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Bike trailer? Are you joking or is that actually a thing?
No joke at all! Bike trailers come as child trailers, cargo trailers, and even pet trailers! So many brands make them, and they work with just about any bike๐
I've used my child trailer to haul stuff plenty. I've picked up car batteries, done small Costco runs, and put my kids' bikes on as well (I "pick them up" by bringing their bikes).
10/10, would recommend a kid trailer even if you don't have kids.
We're looking for a child trailer, but I have a Burley Travoy (highly recommended!) and a regular cargo trailer, which is awesome for heavy grocery hauls. I also use panniers quite often, so it depends on what I'm doing and I just pick an option that'll work best.
Most trailers you get at the retail level only have 100lbs limits, but you can get custom trailers that can haul pianos. LOL They have integrated brakes for safety, but there's no limit to what you can haul on a bike!
But yeah, I've heard of people simply using child trailers to haul cargo, so that works!
100lbs has been plenty for us, but I do want something bigger, if only to "haul" my wife around (she doesn't like to ride). That said, a rack, panniers, and a kid trailer have enabled me to do all kinds of trips.
I'll have to look around at higher weight options. I live near a lake (<5 miles) and would love to bring a couple kayaks.
Kayak "trailers" are way more simple than you might think! Here's one example from Wike.
Awesome! Now to see if I can carry two so my two kids can share one.
LOL. I'm sure options exist!
I've seen tandems that are recumbent in front, regular seat behind. I think that's the best option if you want to talk with your partner while riding.
That would be awesome!
this one looks like the one I saw once.
I've had a burley travoy, like a dolly that attaches to your seat post, and an old burley bee, it attaches to the wheel hub. They make it possible to do large infrequent grocery runs and pick up stuff I would have to rent a car to do otherwise. Much cheaper and more flexible than a cargo bike as well.
I got the travoy about a month and half ago, and use it so often! I love that I can go into a grocery store without having to worry about finding a coin to unlock their dirty shopping carts, get my stuff, and then hook it up to my bike without fiddling around with anything.
I just wish Burley toned it down with how they price the accessory bags!
https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2014/06/23/how-to-carry-major-appliances-on-your-bike/