Croozer Trailers – 40% Off!!! I know it sounds to good to be true. Let me explain… This is not an ordinary sale. We’re offering this amazing line of German designed trailers at what is effectively our wholesale/dealer pricing while supplies last. I should explain how things evolved as I know the price probably sounds to good to be…
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Oh God, I have a flat! And I have a trailer and some angry children staring at me….
I started out with the mindset to write solely about Burley D’Lite trailer maintenance. I kept however returning to the idea that the day to day maintenance of all trailers AND bikes are some common concerns. The basic care, tools and checklist is really what is so important and not enough people discuss this other…
Traveling with Kids: Trailer, seat, or cargo bike?
So, you have a new addition to the family. Small, cute and precious. You have been taking care of this bundle 24hrs a day and going crazy with an urge to ride- with them. Now what? Where do you go? What do you do? What do you choose? They are so small, moody and well,…
Burley D'Lite Bike Child Trailer Year End Review: Big Tex Style.
And we are back! Big Tex! But all jokes aside, the Burley D’lite is a great trailer for anyone looking to start using a kids trailer.The suspension is a huge plus because it makes the trailer “jar” a little less if you decide to ride on rough roads. One thing I personally love about the…
Big Tex Matt Duffin Presents: The Thule Coaster Bike Trailer!
Ever get those local car sales commercials in your area? You know the super cheesy ones? Ever wonder what it would look like if a bike shop did the same thing? Well, you can stop wondering and watch the video below. You might be disappointed. So I set the bar super low. The Thule Coaster…
Trailer Moms (and Dads) – A Survival Guide
Hi, my name is Carissa Sipp and I am a trailer parent. I admit it, I am addicted. So what is a trailer parent you ask? Any parent who commutes or hauls little kids on bike rides and would rather do this than get in a car. We are a little lazy as the thought…
Puke Ready: The Weehoo WeeGo Bike Child Trailer Review
The Weehoo WeeGo is a great addition to your family. I really hope I covered alot of things that I feel are important when I’m looking for a new trailer. The Removable cover is always a big plus especially if you have two kids who like a vomit like I do and the plastic footwell…
Introducing the Wandertec TUBA Cargo Trailer
Our long-time readers might remember our Kickstarter project from 3 years ago focused around the Wandertec TUBA. The project didn’t fund which meant that rather than quickly launching this new product to fill the pre-orders, it became a backburner project, worked on at a gradual and organic pace. The TUBA Has Finally Arrived Well after…
DIY Trailers and Cargo Powerhouses – A Reader Round-Up
Here at Commute by Bike and our sister site, www.CampfireCycling.com, we get a lot of happy folks who are very excited to share how they use their bikes for tours, commutes, and all other fun adventures. Today, we’ve got a round-up of some of the creative and epic uses of some great gear. DIY Trailers…
What Took Me So Long?!? Burley Nomad Trailer Review
For the last 4 years I have been dedicated to living a car free life. Four years ago I sold my last car, bought a bike and said goodbye to gas forever. Over the years I’ve added pannier racks, Panniers, commuter bags, trunk bags and rack top cargo boxes in an effort to be…
Hard working trailers, panniers, and racks
Colin sent us these photos of how he’s been utilizing his bike for a pretty awesome array of activities. He packed up his MIG welder and gas tank onto his BOB Trailer, which makes for a pretty bad-ass looking commuting rig.Next, he loaded up a folding table, chairs, and all the necessary tabling supplies for…
BOB Trailer Cruising the Burr Trail
Rick recently sent us this photo of his touring set up. He’s got a BOB Yak trailer with the attached Greenspeed rack for extra storage. He’s also using a Greenfield Stabilizer Kickstand for extra stability for the added weight.He toured from Bullfrog Utah to Boulder Utah along the Burr Trail, carrying 5 large bottles of…
Burley Nomad Trailer – The View from the Bike
This is a perspective you don’t see often. Riley attached a camera to the back of his bike to film his sturdy Burley Nomad cruising along the road near the seaside and on a dirt trail. The trailer itself is loaded with camera gear and it looks snug and tight inside the trailer. It looks…
Ted's Leisure Trailer – Built for Fun
Ted recently shared with us his sturdy trailer build that looks like a party on wheels! Ted explains the origins:I built this bike trailer in the spring of 1987 in Calgary, Alberta. It was designed to supplement a backpack and front pannier bags, and to encourage a leisurely travel pace through exercise.Two main challenges by this…
Tom's Upcycled Bed Frame Bike Trailer
I put together a cargo trailer from scrap metal and trashed kid’s bikes. A bed frame provided the basic structure, to which I welded dropouts hacked from the donor bikes and a curved towing arm. A quick release ball joint was used for the hitch. Don’t trust your welding skills? Check out the Burley Nomad,…
Mike’s Orange Trailer Build
A man of few words with a fondness for orange. l like building them. Started 15 years ago. Not to sure what the next one will be like. So far they carry everything I’ve put into them – up to 200 pounds so far. Well, Mike, you’ve come to the right club and here are…
Simon's Heavy-Duty Trailer Build
Check out Simon’s child trailer. No, he doesn’t put children in it. We’ll let him explain: This trailer started as a two-child trailer, but it was too large, too high and the fabric floor was just not practical for cargo hauling. So I took it apart and built a new trailer around a sturdy plastic…
Liam's Mega-Trailer Build
Introducing: the Wonder Trailer!! by Liam: I’ve spent 2 years building this articulated bike trailer it can haul upwards of a ton to 2 tons**. The trailer handles surprisingly well for its size: 5 x 2 feet with 20″ wheels. I am currently working on what in England we call a tilt body – basically…
Tom's Mission & Custom Trailer
Tom’s on a mission to combat child sex abuse by increasing and promoting healing for victims. To achieve this goal, he’s built a custom trailer for the road, and he’s not afraid to use it! “10,000 miles, across 3 nations on a 50cc scooter (with a custom trailer attached…that I designed and built).” Pretty sweet…
Tom's (Again) Ill-Advised, But Still Pretty Cool BOB Trailer Mod
Tom and his Vespa are at it again. “Updated photos for the BOB folks to fret over …lol.” And again, we dont recommend, support or condone the use of BOB trailers, or any other bike cargo trailers, on any motorized vehicles other than electric bicycles that are regulated the same as standard bicycles.But check these…
Improvised Endo Training Wheels with a Ridekick Trailer
This is a tale of idiocy or brilliant resourcefulness. You decide. You may have read that I have one of those Ridekick trailers that push the bike. (See: “Ridekick: A Nicotine Patch for Car Addiction.”) This story ends with me doing something that I’m sure the Ridekick company doesn’t ever want you to do. So…
Chariot vs. Croozer vs. Burley Bike Child Trailers
Via BikeKidShop.com Email: We are looking at purchasing a bike trailer stroller combo for two children. Can you please tell me what the differences are between your three brands and why I would purchase one over another. Thank you. The main difference between the brands of trailers is the features and accessories that they come…
Evaluating if there are any Issues with Mounting a Two-Wheel Trailer Hitch to your Bicycle
A common question we get here at the www.CampfireCycling.com is whether the bike trailer hitch for two-wheeled trailers can be attached to their style of bicycle. Most, though not all, brands of two-wheel trailers offer a variety of options for mounting a hitch bracket to the bicycle. I will be breaking down my explanations into…
Bill's "Carpool" & Cargo Bike Trailer Build
Is one of your New Years resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle, bike more, be more “green” or even spend more time tinkering around with your new tools in the garage? …or old tools that look new because you never use them…Bill accomplished all these in 2012: I built up a semi-custom trailer off of…