Trailer on BikeE ???

[xring1]

I want to attach a trailer like a Burley to my AT. I have seen posts here and there about people doing it and need to know how or what the conversion is to attach to a BikeE.
I also seen info on an adapter to do this and I think BikeE made them but no pictures to have an idea of what they did.
I want to do some longer camping rides on some of the paved trails here in Minnesota and need to be able to carry camping gear etc. I have been looking for a set of not too expensive large panniers and rack setup but have had no luck.
There are several Burleys around under $100 so I thought I might try that. I know it would be xtra drag and everything but want to try it.

[tutorblk]

Hi, visit www.biketrailershop.com/burley-trailer-forged-hitch-for-quick-release-and-solid-axle-p-1251.html to see the part that for a Burley, bolts to the left hand side of the rear stay.
Burley say this part fits nutted solid axles – like BikeE has (or rather, like my 2002 CT has – my bike has the hub gears, yours might be different). They say it also fits quick-release axles too.

But, for a solid axle, simply remove the left-hand axle nut, slip part over and tighten up the nut again.

The trailer tow arm has fittings that match the bracket and get pinned in there.
Interestingly Burleys have a safety strap, good idea in case the trailer decides it doesn’t like the bike and wants to go its own way.

The Burley seems a good method of attaching the trailer. BOB trailers and the Extracycle need both ends of the rear axle – doesn’t suit the hub gear.

Biketrailershop.com seems a good website for finding info about bike trailers – lots of models there. The Burley section has a link to the Burley manual; the Wandertech section describes a similarly attached but different trailer you might consider – can get 20” wheels to match the Bike E (Bongo Large).

Have a read at www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=RrzKj&page_id=11056&v=0 which reports on a tour by Bike E and trailer.

Wish my legs were good enough to contemplate cycle-camping touring! Head wants to go; rest of my aged body (ie legs and lungs) isn’t up to the challenge. I wish you all the best – enjoy! Give us a ride report!

[xring1]

Thanks for the info tutorblk.....looks like this might work

[tutorblk]

Hi Xring - was doing some research just now for coolcow - came upon this post from Nov 2006: [Do a search on this forum for "trailer"]
>>I have a 2002 1/2 BikeE CT. I pull a Burley Solo trailer that I have adapted to take my puppy along. I was able to use the Burley Alternative Hitch without any modifications. The nut supplied is the same size as the rear axle nut on the BikeE. The "quick release" version will not work if you have an internal or Dual Drive hub. I can still use the kickstand too. Although it doesn't fully retract, it doesn't scrape on the ground either. Lots of people will tell you that you forgot to put up your kickstand.<<

So you might need to check carefully that the hitch suits your axle: but it's clearly possible to get something that works.
Brian

[matth]

The BOB trailer will fit the BikeE with a few modifications. Just above the rear axle are two curved slots in the swingarm (of an AT). Carrage bolts can be bolted here with fender washers and nut spacers to get you the required BOB trailer dimensions. Then a short brass sleeve is positioned to prevent the studs threads from cutting into BOB's trailer mount and a washer and lock nut on the end to hold the whole thing together. Works great! Very simple and light weight.