Here’s a helpful table to show you which adapter you might need to attach your bike trailer to your specific bike.

The Extrawheel concept means that in a pinch, you’re carrying spare parts too. In fact, I once had to make use of this feature when my rear rim split in my 29er, at a time when rims were impossible to source in Asia. I was able to rebuild the wheel using a ‘donor’ rim from the Extrawheel, which I’d built up specifically to be compatible, and then source a cheap wheel in the market for the Extrawheel. Being such big wheels, the Extrawheel rolls really well, with less of a tendency to jump around behind you like a BOB Yak. It’s also short, so the turning circle is very good. If you live in the UK, you can hire all kinds of trailers – for children, dogs, and cargo – as well as tag-alongs from Bike Trailer Hire. The company also sells its rental fleet too.

The difference in cornering between towing bike and trailer tricycle is not a problem at modest speeds – say, 15mph and below. It is a problem if you hit a corner going faster, especially if it’s off-camber. Trailer tricycle passengers must lean into the corner or the trailer cycle may roll out of the corner onto its side. This is why it’s a bad idea to have a single-wheel trailer cycle for two passengers. Bike handling isn’t just bad, it’s dangerous. You don’t see many two-seaters like this around, but Adams used to make one.

There’s also a Y-Surf attachment for boards and kayaks, though you’ll need the Large Y-Frame for that. Made from 6064t6 aluminium, the Y Small weighs just 6.4kg unladen and can haul a very respectable 45kg of gear. Read the full spec here to compare the two. Plans are afoot for larger models. Among the many important things to consider when purchasing a bike cargo trailer, price is omnipresent. There was a significant gap in price and value between the field of trailers we tested. We're talking hundreds of dollars difference between the most affordable and the most expensive. The price doesn't tell nearly the whole story, as your intended use and the trailer's overall performance are critical components in determining value for you and your cargo-hauling needs.You and your child can make trips that are faster, further and safer than you could manage on separate bikes. Your son or daughter can help out by pedalling or, when tired, can simply be towed along. Unlike most tandems, all trailer cycles have an independent freewheel. Most bicycles will have a standard dropout. They won’t all look like this, but the key thing to look for is a flat area around and below the axle where the Steel Hitch can sit flush against the frame. Hooded Dropout Most higher-end models offer adaptor accessories to work with internal hubs and different dropouts, but it can take some research to figure out what works with what – the Robert Axle Project is a great place to head if your bike has thru-axles.

Like all smaller, two-wheel trailers, stability is always an issue off road – fit the widest tyres you can and air them down. But for forest roads and bike paths, you’ll have no issues at all. Otherwise, size up to the Large, which sports 20in wheels and a wider axle. Build quality is excellent: the design is simple but very well made, with a finish kit designed for longevity. The wooden loading bay is coated in a grippy finish and cut with attachment points – and being made from (recycled) wood, it’s very easy to modify too.

List of Bikepacking Trailers and Criteria

From my personal experience of attaching my Burley Bee trailer to my disc brake bike, it is not so straightforward. The reality is that there are so many variations of disc brakes thru-axle sizes, thread sizes, and axle lengths. and once they're too tall for a children's bicycle trailer, you can simply switch to a regular bicycle trailer. With a regular trailer, you can transport a maximum of two children under 7 years old. In case of an unforeseen collision, the trailer has a low to the ground cage structure that ensures it can't flip over, but slides away instead. For this reason, bicycle trailers are considered to be a safe alternative to bicycle seats.

We haven’t included them here, but there are many cargo trailers on the market designed primarily for city use – and a variety of DIY schematics to be found online for those handy with a welding torch. Our friends at Campfire Cycling in Tucson – longtime trailer fans – have compiled a great DIY roundup, which you can read here. Six- or seven-speed gears don’t add much to the cost of a trailer cycle and are well worth having. Your passenger can contribute more to the ride by pedalling on the flat and uphill. It’s good practice for a child’s own bike, too. A:It will depend on the size and threading of your axle. Use the Adapter Guide and Axle Fit Guide in Step 4 to determine which part is right for you. The two arms sport a set of eight padded, anti-sway cradles that prevent your bikes from banging into each other during transport. The zip strip ratcheting straps are fast, easy to use, and removable.Dan Joyce warns: "If you do see one second hand, avoid it. In the decades working as a cycle journalist it’s the most dangerous thing I’ve ever taken out on the road." Q: I see there are multiple sizes of Adapters and Thru Axles, how do I know which part is right for me? How much space do you have to securely store your bike and accessories, and do they need to be transported by car? (If space is a problem the FollowMe Tandem is the smallest option.) Therefore, if your bike trailer does not fit your particular bike (especially if you have disc brakes), then just read below on how to attach your specific trailer to your bike.