This cargo-only, single-wheel trailer attaches to the back of your bike and comes with a DRY SAK for protecting your gear from the elements. Fits on bikes with rear dropout spacing 110-140 mm wide, with 20", 26", 27" or 700C wheels. Quick-release mechanism inserts into the rear hub quick-release (does not fit bikes without a rear quick-release skewer--adapters are available). DRY SAK is made of PVC nylon for waterproofness, with a double-layer bottom for toughness and 5700+ cubic inches of cargo space. Includes a 4-way bungee cord for securing items, plus a fender, safety flag and reflectors. Alloy 16" x 1.75" wheel with stainless-steel spokes provides reliable durability and smooth rides with heavy loads.
Submitted by
Bert CameroN
a Weekend Warrior
from Okotoks, Alberta Date Reviewed: September 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$260.00
Strengths:
Durability. It also tows(rolls)very easy. I have put 2000km on this unit since May and have absolutely no issues. My payload is approx. 22kg and the trailer is approx 6.5kg. Most touring has been through the Rocky Mountains. I found it tracks very well inspite of reviewer warnings that a wobble may appear at higher speed. It does take some time to become confortable towing at higher speed (35 - 50km/hr)
Weaknesses:
It would be nice if it had a stand to allow free standing. (I constructed my own from a plan I found on the net)
Similar Products Used:
nil
Bike Setup:
Hardtail 21 speed mountain bike
Bottom Line:
Buy one - they're great!
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, AB Date Reviewed: July 14, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Well built Easy to rig up to bike Tracks well Relatively quiet
Weaknesses:
Stresses bike's rear triangle
Bottom Line:
After years of hesitation, I finally bought one of these things. Why? Two reasons - to do self-contained trips with an inflatable cataraft, and to be able to carry enough gear with a full suspension bike to do camping trips with my girlfriend. Got a good deal from Performance - $230 for the trailer, $22 shipping to Canada.
Rigged the trailer up with 30kg of ballast this weekend for a test ride. First, I agree with the other reviewer about using a bike with a stiff rear end. Hooked up to my dual sus Trek, I could feel the trailer flexing the rear - and this was on the road. Offroad, I think my hardtail will be the ride of choice. Second, I'd hesitate to rely on rim brakes pulling this puppy - they feel a little frail with an extra 80 or so pounds of additional inertia.
As far as bigger rubber than the supplied 1.75 incher, it can be done as follows: Flare the edges of the fender out with pliers, then replace the hex head fender bolt with a flat head phillips bolt. This will give you enough clearance to fit a 16 x 2.25" BMX knobbie under the fender.
Happy trails!
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Submitted by
Andy Gates
a Cross Country Rider
from Exeter, Devon, UK Date Reviewed: February 19, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$280.00
Purchased At:
Richard's Bikes, Exeter
Strengths:
Light, low rolling resistance, handles trails and crappy road surfaces easily, waterproof bag holds *lots*, attachment system is sweet and easy.
Weaknesses:
Unstable when heavily loaded and you're going very slow or very fast. You need a stiff rear triangle to really load this up.
Similar Products Used:
None.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Bad Boy with commuter/haulage mods.
Bottom Line:
Great trailer for light to moderate loads. If you want to haul really daft things like sofas get a two-wheeler and go slowly. This is fast and will take a good load - rathed to 32kg I'm sure I've had fifty in mine. We've used two for our shopping for over a year and they have served us well. The waterproof bag has an Ortlieb-style roll closure which has been 100% waterproof so far.
When it's empty, there's almost no effect on riding; it's well-behaved on trails/towpaths. On-road, keep the flag on for visibility.
Get your bike shop to check the wheel's trueness on delivery: both of ours had a wobble that needed to be straightened out before we could ride smoothly.
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Submitted by
Andrew Kalter
a Racer
from Norwalk, CT Date Reviewed: January 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Can carry alot. Goes on and off the bike easily. Tracks well. Waterproof bag.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, sharp edges on welds, bag can be hit by rear wheel on turns if it is not properly secured. Wider tire doesn't fit with the fender on and then the bag can have a hole rubbed in it.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
OCLV Hartail and Sugar 1
Bottom Line:
Probably the best for off-road touring. I rode the great divide route from Canada to Mexico with it. It takes some time to learn how to pack it correctly as it makes the front wheel light. You definitely want a good handlebar bag with some weight in it for better handling. You can also strap lots of stuff on top of it. It took a lot of torture and held up. For hard off-road abuse a wider tire with less pressure makes a big difference.
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Submitted by
Bryan
a Cross Country Rider
from watertown New York Date Reviewed: August 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$279.00
Purchased At:
bobtrailer.com
Strengths:
excellent tracking, holds way more than posted weight limit.
Weaknesses:
front steering bracket rubs hole in the sack.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
specialized m4 pro
Bottom Line:
rode over 600 miles and the only thing that went wrong was the sack and the nut that holds the mud flap.
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