Trail Gator Tow Bar Review (How It Works and Common Problems)

[@cherpintow]

Just wanted to leave a comment and say how well done this video is. Really helped in understanding this product, no extra filler, just straight to the key points.

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

We’re so glad we could help you, and thanks for the shout out!

[@ingridgelinas3202]

This is an amazing review of the product. Thanks for being so thorough.

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Schmiddelwutz2000]

Good Video! It perfectly describes the upsides and downsides of the system. We had much fun with it and it works. But I agree with the disadvantages too.

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for your feedback!

[@77FatElvis]

Excellent product overview. Great action shots of use and close ups of installed product. Could you teach the rest of the world how to review things next?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Hahahahaha, we appreciate that you recognize how hard we work to make our reviews great! :-)

[@cristopherlopezpaniagua3112]

Thanks for an excellent review with extra informations about what to expect from the product. This is way more helpful than the Amazon reviews I’ve been reading to decide if this option could fit my needs. Great job

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

We’re so glad it was helpful! If you want even more detailed information, be sure to check out our written review on our website: www.twowheelingtots.com/trail-gator-review/

[@pilsnerpunk]

Nice review. I agree with all of your points. Installation is a bit of a beast and the trail gator will only work with a hardtail without a rack and likely won't work with a dropper post. The quick-release functions aren't all that quick as you have to completely remove the skewers each time you want to make a change like removing from your own bike or your kids bike. I don't love the trail gator, but I don't really see a better options that is readily available.

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

The Follow Me Tandem is a great alternative that accomplishes the same thing, but is much more expensive. Here is our review for that: www.twowheelingtots.com/followme-tandem-review/

[@WillKirchheimer]

Great review! I'm thinking of it for getting my kids bike home after morning drop off. Looks perfect. Thanks!

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Happy riding!

[@kennybraun1]

Great review. Thanks for posting.

[@chinoandsons]

Good video. Thanks a bunch. We have the co pilot so tilting is common. But lil boy is riding now and this is perfect for high traffic areas or a little hill

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Glad it helped!

[@pekipeki7681]

Question: also fir to full suspension bike?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Assuming your full suspension bike has a dropper post, then no. Check this video @3:30 to see how it attaches to the adult bike's seat post.

[@sixthltz400]

Can this work the a dropper post on the adult bike

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

To attach to the MTB, you would have to have several inches of shaft of the dropper post below the moving portion of the dropper post for it to clamp onto. This is most likely too much space required for most mountain bikes.

[@PraveenKumarPlus]

Can this be used on a Carbon frame bike? I would assume that it would at least require a non-carbon seat post.

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

The mounting bracket is only attached to the adult bike's seat post, with potential contact with the seat post collar. No frame contact. That said, we've never used it with a carbon frame and we can't find any information about it from the manufacturer.

[@DickVanPaiton]

Definitely NO good idea for a CF bike! Carbon is massively sensitive against strong forces from unforseen directions.

[@lilladokka]

Great value. Great looks.

[@stefcamp]

Thank you for the video! I'm about to buy one, do you think it would mount on a 2 inches steering head on the small bike side?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

The front mounting plate is a little longer than 3" tall, so you would need at least that much space.

[@stefcamp]

@@Twowheelingtotsbikes thank you! I meant 2" wide, how wide are the holes apart in the mounting plate? 👍😉

[@MrSpiralout]

would this work with a dropper seatpost??

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

It depends on your set up. The Trail Gator seat post mounting bracket needs 2" to mount. You'd need at least that much room on the stationary base of the dropper post, or the "non dropper" part.

[@Schmiddelwutz2000]

I got it working with a full suspension MTB and a dropper post! But I had to improvise a little bit...

[@apelfed]

Amazing and comprehensive review!! Thanks so much Edit: what are the more expensive products that eliminate lean? (FollowMe tandem won’t fit my mountainbike)

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

FollowMe tandem is really the only other similar option. Other towing options would be a trailer cycle like the Burley Kazoo or Weehoo Turbo. This article should be helpful: www.twowheelingtots.com/best-tag-along-bikes/

[@m52k]

1:28 the child's bike dangerously tilts to the left, Im having the same problem. Some reviewers on amazon suggest the receiving kit on the child's bike must be perfectly aligned and very tight, I've checked that. It seems the receiving bar is actually the problem, it is slightly rotated meaning the bracket on the bar that contacts the kit on the childss bike is not perfectly upright. Any ideas how to solve that?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Hey there! Honestly, we had so many problems getting this to work just right. We reached out to Trail Gator and they provided us with about 10 different ways to possibly solve our problem. I would reach out to them with your specific issue and ask for their help. After quite a bit of work we were able to get it to work great, but it was definitely a process.

[@fredwomble5046]

Will this tow work with kids bike trailers?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

No, every bike trailer comes with its own tow arm that attaches to the rear axle of the adult bike with a brand-specific hitch coupler.

[@fredwomble5046]

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[@chocolatecinn]

what would be a better system?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Completely depends on what you''re using it for. What type of riding will you be doing?

[@elizabethrogers1836]

My son currently has a 43 frog bike 🐸 but we have taken the pedals off. Can we use it like that?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Sure could, but you might as well put the pedals on and let him practice!!

[@TM-vg4mx]

will this works with Brompton? thanks

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Potentially if the seat post is the right diameter. I would contact Trail Gator for their opinion.

[@TM-vg4mx]

@@Twowheelingtotsbikes thank you

[@andrew_gardner]

Had me at "spur of the moment meltdowns" that should be my daughter's middle name haha

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Same, bro. Same. :-)

[@andreiguarin1409]

Thanks for this!!

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Our pleasure!

[@matteoxyz3953]

Ciao può essere utile per insegnare a pedalare a un bimbo autistico?lui attualmente usa la bici con pedali come una balance bike

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

It could… but is a little unstable. If you want the same idea but significantly more stable, check out the Follow Me Tandem www.twowheelingtots.com/followme-tandem-review/

[@matteoxyz3953]

@@Twowheelingtotsbikes thanks so much!!👍

[@Zuschauer9]

How does this not touch the backwheel of the bike?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

The bar keeps the child's bike at a set distance from the adult bike.

[@boleklolek2693]

Thanks

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Glad you liked it!

[@atomskiMarsic]

u know that u can turn off brakes on woom, right?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Are you talking about a coaster brake or hand brakes?

[@NhàhàngẨmThực81]

very good video, thank you. Is there a way to contact you directly to discuss?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

You can ask us questions right here and we’ll reply!

[@Spedupguy69]

Really time consuming is not very convincing is it?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

The time consuming assembly is quite frustrating! But many parents find it worth it!

[@jra55417]

1-2 hours to install is unfair. 30mins tops, unless you have zero experience with basic bike maintenance. Even then it should take less than an hour

[@basilf1922]

Not it is not unfair but spot on. I own 7 bikes, do all the maintenance myself, and it still took me 2 hours to assemble. The purpose of many bits are not well explained in the manual, and some adjustments needed to be made, too (bracket no fitting the child bike's front fork; side clip at the skewer of the adult bike not usable due to bike rack etc.). Of course, if I now had to do it again, i would do it in 10mins.

[@JeanFrancoisDesrosiers]

Did it in 1h, but had to redo some steps due to slight misalignment of kid bike.

[@Mmtwgr]

The trail gator will damage the bike. It’s crap

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Are you referring to the adult bike or the child’s bike?

[@Mmtwgr]

It will definitely damage the child’s bike. The mounting leaves scratches in the head tube. Not only in the paint but also in the aluminum. Probably also on the fork. I would never install it on my mountain bike. I didn’t install it to my wife’s bike but I bet there are scratch marks too.

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

We cover this is our written review. If you’re interested, here it is: www.twowheelingtots.com/trail-gator-review/

[@markotrieste]

Buy cheap buy twice...

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Did you have trouble with yours? We had some issues but were able to resolve them.

[@markotrieste]

@@Twowheelingtotsbikes I saw how it worked on my brother-in-law and it was enough. Tried the Peruzzo Trail Angel and I nearly damaged the kid's bike head tube. One of the rare occasions I returned the stuff. Now I use a Roland Add+ bike and it's a completely different league, albeit not the same product.

[@cheefussmith9380]

@@markotrieste totally different product. the point of this item is the kid can ride by himself or herself for part of the trip, and then attached to mom or dad for the rest!