Therefore, if your bike trailer does not fit your particular bike (especially if you have disc brakes), then just read below on how to attach your specific trailer to your bike. The two main types of axles are a quick-release and a thru-axle (see below for details). However, it becomes complicated because every bike has a slightly different type of axle. In general, almost all bike trailers are compatible with every type of bike. A common issue that many people have is attaching a bike trailer to a disc brake thru-axle bike, in which case you will likely need to get an adapter.
This is an up-to-date guide with everything you need to know about how to attach any bike trailer to any type of bike.īike trailers are compatible with all types of bikes, including road bikes, mountain bikes, cruiser bikes, hybrid bikes, e-bikes, and even disc brake bikes. This guide covers everything I’ve learned about attaching bike trailers, plus more. I have attached every major bike trailer brand to many different types of bikes, including a cruiser, hybrid bike, mountain bike, road bike, and disc brake bike. Unfortunately, no one has yet figured out how to make a truly universal attachment system (I want to be the first!). Just take into consideration that both Schwinn and Burley have upgraded their entire hitch attachment system in recent years to make a more “universal” attachment system. The reality is that the bike industry is changing so rapidly that the bike trailer manufacturers are having a hard time keeping up with the ever-changing updates. There’s so much confusion around how to attach a bike trailer to different types of bikes that I decided to just make this guide on everything you need to know on how to attach any bike trailer to your bike. I’ve personally used many different bike trailers with my kids over the past 6+ years on a variety of bikes, including a road bike, mountain bike, hybrid bike, and even a cruiser! Properly attaching a bike trailer to your bike can be one of the most confusing and overwhelming experiences for bike trailer owners.
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