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Bike trailer and bike compatibility

Our bike trailers fit most traditional bikes. But if your bike is not a traditional geometry, you may need to see an adapter. Read on to determine whether or not your bike is compatible with our bike trailers.

To read our specific instructions, download this pdf.


Compatible bikes

Most bicycles have a 5mm quick release (QR) through the rear axle. These are fully compatible with our bike trailers.

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Bikes that require additional adapters

The following bicycles will require additional adapters:

  • Bikes with 12mm Thru-Axles
  • Bikes with internal gear hubs
  • Bikes where the geometry of the bike frame makes it difficult to fit our hitch cup (like bikes with a stand).
An image of the different types of axles of a bike in order to know which bike trailer can fit.

Necessary adapters

The Thule 3D Drop Adapter - 10mm Spacer

This accessory lets you attach a bike trailer even if your bike has a hooded dropout, this is the case for bikes that have a stand, for example. This type of bike is illustrated in picture 4 above.

Thule Internal Hub Hitch Adapter Shimano

This accessory lets you attach a bike trailer to your bike even if you do have a internal or drop out (picture 3 in the illustration above).

Thule Thru Axle Shimano M12 x 1.5 black

This accessory lets you attach the bike trailer to a bike with a 12mm Thru-Axle. This type of bike is illustrated in picture 2 above.


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