Bike Trailers

Towing a trailer puts extra load on the part of the bike the hitch is attached to. Where you attach it matters more than the trailer itself.

Danger

Rohloff hub with A12 thru-axle: do not attach a trailer coupling to the A12 axle. Rohloff does not permit it: the coupling can tear out under load and cause an accident.

Axle-mounted hitches

• Rohloff with A12 thru-axle: not permitted (see above).
• Rohloff with quick release, and Shimano Alfine: we do not recommend axle-mounted hitches. The added weight and leverage on the axle can strain the internal gear hub and lead to premature wear or failure.

Damage caused by towing against this advice is not a material or manufacturing defect, so it is not covered by warranty. See What does warranty cover?.

Seatpost-mounted trailers

If you want to tow, we recommend a trailer that attaches to the seatpost. It does not load the hub and is much more forgiving on the drivetrain.

Caution

Do not attach a trailer to a carbon seatpost. A trailer clamp concentrates force on one point of the post, which a carbon seatpost is not designed for. If your bike has the optional carbon seatpost, contact us before buying a trailer.

Always stay within the trailer maker’s load limits, and check the clamp before every ride.

Not sure?

Contact us with your bike model, its hub and the trailer you are considering, and we will tell you whether the setup is suitable.

Can I attach a trailer hitch to the rear axle?

Not on a Rohloff hub with the A12 thru-axle: Rohloff does not permit a trailer coupling on the A12 axle, because it can tear out and cause an accident. On quick-release Rohloff and Shimano Alfine hubs we do not recommend it either. A seatpost-mounted trailer is the better choice, but not with a carbon seatpost.