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Old 07-20-08 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jra2212
I've been considering getting a small "trailer" for my bike but I have a few concerns before dishing out the cash. Mainly, I'm concerned with how well they hold up. With the areas I ride, I'm often jumping curbs. While this is easy with just a bike, can it be done with a trailer set up? Will the trailer handle the abuse and will I still be able to easily maintain control of the bike jumping up on a curb with a trailer in tow? I would hate to spend the money only to find that it just doesn't fit my riding style. Any input would be appreciated
Hopping curbs, with a trailer in tow. isn't a good idea.
All it takes is for it to catch, and not clear, and you'll go down like a sack of curb-jumping potatoes.
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