Can an Ikea bike trailer match a cargo bike? Putting a bargain-bin cargo bike trailer to the test

[@nettoyageadriance]

Bike trailers!! One of the most overlooked, underestimated things on the planet! We've replaced our fleet of work trucks and vans with cargo bikes and trailers! Thanks for the video!

[@Shifter_Cycling]

Pure Water Window Cleaning Amazing!

[@KandiKlover]

I use mine to carry loads of crappy fad music like this guy uses for his videos. Gotta wash it off every now and then or it gets too stinky.

[@GDMHificationranpitc]

i like your company already

[@jacobferdinand1862]

Your workers probably stink like sweat biking to their jobs

[@nettoyageadriance]

@@jacobferdinand1862 Better than old car freshener and fast food

[@wiscadams]

Beware of your stopping distance when pulling a trailer. I had a terrifying moment flying down a very moderate grade pulling the kids and dog in a double trailer once. I'd say 100lbs of cargo. Traffic light turned red and I couldn't get the bike and trailer stopped in time. Escaped unscathed but learned a good lesson that day.

[@Pseudynom]

Good point. That's why bike trailers in Germany aren't allowed to carry more than 45 kg unless the trailer has an overrun brake.

[@microcolonel]

Part of why Ikea's own bike had disc brakes, super duper important.

[@wiscadams]

@@microcolonel My bike has disc brakes as well. People might be surprised at how much their stopping distance increases when they've got a little more mass moving with them.

[@raphaelvermin]

@@microcolonel disc brakes are better at stopping a spinning wheel but do absolutely nothing to give the vehicle they're equipped on an increase of traction which is equally important to stopping distance. Just because you can lock up the wheels doesn't mean you're going to stop and factually in most cases it will more likely result in a crash. Brakes rated for your load and equipped on as many ground wheels as possible is what's super duper important. Not specifically the type of brake.

[@microcolonel]

@@raphaelvermin rim brakes are hard to keep at the limit; they respond less predictably to activation, become spontaneously lubricated when not perfectly clean and dry, and fade rapidly (a couple seconds of activation changes the pressure required to be at the limit). So while braking is usually technically traction limited, it is first limited by your ability to activate the brakes near the limit of traction. Disc brakes are predictable. Amateur cyclists, non-cyclists, and pros all reliably get better results with disc brakes in practice.

[@matteo.ceriotti]

The advantage of a trailer over a cargo bike is that you can disconnect the trailer when no need and you have your traditional bike again!

[@zebschreiber7357]

That's what I do, makes it nice to be able to just drop or hook up the trailer and go. I made dividers for mine to keep all my groceries in place works really well also keep bubble wrap bags in mine for hauling eggs lol haven't broken any yet

[@denverspin]

Yeah, trailers are the way to go. I have a cargo bike that I carry my little girl on and do shopping. But it’s so darn heavy. Trailers are a much more efficient use of materials. They are great for touring too, because all that weight isn’t directly on the bike so the bike handles much better, in my opinion.

[@uncrunch398]

@@denverspin Heavy has an advantage. More cumbersome to steal. Makes disk locks much more effective.

[@gary7vn]

Exactly. I have a Travoy, which goes on or off in about 5 seconds, for smaller loads, groceries, and the like, and my Burley Flatbed for the big or heavy stuff. Works great and my bike stays relatively light and small compared to those monster sized cargo bikes. Most people don't haul "cargo" daily, but are stuck with those monstrosities even when not hauling. They might make sense for a minority, but that's it. Most people don't need them.

[@KandiKlover]

So just get a touring bike

[@stevec3872]

I went through my first 4 years of retirement without a car and just used my recumbent bike and a cargo trailer and I used it for everything I did, everything I needed to haul including moving furniture. I got rid of the 20 inch tires and went with 16s which made the ride more stable. Also, rather than putting things in an empty cargo trailer I bungeed a heavy duty tote to it that fit perfectly because the bottom was narrower than the top. Having a lid on it kept everything safe, secure, and dry. Also, the rails were removable so I took them off and then used the frame from a futon somebody threw out as a platform, raising it above the height of the wheels using 4 small heavy duty totes and then as usual using bungee cords to hold everything. The biggest single item I ever carried in it was the huge recliner that I am sitting in right now. But I was able to use my bike and cargo trailer for nearly everything I needed to do.

[@ROSEWELLIFICATION]

thx for sharing. its meaningful and useful. peace bro

[@ahmeeeeeeeeeeeed]

How big was your trailer? How did the recliner not break it?

[@jaberjaber131]

I saw a guy in Miami pulling a home made bike trailer behind an old schwinn , the trailer had the same size wheels as the old ten speed , the man had a 4x8 sheet of plywood laying on top, and a bunch of tools in the trailer cage . I was impressed with his ingenuity

[@highwayman15]

I'm sure someone else has said it, but here's Cargo Hauling 101: Secure your cargo with bungee cords at least. Level 102: Tarp your load or bag your loads --depending on items. Otherwise, I love your video.

[@kushpaladin300]

It's not really necessary when he has it so tightly packed

[@robertvirnig638]

I had a similar cheap bike trailer when I was a true bike commuter (I didn't own a car) and it was essential for groceries and such). I even carried a 40-gallon aquarium once. I had it connected to a full flown touring bike so the gearing was never an issue. It's a much better, less wasteful option than having an entire extra cargo bike just for the occasions that I needed to carry more than would fit in my panniers.

[@peterp.7761]

with an e-bike, hills are no more of an issue that you want them to be! I haul my trailer all over the place with my Rad.

[@alvaroakatico9188]

You’re lazy!

[@singmysong1167]

Peter, I thought the same thing, good combo idea!

[@LouisJasper]

@@alvaroakatico9188 What's wrong with being lazy!

[@RRW359]

@@alvaroakatico9188 If I want to exercise when going somewhere I'll walk. Why should I buy a several hundred dollars on transportation if it doesn't actually help me go anywhere with less effort? People will never replace their cars with bikes if they can't fulfill the very reason they got a car.

[@utharkruna1116]

And then the battery dies 😂

[@RevOwOlutionary]

The lack of straps on the cargo gave me anxiety, but it actually seems like this thing is surprisingly great for an Ikea product. I could definitely see myself using it for shopping trips.

[@MondeSerenaWilliams]

Good thing that it's pretty non-proprietary, so you can easily add straps yourself.

[@gary7vn]

I guess they figured that adding straps is very easy. Which it is.

[@altaloma7789]

My experience in socal is that, for shopping, I prefer to make a cover to shield my cargo (groceries) with some kind of cover. In my case, I build aluminum camping trailers, so building a small teardrop trailer for cargo worked out very well. An added benefit is that people in cars tend to notice me much more with the "cute" trailer. It is also useful because I can lock it closed if I have to go to multiple places when shopping.

[@tconnolly9820]

Cool. I got a large sized dog trailer specifically for large family shopping trips. Carry's a lot but because it's got three large zipped entrances on the front, back and roof it's not securable. But definitely I'm given a wider berth on the open roads and it's a regular conversation starter.

[@effyleven]

I had a SLADA bike. I really liked it. I specially liked its elegant colour matched racks with bamboo wood slats, after the style of the trailer. In fact, I was thinking of getting the trailer in addition... when the email arrived recalling the SLADA bike on safety grounds.... I was a bit pissed off. Like I say...I really liked that bike.

[@tomrogue13]

I would have bought the Slada. Seems cool

[@MusikCassette]

A cargo bike is nicer to drive, than a Bike with a trailer. But for day to day shopping I still prefer the trailer. I use it as my shopping card and in my old flat I even took it into the Elevator right up to my flat door. That made the trip as a hole so much more convenient than it would have been with a cargo bike or a car.

[@nagisaayanami]

that thing is awesome. Totally want one. I could fit all my groceries for the fam for a week in that thing, that would be excellent. Nice find!

[@KandiKlover]

Yeah it’s basically trunk size.

[@Lampropeltis]

Sounds interesting but what about the frozen/perishable things on a hot day? A quick trip in a trunk is not so bad but a lengthy ride in the heat seems a problem. I guess a Cooler could work? But I guess that also takes away from overall capacity?

[@LoveToday8]

@@Lampropeltis Why do you assume the bike ride would be lengthy? If this person lives in a city, it's likely the store is pretty close. I live in Chicago in a neighborhood called Rogers Park. There's three grocery stores within a half mile of my place. There's PLENTY of grocery stores within 3 miles. One of the reasons I chose this neighborhood. Easy access to 24 hour train service, multiple bus lines, close to Lake Michigan, etc.

[@thatcarguy1UZ]

I've been trying to use my bike more for small errands and things like that instead of driving everywhere. While I can't use it to two grocery shopping for seven people I could use it for smaller trips to pick up odds and ends. This has inspired me to take the old Kitty bike trailer that I no longer need out of the back of the garage and convert it into a cargo trailer.

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

I'm surprised more long haul cyclists (touring, bikepacking) don't use trailers like this. Think of all the cool $hit you could attach to it? I would fit mine with solar panels, lights, turn signals, all kinds of stuff! Sweet... And version 2 would TRANSFORM into something useful as well.

[@Marc_Fuchs_1985]

I think the same. Most people like to put a thousand bags on their bike, I do not. It's so practical to throw everything into one large compartment and keep your bike as it is, also doesn't wear it down so much. Did a video of a multi-day ride with camping and with trailer, if you wanna see a bit of Germany from a cyclist's view, here is a video for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ6aaY2MqtWjY9k

[@punishedkid]

A lot of people live in their cars. How many live in their bikes?

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

@@punishedkid 7

[@chrisknightstravel]

Thinking of doing this!

[@emma70707]

Some do but on rough terrain you need a connection and a trailer with shocks of some sort.

[@clap7777]

I love these type of bike trailers! I have the old kids trailer that is not used anymore and i'm thinking of attaching it again and using it for hauling light things or groceries from the store again. Just put floor padding on the bottom canvas part for protection and haul around.

[@markgunn6454]

Hello. I converted an old kids trailer. Chucked out the entire canvas part. Put a plywood sheet as a floor. Put a metal foot locker on top of that as the box. Solid, dry and lockable.

[@NigelMarston]

I pulled my daughter around in a child's trailer for thousands of miles when she was young, and she loved it. We occasionally used it for shopping too, most often with my daughter still inside (it was a double trailer and had a boot/trunk area behind the seat). I miss towing it - the occasion of going out together as a family. I don't really need a trailer anymore (daughter is 13yo now and rides a bike I built for her), even for bikepacking (panniers are usually enough) but I have thought about getting a more comfy sleeping bag and mat, and have considered how I would carry those on the bike. Perhaps one of those single-wheel trailers is the answer. A two wheeler is too tricky/wide on many trails. I don't think that Sladda trailer was sold in the UK. Can't find any on the local eBay listings.

[@amandajane8227]

The Japanese woman who vlogs her round the world cycling uses a trailer. Seeing that was the first time I thought I could do a long distance ride as when I have tried it with panniers I just got exhausted pedaling the weight.

[@JustaGuy_Gaming]

To make it last longer than most Ikea products you might want to look into bolt/screw locking glue or something. I can't remember the exact name but it's a type of super glue that is used to keep screws from vibrating out. Which given how much that trailer bounces around I can imagine being a big issue if you don't want to tighten every screw every few trips.

[@redshift5050]

Loctite.

[@tuan-vu...YouTube]

LOC TITE

[@salentino]

It's always sad to see how car centered North American city's are. Great video!

[@sudoku252]

i will have you know this particular city was named Most Car Friendly! ya... not my fav title for my home town

[@bruceclark5627]

It's sad to see you live in a ......"country" where the average person can't afford a car.

[@realityblooms]

As an American, 100% agree. America was built around these machines. As a result people build their lives Around it too…

[@salentino]

@@bruceclark5627 are you insulted by my statement? Feel free to elaborate.

[@salentino]

@@realityblooms it might change one day. Seems like a couple of cities are starting to do something. It's for everyone's best interest. :)

[@jageshpopat2884]

To the point and modest are the highlights of the video. And your objective is most ideal - using more bikes in urban life rather than purely sporting and excercise purpose. That can certainly cut pollution.

[@veer49]

Dude, you need to strap down your cargo. you're gonna have bruised fruit and squashed bread, or a traffic accident. good reviews otherwise

[@KandiKlover]

Get a small cargo net at the auto part store. It’s got bungee hooks that you can put on the corner of the trailers and problem solved.

[@TANOCA17]

Or just with a few bungie cords. Though those don't help with watermelons :)

[@kushpaladin300]

Not really necessary to tie it down when he has it so tightly packed. It's not going anywhere.

[@qolspony]

True. In one of the other trailers, they include a waterproof enclosure. It is made from a polyethylene material, so it is very light weight. And I pretty much use bungee cable for just about anything to strap things down.

[@JasonOLeary1985]

I came to the comments to say this. Glad I'm not the only one!

[@crnagora7008]

This is a pretty good test. Tou need to keep in mind that when driving downhill you need to have a good braking system - break jow in good condition.

[@gary7vn]

A cargo trailer makes more sense for most people than a super heavy, huge, cargo bike. Unless you are hauling "cargo" on a daily basis, a cargo bike owner will be dealing with all that weight, bulk and girth for no reason. For most of us, who want to get groceries, kitty litter, or maybe some soil for the garden, a trailer which is literally not there when not in use, make far, far more sense. I have a powerful ebike, the Burley Travoy and the Flatbed. Between the two of them, there is not much that I cannot deal with.

[@jasonbourne6307]

I have a Burley Coho XC trailer and I have already used it on 2 grocery runs each weighing in at roughly 85 lbs. I have had the trailer for about 3 weeks now. It will be used mainly for bike camping but I will be using it for everyday use as well.

[@totoroben]

Buy flip top tote containers. You can take them into Costco, load them in Costco, and strap them down. You can even stack them two high and strap them down, but this will make the trailer top heavy and tip. When loading trailer always put more weight up front for stability.

[@faulker6751]

i have an ausome brand and a schwinn trailer that i use on my everyday commuter ebike , they are awesome for hauling home everything you can think of. we dont even own a car anymore because of how this has changed our life. great vid and good luck!

[@buffalomind6838]

To scrap a great idea like a practical bike for a good price simple, because of a belt drive is ridiculous. One has to imagine they’ll be back with the bicycle concept in the very near future as it makes the most sense in these times. I tell you what the Sladda bike cargo trailer seems like it should sell well.

[@lindatisue733]

Yes, you are right, it was a good design and they shouldn't have discontinued it because of the belt. However, I don't know if any belt will hold up to the Swedish "sand" it is wickedly sharp 3 mm granite. I only get about 1100 km use out of a chain when they are using the sand from November to April.

[@letstalkabouthomeschooling443]

I LOVE my bike trailer. It's actually the one for toddlers size kids to sit in, but my daughter is 11 yo and refused! :D I use it for hauling books to the library, supplies to picnics, pick up the groceries I order online(aside. I LOVE parking in the car spaces to pick up my groceries!!), and my daughter loves loading all her doll supplies in and heading over to a friend's house for a play. Best purchase ever!!! (except I picked it up on fb marketplace for free)

[@driventomadness117]

Well put together video, thank you! I didn't even know these existed.

[@TheWizardOfOsgood]

Just found this channel, love your videos. Curious, how did you lock up the trailer at costco while shopping?

[@Ishizkos]

I own one of these trailers, and im proberly one of the only people that truely put it past its limits. I got mine chyeap to I use mine to haul stuff I find on garbage day wich is offten other bikes and small engine stuff and car batteries, wich then i bring a load of batteries to the scrap lard. I bring the trailer waaaay over max load and it hasnt had any issues over time now. only the fenders rub but you can fix that but cutting the offset off them where bolt is and then put washer on other where bolt goes. Also own the bike with all its accessories. one of the best riding bikes i've owned. I wont be bringing it back for recall as I also bought all my ikeas spare parts so I have many belts and other parts for it. 10/10 would reccomend the trailer if you can get one

[@dougwedel9484]

I have one of these bike trailers. I also have one of the bikes. I am soooo disappointed they stopped selling them. The bike came in different size wheels. They stopped selling them before I got around to buying the other size. The bike is sturdy. It feels funny when it shifts but I can live with that. The auto shift is a neat novelty. Oh, and, yes, the belt broke on me. I heard there are different qualities of belts. They say get one made to handle winter. The regular one will break when cold.

[@lascurettes]

That's a shame about the belts on the Sladda. The gates belt on my urban bike will probably outlast every component on the bike, including the aluminum frame. I mean, it's the same kind of belt material that goes on a timing belt for 100,000 mils on a car.

[@bigwheelsturning]

Just made my own with some 24" wheels I had and an old heavy plastic crate. Have about &15 into it with just the SS nuts and bolts I needed.

[@bradleenstra7753]

My partner and I used to live in SE Calgary and we would take our cargo bike and kids to that same Costco for our big stock ups! We even parked it exactly where you parked your bike in the shot at 4:58! It was a 30km round trip for us and was surprisingly doable with Calgary's bike infrastructure. You are totally right the most dangerous part of that trip was the parking lot of the Costco, also I found lots of businesses in that area would put their signs right in the middle of the bike lanes. I kicked a lot of them over on my way by.

[@lightdark00]

You never said how much it cost 😕 I already have a cargo trailer, that has been heavily abused, but I just wanted to know how cheap it could be compared to what mine cost.

[@TurningPower]

Those trailers are AMAZING for the prize. We own two of them, and haven't regretted it. There is a bit of play in the axles, but the way they interface on the trailer, it would develop play anyway. I've seen trailers for double the original price, with similar build quality. We hauled an old washing machine in one of them once without any problems (other than being heavy).

[@ThalassTKynn]

When I lived in Australia I got a trailer for my kids to ride in. I actually used it more often to go to the shops for groceries. When it was folded down it was fairly aerodynamic, and when it was up it could hold quite a bit. More than my legs could drag up hills haha

[@hellomynameisdom]

Be interesting to see if the sladda bikes, ever make a return? Here in the UK Voi e-bikes use a belt drive.

[@badrinair]

I have a bike trailer too to haul my kids around and do a bit of grocery shopping. ideal machine . Love it

[@ianphillips7778]

The good feature is the tow bar that also serves as a push handle. But try to get a fold flat upper frame, for much easier storage of your trailer. Friends are buying cheap folding trailers for just 67€ these days. So many more people have regular uses, and space for them, over the more serious, costly, cargo bike.

[@mikesbarn1858]

I’m all about keeping everything the same. So my bike has 26 x 1.95 street tires and tubes and so does my cargo trailer. That way when I’m biking to and from camping trips I only have to carry the same size spares.

[@LoveAhiru]

6:50 i dont know what you are talking about. Most people i know still have their billy bookshelves after 30 years Wonderful video. Im sad i can't buy myself that

[@Schenectadont]

Nice. Before I had a kid, I had a Burley Nomad cargo trailer, and it worked quite well for both local shopping and multi-day camping/touring trips. But when my daughter came along, I bit the bullet (not the Bullitt) and bought a Douze cargo bike. It's definitely more convenient than the trailer. I've rationalized the cost by noting that most of my friends, when they started having kids, bought minivans or SUVS -- and it's way cheaper than a minivan.

[@Voodootrap]

Had the same experience. Found the Sladda(means skidded) trailer after they was off the market, just like you. Actually one of my best investments ever. Have moved a hole used kitchen with it. (Except for the tall cabinet and the fridge. I have a soft box with zipper, that fits pretty perfect inside the trailer, so I can keep things dry. Together with the cargo bike, i can shop, pick up kids, and bring stuff to work. It's brilliant!Have had it for many years now without any trouble. Just perfekt. Only wish it could take a little more weight and was a bit longer. But for the price, it's very good.

[@JTRedstone]

Sladda is a quite funny name for bikes and trailers as it means "to skid" in Swedish, but also Sladd is cable

[@totoroben]

An old kids trailer is easily converted to cargo trailer. Just remove the canopy and strap some totes down in it. Cloth bottom keeps it lightweight.

[@sarcasmo57]

I really want a Sladda. Bummed out that they don't sell them anymore.

[@veloaa-montreal6924]

I use the WIKE cargo trailer for my mobile bike repair business, Vélo A&A in Montréal, Canada. I like the fact that I can detach the trailer and then I still have a regular bike to use. I don't think any trailers on the market can compare to cargo bikes in terms of max weight, mine is only rated for 125 lbs. Also emergency braking can be sketchy with a fully loaded trailer, but I imagine that's an issue for cargo bikes too.

[@mikedee8876]

My trailer was free and was intended to haul children...I just used the frame and built a cedar bed . I use it to haul bags of leaves and firewood, and pick up junk mowers people are throwing away..... You do need a geared bike when hauling any kind of weight, and a kickstand for the trailer stabilizes the load so that it doesnt flip your bike when you park it.

[@davidrowe8747]

You might want to Google "securing your load" before hauling unstable (long/tall/top-heavy) cargo. That's an accident waiting to happen.

[@maehabes4097]

What does this mean? Adding straps? ;)

[@davidrowe8747]

@@maehabes4097 Straps, bungee cords, rope - whatever it takes to secure the load and reduce risk of an accident.

[@johngreene6783]

I thought the same thing. This guy is kinda odd

[@Minecraftrok999]

@@johngreene6783 he's certainly interesting, but don't expect the most well rounded versatile and deep thoughts information from him :D Just watch to enjoy and his videos are perfect!

[@Korina42]

@@davidrowe8747 cargo net! Cargo nets are awesome.

[@dougwedel9484]

Comparing cargo bike to cargo trailer: The trailer is cheaper by a decimal point. It's much easier to store, haul up stairs, etc. It's also easier to handle when riding.

[@annehoog]

I would argue against that last one. We rented bikes with a trailer that held our baby and some added stuff for three weeks in Greece and we've used a cargo bike (for over 15 years, 6 of those with babies/kids in it) at home. Overall the ride with the cargo bike is easier and feels safer. Especially in urban environments the cargo bike wins. You hardly ever see bike trailers here in Holland be wise they are too low too properly see them and the whole contraption becomes too long to easily navigate our streets.

[@dougwedel9484]

@@annehoog Thanks. I appreciate hearing other pros and cons of the two categories. You raised some interesting points.

[@rdkuless]

you can take it to the bars, and pick up a date and bring them home.. that is a really friendly way of putting some weight into it.. :) nice review.

[@harshbarj]

Looks very close to the trailer I bought a few years ago. Mine has a thick plastic sheet along the bottom rather than wood. But in the end it works great for hauling. The spring in the arm (identical to yours) means you can feel a slight springiness when riding. If you speed up you can actually feel the spring stretch. It's hard to really describe.

[@christopherderrah3294]

I sometimes use a bike trailer in hilly Seattle. I have a nice mt bike with some very low gears. If I have a heavy load it can be tiring getting up the steepest hills, but still doable.

[@NathanCarr]

So, it's been a bit. Are you using the bike trailer as much as you thought you would? I'm just afraid it would just take up space in my garage

[@Marc_Fuchs_1985]

I got a similar one, and sure it is standing around quite a while. But as someone, who did everything with bike and trailer for a year and NOW AGAIN since my car broke, it's really really good to know, this thing is there. Even long distance hauling is not an issue with a proper trailer. However, if you have a car, you don't really need such a thing unless you really have the intention to use it for freetime purposes (I do too).

[@NathanCarr]

@@Marc_Fuchs_1985 My boxer is 12 and I'm thinking of getting one to take her out and about. She just gets too tired too quickly these days.

[@flpirate4565]

I have a Travoy, love it. Nice video. Thanks

[@mickd6942]

Me too they’re ace

[@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920]

How do you like it compared to panniers? and did you get the matching bags that hook onto those tabs at the side?

[@JulianLambert]

Well put together video: punchy, no waffle and engaging. Fab!

[@wakaflocka37]

I've been bike commuting for the last year, and for half of it I've used a bike trailer anytime I had my son with me. It has been fantastic. My longest trip is getting groceries, which is about 17 miles round trip with lots of hills. I end up with maybe an extra 120 lbs behind the bike, but it's electric so I just crank it up a bit more when I need to. I also enjoy doing things by bike that are objectively silly. For example I used the trailer to get a pallet that I saw on the side of the road so I could cut it for firewood, and the last time I got groceries I also purchased two fruit trees. That extra 50 lbs did mean I had to do the walk of shame the last 20 m of a hill though haha

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

Did this for years. My first was a franken-babybuggy. Yeah, it was pretty much like it sounds. Then I got a proper bike trailer off ebay for 100.00 shipped. It was amazing. Had 20 inch wheels like this one. Fished a couple kids bikes from 'all trash day' and used the rear fenders on the trailer. Took the rest of the bikes(sans tires+tubes) to a metal recycling place. Had an old Univega hardtail mtb w/a threaded rear axle and street tires. Attached the trailer arm there and looped the safety band around the chainstay. The arm had a flexible section so the trailer cornered really well. The trailer came with a heavy-duty canvas insert w/a cover. It was 'water-resistant'(yeah, right). But, I did a mix of clear silicone caulk and mineral spirits. Brushed several coats on the insert. I lined the walls with plastic film, caulk, duct tape and Gorilla glue. While never completely water tight it was way better than stock. Used plastic trash bags for added waterproofing inside. The cover had velcro that lined the outside perimeter on 3 sides that kept everything looking tidy. I would do laundromat, grocery, garden and tool runs all the time. Probably used it 3-4 days per week. Loved it. Punctures got to be a PITA so I replaced the stock tires w/Schwalbe Marathon Plus 20x1.50. I had SWP 26x1.75 on the mtb. That took care of the puncture problem. My life situation changed, so I don't use one anymore. But, I'd highly recommend you give it a go. Bike/trailer combos are awesome for alot of things instead of a car. Cheers.

[@lostcarpark]

I'm looking for something like that. My ideal would be one I can ride to the supermarket, unhitch and wheel into the store, fill with groceries (using their scan-as-you-shop scanner), then just hitch up and cycle home. The repositionable towing bar looks ideal for that. Shame IKEA don't sell them any more.

[@tconnolly9820]

What you are looking for is something like the Burley Travoy or other cheaper variations. I use a large dog trailer because it's fully enclosed and secure. It had the option to buy it with an extra front wheel and push handles so it can be used as a walker. So it could be used as a trolley/cart too.

[@lostcarpark]

@@tconnolly9820 I ended up getting a flat trailer from Klarfit, and a large plastic create for putting my shopping in. I've tried wheeling it around the supermarket, but it's a bit fiddly to unhitch, and also fiddly to change the tow bar to a handle, so I've found it easier to just lift the create off the trailer onto a shopping trolley. The supermarket has a hand scanner system, so I can scan my shopping as I pick it up, and I don't need to unload or repack at the checkout.

[@tvuser9529]

Trailers are best for irregular use, since you only get the weight and manouverability penalty when you need the extra capacity. Good solid panniers are often enough for a quick grocery haul. But those who haul kids or cargo daily benefit from the better stability and ride of a good cargo bike. Trailers are way cheaper though, that's a factor too. They can be a great gateway drug to cargo biking since it's so easy and cheap to get started.

[@KyrinSolaq]

I use a 1963 Royal Bicycle from England it’s been in America since the 70s and it is the best Urban bike I’ve ever rode and just a beautiful bike

[@thecitizen49]

I use a Surly Long Haul Trucker to pull my Bob trailer. That combo works good but I would like to try a 2 wheeled trailer sometime. If could get a good deal on a 2 wheeler I will go for it.

[@Shifter_Cycling]

You must be able to haul a lot of gear with that combo!

[@lidarman2]

I love bikes, Ikea and Costco so I love this. Now I wish I could get one.

[@Simon-cb4bq]

I have an Haibike SDURO Trekking 3.0 e-bike and I have the SLADDA trailer for it and I use it everytime I go shopping! :D Love it!

[@JustaGuy_Gaming]

I think the biggest issue with that trailer at a glance is how big the holes are in the rack siding. It means you tend to have to have your cargo inside other boxes or bags or things could easily fall out. Also straps or bungee cords to hold things like that bouncing ice chest down.

[@jomimag1280]

Bikes are so magic ❤ they can handle almost anything.

[@arsx4948]

Hi Shifter. Hope you can get your hands on the latest bakfiets and test that as well. :)

[@tyredlie]

Just bought a trailer for my E-Trike, the trailer had three cartons of beer and two bags of ice, I used a couple of tie downs to keep things flying around, didn’t lose a beer.

[@lindatisue733]

Wish ikea had kept selling the bike accessories. Still have the Sladda panniers , been looking to buy a used trailer but haven't seen one on the Stockholm resell site.

[@migrantfamily]

I and my family of five are car free since a number of years. I bought a Sladda trailer when they were on sale. Easily the best trailer I’ve had for daily hauling. Sadly, it was stolen. However, given the choice I’d take a cargo bike every day of the week. As for quality, they were very well put together. Like, the tires were rotation specific and they had a right and a left wheel. I was really working mine hard, never a problem. If I found one used or NOS, I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

[@ojmardueno]

I bought a bike trailer (retrospec rover hauler), connected it to my electric sit-down scooter (emove roadrunner v2) and went grocery shopping to Sam’s Club, for the first time, this past saturday. I love it! Btw, I’ve been commuting to work by electric scooter (a hiboy s2 pro, the roadrunner I’ve had it since Nov.) for more than a year now. My job is less than 2 miles from my home and Sam’s Club is about 2 miles from home, so everything is nearby…. I’m so glad I got rid of my car…

[@mickd6942]

My Birley travoy bike trailer is fantastic , used it for shopping to bike camping it is just so useful , bike trailers are under estimated , everyone with a bike should have one.

[@borutdemsar7379]

Hello where did you buy the towbar for the bicycle trailer thanks for the reply

[@EveryDayaCleanSlate]

Yep yep... good Question- what about the Towbar AND Hitch. Is it attached to the Bike's Rear Axle ?

[@eidolusgad]

As a resident in Calgary, who rides up that same hill most days, I feel your pain.

[@SimonSezRide]

Amazing as always

[@Vegan_Touring_Cyclist]

I have a cargo trike, a Babboe Big. It is really on an other level. It can easily carry 4 little kids, or even a big man in the box, or unbelievable amount of groceries. But this comes with a cost, of course first of all the cost itself :D. The weight of the empty bike is huge, 45kg, you need to carry this weight besides your real cargo, so if you just hauling moderate amount of groceries it not worths it. And do not forget transportation, I mean you can transport your bike and trailer on a train, or you can fit in or on a regular car. You can no do this with a heavy duty cargo bike/trike. When I bought the Babboe I had to take it apart so I could fit it in to a very big 7 person family car, what or company uses as a truck. So it is very big, no chance to put this thing on to a train, it even can not fit through a regular Hungarian door. But I love it anyway. It is slow but it can transport my tired wife, if she calls for a ride from the train station. And people love it, they allways say "This is a cool bike, I would use one like this."

[@JasperJanssen]

The Babboes are extremely common over here in the Netherlands (where they’re from), and are primarily used for kid-hauling. As such they’re most commonly used by moms.

[@donaldfranklinjr7087]

Bicycle cargo trailers are the best way to go grocery shopping and traveling around town

[@RRW359]

Why does nobody think of trikes? No need for a trailer or any sense of balance whatsoever.

[@briansmythe3219]

Nice I want too get a Trailer for my bike so I can use it too go Campimg and too The Shops and what not I might Make One , I hope your Trailer is still going , Thanks for the Video

[@vincewhite5087]

How do you lock it up while shopping?

[@rich_edwards79]

Yeah, living in a high-crime society (the UK) this would make visiting more than one store difficult unless I were willing to drag all the bags of shopping around each store with me. (I ride an e-bike precisely because I'm disabled and not that fit!)

[@Nitecrow314]

@@rich_edwards79 Locking tote attached to trailer.

[@persjgreen1705]

I got a cheap one, and et works fine for me. For groceries and recycling stuff. Combine with an E-bike. Super (max: 50 Kilo)😊

[@calvinwalker4654]

Watching this in 2021 when the Google algorithm decided it would be a great time to suggest it to me... No Ikea bike trailers in existence now LOL

[@g.a.christianbilou4193]

Think I will swing past IKEA on my way home from Chestermere tomorrow.

[@dustinfarley5758]

The stab at Lamborghini was the best thing I heard all week. Great video.

[@Sarah_Kinz]

4:44 This is the first time I’ve seen a bike carrying ANOTHER BIKE 😂 blows my mind. Genius. Now I’d like to see the other bike carrying another bike! Ha The only ridiculous thing I’ve seen is someone hauled an entire dresser via a bike. I’m starting to think cars are overrated unless it’s raining 🤷‍♀️

[@dawsdep]

Here in Portland it rains all year and we bike all year :)

[@TOCycleCommuter]

Today I saw a guy riding a bakfiet with a folded Brompton in it. Also lost my sip of coffee....

[@rich_edwards79]

Yeah, unfortunately where i live (UK) it rains pretty much 24/7 these days.

[@Nitecrow314]

Sarah, I have a two wheel drive ebike that can tow another bike without the need for a trailer.

[@Nitecrow314]

@@rich_edwards79 Except that from about when you posted this comment it has barely rained anywhere in England! Lol

[@freereinvoltaic]

That would match up well with an e-bike.

[@matsgustavsson665]

Be careful with that. E-bikes are usually somewhat faster than and if you need to brake hard with a loaded unbraked trailer behind, well you can imagine...

[@matsgustavsson665]

Was supposed to be "...than a regular bike..."

[@Nitecrow314]

@@matsgustavsson665 I have an ebike/trailer combo & beyond the trailer skipping a bit under VERY HARD braking, it has never been a problem. The problem is people with no experience of something imagining scenarios that just don't occur.

[@matsgustavsson665]

I'm guessing you live in a climate zone where snow or ice is not a problem in the winter.

[@Nitecrow314]

@@matsgustavsson665 You do a lot of guessing. Just don't put a trailer behind an ebike if you're scared it might bring about your untimely demise.

[@juswakros71]

Love your videos dude

[@veer49]

for hauling heavy stuff electric pedal assist bikes are nice. Put an easy to detach trailer behind one of those and you've got the perfect urban vehicle.

[@Nitecrow314]

Ebikes with a throttle are even better than assist bikes.

[@mattoftexas]

Never been to Ikea, wish they had one nearby me

[@trevethan82319841]

Same here

[@jasonlozano5943]

Awesome for sure but i live on the west coast centeral valley needless to say carry two locks one for your bike and one for your trailer make sure you lock each one to a bolted down rack.

[@BPEKSupraInteractive]

What area is this? Looks like you have at least some sort of bike lane in that area compared to I live!

[@mikesbarn1858]

One added thought. I’m considering a bike camping trailer. I’ll update you on it if I go that route.

[@artofdisguy3401]

No matter cargo bike or trailer you feel the weight, with a trailer the added bonus is you don't have to balance the weight letting you stand up on the pedals

[@teflongoon]

Nice. I'm just researching to build my own bike trailer.

[@panzerwolf494]

Even the cheapo trailers off ebay work rather well. Been using them for a decade. My issues only arise as I only use them like once a week, but they're outside all year round. Either the trailer or the bike, you see. I'd like to get one for my Nakto, but I don't know if the hitch will work with the kickstand mount. I usually use the trike for hauling these days anyways

[@tconnolly9820]

What on earth are you keeping a bike trailer outside all year round for? Ok, sometimes, needs must. Maybe yours doesn't, but most of them fold down with quick release wheels so you can hide them behind the sofa or wherever.

[@panzerwolf494]

@@tconnolly9820 Lack of storage space. I live in a room

[@tconnolly9820]

@@panzerwolf494 Ok. Sorry if I came over judgemental like that. I live on a farm and I have so much space in sheds outside there's stuff that needs to be cleared out that's been lying around since Adam was in diapers. Stay safe on the roads.

[@whazzat8015]

Only at a good price because they were closing them out. $180 us new then down to 50$ nice trailer but you need real low gears to pull it 20-30 gear inches at least, assuming it's flat

[@paige.campbell]

Great video! Inspired to keep an eye out for a trailer like this. Do you think it’d be fine with a hybrid bike? My trek 7.1fx is my commuter and I wonder if the gearing is good enough for trailer hauling

[@Shifter_Cycling]

Yes, I'd think so. It depends on the hills you have to climb and your legs, but if it's relatively flat, I think most bikes would be fine. When hauling it on flat ground, I barely notice it's there.

[@idcanthony9286]

Belly of the suburban beast… that was my favorite line.

[@Bunnies4wool]

I just bought a zizzo bike trailer. Cant wait to take it for a spin. I also have a child trailer which will hold more weight but I can take the Zizzo inside the store when shopping. It detaches easily & folds. I think it will fit on the bottom of the grocery cart. But havent tried it yet. It does have a handle & you can wheel it in, but store employees can treat you like a thief if they see anything unusual. .

[@Bunnies4wool]

zizzo.bike/products/zizzo-trailer Note: I usually go to the store 1x every 3-4 weeks. (About 50 lbs of stuff) I think I'll have to go more often now. Rated for 65 lbs but I could see that being uncomfotable.