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Originally Posted by Nigal
I'm a man of constant compromise and after looking at the B.O.B.s and burley Nomads i wasn't willing to spend that kind of money on something that narrow in their uses. I've settled on the Croozer Cargo Trailer. It's fair sized, covered, of medium weight @ 25 lbs., has a carrying cap of 60 lbs., can be used for grocery getting and light touring. I found them for $159 at Bike Nashbar.
is anyone else using a trailer? Input? |
I have a BOB and, years ago, used a two wheeled Cannondale Bugger, which is no longer in production.
I've never tried a Croozer, so can't comment on things like workmanship and durability. But from the picture, it looks like a pretty nice trailer for the money, especially if it's going to be used mostly for utility hauling.
How does it attach to the bike?
The 25lb weight is heavy for a bike trailer, but it shouldn't bother you much unless you have to ride a lot of hills.
The other trailers you mentioned are half the weight, but cost about two times what the Croozer does.
Bob Yak weight: 13 lbs 8 oz ; capacity 70 lbs; cost: $329
Burley Nomad weight: 14 lbs 8 oz; capacity: 100 lbs; cost: $349
To me, two wheeled trailers are easier to handle off the bike and easier attach to the bike than single wheelers. Two wheelers also seem less sensitive to unbalanced loading than single wheelers.
You are right about single wheel trailers tracking better. The're not subject to wheels that drop off the edge of the road, or snag on things if you ride too close.
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