Bike Forums - View Single Post - Self supported touring with a dog trailer. Lightweight Carbon or Sturdy Steel?

06-21-13 | 05:24 AM

#2

wahoonc

Membership Not Required

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 16,853

Likes: 18

From: On the road-USA

Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG

I would not use a CF bike for towing, but that may be just me. Also have you looked at the Burley Tailwagon? I have friends that have them and love them, I prefer a trailer that tows from a low mount point rather than the seat post.

Aaron

__________________
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(

ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.

"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus

"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon

Reply

0