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Has anyone got/used on one these?

What do you think of them?

I'm after a single wheel trailer for general shopping and local transport duties, I appreciate they're not going to be as good as proper Bob Yak trailer but I have a limited budget and on the face of it these seem to fit the bill quite nicely.

They're available on Ebay for around the £70 mark delivered.


 
Posted : 21/08/2013 5:41 pm
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I am about to order one, they get good review on Amazon.
70 pounds compared to the Bob Yak at 370 i think its worth a try.


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 5:24 pm
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I can't quite find them on ebay - is it the one that's like a budget bob? They look pretty good, but in the bivvy topic someone did snap off the rear end and have to re-attach it with cable ties!

Could do with one similar myself, to get out to a bothy, and leave it there for a few days yomping...


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 5:31 pm
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Ah lovely thanks!

And that doesn't look like the one that broke 😀 I'd pack some cable ties anyway though! 8)


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 6:00 pm
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Just ordered one, so shall report back in a few days.


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 10:20 pm
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Wow - was looking at these 10 minutes ago. Good timing. Was also looking at Carry Freedom y frame.

Interested to know what you think when you get your hands on it - review much appreciated! 😉


 
Posted : 08/09/2013 10:30 pm
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have received it, nice and fast shipping.
Sadly the wheel will not fit as the frame is to narrow.
So probably cant do a unbiased review of it as i will be returning mine for a refund.

Frame seems solid build but it is quite heavy (box it came in say 9.5kg, unsure if i think the pivot where the trailer fork attaches to the trailer will stand up to a lot of use, Wheel bearing feel really really cheap.
If the wheel would have fitted, its not a bad trailer for the price though.


 
Posted : 12/09/2013 7:09 pm
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The bike frame, as in you've got a narrow rear hub?


 
Posted : 12/09/2013 8:11 pm
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I think he means the back end of his bike (with normal mtb tyres I assume) doesn't fit into the 'yoke' of the trailer, with the QR axles. 😡 Which is a bummer! I get the feeling the single-armed attachment type isn't so steady...


 
Posted : 12/09/2013 8:25 pm
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Nope the trailers wheel dont fit into the trailer frame, my guess is its warped during welding and not been spotted.


 
Posted : 12/09/2013 8:33 pm
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Could you not pry/spread the drop outs to get it in?

How out of line was it 2mm or more like 10?


 
Posted : 12/09/2013 8:54 pm
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it was probably only a few mm, but enough that i could not pry it apart with hands a lone. and would not want to have to fix a puncture out on a trip if i cant get wheels off/back on by hand.


 
Posted : 12/09/2013 8:59 pm