My theory is that some people see the trailer as the easier option, maybe because they can access their gear more easily, carry more, and also access their bike more easily for repair since nothing’s hanging on it and in the way. This is part of the reason that I failed to notice the tires had gone flat so many times; when the trailer bag is filled on the Travoy, I learned to expect poor handling because of the wheel scraping. Once we arrive at the market we can easily unhitch the Travoy and maneuver it around the market space.

While this scenario is avoidable, we found ourselves tipping the Travoy multiple times before really getting to know its handling characteristics. The Travoy comes with two reflectors on the bottom of the trailer that are visible when being pulled. I’m sure you’ve figured this out by now, but you don’t need to push the side buttons simultaneously in to fold the trailer. It’s super steady, not super wide, and didn’t even flinch when I was doing crit turns on a road bike. Election time is a good opportunity to get some as candidates hand them out free but you can usually find a few abandoned signs advertising services/products along the main streets in any city.With a weight capacity of 27kg, a sturdy kickstand, and the ability to fold down to the size of a briefcase, the Travoy folding bike trailer is all about turning everyday errands into an excuse to get outside on your bike. Be aware of your surroundings: When riding with a Travoy, it is important to be aware of your surroundings. If you choose not to send your equipment back to us for disposal then you can dispose of any electricals or electronics yourself at your local recycling centre, who will dispose of your equipment via a controlled recycling process. That said, when we were really thinking about having a trailer in tow, it was easy to keep all two wheels down.

If you plan on loading your bike trailer down with heavy items such as water jugs, firewood, or trail building material, check out some of the more "rough and tumble" options in our review. I found I often forgot it was there because it didn’t impact the handling of the bike like panniers and other trailers do. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. On the way back in the train the Travoy was leaning against a wall, with the heavy load it was not too stable and shifted around while the train moved, but it never tipped over. To prevent anything from getting caught in the wheels or cargo from shifting around, Burley has designed integrated wheel guards into the Travoy.Burley has really spent time thinking of every little detail when they built this model of the Travoy. Since we moved last year, this has become our primary use for the Travoy, because our new place is one block away from the farmers’ market. You can tow anything from boxes, groceries to golf clubs thanks to two adjustable clip-on load-bearing straps.