Trailer bike

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Single speed Half wheeler attached at the seat post
Single speed Half wheeler attached at the seat post
Adult and two children cycling using two-wheeled trailer bike/bike trailer combination
Adult and two children cycling using two-wheeled trailer bike/bike trailer combination
Tandem + two trailer bikes + cargo trailer for family of four
Tandem + two trailer bikes + cargo trailer for family of four

Trailer bike (also known as trailer cycle, Trailerbike, Trail-a-bike, Half wheeler, and other trademarked names) is a one-wheeled bicycle trailer designed to carry one or more small riders in positions that closely resemble that of a bicycle rider. It can be described as the "back half of a bicycle."[1]

The rider of a trailer bike usually has a saddle, handlebars, and pedals. Some fold for more compact storage.

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[edit] Configurations

Trailer bikes have come in a variety of configurations:

[edit] Gearing

Trailer bikes may have just one gear or more than one. They seldom have brakes.

[edit] Attachment

A trailer bike is attached to a bicycle at either the seatpost or on a special rear rack by a linkage that allows for pivoting. The attachment may include a quick-release option.[2]

[edit] Multiple riders

Trailer bikes have been available in single-seat and tandem configurations.[3]

[edit] Manufacturers

  • Adams makes Trail-a-Bikes[4]
  • Roland Werk GmbH makes an add+bike[11]

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