Topeak Journey Bike Trailer Review
Topeak Journey Bike Trailer Review
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The Topeak Journey bike trailer is quite awesome, and pulls straight as an arrow. While it did take a lot of internal debate on which trailer to go with between the Journey and one of the B.O.B. trailers, the fact that it is made of Aluminum and weights the least of the bunch was my deciding factor in the end. I believe that I made the right choice, but either way I really love this trailer!
You talked me into buying the Rambo 182. No bag, but with sales and discounts, less than $200.
I think trailers are worth the purchase! …but you’ll need to consider certain flaws in the build and develop a DIY attitude to remedy those issues. Whether you’re thinking about a single-wheeled, double-wheeled, low-boy, or a seat post trailer …aluminum is fine, though I would do a search to find chromoly –it’s light like aluminum, but it’s hard & welds like steel. The hitch-piece to a low-boy trailer(if connected via rear axle) doesn’t leave room for a kickstand unless attached to the bike’s frame. And unless you get the hitch-piece perfected centered, it’ll cause issue with the bike itself, especially if you have disc brakes. As far as the connector pins/bolts? …they are usually made with what is called *poor metal alloy* which will result in very easily snapping those pins/bolts. Swap them out with galvenized bolts with galvenized nuts. And also make sure you have a thru-axle when you’re looking at 2-wheeled trailers …not those pop-in/pop-out pegs that are attached to the wheels. And for that matter you’ll want to swap out the thru-axle with a piece of(I recommend 1.04") galvenized threaded bar.
Half the load in the trailer is down-hitch weight on the bike frame. Same with all single rear wheel trailers. The whole point of a trailer is to try to get the down-force OFF the bicycle.
How does it go on the bike?
Like it. Thanks.
Didn’t catch the price ?
What’s the width on the trailer tyre please
This is a Bob Trailer knock-off… Nomad trailers is also making there version of the same knock off Bob trailers made this trailer you guys are just ripping them off on their design…
"We are talking a ton of space" err noo, just 30 something kilograms. Yes kilograms, it’s what the world uses.
I have one of these and I absolutely love it. Check out my partial review here: https://youtu.be/FyRv4E0geD4
I agree….this thing is waaaay to expensive…but so are two ortlieb panniers for $250…so is $700 for a light weight two man tent…and we can go on and on for a long time…look at the bright side of it…once you got it…you got it…You can easily pay $450 for two nights in a decent hotel !! And you have nothing to show for your money !!
Hello. How does the Topeak compare to the BOB? Thanks!
I see one that’s almost identical set up though the trailer wheel has a spring, and it’s only $135 Australian. I’ve lost my license and need to carry a large toolbag that weighs about 30+kgs when it’s full of power tools etc, and I need a way to carry them around town but when I seen the hook up is almost like a rigid setup I was a litte worried that turning may be a problem but you mentioned that turning was fine so is their anything particular I should look out out for when I go look at a cheaper version of this, yes I know I should probably buy the original but I’m not so is there any part on that one that was a little tricky or didn’t quite want to work as intended as a cheaper copy is probably made worse and cause more of a problem… Any advice would be appreciated
Can it be fitted to a thru axle (with an adapter of some sort? Great review!
Safety flag versus mascot for drag…. stupid mascot is the drag culprit.
Would it work with a Brompton?
you got me subscribed, good all round review with a touch of honest, liked it, keep it up.(Yorkshire, England)
just found this video, you said "may not hook to all bikes." then what do you do?? i wouldn’t want to have to buy a new bike just to fit that trailer on.
I like the solar panel setup! I do the same exact thing with mine! 👍
Nice review. Thanks a lot. Is it possible to mount on the traier wheel a bicycle rack [luggage carrier on the bike] for bicycle saddle bag or pannier?
Greetings from Magdeburg, Germany. God bless you.
Hi how is it ascending with it?
I have had this trailer for a few years now, and love it. However, I haven’t used for a few years because I stripped the bolt head of the adapter that goes on the bike. You have to unbolt your rear wheel to take the wheel off. And a replacement is $70. Really glad someone else likes it so much too.
wat, s the maximum speed alowed???? im intrested ataching this behind my motorcycle
I have the same trailer … frames is 👍🏼 bag is 👍🏼( but i dont what That bag ) tire feels realy cheap and the fender also 👎🏼 The amount of money They ask for iT is to much ,…… 👎🏼
But if youre a biker, bit Crazy and dont care to much to spent a bit of money
Its a good trailer ( for live)
Yes I know it is for a bicycle but will it work for a small scooter? I have a 2015 Honda PCX150 (75mph GPS top speed) and have been researching small trailers to use. I can make a mount to adapt to the trailer. My question is would it handle 55-60 mph maintained speeds for hours? Just a thought as to this would be perfect for trips and camping.
It may not be this model but I’m looking for a decent bike trailer for my bicycle trip needs😀😀😀👱🏼♀️
Sorry I meant going up- and downhill with it?
Will this fit on a 29er or Fatbike
DOOD!
$450. Is Topeak out of their frickin mind? That’s ridiculous!