Sometimes a pair of panniers, however capacious, just doesn't seem enough.
Bags of compost from the garden centre, making the most of the "buy 2 crates of beer and get 1 free" offer at the supermarket.
The endless bags of plaster that you suddenly realise you need now that the wallpaper's been removed.
Even if you do manage to balance everything on the top of the rack and stuff the panniers, actually getting on the bike and riding it is a feat in itself.
As you wobble along the pavement wondering if you dare look behind you and attempt the road, you can hear the spokes snapping and the axle groan under the weight.
You know what? I think it's trailer time.
A trailer can't magically (and against all the laws of physics) reduce the weight of your lugguage, but it can distribute it in such a way as to feel as if your bike is again a ridable machine and not like a mattress balancing on a bottle of wine.
- The frame
- These take the weight of your luggage and are built to withstand more weight than you can pull.
Because the weight of the luggage is off the bike you now only have to concentrate on pulling all those potatoes and plaster not on trying to balance them as well
- The universal hitch - All good trailers are linked together so that they can move in all directions.
If you wobble or go over potholes or suddenly swerve, the trailer stays upright.
- The wheels - Trailers have their own wheels (yes, really!) and this means that they can follow your bike.
There are no gears so the wheels don't have to be dished and they are small.
Both of these factors mean that the wheels can be built to withstand a lot of weight
- The bag - The trailers that we sell come with their own bag so you won't need to buy any extras
We can deliver your trailer to anywhere in mainland UK for £15.
Ring us on 0161 224 1303 or
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The B.O.B Yak
This is a one-wheeled trailer that is perfect for touring on or off road.
It fits onto the back axle of the bike with a modified quick release lever or track nuts depending on the type of wheel.
Its price includes the trailer, waterproof bag, appropriate nuts or skewer, flag, wheel with pneumatic tyre and mudguard.
Because the Yak fits onto the rear wheel and not the seatpost, it is ideal for recumbents.
- Bob Yak £325 (with bag £355)
- Bob Ibex, for off-road use, with a suspension unit: £400 (with bag £430)
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BOB Yak
BOB Yak Ibex
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Carry Freedom Y Trailer
These are one of the most versatile bike trailers you can buy!
Constructed in the UK around a lightweight box section aluminium frame, a very strong non-slip plywood base (like a skate board surface), and with spoked wheels which can be quick-released in seconds.
A simple hitch attaches to the rear axle (either solid spindle or quick-release).
Strap on box or bag of your choice onto platform.
- Small Y trailer
16" wheels, 580 x 380mm load bed
45kg capacity, 6kg weight
£190
- Large Y trailer
20" wheels, 700 x 500mm load bed
90kg capacity, 7.5kg weight
£210
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Surly Trailers
Surly makes two bed lengths so you can find one that suits your needs.
Bill is the long one, and Ted is the short bed.
The beds and hitch are constructed mainly of TIG-welded 4130 CroMoly steel.
CroMoly steel is tough and durable and well-suited to this task.
They use 304 stainless steel hardware where appropriate to ensure corrosion resistance and a long life.
The beds have threaded eyelets for bolting down decking, corner posts, or creating other custom accessories using readily-accessible materials from your local hardware store, lumberyard or home improvement store. |
Surly Ted - £699
Surly Bill - £749
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What else?
You might like to check out a bike with serious carrying power – the Surly Big Dummy:
- Frame £750
- Bike from £1,200
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