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Answer by T Connolly for One vs. Two wheeled bike trailers

I'm adding this many years after the original question because it's even more relevant now. Here's my experience for anyone who is interested.First of all it depends what you want the trailer for. No...

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Answer by arne for One vs. Two wheeled bike trailers

If you ever consider having a more than two-wheeled bicycle, e.g. a recumbent trike, you can no longer use one-wheeled, a.k.a. inline trailers because they will add a lot of lateral torque while...

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Answer by Mark Stosberg for One vs. Two wheeled bike trailers

I have used both styles. I would recommend a single-wheeled trailer for touring or fast riding, because they corner with you, and fewer wheels should mean less rolling resistance, and less wheels to...

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Answer by mkobel for One vs. Two wheeled bike trailers

I only have a one-wheel trailer (Bob Yak), but after cycling over 4000km with the heavy loaded trailer on several tandem tours I would not change. We even had no problems at low speed (climbing up...

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Answer by Tim for One vs. Two wheeled bike trailers

I just built a trailer based on the Wike DIY kit.I decided to make it after seeing this great looking trailer.I don't have experience with single wheel trailers. I am happy so far, but my experience...

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Answer by MDV2000 for One vs. Two wheeled bike trailers

My personal experience is go with the one-wheel trailer... you won't even know its behind you if you pack it balanced. My trailer is just like the first picture and while I was training for a 100+ mile...

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Answer by freiheit for One vs. Two wheeled bike trailers

One-wheeled trailers are more agile and don't increase the width of your bike. They lean with the bike. If you're going to go really narrow places, you need one-wheel.Two-wheeled trailers can generally...

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Answer by sixtyfootersdude for One vs. Two wheeled bike trailers

Advantages of a one wheel bike trailerEasier to add suspensionLess wide (less likely to be hit by a motorist)Advantages of a two wheel bike trailerMore stable at low speedsClimbs better (since it does...

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One vs. Two wheeled bike trailers

I am considering making or buying a bike trailer. It seems to me that the most important desision I need to make is whether to have a one wheeled bike trailer like the Bob or a two wheeled bike...

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