BOB ibex plus Demo of the full suspension trailer

demo of a BOB ibex plus, this is a suspension enabled single wheel bike trailer.

[@davidpeters9897]

I bought a B.o.b. in 89 or 90, it came with a big duffel bag that worked great for going to the grocery store. Pulled it behind my 91 stump comp for about 10 years. Worth every penny.

[@MS-dl7tz]

I rode with this trailer from Brussels in Belgium up to Oslo in Norway camping the whole way. Love this trailer.

[@WildCamper]

Can't wait for my week away this summer with it!

[@fridgemagnet]

A great piece of kit, I rode the Great divide in 2007 using one, it didn't miss a beat.

[@WildCamper]

Yeah , I am planning another long ride with it for summer 2019 👍

[@buzzardsbass1137]

Best demo of the BOB trailer I've seen.

[@WildCamper]

thank you !

[@sebakker5955]

Buzzards Bass I love how the trailer has suspension to absorb your cargo load

[@sebakker5955]

Buzzards Bass this is really cool

[@sebakker5955]

Yeah I prefer the single wheel instead of the 2 wheel version someday I’ll have the bob ibex trailer and I’ll take as many adventures with it as I can

[@colonelchimp]

a bike and trailer make a surprisingly good bob, no fuel costs, small and light can get down narrow spaces, quiet and stealthy, i think more people will realise this when the fuel runs out! nice one, cheers Dave

[@WildCamper]

Too true my friend

[@joshbee4562]

I've been using my BoB more and more -- groceries, beach rides, etc -- and have really come to love it and depend upon it. I have the Yak, but would love the Ibex if I could find a deal.

[@WildCamper]

+Josh Bee it's a grand little trailer, the weight is my only concern.atb Rob

[@brianbassettnumber1]

I chose the Tout Terrain MULE trailer since it connects to the seat post not affecting the turning radius what-so-ever. Every time I see a Bob I am thrilled I went the right way.

[@WildCamper]

Just looked it up , they seem nice . How are they on a sharp drop or sudden descent , looks like it would foul the rear wheel? There are issues with the Bob of course (like anything) i am equally thrilled to have not spent £650 on a trailer 😉😂 ATB Rob

[@brianbassettnumber1]

@@WildCamper You can adjust the height of the trailer depending on what you are riding over. I have in it for mods now to carry a 300W solar panel and possibly allow me to ride while collecting power. Excited to journey with it this summer. - imgur.com/a/zXXlyuv

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I have had both, attaching a pivot point so high up is a nightmare for handling .Imagine 40 Kg of trailer pushing sideways on your seatpost at low speeds ie...when turning. ALL seat-post-mounted single-wheeled trailers are horrible at low speeeds when loaded.

[@brianbassettnumber1]

@@geraldhenrickson7472 I pull my Mule with 90 lbs. of gear, 80 lbs. in the 4 panniers, 10 lbs. in a bar bag, a 17 lbs. 1.3 kW battery, 4+ lbs. 750W center-drive motor, 4+ pound blue-tooth speaker, 2+ lbs. front rack well over 2000K miles and have never had her push me around once. Maybe you are right if the trailer is loaded and being pulled by a light unloaded bike... I wouldn't know. What I do know is that I can turn around in a tighter radius with the trailer than I can without it. If you want to pull a trailer for touring it should be a single wheel suspended trailer that connects to the seat post or frame, not the rear axle.

[@jamowallace]

That is a sweet looking trailer, very compact and looks great for carrying a bergen and supplies

[@WildCamper]

Yes its a quality bit of kit:)

[@truth-Hurts375]

Best trailer on the market..I got one...went around New Zealand with it....the prise put a lot of people off...that is for sure !!

[@brianbassettnumber1]

LOL! Sure it is... IF you are buying the least expensive POS with the turning radius of a bus.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Some people will spend thousands a year on caffinated bevarages yet will not invest the same in their outdoor pursuits. It is sad really.

[@brianbassettnumber1]

@@geraldhenrickson7472 It doesn't need to be the "best" or overly expensive but it should be properly designed for what you want to do with it.

[@jamingaming9251]

@@brianbassettnumber1 yep "the best" is usually very subjective.

[@brianbassettnumber1]

@@jamingaming9251 It's only subjective if you are comparing a bike trailer designed for touring and one for moving a refrigerator. Compare all the bike trailers designed to allow a rider to travel with and it's far less subjective and more.... well, obvious.

[@schlooonginator1227]

Just used my Yak for the first time since getting it used. I also had to get the "28" fork as I have a 29er hardtail I wanted to take. I had probably over 40lbs in a 65L backpack for cargo on a 60km each way rail trail with a bit of rooted and branch covered logging road. At first it felt a bit intimidating, like my bike could spill over if leaned to much but confidence quickly grew. I was actually impressed with how easy it was to use speed wise. I thought I would be going like a granny but this wasn't the case. I was really worried about hills but that turned out to be less of an issue than anticipated. Don't get me wrong, you know its there but I expected to be walking some of the short up/down sections but didn't. Am glad I never bit the 1X or 2X gimmick and still rock the 3X, I scaled some pretty steep sections although brief. I was also surprised how well it rolled over branches and roots having a smaller wheel without suspension. Did just fine. The most sketchy part is probably fast and steep downhills as I have read some horror stories and was very careful and mindful of braking and how I placed body weight,using a bit more rear brake than slamming the front which I imagined could lighten the rear wheel and have the YAk push off side. You just need to be aware of how these trailers greatly change the balance of a bike.

[@kengruz669]

What are you referring to about "1X and 2X gimmick" and also more detail on "horror stories" you mention? Thanks.

[@MichaelGreenLagos]

Is the shock got real dampening not like the burley powgo stick

[@WildCamper]

Yes that's correct, proper one.

[@billyaitken1713]

😁😂 Demolition Ranch channel intro music!! Nice robust trailer⛺️🤠👍

[@WildCamper]

Glad you like it

[@keefy99999]

cool i just purchased a cheaper version allows me to take all my gear to think i used to lug it all on my back,wish i got one 20year ago my specialized rockhopper 29er handles it great,wonderfull little invention cheers for posting happy camping

[@WildCamper]

Glad it helped :)

[@AniruddhaKu]

Good one..being single wheel trailer it can be taken all terrain...amazing

[@cartmanrlsusall]

that safety pin attachment is simply genius

[@WildCamper]

i agree it is. ATB Rob

[@ElectronicPleasure]

Nah it's one of the aspects i'd change if im honest they rattle a lot (the whole QR connection to trailer does. I'd have had a clamp and sealed bearing which would have screwed to the QR. Years as a bike shop owner i think i could help improve a few bits. I'd have run a 20" tyre simply because there is TR choices. I'd have made the 20" wheel as a plastic Mag wheel so no buckles and it's sealant compatible too. i'm gonna try and see if a 20" will fit. lot more choice in tyres, i'd run slicks for zero drag also and less weight. Tebless ready would be less weight and almost zero punctures too!

[@ElectronicPleasure]

Good video buddy, More... I'll check your channel after work

[@mongofan1]

Excellent video. Thanks. Alex

[@WildCamper]

Appreciate your time ATB Rob

[@theadventurebiker]

Great review and demo! I'm interested in one of these trailers.

[@WildCamper]

Thank you, I will be using for 5 days four nights in Dartmoor this summer on a wild camping trip I have planned. Will be uploading a video of it end Aug. Atb

[@theadventurebiker]

Wild Camper Sounds great! I plan on getting one of these for the same purpose!

[@DinglePrep]

Great vid mate, I like the locking pins very simple and quick. Will text you in the morning after work, I'm out for a camp in the week ATB Dan

[@WildCamper]

Thanks dan, I cleared a few trees from the area I had in mind for us but happy to tab over to yours mate if you wanna keep it local.

[@stevevelobahn1814]

Nice review. Lots of good information. Might I suggest you raise your seat? A too low seat is like asking for knee problems down the road. A properly fitting bike is better for you.

[@WildCamper]

Thanks 👍Tend to get really sore wrists with a high seat , I also find when off road with lots of dips etc a tall saddle is a recipe for disaster 😀

[@stevevelobahn1814]

@@WildCamper I raised my handlebar stem to about seat height, now it's a comfort bike. But I rarely go off road with it. I still have room to get off the seat in case of bumps.

[@keith1542]

nice video, more informative than others, thanks

[@WildCamper]

thanks

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Nice trailer but a little on the pricey side - over almost 600 up here in Canada. Bob has a good rep though! Thank for sharing - Cheer, Patrick

[@WildCamper]

+PATRICK MCKOWEN yeah it's sweet alright, the price was a bit much though!

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Damn for $600 I could buy a good entry level xc bike.

[@garylewis327]

@@bobbyhempel1513 Check eBay for a VidaXL - similar trailer for about $86 USD. Not a BOB, a bit more cheaply made and kind of a kludgy mechanism to hook up to the bike but for that amount of savings I think I can come up with some kind of DIY alternative. I probably wouldn't buy one for heavy, long-distance hauling but I'm only going to carry a 15 pound dog in mine. We'll see how it goes.

[@Bigmoosebelly]

950 on Amazon lol

[@sebakker5955]

I’ll definitely end up getting the bob ibex trailer someday just due 2 the fact is has a rear shock to absorb your cargo😃😃😃

[@WildCamper]

Yeah it really works and makes the difference 👍

[@sebakker5955]

Wild Camper thank you so much for the video😀🥰🥰

[@MichaelGreenLagos]

​@@WildCamper is it a real damper

[@WildCamper]

@@MichaelGreenLagos yes

[@johnbradley5236]

Still have it?

[@WildCamper]

Yeah , need to do another video

[@johnbradley5236]

Just wondering, I haven't used my BOB in 2 yrs and forgot where the connecting pins went through. I Googled it and it took me right to ur video.

[@ItchyThirdEye-j6u]

That's pretty cool

[@WildCamper]

It's a great bit of kit 😁

[@ItchyThirdEye-j6u]

@@WildCamper I just need to find a reason to get one 🤣

[@WildCamper]

@@ItchyThirdEye-j6u I think they have stopped making them sadly.

[@mikekeogh]

HiCould you just confirm for me whether you need a new hub? On another video I watched after this one it is just a skewer you need to change? A full hub change would need a wheel rebuild is this necessary?

[@WildCamper]

+mike keogh it's just a skewer details below ...One standard BOB QR is included with every BOB trailer. Available in three lengths to aid compatibility with almost any quick-release hub.Standard 126.5 - 140mmTandem 145mmSantana 160mm Made of high-quality chromoly steel to ensure strength and durability. Adjustable to fit on almost any bike. BOB QR may require length adjustment prior to installation. Steps are explained in the trailer and Quick Release manuals. Not compatible with rear 12mm through-axles MSRP (126.5mm - 140mm): $27.50 MSRP (Tandem 145mm): $27.50 MSRP (Santana 160mm): $35 See more at: www.bobgear.com/bike-trailers/bob-quick-release#sthash.sYsnGcCR.dpuf

[@VeroniqueSAINT-GENIS]

Is it possible to use it to carry a dog?

[@WildCamper]

@@VeroniqueSAINT-GENIS I guess so , on my channel I feature a dog specific one but sure I think it may work. You would need to ensure the dog was secure etc but essentially it's no different to the other trailer .

[@michaelbattin]

I was hoping to learn that as well

[@Wollenschrank]

That looks great. Do you think that the vehicle is big enough for a German Shepard dog?

[@WildCamper]

Yeah holds my 8 year old son with room to spare! With a bit of padding for the dog should be fine👍

[@Flix-f6q]

I opted for a longtail cargo bike, brakes and gear are optimized for heavy loads and it is more versatile than a trailer, added a fast roadbike for rides without cargo. IMHO better than a compromise of one bike for everything. You also have a spare bike if the other breaks down (which happens sooner or later).

[@WildCamper]

Always do what's best for your situation for sure. How does a longtail cargo bike do off road? For me I needed to use the trailer on a very off road 100mile trip and regular bikes simply wouldn't cope. For round town or routes like in this video I can see your point. ATB Rob

[@Flix-f6q]

@@WildCamper check out the boda boda all terrain kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3-oo5SMapx8pc0 It has no suspension, though, and I would not pack 200kg of gear onto it. I never had a trailer, so it is difficult for me to compare, but longtails are surprisingly good to handle, they feel like a regular bike.The only time you notice the big turn radius is when you push them by hand inside of buildings.

[@WildCamper]

had to remove the backing music due to copyright issue :(

[@WildCamper]

+SC EM unfortunately copyright police can be dicks sometimes 😀

[@GDzag-Minelab]

It's (the music)from a Metal Detecting podcast?

[@stephenhansford3454]

Hello did you have to buy a specific thru axle as they only seem to be supplied with a skewer axle ?

[@WildCamper]

No the one supplied has fitted 3 of my bikes so far. if you check my other video with the BMW electronic bike and this trailer it shows it in more detail. Hope it helps , ATB Rob

[@almirantonio6036]

Hello, good afternoon I would like to know where I can find the locking, which is on the rear axle of the bike, as this part is called and where I can find it. I live in Brazil. can you provide me the store's website .. Thank you

[@WildCamper]

www.bobgear.com/bike-trailers/bob-quick-release

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

Very ingenious 👍

[@WildCamper]

Cheers

[@TheRunLife]

Would you have any concerns about hitching this up to a full carbon road bike? As it connects to the skewer and not the frame should be ok?

[@WildCamper]

No concerns that I would have :)

[@leoburns9674]

I use an Ibex on myGiant 29 XTC hard tail... so much better than 4 frame bags... no problem at all (GAP trail approved 😊)

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

nice set up

[@WildCamper]

Survival Mindset yeah great trailer, tough as old boots!

[@David-riding]

Would the trailer be suitable for a bike with 20 inch wheels

[@WildCamper]

They sell a few different size parts of the bit that attaches to the rear wheel . I have had to get a bigger bit to go with my newer bike but used the bigger frame part on a BMW e bike with smaller wheels with no issue so you shouldn't face any issue. 👍

[@TechOutsider]

You have had it over a year, do you still use it and are you still satisfied? Thanks for Sharing.

[@WildCamper]

+TechOutsider Hi, i got a new bike with larger wheels and of course had to buy a bigger fork bit for the connection which was a extra expense. I am still happy with it and used for a trip in aug 2015 and it was faultless.

[@TechOutsider]

Thanks man! Have fun, looking forward to the next adventure.

[@priyavivisvlogs2905]

Nice touring carrier 👍👍

[@Cands528]

That is a very cool tool!

[@WildCamper]

Yeah when I was buying had viewed a tube vid of this guy hauling mahoosive logs on his, sold it to me!

[@АндрейДжива-ь7ж]

Hello. can you somewhere say what load capacity? I do not understand in English

[@WildCamper]

30kg if I remember!

[@АндрейДжива-ь7ж]

@@WildCamper thank you. health and many years to you ))

[@hyoyoungkim9799]

Hello, Are you still live?

[@WildCamper]

Yes very much so!

[@acedecs]

like the locking pin very simple no tools.

[@WildCamper]

Yes handy for when u want a quick unhitch etc

[@fletcherriverwood8964]

That's a nice design

[@WildCamper]

thank you

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Good filming, mate....:-)

[@WildCamper]

thanks bro :)

[@jameskitchell1277]

cool set up

[@WildCamper]

thank you

[@wakeup.9323]

Great video, thanks man.

[@WildCamper]

+Wake up. Glad you enjoyed !

[@hernancifuentes6922]

Vivo en Colombia, quisiera hacer una travesía por todo el continente americano donde podría comprar el tráiler y qué precio tiene

[@WildCamper]

su mejor opción es buscarlo en Google, ya que estoy en el Reino Unido, así que no sé acerca de las tiendas en su país. buena suerte con tu viaje suena divertido!

[@raulcircus]

The link for shop?

[@WildCamper]

Been so long I don't remember but they don't make these anymore unfortunately

[@jeffmwoods]

good demo, thankyou

[@WildCamper]

+Jeff Woods glad you enjoyed :)

[@kevingary7018]

Is the ibex that much better than the regular yak?

[@WildCamper]

hi, to be honest I have never tried another Bob trailer so cannot say for sure. but what I can say is having used it with a heavy load on many occasions the suspension coil sure does soak up the bumps. I guess it will depend on what terrain you would use it on. cheers Rob

[@misaelramos83]

Boutta buy the Yak

[@WildCamper]

A good value alternative, fine for tarmac / roadway use.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thanks!

[@WildCamper]

cheers dude!

[@Ывэоэх]

За счёт чего он наклоняется в стороны?

[@WildCamper]

это единственное колесо, так что оно просто работает. В корзине есть шарнир, который помогает в повороте.

[@felipemaldonadoriffo7223]

which is the name of the song background?

[@WildCamper]

+Felipe Maldonado Riffo a free to use KZbin track I am sorry I can't remember the name of it:)

[@Tammockman]

Nice bit of kit! Is it your own design ?

[@WildCamper]

No i imported it from USA ,

[@rosaiselamanuelsantibanez9730]

I need this trhailer plis, help

[@bengasband]

Hi I have similar trailer but can u show us full trailer with 35 kg ... your video is good but show us full trailer ;-)

[@WildCamper]

+bengasband I have been thinking of doing a follow up to this video re the trailer. I will try to load it as you say. If you check out my other videos there is one in Dartmoor where I use it with a load of kit which may be of interest.atb rob

[@stevenberg9103]

well done i like it

[@WildCamper]

Steven Berg thank u another ibex video coming soon :)

[@morg52]

I wish they made one of these for fat bikes.

[@WildCamper]

Why would it not work ?

[@morg52]

The tire is too narrow. Not enough floatation. I made a custom front fork for my BoB that I could use on the fatty, but it only worked well on hard packed snow. If all you had to ride on was snow and ice, you could rig up a ski for it. I've been using a BoB for about ten years years and several thousand miles. Some bike packers say it's too heavy and panniers are the way to go. I use a C-Pap device at night and have a solar panel spread out on the top of the bag to charge the battery for it.

[@WildCamper]

Ah I see , never used a fat bike so was unaware. I like the trailer to haul all my kit when on a week long wild camp. Have used pannier system but they just don't last especially off the tarmac. But I am a kit whore so it helps drag all my gear along 😀

[@truth-Hurts375]

Use the Xtra-Wheel trailer on your fatbike...they work fantastic.

[@truth-Hurts375]

Just google...Xtra Wheel trailer for fatbikes.

[@carlopozo7503]

Donde se compra

[@WildCamper]

google sería tu mejor apuesta

[@madrider7155]

nice

[@bakino79]

This trailer is good when you load a light load on it as in the video. If you put something heavy and bulky in it, even in the size of the trailer itself, it is very difficult to go, the trailer skids from side to side and because of this begins to rock the bike itself. On turns with a load just turns the steering wheel. very not convenient bike trailer. Need to with two wheels.

[@WildCamper]

Disagree with you there . Never had that issue myself even with it loaded over the reccommed max load.

[@gbro1988]

thats cool

[@WildCamper]

thanks

[@gilliardfranca9152]

qual valor $$

[@WildCamper]

Gilliard França around 400 euros

[@radovansvetlik4185]

bowden collide!

[@WildCamper]

+radovan světlík I don't understand?

[@radovansvetlik4185]

schalter bowden ...00:45 s ...must free for good schaltung

[@germanmatrerorider808]

Eso es ree viejo nada nuevo ese tipo d carro imbento de motociclistas y moteros

[@WildCamper]

gracias por tu valiosa entrada

[@murmur374]

Hinterer ist die beste Firma in Deutschland wenn es um Fahrradanhänger geht Preise sind zwar hoch aber extrem hohe Qualität und man kann auch schwer beladen ohne das was bricht www.hinterher.com/produkte/modelluebersicht.php

[@WildCamper]

Interessant, ich mag besonders den Einradanhänger, wie in meinem Video gezeigt. Zweiradanhänger sind auf schmalen Wegen und dergleichen unbrauchbar, da sie sich auf jeder Seite der einspurigen Wege auf Gras verfangen und Sie verlangsamen. Ich persönlich würde sowieso nicht mehr die 50 kg ziehen wollen, die mein Anhänger bewältigen kann. Fairerweise liegt das deutsche Äquivalent zu Ihrem Link in Bezug auf das Gewicht nahe an den gleichen Höchstgrenzen. Ich denke auch, dass der Bob cooler aussieht :) Prost und danke, Rob (Entschuldigung für mein schreckliches Deutsch)

[@murmur374]

@@WildCamper ich habe aktuell auch einen normalen Fahrradanhänger von Amazon Deutschland Problem ist sie schreiben zwar drauf du kannst bis zu 60 kg transportieren aber die ganz normalen billigen Henger sind nicht dafür ausgelegt schwere Lasten zu tragen machen wir ein Beispiel ein kleines Schlagloch oder du fährst im Wald mit 30 bis 50 kg mit einer Geschwindigkeit von 25 km h dann ist der Anhänger schon deutlich mehr unter Belastung deshalb würde ich wenn ich einen neuen kaufe zum Beispiel den hinterer Transporter 1 kaufen der ist nicht klein nicht groß und kann ein Gewicht bis zu 100 kg transportieren ich würde aber mal maximal 70 bis 80 kg transportieren und wenn man das macht Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 10 bis 15 kmh und was du machen müsstest du hast ja deinen Anhänger habe ich gesehen im Schnellspanner drin wo der Reifen fixiert ist ich würde den irgendwo anders montieren es gibt ja fast bei jedem Mountainbike eine Halterung einen Stützer zu montieren doch würde ich diese Halterung montieren hinten am Rahmen und doch dann den Anhänger montieren ist deutlich angenehmer sonst drückt das Gewicht von Anhänger immer auf den Schnellspanner und auf den Reifen und es blockiert irgendwie

[@WildCamper]

@@murmur374 Ich kann nicht sagen, dass ich irgendwelche Probleme mit diesem hatte, es ist schwer, ja, bei 7 kg ist es ein Biest, aber ansonsten eine ausgezeichnete Wahl, die ich empfehlen kann.

[@murmur374]

@@WildCamper hast du schon Erfahrungen mit E-Bikes ich würde dir raten ein E-Bike zu kaufen macht viel mehr Spaß wie ein normales und du bekommst auch gute günstige Mountainbikes mittlerweile um 2500 €

[@Jacobaltman228]

Hey folks, Go with that one wheel trailer and you will see what’s the point. Carry a bit from 15kgs up to 28/29kg and you will have great troubles! All these commercials are fake. If you need a trailer take maybe a two wheeler. Better you take bags On the bike. Tryit and you will see the mess!take care

[@WildCamper]

No fake here , I purchased this for my own use. Single wheel was better for me to go along trails where two wheel would have been caught in the grass each side. Weight , yes it's heavy when compared to panniers but flipside is you can haul more.in any case 15 or 30!kg is the same with one or two wheels , thanks for watching in any case 👍