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Old 02-18-11, 08:14 AM
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Looking for a trailer.

I am looking at purchasing a trailer. At first, I will be using it to haul groceries. Later this year I would like to go on a 3 day bike trip. I've narrowed it down to two choices, but I am open to other suggestions.

1) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Foldable-L...ailer/11065189

2) https://www.aosom.com/index.php?main_...products_id=46

The first one folds down, which could be useful. Also, it just looks more stronger. The second one, has a cover so things won't fall out of it (but I can always built some kind of cover) and carries a lot more weight, 180lbs vs 90lbs, although I don't think this will ever be a problem, I don't plan on carrying over 90lbs. Also, the 1st trailer is only 7" high and the Aosom one is 14" high.

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I say no to either one. The first weighs 30 some pounds empty, the second one 35.

The first one listed is $200. For $50 more you can get a much higher quality trailer that weighs half as much:
https://www.bicycletrailers.com/Burley-Flatbed.pro

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look for something with one wheel (less friction, less work to move), like these........

https://www.bobgear.com/trailers/
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Check out the mayacycle trailer (https://www.mayacycle.com). I got mine at a terrific price, and it had a few extras that the others charged for. Also, it's only 13 pounds. It'll be going with me on my tour.
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If you are going to be carrying heavy stuff sometimes, a 2 wheel trailer carries most of the weight. A 1 wheel trailer splits the weight between it's wheel and your back wheel.
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Originally Posted by dengidog
Check out the mayacycle trailer (https://www.mayacycle.com). I got mine at a terrific price, and it had a few extras that the others charged for. Also, it's only 13 pounds. It'll be going with me on my tour.
That's a good deal, but the flooring system looks lacking to me. I'd much prefer the expanded metal floor that the B.O.B trailer has.
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The two wheel trailers, IMO, are ok for short local trips, but for longer trips I strongly recommend a 1 wheel trailer. The 1 wheel trailer tracks much better, is narrower helping to keep you out of traffic. Two wheel trailers probably have a higher load limit, but the 1 wheel trailers have more capacity than you want to use on a long tour.
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the B+Bs (bobs and burlys) are a known quantity, so build quality, wheel and hub quality are not going to be an issue. Yes, will cost a bit more, but in the long run I am sure are worth it.
Given their reputation, you would also be able to sell them at a good price down the road if you take care of them and decide you dont like them.

As I have pulled kids in two wheel kid trailers for many a year, and then those one wheel trail-a-bikes, I also second the one-wheel approach, they track better. Yes, super heavy something might be more supported by two wheels, but one wheeled thingees are much more enjoyable to pull.

I also see the bob's cargo space as being much more useable than the mayacycle (and again, bobs are most likely sturdier in both construction and wheel, bearings etc.--the maya video is clearly marketed at Mrs. Mom taking her stuff tothe park, not that that isnt ok, but I strongly suspect the bob stuff would be longer lasting and more robust.)
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While I can't speak for the B&Bs but do trust djb's assessment of both their quality and resaleability, don't dismiss the mayacycle. I have one and am very pleased w/it. It's well built, very easy to assemble, and will be easy to dismantle for traveling. I'm also not Ms. Mom at the park. Read the reviews and you'll see that it was taken on a cross-country tour by a teen riding for an autism charity. If nothing else, the price makes it attractive as a "starter" trailer if the prices of the others are just out of reach.

One other thing, I liked that the trailer attached on both sides of the wheel (Bob, too), not just on one side with an "arm" like some.
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dengi, I do plead ignorance on the mayacycle's build quality etc, I wasnt trying to be unfair, but more from the angle of going with a known product that has done lots of travelling by cyclists, thats all.
That said, it would be great for someone interested in a trailer to be able to see them all in person. If it were me, seeing it first hand and perhaps getting a better idea of how well they are built, seeing the hubs, knowing what sort of replacement parts are available etc, would be the thing that would help me decide. No matter which company. I think its always wise to make good informed decisions on buying outdoor gear, just for longevities sake, and sometimes it is worth spending a bit more if whatever doohicky is built better.

all the best again with your bike project (speaking of informed decisions-again, I am sure that it will be a wonderful bike that will be around for ages)

luego del norte Frances llena de nieve
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Originally Posted by djb
dengi, I do plead ignorance on the mayacycle's build quality etc, I wasnt trying to be unfair, but more from the angle of going with a known product that has done lots of travelling by cyclists, thats all.
That said, it would be great for someone interested in a trailer to be able to see them all in person. If it were me, seeing it first hand and perhaps getting a better idea of how well they are built, seeing the hubs, knowing what sort of replacement parts are available etc, would be the thing that would help me decide. No matter which company. I think its always wise to make good informed decisions on buying outdoor gear, just for longevities sake, and sometimes it is worth spending a bit more if whatever doohicky is built better.

all the best again with your bike project (speaking of informed decisions-again, I am sure that it will be a wonderful bike that will be around for ages)

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I absolutely agree with you in your previous post and this one. I didn't say it well, but what I was trying to say is for someone (not necessarily you, sry if it sounded like I was pointing at you) should take a look if price and weight are considerations. I've taken mine on a practice run over the cobblestones of my fracc (sort of a neighborhood) and it held up well. Of course, the long tour could be different.

Thanks for the kind words about the bike...I'm just about to order it. Now, if only the time would fly!

¿Nieve? Para mí, nunca, nunca, nunca jamás...crecía en Illinois con la nieve, el calor, etc...y por esa razón...estoy aquí.

Enjoy (cold) France...hee hee...better you than me

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(I meant el norte Canadience frances....the french part, Quebec)
I love winter, am going skiing tomorrow in fact. Dont even mind the shovelling--but do miss the long period of not biking--pero es la vida aqui.

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