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I'm looking at getting a Burley Flatbed and I'm considering getting a used one. I see there have been some changes over the years, especially where the trailer hitches to the bike. The early ones (circa 2005), seem to have a much larger plastic assembly that attaches to the rear triangle. The later ones seem to have a much smaller fitting that gets clamped in via the quick-release axle. I think there may be some other minor variations, but just trying to keep it simple for now.
Thoughts on the differences and which is "better"? |
Originally Posted by DPDISXR4Ti
(Post 22178979)
I'm looking at getting a Burley Flatbed and I'm considering getting a used one. I see there have been some changes over the years, especially where the trailer hitches to the bike. The early ones (circa 2005), seem to have a much larger plastic assembly that attaches to the rear triangle. The later ones seem to have a much smaller fitting that gets clamped in via the quick-release axle. I think there may be some other minor variations, but just trying to keep it simple for now.
Thoughts on the differences and which is "better"? |
Originally Posted by andychrist
(Post 22185667)
The “Classic” plastic assembly was just made for bikes without QR skewers.
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Glad your new Burley Bee worked out for you, Brad! That was the first trailer I ever had, given to me for free by a neighbor whose kid had out grown it ages before. Since then I’ve burned through two Nomads, the later of which I recently salvaged for my new dual drive ecumbent “Redundo”.
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Found one of those kiddie trailers in the trash. Took me a day to strip it down to the frame and build a little wooden bed out of scraps. It's very solid and I recently replaced the tires with new ones I found on a kid's mountain box I also found in the trash.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0bafaa2d52.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2fcce13942.jpg 19 gallons, 150+ pounds of water |
Originally Posted by DPDISXR4Ti
(Post 22178979)
I'm looking at getting a Burley Flatbed and I'm considering getting a used one. I see there have been some changes over the years, especially where the trailer hitches to the bike. The early ones (circa 2005), seem to have a much larger plastic assembly that attaches to the rear triangle. The later ones seem to have a much smaller fitting that gets clamped in via the quick-release axle. I think there may be some other minor variations, but just trying to keep it simple for now.
Thoughts on the differences and which is "better"? |
Originally Posted by homeless in ca.
(Post 22195419)
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2fcce13942.jpg
19 gallons, 150+ pounds of water I have one of the darker blue jugs I have been using for water on trips (vehicular travel, camping, etc) for years. They are nice to have. I am working on some trailer ideas for bike touring also and have been eyeballing that jug also. What I have done before is use 32oz nalgene bottles and the 1gal jugs from Dollar General (I like that style plastic bottle - the handle loop is sturdy and can be tied off and looped over gear on the rear rack). However, if I can get all my water confined to a larger jug that would be good - longer period between resupply. |
Originally Posted by KC8QVO
(Post 22199304)
Did you ride around with all that to see how it handled/if it would hold it on a ride? Or did you just load it up for a static test sitting still?
I have one of the darker blue jugs I have been using for water on trips (vehicular travel, camping, etc) for years. They are nice to have. I am working on some trailer ideas for bike touring also and have been eyeballing that jug also. What I have done before is use 32oz nalgene bottles and the 1gal jugs from Dollar General (I like that style plastic bottle - the handle loop is sturdy and can be tied off and looped over gear on the rear rack). However, if I can get all my water confined to a larger jug that would be good - longer period between resupply. The blue jugs work well for car camping. I use mine with a small submersible pump. Wastes less water and I don't have to take the jug out of my vehicle every time I need to wash my hands. |
Trailer on a World Tour
A striped down commercial Burley Kids trailer can haul a world of things...
on parade on Orcas Island behind a Quest Velomobile. The Quest has a stainless plate welded down low on the uni-frame arm that the traditional Burley hitch attaches to. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...146d9d8c06.jpg Then there is the basic home made electrical EMT and plywood trailer headed off to install a solar electric system on Crow Valley Road..... https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...76e22520be.jpg Specialized Expedition pulling a home made trailer Who needs a Van?.... renewable energy installation at its best https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...199153eef0.jpg Who needs the Van? https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...54672d9663.jpg |
Hi, I'm new here.
I have 2 homemade 'Burley Travoy style' trailers I like to share. Hope I can post pictures soon. |
This is my DIY "Burley Travoy style" trailer made from an external frame backpack. I added a H-shaped structure made of ϕ28mm aluminum tubes to the frame for wheel attachment.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c39d07fecc.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...76c2a86505.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...33faacc58b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bbe5352661.jpg Its earliest status: https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c0196386ee.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...92363e52ff.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b7c49df681.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0620d2dccd.jpg |
An "amphibious trip" with the trailer in its earlier form.
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This is my rig to get food and household supplies. The tub is held on by u-bolts and wing nuts to come off quickly. |
Spotted in Kyvi in the Ukraine a LvH Bullit cargo bike towing a Carla Cargo trailer loaded with a steel section for a road blockade to thwart advancing Russian troops.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8d7c1ec127.jpg |
Nothing fancy about my trailer - just an old Kool-Stop I bought on sale years before I had a child and continue to use now that the same kid is an adult.
it's been useful. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7c919a7141.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1e08c91bae.jpg |
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