Revolution Cargo Trailer

Though it looks like the popular BOB Yak this trailer costs a lot less and folds flat for shipping. It's not quite as suited to expedition use, but for shopping or touring it's a bargain.,

Blink and you'd be excused for thinking you're looking at BOB's popular and long serving Yak trailer. After all, Revolution's Cargo shares the same single wheel setup and similar proportions (62x39x20cm).

Like all axle-mounted single wheelers, there are pros and cons compared to two-wheel trailers - they exert stress on the bike's rear triangle, they're longer and they require more of a balancing act to park or load. On the plus side, they cut a narrower profile through traffic and are as happy off road as they are jumping in and out of city potholes.

There are a few key differences between the Cargo and the Yak. For a start, the Cargo can be 'flat-packed. The yoke, which accepts 26in wheels with mudguards and 700c without, is easily removed and it collapses down, while hinges on the struts allow the main frame to fold, fitting into its own bag. Also, the mounting mechanism is simpler and less prone to failures, using two spring loaded hooks to clip it into place.

On the downside, though, the high viz bag uses waterproof material but it's not seam taped, there's no bungee included and the mudguard runs through the quick release, which isn't ideal.

Extra pivots and bushings mean marginally less rigidity and more wear and tear. This said, having used it for the last few months, including touring, off-road riding and for the weekly shop, most of these points really won't be an issue for the general, non-expedition user. It handles well too, even if we do think the stated 35kg load rating is a bit generous.

It's in the wallet department that the Cargo really scores. At £125, it's a little over half the price of the Yak, which opens it up to those who have always considered buying a trailer - be it for shopping, touring or simply to become less car dependent - but have been put off by the investment. Now's the time to try one out.

Weight: 8kg, 6.7kg without mudguards and flag. Length: 148cm.'

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[Deadushka99]

Thank you for the video. Just what I wanted to see.

[lipa90]

@Deadushka99 thanks

[dfg0]

I just bought this, it costs under 50 euros from ebay.de. Im quite shure that this will work in road touring type of cycling. Wheel did not feel very HQ, but it spins :) Also the bag mostlikely is not waterproof, so you need to take big plasticbag with you. OVerall Im very happy with this, alltough Im keeping my eyes open at second-hand-markets for better quality 16" wheel. Its quite common at childrens bikes so Im sure I will found it someday. (sorry about typos)

[middledrums]

it was maybe just a fault with your trailer in particular because i have had mine for 3 years doing 35 miles a day every day and serious technical off- roading every weekend and it hasn't failed me once fully laden.

[NorCalExplorer]

I bought one just like it on Amazon for around $80.00, but they went fast. Works great behind my electric bike. It took me 5 minutes to set mine up and it does come with a quick release set up for bikes that have a quick release tire.

[732466]

many thanks for your constructive note But what the point of this trailer if you can not use it .I only left the comment to make others aware of a possible  fault and save an accident...

[732466]

pulled on round france anchor points failed would not use one again

[MrDialogotomia]

Once I've seen your excellent video I'll investigate more about this trailer instead the BOB.

Thank you very much.

Spain.