Bob Yak Trailer

For this trip of cycling from Alaska to Argentina, I have decided to use a trailer instead of rear panniers. My trailer of choice is the Bob Yak. There are others available, but the Bobyak trailer is more widespread, and by definition, more field tested. I have never ridden with a bicycle trailer, so it should be a learning curve !

Because the Bob Yak's wheel perfectly tracks the rear wheel of your bike, the trailer is also ideal for off-road trails. The trailer works well with full suspension bikes.

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 Edit - 01/08/09  ---  After 2 weeks of using the Bob trailer, I have to say that I am not entirely happy with it. traveling uphill on a gravel track is a lot harder work that if I was using just racks and panniers. I've learned to load it a little better now, and hope that the road ahead will be easier. I'll update again in another couple of weeks.

Edit 08/11/09 ---  Ok, now, after three months of cycling with the Bob, I am more of a convert. Sure, I am travelling slower, and the hills still seem painful at times, but the Bob proves to be versatile. In addition,. every time I see a bicycle tourist with a broken rear spoke, I am thankful that I chose the Bob Yak over panniers !!

Wdit 13/02/10 - The Bobyak is still peforming admirably, and certainly brings in friendly conversations from the locals of the countries I pass through! There have been no technical problems so far, and what has suprised me a great deal, is how little the tyre has worn. Seven months, still on the same tyre !