Mine is the only bike trailer I have ever seen in my area, and it was unnerving towing it on the road while some drivers allowed me the same space as nomal ie none - despite the flag on the passing side.
After much weight loss, I now only weigh 63.5kg. The trailer plus heaviest cargo hauled was 65.5kg, and at the end of the 8 mile journey I tackled a very steep hill. Usually, this incline is easily handled by my bike's 2/8 or 1/8 gear (52T to 32T)... but after miles of hauling the maximum cargo my trailer is rated for, it was a right struggle climbing this hill on gear 1/8! I actually had to make an effort cycling, something I do my damndest to avoid. I now see how a 250W BBS01B would feel underpowered for much heavier persons. I had to haul the same weight up the same hill two hours later, at the end of a 3.5 mile journey - this time, voltage had recovered and it was much easier on gear 1/8.
At times, with the trailer pulling and pushing the bike, the longer journey didn't feel altogether safe. The deep potholes would also occasionally swing the trailer side to side a bit, so I kept my speed low. Built with sturdy steel, the Homcom trailer managed very well. But boy was it noisy. Yes it was! Shake, rattle and roll!
It flipped over on one occasion, while carrying an empty 25 litre water bottle. The road surface was clear, I couldn't see the cause. Looking at the action camera video, I suspect it had been nudged by a car on the passing side. That would have been quite a bad thing to happen while hauling a 65.5kg trailer.
After much weight loss, I now only weigh 63.5kg. The trailer plus heaviest cargo hauled was 65.5kg, and at the end of the 8 mile journey I tackled a very steep hill. Usually, this incline is easily handled by my bike's 2/8 or 1/8 gear (52T to 32T)... but after miles of hauling the maximum cargo my trailer is rated for, it was a right struggle climbing this hill on gear 1/8! I actually had to make an effort cycling, something I do my damndest to avoid. I now see how a 250W BBS01B would feel underpowered for much heavier persons. I had to haul the same weight up the same hill two hours later, at the end of a 3.5 mile journey - this time, voltage had recovered and it was much easier on gear 1/8.
At times, with the trailer pulling and pushing the bike, the longer journey didn't feel altogether safe. The deep potholes would also occasionally swing the trailer side to side a bit, so I kept my speed low. Built with sturdy steel, the Homcom trailer managed very well. But boy was it noisy. Yes it was! Shake, rattle and roll!
It flipped over on one occasion, while carrying an empty 25 litre water bottle. The road surface was clear, I couldn't see the cause. Looking at the action camera video, I suspect it had been nudged by a car on the passing side. That would have been quite a bad thing to happen while hauling a 65.5kg trailer.
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