Topeak Journey Bike Trailer Review
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- čas přidán 17. 12. 2017
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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! - Věda a technologie
I'd had this trailer for couple of years. Done with it a couple of big camping trips. It's all right. The quality is very good, but I sold it because when you go slow fully loaded, it really influence the balancing of the whole bicycle. It's a nature of one-wheel trailers overall, because the trailer must be stiffly coupled with the bike on its tilt axis., which means it leans with the bike. So when it's heavy and it wants to wobble you can really fill it and you must concentrate otherwise you are making big zigzags on the road. It's stressful and can get really dangerous on busy roads. So when you are going to make big trips with a lot of baggage i would strongly recommend getting a two wheel trailer. Sure, it pulls you back like any other trailer would, and you must mind the bigger width on thinner paths but it never rocks your bike.
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.
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just got one of these for my road bike
I just need to get the lathe axle
This video is soooooooo helpful I’m getting pumped I can take my cot my tent my food happy to be sober and have this now. Just need that long trialer axle
I like the solar panel setup! I do the same exact thing with mine! 👍
I have this trailer and love it,
have you considered adding power to the trailer in the form of a dynamo hub.
a 20 spoke hub will run maxed out due to the smaller diameter wheel, even a rim dynamo should be a viable charging source.
This weighs even less than half as the Burley Coho XC steel framed trailer! With the Burley there is a nice very wide kickstand on the trailer that holds the bike and the trailer upright. The Burley also has a really neat quick release way to fold the wheel into the trailer and take off the hitch and store in the trailer without using tools for small storage that's really nice. I really like how Topeak has such a nice waterproof bag. I don't know if Burley has that or not. I'm new to all of this. Thanks for sharing as the Topeak is a serious consideration of mine.
Burley has the bag, as well as rear rack over the wheel for panniers. However, all these are extras. The bag is £90!
Great vid!!! Thank you I enjoyed that.
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 !!
likely the issue is people buying things they don't really need- for this phenom, price is everything. because the desire to resell it is going to prevail in a year or three. bikes and bike gear are instant gratification for many , many consumers.
I just bought one, but couldn't get a light to fit on the light mount you mentioned. Couldn't find the link you promised so that I could track one down.
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
Like it. Thanks.
Looks likeb a good shpping trailer for a bike. with the pandamic on and of, I am saving up for a recombent three wheeler bike will it work on one ?.. masscot ?.. a great idear..
Gerard.
Hope someone can do a video of this trailer vs the Burley Coho XC
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.
It would be nice to be able to hook it up to a topeak MTX rack.
You talked me into buying the Rambo 182. No bag, but with sales and discounts, less than $200.
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.
What’s the thoughts on trailers with Shocks versus trailers without shocks the price difference isn’t very drastic part maybe by 100 102 150 bucks extra that I seen for a Bob gear trailer with shock was like 450 in a Bob gear trailer with no shock also $100 cheaper
would it fit on a giant quick E (45kph electric) bike? going to get rid of my car. looking to buy a giant electric speedelek bike and a bike trailer to do my groccery shopping.
great video; did Y consider any other trailers? is main use off road? muddy single tracks works fine?
Topeak Journey: $375.00 ...BOB Ibex: $360.00 ...Burley Coho: $350.00 ...Aevon: (STD100) 759,00E/$840.00 (UNO) 439,00E/$483.00 (KIT L80) 799,00E/$884.00 (E-Trailer) 1299,00E/$1438.00. Of-course prices may vary. But Aevon's prices I pulled from their site and the prices were both Euros and their conversions to USD.
I see this is an older video, but to answer a recurring question, there’s a $15 kit that allows you to attach this to bikes with bolt on rear wheels.
Hi
What's the difference between the topeak journey and the TX journey ?
Hi how is it ascending with it?
1- Not a mention about how the trailer breaks down for transportation.
2- Did you experienced tail wagging in down hill like i did with a Bob trailer?
Sorry I meant going up- and downhill with it?
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.
Hello... An "axle". or a proprietary skewer.. ie for a 135mm dropout with a skewer...? How much does it weigh empty.
Will this fit on a 29er or Fatbike
Would it work with a Brompton?
I emailed Topeak with this query but no response. I wondered if anyone on here had any ideas (I have photos). Good Morning,
I’m after a little advice with one of your products.
A customer has asked me to fit a through axle adapter to his new bike so that he can use his Topeak Journey Trailer.
The through axle he has bought is the TX Axle Kit P15.
Using the spacers, I installed the through axle. However, the length of the axle does not fit the trailer. The centre distance for the outer locators on the axle are 265mm but the openings on the trailer connectors are at 235mm centres.
I’ve attached photos showing the proble.
I can’t see anyway to make this fit and I can’t see a way of shortening the axle. Am I missing something?
I’ve assumed that stretching open the A frame on the trailer is not a good idea as this would stress the aluminium.
Is there two types of trailer? i.e. narrow A frame and wide A frame?
Is there a shorter axle with connectors at 235mm centres?
Have we got the correct through axle?
Is there a way of shortening this axle and therefore reduce the centre distance of the connectors?
Please respond.
Topeak Journey: $375.00 ...BOB Ibex: $360.00 ...Burley Coho: $350.00 ...Aevon: (STD100) 759,00E/$840.00 (UNO) 439,00E/$483.00 (KIT L80) 799,00E/$884.00 (E-Trailer) 1299,00E/$1438.00. Of-course prices may vary. But Aevon's prices I pulled from their site and the prices were both Euros and their conversions to USD.
Can it be fitted to a thru axle (with an adapter of some sort? Great review!
I have e-mailed the "Robert Axel Project" guys to see if they have an adapter. As popular as this trailer seems to be on youtube, the topeak is conspicuously missing their website.
BOB trailers should via the Robert Axle project. I have the Yak. The Top Peak is lighter but I am unsure by how much as claimed weights are fuzzy regarding the trailer alone or whether including the bag. My guess is under 4lbs max.
The Yak is great and has a grate like bottom not reqiring a bag to use it as there are no large gaps. Cromoly has advantages over aluminum as steels have a fatigue limit or can go through infinite numbers of fatigue cycles without failure(a coil spring is a good example of this...there are no aluminum coil springs as they eventually fail) also , more importantly is the Yak could be repaired by almost anyone with basic welding, no so much with aluminum. Realistically though neither would be likely scenarios unless you intend to go on a long tour.
Just saying that the Yak should not be passed over.
I got word from the Robert Axel Project. It cannot be used with their axels because the yoke has to be spread wider to fit. That can be done to any of the steel trailers but not the aluminum Topeak one.
Thanks for your help. Having read and listened to a lot of options I think I will try and avoid using a trailer; at least as my chosen first option.
Considering the kilograms that you load in the trailer (+-45kg), the aluminum structure can last a life or two.
Cycling with care is something to consider to avoid breaking down the frame.
Still aluminum is used in aeronautics parts.. I guess is good enough to carry 45kg.
I ride around with my town bicycle for 10 years, aluminum frame, had few heavy falls (too many beers), I do transport all my groceries. The aluminum frame still like new.
What's the width on the trailer tyre please
What bicycle did you use in this video
It may not be this model but I’m looking for a decent bike trailer for my bicycle trip needs😀😀😀👱🏼♀️
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.
Consider if you loaded 70lbs in this trailer. If you lift from the attachment point (hitch end) of the trailer, it would be very easy. There is some weight on the hitch - I don't know how to calculate that.
Hello. How does the Topeak compare to the BOB? Thanks!
one is steel, one is aluminum. steel is much cheeper. both sell dry bags that work until they get holes, which you will need some skill with vinyl patches to fix. skills (lack of) are usually what cause a great deal of angst and bad reviews with American consumers.
Didn't catch the price ?
$450. Is Topeak out of their frickin mind? That's ridiculous!
Ride your bike to your job loser
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Dear Ahaha I have to pay in your country as if you bought it for $ 2,000
Topeak Journey: $375.00 ...BOB Ibex: $360.00 ...Burley Coho: $350.00 ...Aevon: (STD100) 759,00E/$840.00 (UNO) 439,00E/$483.00 (KIT L80) 799,00E/$884.00 (E-Trailer) 1299,00E/$1438.00. Of-course prices may vary. But Aevon's prices I pulled from their site and the prices were both Euros and their conversions to USD.
wat, s the maximum speed alowed???? im intrested ataching this behind my motorcycle
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.
first thought is absolutely if you keep payload at 50# or less for sure, even 75-100 might be fine, just change the bearings every 15k miles or so, and/or don't get them wet.. and just keep in mind the bumps are going to be hard on it, even the BOB Ibex needs eased through rough sections...
I would go with BOB trailer for better connection (less (never) breakage) and so you're not out the $70 for parts every few years, and cheaper up front and only advanatage for topeak is 3# lighter and who cares with a scooter, the BOB 's chromoly would hold up better for you anyhow
Thank you for the reply. I will research some more and make a choice. Small town runs to big town/city to pick things up and then go camping lol Thanks again.
@@charlesdwilson2112 and what have you found out?
Nothing yet. My disabled old butt wrecked my scooter/bike. Had to recover from that first. Nothing major just R.A. and age lol. I have to fix the scooter/bike first then budget it into next year. I do think it will work (BOB trailer) and make a hitch to work with the Honda PCX. Hitch will not be an issue (Old school mechanic here).
250 miles = 2.5 days of experience for many of us. better than a back yard review in Levis.
zero mention of mounting variations, or even on the bike used here. (a schwin full suspension. and the trailer had an obvious wobble, -as he wobbled- trying to haul a rather heavy load.)
Hallo: questions about handling (off-road and in fast descents) remain unanswered by the Geeks. Anybody with more experiece out there?
I have had the Bob trailer for over 24 years. It has been on several long distance tours and it's extremely well built. Works super well on single track and fast long down hills. Like Yosemite to the bottom near Buckeye Flats. Passed several cars, have noticed whoever has this trailer on the decents is the fastest. The bottom metal mesh is staring to break off the frame, a few zip ties have resolved this issue. I have a magnetic rear light attached and it flashes every rotation. It's called a Red Alert. Have replaced the yoke once along with the rear rim with a sealed bearing. Also replaced the noisy aluminum fender with a plastic mtb fender. I am currently using my trailer to haul wood for the winter. I also have custom mounted the trailer mounting bolts to my Surly Troll frame so it doesn't interfere with my axle, it attaches just above the rear axle by about 2 inches. So now the trailer has way more off-road clearance. I think I payed $199 back in 1998 without the bright yellow bag. Deffinately a work horse that has lasted many years. Well worth my initial investment.
@@bigbearliving8727 Thx man! I've been touring with a light set up of strap on bags. No longer need for a trailer.
How does it go on the bike?
Topeak Journey Trailer - Unboxing & Setup czcams.com/video/luhPmAmUkPo/video.html
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)
Agreed, the fender is just a cheap fender and it is expensive.
Hi ther looking fir some advice I wanted to get a bike trailer for my shoping. And I'm not sure what's the best thru axel for my rear wheal Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR the trailer I'm thinking of geting is a TOPEAK Journey Trail and they have different thru axel options but I'm not sure witch is best for me could you please offer some advice thanks ken I will attach a link of my bike www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/xtc-advanced-29er-1-2016
I currently don’t have a trailer, but if I had a choice I wouldn’t hesitate purchasing the Journey again.
@@bikegeeks i manged to get one of thes but i have to swap my tyres over to sliks as my 29 er mtb tyres kept rubing on the bak i was under the impretion this could fit a 29er
Says flag is extra drag yet attached a stuffed toy to the trailer rim...
DOOD!
Safety flag versus mascot for drag.... stupid mascot is the drag culprit.
If you are going to do a video on a product as this there is absolutely no point in telling us how great it is. With out showing “in detail” how it connects to your bike. It may not connect to all bikes. However with our “seeing” the connection “in detail” we can determine if it will work for us. Too we can see what adapting or adapters may apply to our bike. You can tell us how fantastic, wonderful, the best ever, it tracks so well...etc....etc. Does not matter. If we can’t come to an “understanding” as to it’s connection “to the bike” the video is meaningless.
I have one of these and I absolutely love it. Check out my partial review here: czcams.com/video/FyRv4E0geD4/video.html
And only 5 kg...
Huddled 'round the campfire after a long day's ride, it makes great talk to brag about carrying 200 to 250 pounds of cargo in a trailer rated by the manufacturer for Far Less weight. What a Hero, stupid but heroic. Safety, what's that?
ok karen! :)
For sheilas who can't weld.
You follow the masses. Used one trailer , And that's it. No giving another a try. (Marketing-Subliminal)
Good grief. Actually Actually Actually. How many times does he say Actually?
"We are talking a ton of space" err noo, just 30 something kilograms. Yes kilograms, it's what the world uses.