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Old 11-28-08 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Thulsadoom
When you say that a single wheeled trailer "tracks" better, what does that mean? Does it pertain to whether the trailer sways back and forth behind the bike? Does it pertain to how the bike handles with the trailer behind it? Because in my own experience, a single wheel trailer exerts lateral forces on the bike waaaay more than a two wheeled trailer.

I've toured with a loaded bike with pans/racks, and I've toured with trailers, both a BOB and a Nomad. Before I got the two wheeled trailer, I used to hate to get out of the saddle, since the bike would shake and wobble. I felt like I had to drive the bike, rather than ride it.

What is your definition of "tracks"?

Again, no offence meant and I do understand what you mean by "Driving". What I mean by tracking is how well the BoB handles behind the bike, IMHO. I've charged down frightfully fast mountainous single track, and tarmac and found the BoB to be quite stable. Maybe years of road racing has made me a smooth rider?
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