Bicycle Mechanics - The Burley Alternative Hitch Question

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TrikeMan
03-19-05, 09:47 PM
I have the The Burley Alternative Hitch for my Nomad, the spring on the hitch got messed up, looked like it got traped and streched. Anyone had this problem? Do I really need those springs?

Thanks,
TrikeMan

Rev.Chuck
03-19-05, 10:03 PM
If you are talking about what I think you are, that spring is the hitch, that is the join between the bike and trailer. You should get it looked into.
Retro Grouch
03-19-05, 11:29 PM
The alternative hitch replaces the rear quick release skewer. Is it one of the quick release springs that's messed up? If that's all that it is, I wouldn't worry about it.

TrikeMan
03-20-05, 09:34 AM
quick release springs

Yes, that's what it is, that quick release spring was so bad I had to though it out.

Thanks,
TrikeMan
steveknight
03-20-05, 12:08 PM
hell I have lost mine. since I have the kickstand adaptor I have to remove the hitch to remove the rear wheel. the springs get misplacced.