Black Friday bike trailer: discounts for kids, dogs

The Black Friday bike trailer includes trailers, many of which are on sale during the promotion: for one or two children, often convertible into a stroller, for a dog, or for luggage and shopping. These reduced prices are valid at Vélo-Store for the whole of November. Before comparing two discounts, check the coupling, which depends on the axis of your rear wheel, and the exact contents of the box.

Child, dog or luggage: which trailer to look at

For children, the page brings together single and double seat models; many can convert into a stroller by replacing the hitch arm with a small front wheel. The EN 15918 standard, specific to cycle trailers, is the benchmark to look for on a child trailer's specification sheet. Animal trailers generally have a rigid floor, a door at the back and ventilation. For shopping or travel, a two-wheeled utility trailer remains stable when stopped, while a single wheel can go anywhere the bike goes.

The hitch, the carton and the actual discount

Depending on the model, the hitch attaches to the seat post or the rear hub. If your bike has a thru-axle, make sure to get the appropriate axle or hitch, often sold separately, and add it to the discounted price. A promotion applies to a specific reference: compare two crossed-out prices on the same version, single or double, knowing that the Bark Ranger also comes in XL, the Breeze and the Outback in One version, and the Journey Trailer in TX. Finally, check what's included: stroller kit, rain cover, second hitch for another bike.

The trailer brands in the sale

Burley covers all uses: the Coho XC, a 70-litre suspended single wheel for travel, the Nomad for luggage, the Bark Ranger and the Tail Wagon for dogs, and the Bee single seat for a child.

XLC offers the BS-C12 for animals and the child trailers Mono T and Duo T, for one or two seats.

Hamax gives the Outback adjustable suspension and seats that recline in three positions; the lighter Traveller converts to a stroller with its included wheel.

Topeak designs the Journey Trailer, an aluminium single wheel trailer delivered with a bag that is available in TX for 12 mm thru-axles.

Thule is present with the Coaster XT, a two-seat trailer that attaches to the rear wheel axle and converts to a stroller without tools.

To go further

Complete choice advice is available on the bike trailer page, open all year round. For one child on short trips, a seat is often enough: check out the baby carriers in the sale. Wheels, arms and replacement covers are in the trailer spare parts, and the Black Friday bike transport includes all carrying equipment. Once the sale is finished, look for end of line stocks at the clearance and recent arrivals among the new products.

Frequently asked questions

Can a trailer adapt to a bike with a thru-axle?

Yes, provided you use the axle or hitch specified by the trailer manufacturer, chosen according to the diameter, length and threading of your bike's axle. It is often sold separately: include it in your comparison.

What age is needed to travel in a trailer?

Each manufacturer sets a minimum age and a maximum size for the child. Before the required age, some models allow for a hammock or a baby seat sold as an accessory.

Single wheel or two wheels, what to choose?

The single wheel, narrow and light, follows the bike through turns and on paths: it is suitable for heavy loads. The two-wheeled trailer stands on its own, carries more volume and is used for children and shopping.

How to choose a trailer for your dog?

Compare the maximum weight allowed and the interior dimensions to your dog's size, which should be able to lie down and turn around. A low rear door makes it easier for an older dog to get in.

When can you find trailers on sale?

The Black Friday is set for the Friday after Thanksgiving, a day that focuses the sale. Vélo-Store stretches its discounts on trailers throughout the entire month of November, without limiting them to just that Friday.