Bike trailer

[PatriciaK]

So far, I like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N260A8D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_AWACX90E5F7QDAH7JWYG

This: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0937MGG1Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_0KDNKSFECEXE6W4Y27MH?psc=1

And this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029KKQSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_FJS7Q8N20R31ENR2B2TD

The higher sides, supposed foldability, and options for cover appeal to me.

I do almost all my grocery shopping at a military commissary on base, so I'm not extremely worried about the bike (locked, of course!) and/or trailer being stolen while I'm in the store, but I would like the option of using the trailer as my grocery cart. That's only possible with the Aosom, I believe.

Also wish brighter, more visible color schemes were the norm!

 

[Taylor57]

Anyone have a good trailer to haul a 2 yr old grandchild around? Safety straps etc...

 

[WattsUpDude]

Anyone have a good trailer to haul a 2 yr old grandchild around? Safety straps etc...

What’s your budget? I thought my Burley Encore X was pretty expensive before I bought it. But now I think it’s a great value. It’s fun and comfortable for the kids and has added so much hauling ability to my bike when I’m grocery shopping or doing a Costco run. If it’s something you think you might use a lot, it might be worth spending good money.

 

[tomjasz]

Added this to make my own “tow truck “.
My $100 schwinn trailer has turned into a best buy.

 

[Dallant]

Anyone have a good trailer to haul a 2 yr old grandchild around? Safety straps etc...

I’ve used a Burley that my daughter and SIL bought for hauling my two yr old grandson. Works very well and you could haul other stuff in it of course.

 

[Dallant]

So far, I like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N260A8D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_AWACX90E5F7QDAH7JWYG

This: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0937MGG1Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_0KDNKSFECEXE6W4Y27MH?psc=1

And this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029KKQSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_FJS7Q8N20R31ENR2B2TD

The higher sides, supposed foldability, and options for cover appeal to me.

I do almost all my grocery shopping at a military commissary on base, so I'm not extremely worried about the bike (locked, of course!) and/or trailer being stolen while I'm in the store, but I would like the option of using the trailer as my grocery cart. That's only possible with the Aosom, I believe.

Also wish brighter, more visible color schemes were the norm!

I can appreciate the shopping cart idea but I’m not a fan of attaching some heavy pulling to the seat post. It would also be in the way of a trunk bag. At one time I saw a trailer that attached to the bike rack but can’t find it again.

 

[Gordon71]

Added this to make my own “tow truck “.
My $100 schwinn trailer has turned into a best buy.

How and where?

 

[PatriciaK]

I can appreciate the shopping cart idea but I’m not a fan of attaching some heavy pulling to the seat post. It would also be in the way of a trunk bag. At one time I saw a trailer that attached to the bike rack but can’t find it again.

I'm hoping the arm will pivot and I can at least use it like a wagon

 

[Gordon71]

The Aosom Trailers have a T-Grip handle on the towing arm.
I use my Aosom Trailer as a wheel barrow too.

On your Aosom trailer could the bracket that attaches to the seat post be rotated 90 degrees to attach to the end crossbar of a rear rack and still work?

 

[PedalUma]

I like the one that is 2 in 1 for grocery shopping and riding a bike. Just put a DOT triangle on the back.

 

[tomjasz]

How and where?

Mounted on a bar bolted to the L and R side members of the trailer.

 

[PatriciaK]

Mounted on a bar bolted to the L and R side members of the trailer.

Picture of the set up, please ?

 

[Dave Rocks]

On your Aosom trailer could the bracket that attaches to the seat post be rotated 90 degrees to attach to the end crossbar of a rear rack and still work?

Yes the trailer tow arm would attach to the Clamp rotated 90 degrees.
But it's not designed to attach to a bike rack.

A bolt on frame bike rack would twist.
A welded to the bike frame bike rack would be sturdy but the clamp is designed for a seat post tube diameter.

And attached to the rack the tow arm and trailer would be really extended far away from the rear wheel - not good.

 

[Dave Rocks]

 

[PedalUma]

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@Dave Rocks has the best graphics, photos and illustrations in all of his posts! Good Stuff. I love it.

 

[Gordon71]

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What would happen using method two that's different from method one?

 

[Dave Rocks]

The radius of a turn. the control of the bike.
Physics Gordon.

 

[Gordon71]

The radius of a turn. the control of the bike.
Physics Gordon.

OK so if one were to shorten the arm of the trailer by the distance between the seat post & back of the rack it would work the same?

 

[Dave Rocks]

I don't know. but yes that could work.
Lets see your bike.... Please.

 

[Gordon71]

I have a Rad Rover but I doubt I'd use a trailer with it. If I did it would have to attach to the rack. I have a Rad Mini ST that was just shipped. If I get a trailer it will most likely be used with the mini. I think, but won't know for sure for a few days, that the trailer tongue will clear Mini's rack.