Review: Burley Coho XC Trailer
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In this vid, I review the Burley Coho XC Trailer, a truly burley and engineered bike trailer!
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I could totally see this for a fishing trailer. One thing that wasn't mentioned in the video is that this trailer will work with both quick release and thru axles.
I am a sailor and have a Montique Aston folding bike and the Coho XC and they work great together. Fit in the dinghy and assemble easy easily. Put 2 20 # fast bottles in go. Great review
My first trailer was a bob yak... still have it. though it is RARELY used now that I have an xtracycle. This thing looks AMAZING. So many smart ideas that eliminate the hassle of the earlier trailers. Pretty cool. I don't even need a trailer, and this made me want one.
Yeah, for trailers this thing is pretty impressive!
The advantage is that this gets weight off of your wheels, and lowers your center of gravity. Well worth the money if you do any camping on a bicycle. Out here in the flat midwest, this would be great....it would allow me to put everything into a small waterproof duffle, and I could still use my trunk bag that has panniers to keep things readily accessable (like a a rain jacket or your food for the day).
Curious as to your long term thoughts after a couple of years. Do you still like it? Do you still use it much? Do you prefer this or a 2 wheeled trailer for your around town use? Thanks and keep up the tremendous vids. All the best to Laura!
After two years no answer hey
If you are thinking about one just make sure to buy the adapter first and check if it will fit your bike. If you have a thru axle ensure that you get the thread pitch correct. This trailer is absolutely great.
wich adapter do you mean
Bought a Rad mini e-bike 3months ago great bike for me fits my needs. I am an artist and like to get out in Sonoma, Napa and here home- Benicia, CA. Currently I am looking for a trailer thanks for the info! I like how you stick to the facts subjective and otherwise while keeping the story in the background. Wonderful balance very well presented!
For me, this would be perfect for getting groceries. And I like the single wheel just for the fact that he keeps everything narrow.
I ride a recumbent and pull a Burley Nomad. Love the trailer I've used it for grocery shopping, camping and fishing, any time I need too carry a load that wont feit into panniers. I have the luggage rack for mine. Even used one for RAGBRAI. Good channel. I subbed.
Nice
It was great for almost 100 miles. Axle snapped yesterday during our C & O Towpath Trip. First time with a trailer (so I dropped it a few times...).
I have to do a better job balancing the weight; just like backpacking. I went loose like canoeing cuz I didn't know...
I'm learning. Keep pedaling.
[To note. We have a six year old on this trip on a single speed 20" Trek (she's kicking ass) and Burley is sending a new axle on da house arriving Monday (hopefully) and we will continue!]
Well... That sucks. I guess carry a spare axle for trips. How has the trailer held up the past 3 years?
@@chrisE815 it's been great! No new Axles yet!
I recently went burley with the cargo, love it, use it for my dog and groceries, this I may end up getting for hauling wood and my power tools like my skillsaw and drill and boxes of screws. I am an apartment dweller
How did you find it for your dog? That is the biggest reason I’m looking at a trailer like like. It looks great for a medium/small dog, but I do worry about hauling lots of weight…
I'm on my fifth diy bike trailer, Burley makes great stuff
Love the Travoy!
Thank you for this review! It was very helpful!
I like touring with a single wheel trailer and front panniers. I had a bob trailer, I liked it. can't wait to try out the Burley Coho XC trailer!!!😎
Much better review than I was expecting. not for me but it is a compelling option for many i'm sure
I have a brompton I take with me in my semi truck and I hooked this to it for going to get food, worked out great. Both fold up and stow away nicely. Another cool piece of gear based on your knowledge,thanks.
How does it work with those small wheels on a brompton? I have 20" wheels on my bike. Will it work with the ground clearance?
erko9e he said it worked out great. In plain English even.
We use a 2 wheel kid trailer for our toddler and gear. While fancy trailers are cool and all, if people want to be cheap, a lightly used kid trailer is easy to find on Craigslist.
Yes. Definitely use the trailer you have or can afford. But it is neat to see how trailer technology has evolved.
Im loving this. I just went to store and had a solid 25lbs in my backpack. I commute. I could haul so much more with this instead of multiple trips for groceries. Im going to seriously start doing research on trailers. Single wheel for sure so i can ride on sidewalk .
Holy crap! A biker who CZcams's in Missoula! I have found a friend!
I ride a recumbent and yes I tour with a trailer Burley Nomad right now. But that Coho looks very interesting.
Awesome review!!!
I can't explain how excited I was when seeing it has a kickstand! Nice review
Ha, funny how exciting a kickstand can be.
Awesome! Thank you!
hey! great video! was wondering how the weight distributes. is it fairly even between the rear bike wheel and the trailer or does one get more than the other? got those high-pressure low-volume tires and i'm kind of a heavy dude, i'm afraid something like this might push my rear wheel over the edge. thoughts?
I’m sure your correct, I have a suspension bob yak trailer, brand new sat in a cupboard, I bought it when it was the latest must have in cycling, looks good functions perfectly, my friends hav all ridden it touring, it doesn’t come any better in my opinion, but I also drive a 20 year old top o the range BMW, simply as the technology still upto date, perfect for carrying my bike, quality never dies
I have a Burley Travoi,but I am considering a single wheel more narrow and easier to navigate sidewalks,roadways with various obstacles.Yes sidewalks where i live are often the safer option even with designated bike lanes,because drivers will not stay out of them here.I also occasionally use a small schwinn dog trailer and i use Ortliebs 70liter panniers mostly empty just like the option of having space when out shopping and doing errands
I would be very please if you put weigth and size in metric system too
Will try to remember that.
How hard is it to divide by 2.2?
@@CallsignVega Just 2 Cents from a German Technician: 1 inch = 2.54 Centimeters, so You have to devide 2.54 not 2.2. 27.5" x 15" = around 69cm x 38cm, enough space for a Ortlieb Rack Pack (XL) 😄
Good rewiev! One push and Burley are stolen,how it can fix?No central lock or external lock solution?
Love the video. 👍👍
I would like to see more video of you riding. A day out on the bike. U take about the supple life so show what a fun day looks like. I want to be inspired to go out and ride my bike and look for new places to ride I supple bike. LOVE THE CHANNEL 🍀🍀
Thanks so much. We definitely want to do more ride and travel videos!
Greetings from PDX! Great review.
Cheers! Thanks.
Great article, thanks!
Neat looking trailer
thank you for this review, man, i'm thinking to buy one. only issue is its heavy :(
I absolutely love this trailer, but my biggest gripe was that they sold the Burley Balls separately. I had to wait 9 MONTHS before they showed up! Luckily it was early Fall when I ordered them, so it wasnt a big deal.
I'm looking for the best bike trailer that can be used for backpacking as well, and which isn't necessarily designed for hundred pound loads or light strolls in the park.
One that I can fold up and carry on my back and use to take my 35 to 50 pound max backpack up and down the steepest climbs of the Appalachian trail.
good work bro
Great review. Subscribed.
It looks a bit like an improved Bob Yak trailer. I bodged a rear rack on mine, but kickstand, easier attachment and the option of a wider tire look great. Maybe it's the kickstand and the lever for the couplers that cause the weight difference compared to the Yak.
If I had to chose a trailer now, I'd probably take this one, but I don't expect my Yak to brake anytime soon.
In terms of towing it is about the same as the Yak, but there are so many nice usability features.
great review.
Awesome thanks!
Can you please give your thoughts/do a review on the Aevon std100? ...it's a single-wheel trailer w/a seat post mount.
This looks like a great trailer for planting trees with Friends of Trees!!
I haven't looked at it long enough but will a 20" wheel fit? I ride a recumbent and don't need a third tube size
For heavier riders it is a good option for not overloading the rear wheel. By heavier I mean 225 lb / 16 stone / 100 kg where rear tire load becomes critical.
Yep. Need some stronger wheels in the rear for sure.
Just get better wheels and learn to weight/unweight properly. I’m 265 pounds, ride every single day on a hefty ebike and have never had any out-of-the-ordinary rear wheel issues. When you’re a big dude, you gotta realize that you have to work extra hard on riding smooth. It’s imperative to fully enjoying riding without worry. And you’ll look super good doing it!
Great review. The hitch seems to work very well. Did you have any problems with the unit? Cheers
Other than the weight it is great!
Video is old ,but I just got the burley coho a few weeks ago and after for touring the coho is gonna be superior, for around town though, I like the flatbed better. It’s less bulky and takes tight slow turns better. If I had to only pick one trailer I’d pick the coho. It’s a very nice trailer. The kick stand is very nice.
Looking for a trailer to do a 4 week France tour to take our large dog. Thinking a 2 wheeler is necessary though because as she shifts around in the trailer a single wheel would make it tip from side to side.
excellent review 🙂
I own a double bass and was wondering if this could fit it. It would save me tons of money even at that price point. Does anyone know if this is super secure for the items in the trailer?
Good review. What about the video about the trip you did with the trailer? Let see more videos of your adventures!
Bikefishing with a Cargo Trailer!!!! czcams.com/video/Pve0EIyK8sI/video.html
Hello👍,,, a 27.5 plus wheel is fine in the rudder,?? For my mountain bike I need to know if it passes through the rudder where you hook up bikes. Help me ☺️
Tq for infornation. On question....HOW TO GET IT?.
does this trailer wobble under load , speed, downhill? What you think is more suitable for a bicycle expedition, a single or dual wheel trailer?
It certainly looks solid. It doesn't look as elegantly versatile as the cyclone chubby but rather has some other interesting features. The workhorse trailer.
I have a Bob trailer. The fender isn’t ideal for wet whether. The trailer stand is useful. All in all I’m worried about the weight but seems cool. Always scope for a small trailer hub motor like the Carla.
You can make the fender a bit longer by attaching an SKS mudflap like the ones of the Longboard.
I would use it to carry a large amount of quail eggs.
That would be a very large amount of quail eggs.
I'm thinking on putting this on my Surron, but I don't know if I can mount it
Bom dia faz um vídeo mostrando os detalhes por baixo, e como é o engate, os braços do engate eles abrem e fecham é isso? isso é seguro mesmo?
It's twice the weight of the burley travoy, and packs only 4 more kilos (which you can actually still load on top of the 27 kg that they advertize, with no problem) and I suspect the travoy packs smaller too and will go as hand luggage on a flight. But I understand about the kickstand XD also the travoy is probably not off road material
@@whazzat8015 I don't use it with a bike, I have rigged it to a harness that allows me to pull it along while also wearing a backpack. I go spearfishing and hiking in arctic coastal conditions, which means I have to carry 12kgs of lead to offset my wetsuit, along with about 10 liters of fresh water to give me a 3-4 day range in areas with little or no water.
That still leaves the reast of my diving gear and a packpack with everything else needed to live outside. I only carry modest rations and eat what I catch. However that means that the rig as a whole, including the travoy usually comes out somewhere between 55-72 kilos depending on how much water and food I am hauling and sometimes how much I have been able to dry out my suit.
Needless to say this also affects airline costs. I try to keep it at two main pieces of luggage and then I carry the travoy as hand luggage. Usually I'll be carrying all the lead on my person. They hate that, but they can't really do much about it, it's not illegal to wear lead xD
So - weight is of the essence and every gramme counts + the ability to get it all on a plane. Of course it can be used with a bike too whenever needed. But I don't bring THAT with me to the Norwegian Coastal regions.
I've tested it on some 3-4 1 month trips now so I guess that's proof of concept. I don't go too badly off-road, but follow coastal trails that are fairly accessible. Then - if I want to take off I may ditch the travoy and go to an out of the way spot and leave my backpack there. Then I go back for the travoy - the divebag strapped to it has shoulder straps so I can wear it and the cart on my bag like another backpack.
It's heavy going up hill, not gonna lie. I usually only manage 5-10 kilometres a day in mountain areas, and it can be a killer workout. But it allows me to do my thing.
@@whazzat8015 Yeah I was always a bit concerned about the wheels but they actually do hold up really well, Ive hauled 30 kg+ up hillsides and across rocks and vegetation and moderately uneven terrain on it. I am being careful about avoiding sudden drops and bumps and it's A LOT of work - and I do have to think about what I am doing all the time, because one wheel gone and the jig is up. But it's still there and plodding along.
It's true though that the curve of the travoy can make it ever so slightly prone to tipping but for me that's mainly about how I distribute the weight. I do see how going fast on a bumpy road with wind hitting it could make it a littly jumpy thoug, although I do believe though that the attachment bit for the bike would mostly prevent it from downright keeling over ...
Only bad thing about it is it's so minimalistic that it's next to impossible to do any mods on it, there is virtually no free real estate there - but that's why it's light weight.
Salsa needs to send you a blackborow to try out! I imagine that a bike like that would be a happy compromise to a bike trailer like this.
I know! That bike looks awesome!
I was thinking about putting this trailer behind a salsa blackborow for a trip from Florida to Alaska. At the moment. Not feeling confident the Burly will hold up. Looking for long test results for this application.
Second the Blackborow! I have a Xtracycle conversion, but a little long for nasty trails. Wife loves the smooth ride though.
I need that longer wider big duffle bags
Can I use this with my dog? When I go biking to exercise
That depends on what kind of bike your dog rides.
I`ve wanted one of these since I first saw them on a bike show (Before they were available), but this is the first in-depth and review I`ve seen about them.
Since then, I`ve seen them a few places at varying prices, £456 on UBuy, but trustpilot gives stinking reviews to that site, which is a shame, cos they are £500 on Burley`s amazon.co.uk site.
I`m hoping to find a reputable UK based stockist who`s selling them for around £450, but whether I`ll have any luck with that mission remains to be seen.
Anyway, Thanks very much for uploading this great, honest, unbiased review.
JUST GOT ONE ON TRITON CYCLRS 350 UK MAYBE TO LATE FOR YOU
The travoy is mentioned...what do you like or love about that? I’ve been eyeing both and can’t figure out a determining factor. Might go carless soon, and none of my bikes are panniers-ready.
Travoy is lighter and can be used off the bike as a dolly. Also since it has two wheels it imparts less flex on the bike.
I just added this little guy to the eBike family!
I could see this being neat for riding off the beaten path. But for the price I’d rather have a burley one seater that can do this AND ride a kid. The cover on mine is an added bonus for wet rides
I love this thing but im unsure if it would work with my ebike that has a rear hub motor... I'd love to attach it tho
Anyone know how to make it work with a rear hub motor?
You'd have to cut and drill the boltnut very precisely, just like the original one on your bike. My friend has one of these trailers so I was able to take a real close look at it. They ship the trailer with a pair of extended boltnuts that replace the short/original ones so you can just click the trailer on them. The problem you'd be facing when drilling the new boltnut is losing integrity...
However, even if you go through all this trouble and you somehow make it work, there is the problem of attaching the power cable (the spark plug cap looking wire) on the axle/boltnut while having the trailer attached. With the design of the trailer hook... You'd have to be a real engineer to pull that off. So I'm personally going to go with a different e-bike, rather than a different trailer.
QR makes it convenient to pack up, but also convenient for part thieves. And 10Kg for an empty trailer is a lot for that size.
What's the speed limit for the Coho mono wheel trailer? What's the limiting factors
Like to see this one vs Topeak trailer
I have a Topeak trailer it is half the weight.
So I have a ebike that has the motor in the back wheel I can attach one to one side but the other side I can’t because there is a wire going thru the axle so how would I attach it??
Brian Torres you cant. Upgrade your bike or get a burley nomad. Honestly, though, go mid drive as soon as you can. Hub motors are the tube tv of the ebike world.
Someone needs to make a kickstand for Bob trailers.
I just picked up a cheep adjustable single arm stand and clamped it on to the side of my Bob knock off; works a treat.
I may try something for my BOB n post a tube
Agree!
They don't make Bob trailers anymore, so I'll have to try out the Coho! The Bob trailer you just turn it sideways when you back up and it Parks itself stands up the trailer end bike!! I used one from Southern California to Northeastern Minnesota once. I loved it!!!
I would use it to carry my K9 with me to the trailhead.
I always wondered if dogs would be still enough for a single wheel trailer.
Im debating this or flatbed burley to haul my k9 as well..anythoughts? Do these fit fatbikes ..like rad rover ?
I want to buy a Coho XC for camping this July but they no longer ship the standard QR Skewer, and none are available until late summer. Would anyone sell me their standard QR Skewer if you aren't using it?
I've been looking at this trailer and roaming around it since I saw the first pictures some months ago.
It's a beautiful piece.
Is the floor textile like the Nomad or a plastic like with the rear fender? Is the floor durable?
Thanks for the great review!
Floor is solid and durable. Sides are soft sided.
I love the features this trailer has... I'd like to be able to attach it to my Surly Ice Cream Truck, which has a different thru axle design with no threads in the frame (2 end caps thread into the axle - similar to a thru axle trainer adaptor but on both sides).
I don't see a 'burley balls' hitch that seems like it would work. Anyone have any ideas?
I would contact burley directly. They have a ton of options.
Or try contacting Robert Axle Project. They make thru axles to work with lots of racks and trailers.
You say its built well. Would you say its built good enough to use behind a dirtbike? As in motorcyel? Would it hold up?
Burley clearly states a speed limit of 15mph, so probably not a good idea
What I'm suspicious about is Burley's tarp design for load carrying surfaces and the pin interlocking system. I put my gear through a lot of use, and I can see these wear out / getting damaged pretty quickly.
Yeah the nylon or what ever kind of material holds up the sides will likely wear out pretty fast, especially if you carry a lot of mixed lose loads that might have stuff to poke them. Not sure if the bottom is also cloth or not, but if it is it would wear out even faster under load. Even just the heat and sun would dry it out and cause it to tear fairly fast.
It looks like it was made for bike fishing with a name like Coho.
I think they had that in mind for sure :)
What wheel sizes will this trailer ( Burley coho) accommodate? My bike is a 29er, wanna know before I drop money; thanks
All of them. Super adjustable hitch.
Does it have to be squewer axles or will it fit on solid axles too?
Have adaptors for diff axles.
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You said “burly balls” 🤣
where did u find it for 350? used?
I can see how it could be heavy, up hill. What if you could put a emoter on the trailer, just for hill climbing.
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Personally I wouldn't choose to tour with a trailer. I would use one like this for runs to the grocery store though.
Yeah. Trailer touring isn’t my jam, but I used them a ton when I was running a photo business by bike.
If you have so much gear when touring that you need a trailer, you have too much stuff
Yeah, I would prob use this for commuting or hauling and not touring per se.
My grocery runs by bike are currently limited to the capacity of my rear panniers. A big shopping list usually means taking the car. A trailer could change that.
@@takeoischi4156 ..Or tour on a tandem. We've managed with 4 panniers and some gear strapped to the top of the racks, but it is a squeeze when camping and cooking.
I'd seriously consider a trailer for the next tour.
The trailer looks like a great shopping trolly. have you done a grocery run yet ?.. Whats it like in traffic on the main roads and do people stop by to ask you about it ?..
Gerard.
I've often used it for grocery shopping. Don't overload! It punishes a too heavy load quite severely, because while I still got home safely everytjme, it was rough. I'm now much more careful how I load it up
Do you think this is a viable substitute for an xtracycle or proper cargo bike like a big dummy?
Depends on your budget. If you can only afford trailer and not a complete bike, yes. I actually prefer the ride of a long tail better than a trailer however esp for longer rides.
How much does one of those trailers go for cost.
Are there any decent North American folding trailers? I see most are European brands and they all are in the 500-700 euro range, which is really expensive converted to USD.
readyset burley is from the US. They also make the Travoy which is their commuter folding trailer.
"It ain't heavy, it's my trailer". How does it weigh in compared to the BoB? The older I get the lighter I want to tour.
Bob is supposedly 17.5 lbs. This one is 21. Maths.
For lightweight touring, I wouldn't use a trailer. Because that means adding several kilograms to your bike just to be able to carry even more weight (luggage) around.
@@jochenkraus7016 I could be wrong, but thinking about it, what you have said is not true. Anything loaded into the trailer is held up at two points: where it connects to your bike, and the trailer's wheel. Knowing this, theoretically your bike only experiences half of the weight loaded into the trailer. In practice, packing heavier items toward the back would take more weight off the rear bicycle tire, but reduce stability.
@The Real SteleCat:
Maybe we consider different things to be "lightweight touring". The last time that I cycled with a friend of mine, he had a bikepacking setup where there just are no "heavier items".
I'm still the rack and pannier guy (+trailer for reasons described below). But a trailer increases the total weight that you have to pedal uphill and puts additional stress on the frame (to keep the trailer upright) and on the brakes. That's already the case without any actual luggage, just like an empty truck with an empty trailer.
Trailers like the BoB (or Coho, Monoporter, Extrawheel, etc.) distribute the weight on one more wheel. That's one reason why I bought one. The other is that I thought that it might be quicker and easier to put things in one big bag than to distribute it to several smaller ones. But my setup is far from light weight or minimalist.
Would this be good for a cross country trip?
Sure. As long as you are OK with the weight.
Asking a lot of you guys into these. But dont seem to get an answer. Maybe cause no one wants to take responsibility for comments. I really wont hold anyone responsible for it. Just asking opinions...i want to use this or another one similar but with a fat tire and attach it to the back of a dualsport motorcycle...aka street legal dirt bike. My only issue is in your opinion, would thos trailer or any similar work up to 60mph? Or would it burn out the bearings? They make one for our bikes. The Kipp Moto trailer. But its a grand. Thoughts??
Would not use it at those speeds.
You say the cargo area is 27.5 x 15. Other places list it as 21.25" long. I wonder if they shortened it to deal with the crashes and instability posted by other reviewers? I have several trailers, e.g. Carry Freedom, Doggy Ride L, and a Yakima Big Haul (single wheel replica of the BOB Yak. I'm shopping for a single wheel suspension trailer to carry my border collie who rides well in the two wheel trailers. It has been a while since she was a pup and rode in the single wheel Yakima and it doesn't seem large enough to be comfortable for touring with her in it for the stretches where she will need to ride. With some of the negative reviews and price I will need some more research and reviews before making a decision. On second thought, given the reported stability issues and add a 35lb. live load, aka Border Collie, I think I will probably pass on the Coho in favor or another trailer. There are a number of pictures of folks with Border collies or border collie sized dogs in BOB trailers or BOB knock offs. The dogs in Burley Coho trailers seem to be quite a bit smaller dogs. Really don't think I want my copilot to be subjected to experience a negative experience. Also of note: Burley's customer service is often reviewed as pretty much crap.
I have one of these and find it creeking on the rear hitch. Does anyone else find this?
You didn't happen to check how it goes with rear panniers?
No. Didn’t do that.
Sam'sSunmetaphysiCAL. I was more thinking of rear bike panniers. Some trailers hit against the rear panniers on the bike when using both together.
I think it will clear small panniers fine, but prob not ginormous ones.
$450 at REI as of today.
Looks like someone copied the bob trailer, but used square tubing, completely different I hear u say, do they do a fat bike version
It’s a single wheel trailer like a BOB, but to say it is a copy is not accurate. This is way more sophisticated.
Not for all axles, limited sizes and thread types.
Is it ok to use on 29"ers?
Yes.
burley has a oficial site?