What's the Best Bike Trailer? Testing the Burley Bee & COHO XC - 1 wheel vs 2 wheel!

This is the first of two videos in which we compare the strengths and weaknesses of the two main types of bike trailer; single wheel & double wheel. We chose to use Burley as they have a great reputation and offer similarly priced/similarly rated one wheel and two wheel trailers. The Bee & Coho are massively popular and very commonly available new and second hand, both well tried and tested models.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:34 Before Assembly - Size & Portability
1:52 Assembly Time
4:55 Bracket V Burley Ballz
6:18 Hooking Up - Connecting To Bike
8:21 'U' Turn
10:15 25kg Tests - Flat
10:51 Getting Wet - Ford
11:40 Downhill - 25kg
12:00 Uphill - 25kg
13:21 Pump Track Tests

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[esk]

I use both a Coho and a Flatbed. The Coho is great for everyday use, because i can just throw stuff in and I don't have to worry if it fits through narrow areas. The Flatbed is amazing for hauling really heavy or long stuff.

[NigelMarston]

You got a like for attacking those virtual stairs 😁but I would have liked it each and every time doggo jumped into either trailer.

I've had 5 trailers over the years - starting with a Spokey Joe double for children. 16" wheels made it a little bouncy so I I replaced it with a generic double trailer with 20" wheels and about 1.5" of suspension which was better for my daughter. Moved onto a tagalong, but when she grew old enough to ride her own bike and we bought a dog, I got a small-dog trailer (Trixie) but unfortunately our dog didn't like it.

Nowadays I have a Topeak Journey. Ngl that the stand on the Burley is miles better than "no stand at all" on the Topeak, although the Topeak is about 3Kg lighter (no suspension though). I really like the rear wheel faring/cover on the Burley.

[jeylful]

Great video and explanation, guys. Cheers... I am looking for a trailer for my bicycle so I can put my shopping there.

[davidhakes]

That single-wheeled trailer looks like it would make a decent sidecar, with a little alteration.

[andrewwhitehead]

You can make your derailleur cable and sheath longer to get around the problem you’ve described. Next time you have to replace the cable just do it.

[niteshades_promise]

What if you have a soild axle? Can you mount those nubs to the frame above axle?🤔🍻

[Hambonebodi]

😂 doggo says, we ain't waiting on me ❤😂 lol

[mikalrain]

Your bike trailer review made me almost want to get...



... a dog! So cute 😁

[qxnexp]

I have an electric scooter, and I've been looking at trailers. That 1-wheeled one has me curious. I wonder if I could flip the U-bracket upside down to fit the lower axle on my 10" scooter wheel. I might have to grind off the diagonal arch, and weld some reinforcement back into it, but it seems like a splendid idea over the 2-wheeled trailers, since scooters tend to lean more than bicycles.

[mikldude]

Just stumbled on this video, great job testing, after watching the video I think I would be a bit more keen on the two wheeler, as you mentioned going up the hill slowly, at times the single wheeler might want to pull you over a bit, and I could see in my use if it was heavier on one side that it
might be annoying.
Cheers.

[samtatge]

Dog tea-bags trailer, establishes dominance.

[walrusbiteme]

I bought a COHO but had to return it. After several emails back and forth with Burley they explained they do not offer an axel or other way to attach to any bike equipped with a Universal Derailer hanger.
Also suspension spring is set for 70lbs and they don't offer a lower rated replacement spring, making the suspension useless. I was very sorry to have to return it.

[SolarizeYourLife]

EXTRAWHEEL... Doggy can sit on fender...

[Leavemykindalone]

Burley bee $300 cheap components easy damage rub on the fabric

[markpack]

Why do e bike riders never raise their seats 😂