Trailer with track ends?
08-12-19 | 10:20 AM
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Trailer with track ends?
Title says it all. I have a Burley trailer. I also have an IGH equipped bike with track ends.
Before I buy the adapter nuts, I’m wondering if anyone else has done this. My worry is that the trailer will pull the wheel out of alignment.
Before I buy the adapter nuts, I’m wondering if anyone else has done this. My worry is that the trailer will pull the wheel out of alignment.
10-04-19 | 12:37 PM
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Hmm, older thread. I can't imagine the force on the trailer would be significantly different than the force on the drive sprocket. So, if it isn't slipping when you're standing on pedaling, then it probably won't slip with the trailer.
There are a number of non-axle attachments. The vintage Burley trailers used a seatstay/chainstay attachment. I have other trailers that simply clamp to the chain stays. The risk, of course, is wear to the paint.
Bike Friday uses a male airhose connector attached to the frame.
The Burley Travoy, and a few other trailers attach to the seatpost.
There are a number of non-axle attachments. The vintage Burley trailers used a seatstay/chainstay attachment. I have other trailers that simply clamp to the chain stays. The risk, of course, is wear to the paint.
Bike Friday uses a male airhose connector attached to the frame.
The Burley Travoy, and a few other trailers attach to the seatpost.
11-10-19 | 04:45 PM
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Looks like I'm late to this thread, but I have frequently used a trailer on a bike with track ends without any problem.
Specifically, I've used a Wike cargo trailer with a hitch that connects to the axle with single speed with track ends. I've successfully hauled up to around 80 lbs. with this setup.
This particular bike has bolt-on hubs, and I just make sure to torque them really tight. I think it helps that the hitch attaches to the non-drive side; I've generally found that the drive side contributes more to keeping the chain alignment in place than the non-drive side.
Specifically, I've used a Wike cargo trailer with a hitch that connects to the axle with single speed with track ends. I've successfully hauled up to around 80 lbs. with this setup.
This particular bike has bolt-on hubs, and I just make sure to torque them really tight. I think it helps that the hitch attaches to the non-drive side; I've generally found that the drive side contributes more to keeping the chain alignment in place than the non-drive side.
