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Description:Whether an enthusiast on an extended tour, or a dedicated commuter, this gear trailer will help you bring along all you need. Strong lightweight frame includes an expandable bellows style bag that just begs to be overstuffed. Built-in fairing protects the waterproof PVC bag from road debris. Single wheel design follows your bike with precision. Crafted with Chrome-Moly steel tubing, maintenance-free sealed bearing hubs, tough alloy rim and stainless steel spokes. TowBag is custom designed to match the frame's shape with reflective trim, compression strap system to keep load tight and padded handle. Fits most bikes and is easy to attach and detach from bike.
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Submitted by
David Bourgery
a Cross Country Rider
from Ft. Collins, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: September 23, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$230.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | Works well in bad weather, the fenders and the fairing keep your stuff reasonably clean. The stiffer your rear triangle the better it works. It's very useful if you want to tour with a stiff road bike. I also like to put an extra 10-20 psi in the tires for better handling when I use it. Right now I'm using it with an old road racing bike. The PVC bag is very useful for commuting, I just use it as a large duffle. The trailer has a very nice quick detach system. It tracks fairly well, and handles reasonably well. It really helps if your bike is tuned and the wheels are trued.
I got it on sale at REI, normally they are 270$. | | Weaknesses: | Mine did not come with a gear bag, I bought a (BOB) gear bag at a bike store for 30 bucks. A couldn't find a store with the Yakima bag in stock, special order was 70$, too much for a PVC bag.
The tube should come with some self sealing stuff in it. It would add a little weight, but your never going to get good accel with trailer, it would not lose any real performance. | | Similar Products Used: | I've not used the BOB YAK, but I have friends who have used both and say the feel almost the same. | | Bike Setup: | 1991 Trek 950 MTB and a 1985 Bianci road bike | | Bottom Line: | It's pretty good for commuting, and trips to the store. So far no duability issues. I'm planning some bike tours, and I think it will work ok. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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