welded to the top of your rack that it could attach to.

 

[Gordon71]

My bike has a four bolt attached rear rack. I do have to remove it to use the trailer.
You want the tow arm to be parallel to the ground.

Yeah that makes sense. It still might work with the new Rad Mini as it will most certainly clear the rack on that bike. Won't know for sure until I get it to measure.

 

[john peck]

Thinking of getting a trailer to pull behind my La Free E+2 so I can use it for moderate grocery shopping and errands around our compact little city.

I notice there are two types - the kind that attach to the rear wheel, and the kind that attach to the seat post area. Is there a big difference in stability/maneuverability/ease of connecting and disconnecting between the two? Anything particular I should consider before going this route? And, any moderately priced recommendations?

Thanks!

Don´t get something that attaches to both sides of the axle. if you have a rear hub motor.This may seriously complicate fixing flat etc. Not familiar with La Free. A post mount can limit the use of a rear rack. I´m thinking
maybe a travois.....I have come up with a way to mount a dbl axle type onto the stays above the axle.

 

[john peck]

Maybe you could have something welded to the top of your rack that it could attach to.

That is an option option if the rack is well secured.