Brompton with Thule Chariot Child Trailer

We haven't made so many videos recently - due to a new arrival
Co-incidentally we are often asked which bike trailer we would recommend for taking a child on the back of a Brompton folding bike
Well - we wanted to do exactly that, so thought we would give it a go - and here are the results
Spoiler alert: we will be using it a lot in the future
It's the Thule Chariot Cross trailer
We use it as a pushchair for every day use
It has a conversion kit (extra) to allow it to be used for running on rough terrain
It comes as standard with a bike attachment - which is what we used in the video
It also has the option of adding skis for cross country skiing

[@debgwilliam8756]

I’ve bought a second hand Thule for my dog (my children are now giants) to come on Brompton adventures with me. Great video thank-you.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the adventures 😀

[@malcolmdalrymple1779]

Thanks for your holiday video. The Thule Chariot looks impressive. More details and family trips please.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you! Watch this space! I can’t wait to take it out again!

[@rolfschattschneider]

Fine trailer, I thought about the Thule some times. Congratulation to the new small member.😎

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you! And thank you for watching!

[@Deus-Too]

I am exceedingly impressed with the fact that once you connect the chariot to your bike, it follows you everywhere! 🤣🤣

[@brilliantbikes]

Lol! Sometimes I have a habit of staying the obvious!!! Thanks for watching!

[@GarfieldConnolly]

Good to see you back. May I suggest some LED flashers on the buggy handlebar for added visibility. Drivers don't expect trailers.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching and great idea, although we won’t be taking it on roads in the UK they are just to busy!

[@rafaelroth4505]

thank you guys for this video. After seeing it, I bought a Thule Chariot (Lite1) myself. However, due to safety reasons I want to point out a small gadget I've been told at the local bike dealer would be necessary. Looking more closely now at your video I can see that the nut holding the coupling on the rear axis does not go over the axis completely. To compensate I've been told to use the Thule SRAM internal hub adaptor 14-X. We have quite an intense cataloque of paragraphs when it comes to anything moving in streets, ways etc. here in Germany. The dealer also had to point out that due to the small diameter of Brompton wheels stability is not the same like on a big bicycle. at least its legal...now we shall all enjoy our rides with offspring and Brompton.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you so much for your comment and suggestion, we have the adapter on back order with our supplier!

[@metalicozgz]

Hello. Thank you for your great videos and thank you too Rafael for the good comment. I have the same issue with a Qeridoo trailer. Could you please confirm if the thread of the Brompton rear axle is M10x1? There are many different adapters for different threaded axles. Thank you in advance.

[@michaelboesl1836]

Looking for this too. Sturmey archer thread seems to be 13/32”

[@metalicozgz]

@@michaelboesl1836 unfortunately I think you are right. Unfortunately because the 13/32-26 is not a common standard. It is almost the same as M10x1, I guess that is what the other user got from the local dealer. But I'm not sure if it is a good idea to mix 2 different threads even if they are similar.

[@michaelboesl1836]

@@metalicozgz I found a compatible part. It’s Qeridoo Polygonadapter 10,5x1 - not sure if it’s available worldwide. But the thread ist correct. Having the vrompton here now I definitely recommend this, else there is a high risk of failure in the connection

[@Attackflaska]

These are more common than our Volvos nowadays. Been using my cab 2 version for several years with my brommie. When not bicycling the jogging wheel does wonders for hikes in the woods. As the Brompton has an internal gear hub i would strongly recommend the internal hub hitch adapter as not to put unnecessary strain on the bike. Cheers!

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for watching and the the suggestion! Much appreciated!

[@mariocristiano706]

Thank you for suggestion. Could you indicate which adapter are you refering to? Thank you!

[@pahhaw4251]

That thing would ROCK on the Brompton e-bike!!

[@brilliantbikes]

Lol! It would make it easier!

[@nntpdump]

Great. thanks! I hope this fits in the electric brompton with kickstand that I fitted too. Would have been useful to see how the small front wheels pop into their upside down position, once the bike trailer arm is attached.

[@brilliantbikes]

Sorry it’s super easy! It really is! Thanks for watching!

[@jonathanleach3914]

Excellent. Great to see. I use a chubby trailer but I’d wondered what I would have used if my daughters were that age again!

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for watching (again 😀), I was surprised how fun and easy it was!

[@alexandracat8754]

Do you use the Chubby with your kids in it? I’m trying to find a way of transporting an 11 month old!

[@WhosPhotoTube]

A little person in a tag a long making cooing noise’s so cool.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching! I think she enjoys it! Phew!

[@philippniessen6408]

We have been using the exact same set-up for three years without any issues. The Thule necessarily sits a bit lower with the Brompton in comparison to using it with a bigger bike.

[@brilliantbikes]

I’m so impressed with it! Just amazing, so lovely to be able to explore with her! Thanks for watching!

[@malcolmdalrymple1779]

The small person seems to have enjoyed the experience.

[@brilliantbikes]

We were also very please dry seemed to approve! Goodness I hope she likes bikes! Thanks for watching!

[@tomxaak]

Super useful video, thank you!

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@amandaleigh3852]

Totally BRILLIANT! Great fun review 🙌 …ball and HIP joint though..?!! 😉😁

[@brilliantbikes]

Whoops! Thanks for watching!

[@UKHaiku]

Lovely video, and congratulations!

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@albin2232]

Great video and great to see you 👍 😍

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you 😊 and thank you for watching!

[@Gmedna84]

3:04 How do you keep the bike standing if you need to tend to your baby? Have you considered a kickstand? Would it fit on the same axle?

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching! You can just fold the bike, it’s a bit of a knack to begin with

[@Fizzmidonly]

Thanks for the vid. I have a 6 gears Brompton and a chariot cross. Which item I have to buy to connect the trailer to my Brompton? Could you maybe provide a link to the Thule website? Many thanks!

[@brightlightdun]

Your cutest video I have ever seen

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you so much!

[@mickymcguinness1674]

Thanks you!

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you for watching. Hope it helped!

[@tomc8854]

Cute buggy and beautiful scenery! Does it have suspension? Maybe she’d like to tag along on MTB rides also. You might hear a little voice behind you going “send it!” 😄

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching! Yes it does have suspension! I’m looking forward to when she starts telling me how to send it 😀😉

[@bidm4519]

Great, informative video, and also entertaining!

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@seductive_Octopus]

4:28 There is a Easy Fix for the Mud and Dirt Problem, if your a Trailer User. Just mount a (Big) Front Mudflap at the Rear instead of the small Rubber Lip. All you need is a Second hole below the Hole for the Rubber Lip pin and you can Mount the Front Flap. Nice ... Use [ Freitag ] colored Mudflaps and make your Bike even more unique by this, or color match the flaps to the trailer, bike etc... There is a lot you can do with it.

[@brilliantbikes]

That’s a great idea! Thanks for watching and the suggestion!

[@shaunportlock4924]

I've watched this in South Manchester, with lots of bicycles. Putting your children in seats , behind you is mental in rush hour.

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching! We totally agree! I would never take her on the road! We choose our route as it was 100% car free, so much more for pleasure and fun than commuting!

[@thomreynolds1318]

Congrats!

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@julmoon6587]

does the Brompton stand secure (when you had to go back to release the brake) without the possibility to fold the rear wheel?

[@brilliantbikes]

No the bike does not balance with the brake on the trailer. But you can fold the rear wheel under carefully (so as not to squash the mudguard and flap) Thanks for the question.

[@RoryMacdonald-pfff]

Fantastic vid!!

[@brilliantbikes]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@gnipfl]

Thx for the great video (as always!). Is it the stock connector provided by Thule? What brommie-model are you using in the video? I read online that one would have to get the "SRAM Hub Adaptor" to get it working on the s/a axle of a brommie.

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for watching! Yes it is the standard connector from Thule with that model. It is a C Line 6 speed and worked with no modifications.

[@kyawkyawoo5768]

👍👍👍

[@brilliantbikes]

😀😃😄. Thank you for watching!

[@JinwuHan]

For a Brompton p line rear axle, how would the trailer mount be installed on the bike?

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for the question! We have made a video on using it on a P Line, it should be published next week, we used a Hope road bike skewer.

[@JinwuHan]

@@brilliantbikes Oh brilliant, I just bought the trailer this week, your video would be just in time.!

[@becca413b]

Can you store the bike inside the trailer? It would be handy once you've arrived at your destination and the little one wants to stretch their legs.

[@brilliantbikes]

We did not try, but I would say it would fit. Thanks for watching!

[@bobwilliamson5574]

Time for a swytch kit maybe!

[@brilliantbikes]

Lol! For now I need the exercise! Thanks for watching!

[@altaron]

Hey @brilliantbikes, I just tried to get a Thule trailer coupling fitted to my 6 Speed Brompton in Germany. They could not do it because of the threads of the Sturmey Archer would not fit any adapter (and did not have enough thread to mount the coupler directly). What sort of adapter do you use - and where can I order it?

[@ScottNicholson1973]

Great video - do you know what age the Thule carrier suits up to? I have 2 year old triplets so we were thinking of getting the double ones.

[@brilliantbikes]

The maximum weight is 22 kg per child, the double one is a total weight of 45 kg. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelboesl1836]

How did you mount the Thule hitch to the brompton? To me it looks like the free length of the Sturmey archer hub thread is, too short, but I can’t find a suitable adapter

[@LevDavidInMotion]

I have an older 3 gear model, a wider Thule trailer, and a connector, but have been hesitating to try them together for fear of running out of axel. Did you find the axel to be long enough to accommodate the connector? Thank you for your excellent videos!

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for the question. Yes we found it just long enough, phew! Many thanks for watching.

[@Pesmog]

Are there any drawbacks using it as a push chair, as it looks massive? You must need a large car to fit it in when being used without the bike?

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for watching and for the question! Funny! It actually folds quite small as the wheels come off! We had two Brompton’s a load of luggage and the Chariot in the back of our Car (not huge). The folded size is 87 x 65 x 37.5 cm

[@staskucherenko]

Amazing video, thanks for sharing! I was looking for a solution to bring my child with me on Brompton but it was not very straightforward. Do you know whether there it is still feasible to attach Thule trailer to P-line Brompton?

[@brilliantbikes]

Many thanks for the question. We are making a short video on it. Basically yes, but you need the correct length quick release skewer

[@staskucherenko]

@@brilliantbikes thanks for your reply, looking forward to your new video then :)

[@solmare_]

@@brilliantbikes looking forward to seeing this video, I would love this kind of trailer but I'm not sure what my emerald green P Line would require to have this work!

[@RainerDreyer]

Please follow up with details for the P Line! Thanks a lot for the video!

[@mauricesvay]

Thanks for the video. How well would it do with other kinds of cargo?

[@brilliantbikes]

A good question! Probably brilliantly, without the kicking and wriggling! But you’d need to be mindful of the upper weight limit. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

Where are you? European continent somewhere?

[@brilliantbikes]

We were in the French Alps, just below La Plagne, many thanks for watching!

[@frankiyeung458]

Hi, what is max loading of the trailer? I'm interesting to see any chance taking my little lady by Brompton.

[@brilliantbikes]

The maximum weight of the Chariot Cross single is 34 kg. Is the little lady a dog? If so the Burley Tailwagon may be better.

[@frankiyeung458]

@@brilliantbikes Thank you for advice. In fact, i want to take my life who weighs about 50 KGs, she can't ride a bike so I am searching any trailer that can carry her.

[@sheilastallard]

Yummy Mummy!!! Stay Safe!!

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks! And thank you for watching 😀

[@rydmerlin]

The left wheel came so close to that gate.

[@brilliantbikes]

Yes! I must get better at trailing! Thanks for watching!

[@inxlee]

3:03 was that a seal?! Someone please explain what was that sound?! 🫨

[@brilliantbikes]

Lol! I think that’s where I crashed into the barrier!

[@oal2928]

Piece of advice, those mudguards won’t work. You need mudguards that goes below the chariots opening.

[@greenerick]

Your nuts 🤪 get a bloody car 🚗 anyway great video

[@brilliantbikes]

Thanks for watching! Trying to be green 😀

[@geoffbrompton822]

Thanks for the video..Have you seen The video..Danny Daycare....it might give you some ideas..Ha ha