Originally Posted by
Elvis Shumaker
Well I managed to fit the bracket yesterday.
On the premise that the axle isn't turning (it can't), the removal of the thick left hand lock nut was enough to do the trick. Admittedly not ideal, and in practice it wasn't quite that straightforward, but with a bit of bodging it worked out OK in the end.
Barring the silver bullet of a bracket that doubles as an anti-rotation washer, a mount in the rear triangle would have been easier.
Worth remembering if you have a 3-speed Nexus with coaster brake and are considering a trailer (I'm sure the good people at CF would have been happy to help if the problems seemed unsurmountable). The Carry Freedom trailer itself can be fitted with a large variety of hitches (e.g. Weber). I would have been reluctant to try anything else as the supplied fittings are of impeccable finish and quality.
Looking forward to a trial run in the next few days!
When you are using a bike with Coaster brakes towing a trailer, keep in mind that you do not rely solely on the coaster brake itself. Just a word of caution, only if you have a number of hills to go downhill with.
Cheers...