@xtaran asks:
Q3. Do you prefer a specific bicycle trailer hitch system? If so, which and why?
If you know only the one(s) you've used so far: Which one is it and where do you see advantages and disadvantages?
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@ascentale @xtaran @bikenite #BikeNite A3. I have just seen the cheap, runo-of-the-mill bicycle trailer systems on lower end trailers, and the issues I have run into.
1. Almost impossible to mount/use on a road bike... it was very iffy. Though maybe putting a trailer on a racing bike is a bad idea.
2. One sided mounting on the system seemed to put a LOT of stress on one spot. Fine on a steel bike, but I don't think I'd do that on anything else.
@ai6yr @ascentale @xtaran @bikenite A4: you might be surprised at how many people approach bike shops wanting things like that. Or to fit racks to carry 30kg of gear on a carbon frame not designed for it.
At least with single speed bikes you can usually axle mount a trailer hitch and it kind of works (I rode a fixie home from mass towing a small trailer once, the original rider had an allergic reaction so needed something with gears and brakes. I do not recommend that combo)
Phil (ascentale)
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