Would this trailer be durable enough for big bike trip over 300 miles. Friends & I bike DC to PGH each year and bike about 360 miles in 5-6 days. Trail is mostly crushed limestone but some parts of DC/MD/WV trails are worse with roots/ruts, etc.. Details = http://www.bikecando.com/ Would this trailer be durable enough for big bike trip over 300 miles. Friends & I bike DC to PGH each year and bike about 360 miles in 5-6 days. Trail is mostly crushed limestone but some... » Read More Would this trailer be durable enough for big bike trip over 300 miles. Friends & I bike DC to PGH each year and bike about 360 miles in 5-6 days. Trail is mostly crushed limestone but some parts of DC/MD/WV trails are worse with roots/ruts, etc.. Details = http://www.bikecando.com/ « Show Less
1161231
to be safe I would get a couple extra inner tubes and a extra hitch, total about $25. other wise it is a good unit, should be no problem. tubes you can get anywhere the extra hitch you have to get from allen website.
1161232
I have only used the trailer for short trips (groceries) so I don't know about 300+ miles. It seems to be made well, though.
1161233
I use mine to got to the beach and carry beach chairs and beach stuff, never more than 20 pounds and it's under a mile to the beach. If you were packing this up with more than 35 lbs I'd recommend investing in a better quality trailer. This is mostly plastic and doesn't have an axle, the wheels attach to the frame.
1161234
The trailer seems to be pretty durable. I like it mainly because it is lightweight. I've never tried pulling more than 30 pounds in it, so I don't know how much it is capable of.
289969
The answer is no.This bike is heavy and made with cheap components. After about 200 miles this bike will expolde.
1836579
As mentioned, once you snap the pieces together, they work very well. The longest I have ridden using it is 200 miles. I do use mine very often just for short rides. I hope this is helpful.__BQ
1458952
Was good for most rides. However, when the trail became very bumpy my experience was very different. I ride a small frame, so spacing and clearances are very limited. In bumpy conditions, the action of the rear suspension allowed the bottom of the bottle to rub the tire, damaging the attached cage and releasing the bottle.
1103732
My son had it since he was one got it for him for his first bday. He's 18 months now and about 30 lbs and still rides it fine its should be good till he's about 3 I'm thinking. More of till he's either to heavy and the thing will break which I doubt it will because my fiance rode it and she's 120 lbs. Any age is fine as long as their interested in it is my opinion. Pro long use at above recommended weight will damage any type of PVC structure it has.
2173152
I carried my sportster 1200 at around 600 lbs and it bent the platform and the front tire bracket. Maybe I didn't have it set up right, but I will not be putting a heavy street bike back in it. Bike stayed secure and it was a 1300 mile trip, but still not worth the risk in my opinion.
1682276
We'v use one on each side between 2 and 3 miles virtually every day for over 5 years now. They are still going strong! The bike computer indicates we average between 600 and 8oo miles/year. Since there are no internal springs that make the internal cord wear out or plastic "break-Away" parts to fatigue and fail, so the Bike Tow Leash has had no issues. All we see is are small cosmetic scuff marks. Thank goodness because the dogs love it and don't like to miss their biking!
260011
I personally think it is great for the road... but I am no biking expert! I have done a few 20 milers... but that is about it, mostly just 5 or 6 miles at a time. But, the seat is very comfortable to me.
1084447
That is a hard question to answer. It depends on the weight of your trailer, how often you take tight turns on coarse asphalt, if your axles are aligned properly, and if your trailer sways due to driving in a cross wind. I put about 5000 miles on mine (10000 lb tt) last summer and do not have any noticeable loss of tread.
686609
A very strong and tough cart, but to make it last a long time, I would not recommend using on dirt roads. I used it on grassy hill with a heavy load. It worked, but was hard on my back to push. Smooth surfaces, the cart maneuver easily.
41085
It depends on your commute, but in many cases, sure! My commute is only 2 miles, but there are 3 hills (overpasses) for which the 6 speeds are helpful. On straight road, road bikes pass me easily though. It's because the included gear ratios aren't enough to compensate for the smaller wheels. However, this is true for nearly all folding bikes. Regarding the concern about the tires, they're fine for roads. If your commute is off road, you can get more appropriate tires, but then this is not really an offroad bike. I'm planning to put a bottle of slime in the tires just in case. This bike would be great for where I used to work, where the parking lot was nearly a mile from some of the offices. It depends on your commute, but in many cases, sure! My commute is only 2 miles, but there are 3 hills (overpasses) for which the 6 speeds are helpful. On straight road, road bikes pass me easily though. It's because the included gear ratios aren't enough to compensate for the smaller wheels. However, this is true for nearly all folding bikes. Regarding the concern about the tires, they're fine for roads. If your commute is off road, you can get more appropriate tires, but then this is not really an offroad bike. I'm planning to put a bottle of slime in the tires just in case. This bike... » Read More It depends on your commute, but in many cases, sure! My commute is only 2 miles, but there are 3 hills (overpasses) for which the 6 speeds are helpful. On straight road, road bikes pass me easily though. It's because the included gear ratios aren't enough to compensate for the smaller wheels. However, this is true for nearly all folding bikes. Regarding the concern about the tires, they're fine for roads. If your commute is off road, you can get more appropriate tires, but then this is not really an offroad bike. I'm planning to put a bottle of slime in the tires just in case. This bike would be great for where I used to work, where the parking lot was nearly a mile from some of the offices. « Show Less
1674775
I've had mine about a year and a half and it's been drenched in the rain many times. Still works fine. The back power cable did rust off and break when the wind knocked it over a few months ago. Had to ship the wheel to FL and cost me $80. Then I had to take the bike to my bike shop to fix alignment. The bike is a beast and is tough enough for dodging Atlanta traffic. I commute 8 miles 5 times a week and love it. Great bike but like any bike it does require repair now and again.
795723
we have managed fine with 25lbs on mountain bikes and 200 miles of very bad roads. be sure to install some rubber tube between the contact surfaces of the carrier and the bike frame. worth the money
766754
I hauled a 450lb sport bike on it for about 650 miles and didn't have any problems. I'd be real careful hauling something that heavy as some of the parts aren't super heavy duty like the tie down holes. Also make sure your truck can hold that kind of tongue weight, hate to get it loaded on there then hit a bump and rip your hitch off the back of the truck.
1797220
I weigh 290 and I've ridden it for 45 min. around a fairly hilly neighborhood. I'm very satisfied with it's ride time. I did put the hill climb kit on mine because of my size.the frame is sturdy and I've hit some pretty good bumps in the road with no damage. I would recommend that you check it over after every 3-4 hours of riding just to make sure the suspension hardware is tight. I did notice a couple fasteners that had loosened up.
54114
This trailer is very light as is and is easily moved by itself. As for hauling large uncut logs I don't think it would hold up. It just bolts together and the steel is not that heavy nor hardened. I've bent it with ratcheting tie downs. Mine won't even square. The shape of the "bar" pieces is: __| |__
891950
Mine has held up beautifully. However, I must mention that I ride a road bike 3-4x a week, on smooth asphalt terrain, and for only about 8 miles at a stretch. So, in truth, it has not been subjected to any notable or adverse wear and tear