I think this would be an excellent trailer for trekking/city type bikes.
I think it takes some thought if you want to put it on a full suspension bike and take it offroad. That doesn't mean it's "bad", it's just a complicated question and is going to depend on how you use it and what you do with it. Here are some example things I've been thinking about:
KVR - Multi day with a whole bunch of stuff jammed in the trailer. Absolutely perfect for this.
Vancouver Island - Ride over, basecamp near Duncan, ride some trails. Absolutely perfect for this.
Chilcotins - Ride in. Basecamp. Ride trails. Hmmmm...I don't think I would do this with the Ripmo. I think getting in and out would be something that would potentially be really, really challenging.
That's probably 3 ends of the spectrum though. Certain things are going to be amazing. Certain things are going to be challenging. Certain things might do things to your bike that you regret. But maybe not?
July 24, 2024, 8:36 p.m. - Dave Tolnai
I think this would be an excellent trailer for trekking/city type bikes. I think it takes some thought if you want to put it on a full suspension bike and take it offroad. That doesn't mean it's "bad", it's just a complicated question and is going to depend on how you use it and what you do with it. Here are some example things I've been thinking about: KVR - Multi day with a whole bunch of stuff jammed in the trailer. Absolutely perfect for this. Vancouver Island - Ride over, basecamp near Duncan, ride some trails. Absolutely perfect for this. Chilcotins - Ride in. Basecamp. Ride trails. Hmmmm...I don't think I would do this with the Ripmo. I think getting in and out would be something that would potentially be really, really challenging. That's probably 3 ends of the spectrum though. Certain things are going to be amazing. Certain things are going to be challenging. Certain things might do things to your bike that you regret. But maybe not?