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Old 12-04-05, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by squire
Which is harder on spokes, loaded bike or trailer?...........Sam
I use a BikeR Evolution trailer to transport about 65lbs of tools on a regular basis. I have busted a few spokes, but from my experience would say the a trailer, especially a 2 wheeler really only applies additional lateral stress to the rear wheel. And only when corner at high-speeds while braking hard. If you want to take a tight turn at high speeds while braking, you can feel the trailer trying to push the rear of the bike out. Since the hitch is mounted at the center of the wheel, this has to be transfered to the wheel. I would say the greatest stress that heavily loaded trailer puts on the rear wheel is wind-up under hard pedaling. I have wound-up my rear wheel to the point of having the rear derailleur hit the spokes when pulling a very heavy trailer up steep hills.

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