The purchase of the Burley Travoy bicycle trailer singlehandedly maximized my car-free lifestyle. The first time I spotted it, a lady pulled up to a local health food store, unhitched the trailer from her bike, lowered the attachment arm and rolled the (now) shopping trolley inside the store. Meanwhile, I was fiddling with my panniers, awkwardly carrying them with me inside the small space, attempting to do some shopping.
I asked her about the trailer, what she thought about it, and as is typical of most Burley Travoy owners I’ve ever spoken to – she told me why she LOVED it.
I bought my trailer in early 2020. I bought the upgraded 2020 version and then purchased the upper and lower market bags to optimize my shopping experience. I’ve since used the trailer to do grocery shops, to carry large and small boxes and to haul items around. I recently used the trailer to carry items I had to clear out from my desk at work in preparation for a move to a new building.
The Travoy is a folding bicycle cargo trailer with a towing capacity of 60 lbs. The Travoy is versatile. You don’t need the market bags to make it work. The trailer comes with two straps that can be used to secure various items on the trailer. If you are a maker, you can 3D print the attachment clips and then sew your own bags – this will save some money as you certainly pay for the Burley quality. In my opinion, it’s money well spent.
The trailer attaches to the seat post, as opposed to the wheel axel, using a quick hitch. The quick hitch is adjustable and will fit most seat posts. This is excellent as you can easily attach the trailer to various bikes in seconds. If you have access to a Bike Share bike, it’ll most likely work with those as well.
If you live in a smaller space and would like a trailer that folds down to a small, compact size, a trailer that can easily be stored in a closet – then consider the Burley Travoy bicycle trailer.
If you own the trailer, let me know what your experience with it has been like.
Happy riding!
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