The bike trailer is an accessory that becomes essential as the bike becomes your preferred means of getting around and as panniers and child seats show their limits in certain situations.
Why buy a new or second-hand bike trailer?
The bike trailer offers you greater capacity than panniers and greater stability than child seats. So you will probably want to find a bike trailer, new or second-hand, if you regularly do your shopping by bike or if you make long, regular bike trips with your children, for example (especially if you have several children!). Seated in the bike trailer, your children will be comfortably settled and sheltered from the weather.
How to choose your bike trailer?
The choice of trailer can depend on several criteria:
- what use will you make of your bike trailer?
- what is your budget?
- how much space do you have to store the bike trailer?
Which bike trailer for my use?
A bike trailer for cycle touring
Are you planning a bike trip or a bike hike? You will be riding a few kilometres with your bike trailer. The weight and manoeuvrability of your bike trailer should be important criteria. Single-wheel bike trailers will offer you better manoeuvrability, for example.
Also, if you are not planning to head off on another trip right away, we advise you to look at solutions that are reasonable for your wallet: you can borrow or hire a bike trailer, or simply buy your bike trailer second-hand and put it back up for sale after your trip. This will save you from paying out a large sum and from having to store your bike trailer the rest of the year if you have no use for it.
The quality of the wheels and the shock absorbers will also be important so that your trailer can go anywhere!
A bike trailer for your child or children
Are you looking for a solution to regularly carry your child or children? Look for a safe bike trailer. Some trailers have seat belts and reflective lights, for example. Also remember to check that rain protection is available for this bike trailer to make sure your little ones stay dry!
Another selling point will be the versatility of your bike trailer: some bike trailers can be used for walking or even jogging. There are even some that can be converted into a pushchair with a few accessories, which will save you from storing two accessories at home!
Bike trailer brands
Thule: see all second-hand Thule bike trailers and other products from the brand
Topeak: see all second-hand Topeak bike trailers and other products from the brand
Find the second-hand bike trailer that meets your needs on Troc Vélo: Maxxus, AddBike, ROLAND, Cybex, Topeak and of course Thule!