We bought this trailer for touring with our tandem as well as for allowing us to transport larger items on our bike.We have used it for a four day tour and multiple errand rides around town.The 28 version allows for use on bikes that have 700C wheels and fenders
Assembly took 15-30 minutes and the trailer came with proper instructions.
When riding you do not really notice the trailer all that much. If anything it makes the bike trail a little straighter. The hardest part of handling is the parking: Since it is near impossible to move the bike plus trailer backwards in a straight line you have to park the bike in such way that you can leave moving forward. Once you get used to that idea it is not that hard.
The biggest negative are the QR Levers. I have two QR levers, one for a standard bike and one for a tandem (145mm wide). It is hard to tighten them enough so that the rear wheel won't come loose. Twice I have had an issue with it: once on a regular bike where the rear wheel came out of the dropouts when I left from a stoplight (causing me to fall); the other time on our tandem, where the wheel remained in the dropout but pulled out of a straight line, causing the tire to rub against the fender.
Overall a useful trailer, but the QR lever could use a re-design
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Product Description:
Patented BOB attachment system. Easily attaches in seconds. Single wheeled performance and cargo versatility. Trailer tracks rear wheel of bicycle - ideal for commuting, narrow roads and single track. Low center of gravity for stability. Keeps the weight off your bicycle for improved handling and performance. 70 lb capacity lets you carry all your gear. Chromoly construction for strength and durability. Rear wheel features aluminum rim, stainless steel spokes and cartridge bearings for performance and durability The YAK's new "DRY SAK" holds 5700 plus cubic inches (94 liters) and is made of PVC coated nylon for 100% waterproof performance. The DRY SAK is custom shaped to fit the form of the trailer and features a double skinned bottom for added abrasion resistance and toughness. The DRY SAK comes standard with the YAK Plus, YAK 28 PLUS & YAK Santana Plus trailers. The patented BOB QR is the essential item behind the performance of our trailers. This attachment method ensures that the trailer tracks the rear wheel of your bike. Anywhere you go, BOB is sure to follow making it ideal for touring on narrow roads and single track. It is one of a few cargo systems that works with full suspension bikes!
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