Very good video, "try what's good for you". I replaced the spring that holds the trailer to the frame coupling with a universal joint from a socket set which in turn removed the rubber band effect on incline's. The single wheel was prone to fatigue in the main hinge but tracked really well. The best panniers are the one you make yourself, but all comes with the cost of "did you really to take that " which only comes with many Km's under the belt. Life really is great when you see it on a bike.
Thanks for the feedback 👌🏻 I would say the word "aerodynamic" really depends on how minimal someone goes with their bike packing setup. But it's for sure, when you have a human on a bicycle we are the thing that is the least aerodynamic on the bicycle.. 😆
The single wheel trailer may be more "normal" feeling, but in my experience, they tend to fishtail at speed. I had two different ones and I used them to transport groceries all the time in combination with panniers and it didn't matter how I packed it, it would fishtail going down the hill to home. I went to a two wheel trailer and that issue went away. The only reason I will ever go to a single wheeled trailer again is if I knew I was going to mostly use it off road. BTW - you are 100% correct about getting the weight low makes it more stable. IMHO, the rack with the panniers up high is a very bad execution of using panniers. The higher you get the weight, the more and more less stable it will be, there is no way around it. Bikepacking vs. panniers is a very clear indication of what you plan on doing. Bikepacking means you're pretty much just going camping for a few days, panniers means you plan on going on a tour. You'll pretty much never be able to pack a seat pack with enough stuff for more than a day or two. If you plan on staying in hotels all the time, it might work out for you. If you plan on camping most of the time, you will rapidly run out of room trying to bike pack.
I experienced some fishtailing with a one wheel trailer mounted on the rear bicycle axle. I had recently acquired a bike specific torque wrench kit, which I hadn't used yet. With the mount adjusted to the specified torque, the trailer tracked like a dream. The big downhill at the end of the day would have been life-threatening without making the adjustment.
Regarding a trailer I concur that hilly train is challenging. My trailer said not to exceed 15 mph but going down a local hill several times and increasing speed incrementally I manged 30 mph no problem, trailer stuck with me like glue. Here's a thought how about converting 1 or 2 trailer wheels to electric motors with its own battery would be self propelling maybe.
Thanks for sharing your feedback, I love that idea about converting the wheels of the trailer to have motors, if they sell wheels small enough it's highly feasible! 😁💡👍🏻
I am considering a one wheel trailer as a replacement for my old croozer cargo which served me well on my journeys so far. Personally I don't like all cramed onto the bike as it makes it very vulnerable for quick reactions like spontaneous avoiding bumps and holes in the track. Also it is easier to park when making a break. Additionally when carrying fruits like watermelon, grapes or papaya that are prone to squeezing nothing beats a trailer.
Simple is best, minimize what you bring; even my bike is an old mountain bike. If something to happen, I can dump all and replace for fairly cheap. Good tires such as Marathon Plus, a bike tool set and learn how to repair.
I would never recommend a two wheel bike trailer. They're heavy and wide. Single wheel trailers follow really well even on dirt single tracks. On roads with no shoulders, the trailers stick out into the car lane. Going up hill is the same for a trailer or panniers as long as the weight is the same. Basic physics. The only additional force is the road resistance of the extra wheel, which is really negligible. But you also get the advantage of getting the weight off the bike. I personally ride with panniers as I don't want to carry the trailer up stairs at hotels. Also with panniers, your stuff is more compartmentalized so that you can quickly locate what you need. The Trailer bag is more difficult to find things quickly. Finally, I don't want to carry an extra innertube for the trailer wheel, nor do I want to fix flats for another wheel.
The trailer you show in this video. The hook to the bike takes away from the ear of your bike takes room away I use a B.O.B ibex or yak. Trailer to go places. I like the single wheel over the daul wheels. One wheel fits more to trails.
Fair enough 👍🏻 I can understand where you're coming from 🙏🏻 Everyone has their own unique way to transport cargo on their bicycle, that's what makes it all so interesting! 😉
I looked into used trailers and saw some DEEP discounts of ones selling in my area. Then I saw their weight and figured out why people were basically giving them away. No thanks. (I live in a VERY hilly area)
Yup makes sense. But if you're looking to just move cargo, I'd recommend considering the e-bike conversion kit option. Then the trailer, in hilly areas becomes more of an option again. 👌🏻
Very good video, "try what's good for you". I replaced the spring that holds the trailer to the frame coupling with a universal joint from a socket set which in turn removed the rubber band effect on incline's. The single wheel was prone to fatigue in the main hinge but tracked really well. The best panniers are the one you make yourself, but all comes with the cost of "did you really to take that " which only comes with many Km's under the belt. Life really is great when you see it on a bike.
1:09 "Aerodynamic" is not a word I would ever have linked to bike packing. All in all, a good review.
Thanks for the feedback 👌🏻 I would say the word "aerodynamic" really depends on how minimal someone goes with their bike packing setup. But it's for sure, when you have a human on a bicycle we are the thing that is the least aerodynamic on the bicycle.. 😆
The single wheel trailer may be more "normal" feeling, but in my experience, they tend to fishtail at speed. I had two different ones and I used them to transport groceries all the time in combination with panniers and it didn't matter how I packed it, it would fishtail going down the hill to home. I went to a two wheel trailer and that issue went away. The only reason I will ever go to a single wheeled trailer again is if I knew I was going to mostly use it off road.
BTW - you are 100% correct about getting the weight low makes it more stable. IMHO, the rack with the panniers up high is a very bad execution of using panniers. The higher you get the weight, the more and more less stable it will be, there is no way around it.
Bikepacking vs. panniers is a very clear indication of what you plan on doing. Bikepacking means you're pretty much just going camping for a few days, panniers means you plan on going on a tour. You'll pretty much never be able to pack a seat pack with enough stuff for more than a day or two. If you plan on staying in hotels all the time, it might work out for you. If you plan on camping most of the time, you will rapidly run out of room trying to bike pack.
Very well said 👍🏻 and thanks for your comment! 🙏🏻🤗
I experienced some fishtailing with a one wheel trailer mounted on the rear bicycle axle. I had recently acquired a bike specific torque wrench kit, which I hadn't used yet. With the mount adjusted to the specified torque, the trailer tracked like a dream. The big downhill at the end of the day would have been life-threatening without making the adjustment.
@@jpg0927 it was a quick release so torque wasn't a real option, there was no way to mount it any other way.
Regarding a trailer I concur that hilly train is challenging. My trailer said not to exceed 15 mph but going down a local hill several times and increasing speed incrementally I manged 30 mph no problem, trailer stuck with me like glue. Here's a thought how about converting 1 or 2 trailer wheels to electric motors with its own battery would be self propelling maybe.
Thanks for sharing your feedback, I love that idea about converting the wheels of the trailer to have motors, if they sell wheels small enough it's highly feasible! 😁💡👍🏻
I am considering a one wheel trailer as a replacement for my old croozer cargo which served me well on my journeys so far. Personally I don't like all cramed onto the bike as it makes it very vulnerable for quick reactions like spontaneous avoiding bumps and holes in the track. Also it is easier to park when making a break. Additionally when carrying fruits like watermelon, grapes or papaya that are prone to squeezing nothing beats a trailer.
Simple is best, minimize what you bring; even my bike is an old mountain bike. If something to happen, I can dump all and replace for fairly cheap. Good tires such as Marathon Plus, a bike tool set and learn how to repair.
iv taken 500lbs of log up hill on that trailer it hauls , just needed 10mm bolts
I would never recommend a two wheel bike trailer. They're heavy and wide. Single wheel trailers follow really well even on dirt single tracks. On roads with no shoulders, the trailers stick out into the car lane. Going up hill is the same for a trailer or panniers as long as the weight is the same. Basic physics. The only additional force is the road resistance of the extra wheel, which is really negligible. But you also get the advantage of getting the weight off the bike. I personally ride with panniers as I don't want to carry the trailer up stairs at hotels. Also with panniers, your stuff is more compartmentalized so that you can quickly locate what you need. The Trailer bag is more difficult to find things quickly. Finally, I don't want to carry an extra innertube for the trailer wheel, nor do I want to fix flats for another wheel.
Fair enough 👍🏻 thanks for sharing your experience 🙏🏻
The trailer you show in this video. The hook to the bike takes away from the ear of your bike takes room away I use a B.O.B ibex or yak. Trailer to go places. I like the single wheel over the daul wheels. One wheel fits more to trails.
Well... If the one wheel trailers didn't cost $500, I would definitely be considering them. 😆
Aerodynamics only becomes a factor above 16 mph
Well that counts for long, straight downhills then 👌🏻😆👍🏻
Weight is the biggest consideration, I don't even watch bike nomads with panniers. It's just not possible to tour with more than 25-30 Ibs.
Fair enough 👍🏻 I can understand where you're coming from 🙏🏻 Everyone has their own unique way to transport cargo on their bicycle, that's what makes it all so interesting! 😉
I looked into used trailers and saw some DEEP discounts of ones selling in my area. Then I saw their weight and figured out why people were basically giving them away. No thanks. (I live in a VERY hilly area)
Yup makes sense. But if you're looking to just move cargo, I'd recommend considering the e-bike conversion kit option. Then the trailer, in hilly areas becomes more of an option again. 👌🏻