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Burley Nomad Bike Trailer
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- 100-pound, 105-liter capacity bike trailer with forged hitch and durable, waterproof cover
- Two-wheel design for increased stability and handling; 16-inch quick-release alloy wheels
- Removable interior space divider and pockets; easy loading and folding; tie-downs to secure gear
- Weighs less than 15 pounds; quickly disassembles for compact transport and storage
- Warranties: frame--lifetime; plastic--5 years; fabric--1 year
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Product Description:
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The perfect trailer for touring or running errands around town. Lightweight and sturdy, the Nomad can easily carry camping gear, groceries, tools or a cooler full of refreshments. Voluminous carrying capacity with removable interior space-divider. Additional storage available with cargo rack accessory and carry bag 16-Inch quick-release alloy wheel size and new S-bend tow bar lower the center of gravity and improve towing center line for greater stability. Breaks down to 32.5 x 19 x 9-Inch, 100-Pounds (40-Kilogram) capacity. Easy to clean fabric, multiple tie-down points secure cargo.
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Wander the globe, do your grocery shopping, or escape for a weekend adventure with the Nomad Bike Trailer from Burley. The Nomad encourages comfortable wanderlust and adds to the utility of your bike with its large carrying capacity and weatherproof cover. Able to transport up to 100 pounds and 105 liters, the Nomad can carry all your gear, securely and with ease--especially compared to cumbersome and de-stabilizing panniers. Easy to pack, the Nomad has front and back gates that lower for longer loads, a removable inside space divider, two divided mesh pockets for small items, and eight interior and four exterior D-rings to tie gear down. Coming equipped with a Burley Forged Hitch, the Nomad attaches quickly and easily to your bike. Thanks to a balance point designed to reduce torque on the bike, the hitch ideally positioned to provide superior tracking and stability, and a smart two-wheel design, the Nomad offers exceptional stability. As an additional bonus, the hitch system has enough torque that you can lay your bike down flat while the trailer remains upright, leaving the cargo undisturbed. As easy to store as it is to use, the Nomad disassembles quickly for compact transport and storage. Backed by comprehensive warranties, the Nomad is built for many years of 2-wheeled adventures. Key Features: - Two-wheel design keeps the trailer upright and stable
- Large carrying capacity with removable inside space divider
- Two divided mesh pockets for small items
- Eight interior and four exterior D-rings to tie down gear
- Front and back gates that lower for longer loads
- Quickly disassembles for compact transport and storage
- Forged aluminum hitch
- 16-inch spoked alloy wheels
- Compatible with Nomad Cargo Rack (sold separately)
Specifications: - Weight Capacity: 100 pounds / 45.4 kilograms
- Cargo Space: 105 liters
- Interior Dimensions (HxW):16.8 x 16.5 inches / 42.5 x 41.9 centimeters
- Assembled Dimensions (LxWxH): 32.4 x 26.8 x 22.8 inches / 82.3 x 67.9 x 57.9 centimeters
- Folded Dimensions (LxWxH): 32.4 x 21.5 x 6.5 inches / 82.3 x 54.6 x 16.5 centimeters
- Weight: 14.8 pounds / 6.7 kilograms
- Wheel Size: 16 inches / 40.6 centimeters
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 Poorly Designed Product, April 7, 2008
By Chris Bemis (Upstate New York)
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This is not a negative review about this particular supplier of the Burley Nomad. It is a negative review about the product itself.
Last year, I toured a portion of the East Coast USA with the Burley Nomad Cargo Trailer. Within the span of two months, the Nomad failed in many respects.
The trailer is surrounded in fabric that is prone to tearing. The tires scraped into the fabric walls, causing an annoying whining sound and eventually tearing straps. The underbelly tore open when scraped against rocks.
The width of the trailer makes it difficult or impossible to pull into many doorways. It juts out into the road, exposing a greater surface area to the road. I was often unable to navigate it through narrow paths like bridge sidewalks or construction areas.
There is no secure way to lock the trailer to a stationary object. Even if there was, a person could simply pull open the top and steal everything in it.
The trailer is prone to tipping when riding on poorly paved roads or jumping curbs. Two wheels on the trailer means two more tire tracks to factor in when avoiding potholes or broken glass. My tires went through many patches and a few tubes.
Burley won't deal with customers directly. A touring cyclist has to find a Burley dealer that will handle warranty issues. Burley wouldn't fix my trailer until I took pictures of it and wrote a description of all the damages. When fulfilling their request, I never received a response from Burley.
Even if Burley did fix the trailer I would have gone with a BOB trailer or panniers instead.
17 of 28 people found this review helpful
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 Best money I've spent in a long time., March 14, 2009
By Matt (KC, MO, USA)
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I bought a Nomad two years ago. Love it. I decided to ride my bike to destinations within a couple miles of my home that I normally drive to. Why waste gas and wear on the car when I can get off my lazy rear, ride the bike, and get some needed exercise in the process of doing errands I need to get done?
The Nomad made my bike practical. I can ride to the grocery store, wally world, pet store, etc, all of which are 1-5 miles from my house. If the weather is decent, I take the bike and Burley. I got a 25 pound bag of cat food home the other day, works perfectly. When the wife and I ride the bikes, we can throw a snack, drinks, extra sweatshirt, whatever in the Nomad just in case. Cell phone, wallet, etc can go in one of the little interior pockets. Super. The material is rugged. Of course, if you go offroad with it, over sharp rocks, etc, you can damage it I suppose. Not meant for that.
When the trailer is unloaded you barely notice it back there. It pulls super easy. With a 30-40 pound load, you have to work harder. Not rocket science. You slow down a little. No biggie. You can haul a lot of stuff in one of these guys. I leave the Nomad attached to my bike all the time now, just in case. You go for a ride, remember you need a gallon of milk, and just swing by the store. No problem.
I can't think of the last time I spent this amount of money on something I use this much, derive this much benefit from ( gets me exercising instead of being sedentary ), and enjoy as much.
I get a lot of positive feedback everywhere I go. Never fails to get a positive comment at the grocery store. One day a lady in a pickup truck drove beside me, rolled her window down, and was asking me about the trailer. Got a thumbs up from another driver one day. I think the trailer, in yellow, enhances my visibility and therefore safety on my bike. It is such an oddball thing to see on the road around here, it catches people'e eye, and that is never a bad thing on a bike.
One small flaw keeps it from 5 stars. The wheels are quick release style, and if you are not vigilant and check them for tightness a couple times a season, eventually they loosen and pop off. I rode a whole summer with no issues, then this year the first time I rode it, lost a wheel. I quickly found it, undamaged, and put it back on. The trailer frame got scratched a little. I really attribute this to my lack of attention to detail as much as design. I should have not been as complacent, and should have checked my equipment better and more often. Lesson learned. I wish the wheels were not quick release, though. Anyway, no biggie, I only mention this to alert you that if you buy one, check your wheels for tightness occasionally.
Order one today and get off your butt. You'll love it. I've since ordered my dad a Burley Flatbed. If you're within a 5 mile radius of where you do a lot of shopping, post office, et cetera, perfect. If you are like me, live in the suburbs, and are 1-3 miles from many things you need to do, this is the ultimate rig. You could tour on it longer distance, too.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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 So Easy to Use a 9 Year Old Can Hitch it to a Bike AND Pull It!, June 8, 2008
By Sunshine Alternative Mama (Sunny So Cal)
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We've been using this trailer for over a year now. I pull it, my husband pulls it, and my 8 and 9 year olds pull it; it is lightweight and a dream to tow. My 9 year old can hitch it correctly by himself. We've had no wear issues or fabric ripping, and it is used at least twice a week. I feel comfortable with it even on narrow roads; it isn't that wide and it is stable, with a nice tall flag. My husband goes up and down curbs with it, and we've taken it on dirt roads (not single track mountain biking, but not just pavement either). It carries a considerable load; we easily get groceries for the week, or carry everything we need for a picnic play date at the park. It also folds up very small so we take it with us on vacation (along with our bicycles). We'll be adding the cargo rack soon so we can carry even more!
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Good Road Trailer, May 4, 2008
By Redpawn (Kaneohe, HI)
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I've had few problems with the trailer. The frame is solid. It is stable behind the bike and can haul a fair load. I would not take it out on rocky trails but it is good for hauling groceries, recyclables, a backpack or other small load (under 100# and not too large) on the road or shoulder. I've experienced no problems with tipping but I corner at reasonable speed and am not riding trails with it. My wheels do not come in contact with the fabric as reported in another review and the bottom has not contacted the ground. The fabric is quite tough and should hold up for most users. Empty it is hard to know that it is even there. Loaded going up hill takes some effort, but thats just physics.
The Nomad came standard with a hitch for quick release axles, so I had to order an alternate for my Dahon. The stitching to hold the flag in place was missing, but that was easy to fix.
Would I purchase it again? Yes, because it does the job it was designed to do. It is compact and light weight. It quickly disassembles flat and can be reassembled in about 3 minutes.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Great Beach Gear Hauler, June 15, 2010
By 2oldpineys (Atco, NJ.,USA)
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I purchased this product 2 years ago as a Christmas present for my husband - he was not overly thrilled. HOWEVER after many trips to the beach with the trailer packed with chairs, rafts, picnic gear and umbrellas, he is now one of its biggest fans. On a recent vacation to Chincoteague, Va., he insisted we leave the car we usually tow behind our RV home and just take the bike trailer. We went back and forth to the beach, to dinner, shopping etc. with the trailer in tow. Had a great time. I would like to see someone take away his bike trailer now. The only problem we have with the design were with the reflectors -we lost most of them. We travel in an RV and the trailer is easy to pack, as well as pedal around. we are both in our 70's, and would recommend this product to anyone for exercise and enjoyment.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Burley Nomad with cargo rack., March 14, 2010
By Steven P. Brick (Minneapolis, MN USA)
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I have owned the Burley Nomad since the early winter of 2008. I decided to get this trailer do to it's cargo capacity and stability. The trailer has performed almost flawlessly for about 8,000 miles delivering pizza for Domino's pizza and other daily needs in my personal life. I added some aluminium angle material to the frame to support the upper rack from swaying side to side, which makes the over all trailer more stable in bumps and turns. This improvement cost me about $12 and my time, but well worth it! Now I feel I have the ultimate little cargo bicycle trailer. I sprayed it with some silicone water proofing spray from Wal-Mart. I did once have one of the wheels fall off, but that was because I did not put it on tight enough. That has only happened one time. I have only had one flat on this trailer with stock tires. I now run Slime tubes and Tuffy liners which prevents the flats. I plan to soon upgrade to the Schwalbe Big Apple trailer tires which are Kevlar belted and have a wider profile. All in all the Burley Nomad has exceeded my expectations. I will add a video review soon to show the condition of the Burley I own today with the structural improvements I have made. Stay tuned!
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Excellent trailer., April 14, 2010
By truck driver (Streator, IL.)
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I have only had this trailer for a couple weeks. I bought it so I could use my bike for running errands. So far it has worked out great. The only problem is every time I ride my bike, my 4 year old son wants to ride with me. He has a tag-a-long bike so he can keep up with dad. I had to put the hitch on his bike. Now we have our own little train when we go somewhere. The capacity of this trailer is very good. The divider is very handy. We keep our locks and stuff in the front and use the larger rear area for the stuff we pick up or drop off. The inside pockets are great for holding small items like keys, phone, wallet etc. It comes with a lot of reflectors and reflective material, a tail light and a loop for a second tail light. Since we have used it after dark this is a great plus. Assembly is easy but the instructions leave a bit to be desired. I ended up tossing them and it went together easier. Overall, I am very happy to have made this purchase and wish I'd have done it sooner.
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 Trailer, October 29, 2010
By Robert Mckenzie (Decatur, Tn)
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Purchased this for Touring but I am not sure it will keep the rain out, by the way the cover goes on it leaves lots of room for rain to get in. I called and they said if I was worried about moisture I should buy a dry sack. I thought this was for Touring and would keep my stuff dry I was wrong. Other than that it will work very well.
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Burley Nomad Trailer, May 8, 2010
By Raymond Riha
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Last year 2009, several of us did a bicycle tour of the San Juan Islands in Washington State. I used my Burley Tail Wagon trailer, a friend use the Burley Flatbed trailer and another friend used the Burley Nomad Trailer. He was so impressed with the trailer; how little it weighted, easy to assemble and break down, that he wanted one for our up and coming tour this year. I ordered it for him from Amazon.com because they were the cheapist I could find and free shipping.
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Great Bike Trailer, May 6, 2010
By Alan M. Greenburg (Indianapolis, IN USA)
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The Burley Nomad Bike Trailer was easy to assemble. I use it with a Greenspeed GTO trike to pick up groceries and run other errands. I hardly notice any difference in the handling of the trike with the trailer attached. It is a quick and easy task to attach and remove the trailer.
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Real Trooper of a Bike Trailer, August 12, 2011
By Itinerant traveler through .. (Washington, DC)
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I've had a Burley Nomad for several years now and it's probably the best piece of bike equipment I've ever purchased. I really wanted to see how it shaped up after a couple of years of heavy use and finally I can report the verdict. While not literally perfect in every way, it's has enabled me to take 3-4 day long self-contained extended bike trips on the C&O Trail in Washington, DC with a full set of camping gear under every possible condition (snow, wind, offroad, rain, sun, as well as extreme heat and cold). The Nomad has taken everything I've thrown at it and gone over a 1000+ miles of unpaved road so far with only minor nicks and scratches.
Here's how the Nomad shapes up:
Pros:
* Lightweight and easy to breakdown if you need it. Much lighter than it looks.
* Strong yet resilient. My Burley has flipped, crashed, gotten rained on for days, and been way overloaded with no problems.
* Easy to attach and remove, though I'd buy a hitch for each bike that you'll use it on for convenience.
* Good (though small by design) side pocket organization internally so it's easy to sort through and find what you need.
* Very good placement of cargo rope loops.
* Hitch folds up so it will easily fit, fully loaded, in the back of the average SUV.
* Waterproof completely if properly closed (more on this later), and believe me, I've tested this many times.
* Easy to remove and fix tires.
* Can easily take more than the 100 lbs rating limit, but tires bow in past 110 lbs (outperforms its specifications in other words).
* Easily obtained replacement parts that cover the whole range of components, though I've only now after several years had to purchase a couple of small pieces.
* Does not significantly increase peddling effort, even when fully loaded. As in, it's definitely harder, but only in minor proportion to load increase.
While the Nomad is as close to perfect a bike trailer as one could wish, there are a few minor imperfections that maybe Burley could consider addressing in the next version:
Cons:
* Front and rear closure system is not ideal and uses two straps that just don't stay very secure. I've had items fall out occasionally (including a much missed bottle of wine), so beware.
* The top cross bar is held on by two external black knobs that can come loose. Check them every time you pack it up.
* The tires start to pop out under heavy load and rough terrain. Seems to happen only under extreme load (100+ lbs) and grueling road conditions but there's no way to absolutely secure the tire and you have to tighten in periodically (every 10-30 minutes). Please keep in mind that in normal use this just WON'T happen, but it would be nice to have a 100% securely locking tire.
* Swing arm hitch makes it easy to clip your right foot as you push a bike towing the trailer, especially up a hill. Not sure what they could do about this design-wise, but it happens to me all the time.
Highly recommended. Just bought a second one for longer trips with multiple people.
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Ready to sell the car (almost)!, July 9, 2011
By Christopher Berghoff (Albany, NY)
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Easy to put together, although the instructions aren't all that great. Luckily, its not too complicated, so you should be fine. The Nomad was a bit strange hooking up to the bike; the safety pin requires an exact match of the hitch with the trailer, which I haven't managed to do while my Trek is leaning on its kickstand. That means balancing the bike while getting the pin in the hitch - just a bit awkward, but something I think I'll get used to pretty quick.
I took this to the grocery store for the first time the other day, about a 20 minute ride one-way. The Nomad was a little bouncy on the way there, when it held just our grocery bags. Nothing that a little slower speed didn't take care of, and definitely not a major surprise. That's what empty trailers do! In addition, the Nomad didn't make my bike feel unstable at all. It rode well over small humps in the road and over crumbling sidewalks here in Albany, NY, both empty and loaded. We bought about $80 worth of food, and while I'm not sure how much that weighed, it did include a gallon of milk, a bunch of veggies, and some meat - not a light load, but also not a bunch of canned goods, soda, etc. The ride back was smooth and it really didn't seem like I was pulling any additional weight. I guess the low center of gravity on it really does help with the load. The center divider worked perfectly, as it kept our bread and eggs safe from the other stuff we had in the larger back compartment. It was great to enjoy a ride, get some exercise, and save a bit of wear and tear on the car while getting an errand done!
Overall, I already love the Burley Nomad and don't regret the rather steep price (although it is fair given the price of competing products!) It comes with some nice accessories, like the rain cover, flag, and a battery operated tail light, without an additional charge. Highly recommended, and one more reason to leave the car at home and hop on the bike!
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GREAT TRAILER, January 8, 2011
By momule (St Louis, Missouri, USA)
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This was the first and only trailer that I have used but I've seen several others in use and am glad that my first purchase was this one. The trailer tracks perfectly and the hitch is secure and very easy to use. If I have any complaint at all it would be the fabric floor but I happened to have a rigid nylon cutting board that completely covered the floor and solved that little issue. I recommend also getting the cargo carrier for the top of the trailer due to the added versatility that it provides. I replaced the original tires with Schwalbe Big Apples because you can run them at low pressure with little increased rolling resistance and the tires absorb bumps better...like built in shock absorbers. Those will probably be the last tires you will have to get for this trailer because they're almost bullet proof. I put anything that I don't want to get wet in plastic storage bins inside the trailer because that ensures absolute dryness and allows me to put some additional foam around camera bags etc but even in a hard rain the trailer fabric kept almost all of the water out. I still haven't figured out a way to mount fenders on the thing but that is just a question of time. I would not buy any other bike trailer than this.
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Premium cargo trailer, February 9, 2012
By N. Otto (Sf bay area)
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I was in the market for a bike trailer to tow miscellaneous items such as groceries or extra gear during urban outings. I had no intentions of road touring or any hardcore outdoor adventures, so I decided on the Burley Nomad would be the best fit. It has been a perfect match for my intended use. It provide smooth towing with relatively little encumbrance even when it is fully loaded. One must be careful when make sharp sweeping turn as you can jackknife your rig, but common sense should prevail.
The nomad is equipped with a sturdy frame and it is aesthetically pleasing. It's very easy to assemble and disassemble which has it's pro's and con's. From a theft point of view, it is easy pickings, but I purchased a nice thin cable lock for it and the bike. It is easily broken down to stow in the trunk for those out of county trips or tucked away in the garage. It's a breeze to attach to my mountain or road bike. A pre-inspection on the quick release tires is wise before embarking on a trip; although I have never encountered a wobble or lose wheel. The wheels don't come in contact with the frame or fabric when loaded with approximately 4O+ lbs. I installed slime tube protector reduce possibility of flats during my light off road jaunts.
Since Burley product command a higher price tag, I was disappointed with the waterproof fly cover. It attaches via elastic loops to the base of the frame to a provide a some degree of protection from the elements, but it really falls short of providing any significant protection. Burley could have provided more fabric for greater exterior coverage and a better method of attachment via zipper or Velcro for securing interior items. They really dropped the ball with this cost savings measure and I understand why some individuals have given it a lower rating when 'touring'. Overall, I would highly recommend this product for casual use.
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Works really well, January 14, 2012
By Andrew E Taylor
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I bought this trailer for general purpose use while riding around Kihei, HI on Maui. There are flats, plenty of hills (all on road). I wanted something that would also be spacious enough to haul suitcases from the airport 13 miles away. I stacked 2 25 inch suitcases, one on top of the other in this trailer. I have hauled groceries, even paint in it. It was easy to assemble as well. While it was not part of the feature set, this trailer is not secure. It can easily be removed from your bike and its contents are easily removed by anybody who wants to open the cover. So as long as you can control access to the trailer I heartily recommend it. If Burley produces one that still allows me to expand to 2 suitcases, but provides more security, including making it more difficult to disconnect (no trailer on the market today does), I will be upgrading to it. I gave it 4 stars because of lack of security, but there is nothing wrong with the product as Burley describes it.
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Good road touring accessory, April 13, 2012
By JimmyD (On Lake Superior shore)
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If you bicycle road tour or ride your bicycle to market then this trailer is excellent. There is great cargo capacity.
I would not recommend this trailer for mountain bike trail use. The chariot like wheel arrangement would hamper any narrow trail route. Keep this trailer on the road or hard pac secondary roads.
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Perfect way to make your bike practical in 2012!, April 8, 2012
By Wayne Logsdon (INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US)
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I purchased my Burley Nomad on 4/4/2012. I love it. It has made my plans of short trips using my bicycle possible. It has a payload capacity of 100 lbs, so even trips to the grocery are attainable. I have already used it to go grocery shopping the day that I bought it. It pulls behind my Surly Long Haul Trucker with ease, but it does seem to do a little better when it has a little weight in it; that eliminates the bounce. I rated it 5 stars because I couldn't give a 4.5. The only downfall that I can see is the concern of security for your property in the trailer if unattended. This can be overcome with a little planning. Other than that, the trailer is everything advertised by Burley and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a dependable unit for hauling loads that cannot be contained in the pannier system on their bike.
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