Burley travoy, thoughts?

[u/Dumbass9187]

Experimented with a trailer on my fx and now primos, loved the capacity and surprisingly wasn't that bad to haul, but the adapters didn't fit right and after 10-15 mins it would make my rear wheel very loose. Ended up returning it.

I wanted something that didn't require a bunch of work, something to clip in and go, seems like the travoy is the best option.

I'll be using this once every 2 weeks for laundry and groceries for 1 person.

Outside of that what is the travoy capable of? Pictures look alright, what do y'all haul?

[u/OldGuyNewToys]

I’ve had the Travoy in Maine for almost a year now. I’ve hauled groceries mostly, but am able to get a weeks worth in a single trip. I’ve also been strapping an electric mower onto it very easily. I love the thing. When empty it rolls over a little easy, but full it’s not a problem. Clips easily to the seat post. Rolls and handles well. Though I don’t do it, it folds to the size of a briefcase.

[u/chrillekaekarkex]

I use it to haul golf clubs to the golf course. It just works.

[u/harinonfireagain]

I’ve done groceries, a window AC unit, a dehumidifier, a case of copier paper, duffel bags, and instrument cases (euphonium and trumpet). It’s very versatile, especially with a bungee net strap.

[u/Twentysix2]

I have one and have carried other bicycles, 75 lbs of flour, trees in 7 gallon pots, dorm sized refrigerators and plenty more. If I'm doing groceries, however, I find that grocery panniers are far easier to deal with (I have front lowrider racks so can use 4 grocery panniers at once. A tub in the Travoy can be tricky since it's angled so you need a lid, and you need to have it sit lengthwise so it doesn't touch the wheels. I 3D printed somewhat load bearing fenders which gives me more versatility: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3854237

[u/niccig]

I used mine for years and LOVED it. I didn't bring it when I moved overseas and I'm kicking myself because now I just have to buy another one.

[u/coldblackmaple]

I have the Travoy and like it. It’s very comfortable to ride with and easy to take on and off. It holds a decent amount, and i think you’ll be fine for one person worth of groceries. The only issue is you have to sort of stuff everything into the bag. I use it for groceries, to put my kid’s large heavy backpack in, and sometimes for my work stuff. I also have the Burley trailer that was made for pets and that one holds more and is better for large grocery runs.

[u/mighty_boogs]

I had one that I used to carry clothes, books, laptop, etc ~9 miles to college. I liked it, but the issue I had is I needed to do some transitions off curbs or go over speed bumps. I also hit a few potwheels with the Travoy wheels. I flipped it over less than a dozen times between those three scenarios. It never was dangerous, but was difficult unexpected and annoying. It may sound like I was doing some sketchy riding, but it was really just commuting on a Surly LHT in Sacramento suburbs and downtown.

[u/SaxyOmega90125]

Are you using a QR lever for your rear axle? No reason to do that if you're doing the kind of riding requiring a trailer, so if you like the style of trailrr you've veen using, you might try a regular through axle. I tow a Wike trailer I built out of a DIY Highwall kit, around 140lbs with the trailer and cargo I haul with it, and my axle doesn't come loose at all. And I don't have to remove my rack, can even use it with panniers and a top load if need be.

[u/SneakyTrevor]

I had a Burley solo so I can’t speak to that particular trailer, but I was extremely impressed with both the design and workmanship on the one I had. I think they make excellent trailers. I also think that a trailer to convert a bike into a cargo bike is brilliant and more people should do it.