Bike trailers are a great way of making use of the extra storage space they provide. You can use them to carry your kids on family day trips or even your groceries on errands. However, if you don’t own them, they aren’t cheap. That’s why it’s essential to keep your investment in tip-top condition for as long as possible.
One of how you can do this is by ensuring that your bike trailer attachment can last for a long time without showing signs of damage or wear and tear. A common cause of such damage is when you use couplers to attach the trailer to your bicycle. If you would like to find out how to attach the trailer without couplers, continue reading this article for some helpful tips and tricks.
Using The Right Attachment Points
Once you’ve purchased the right bike trailer, the next thing on your list should be attaching it to your bicycle without using a coupler. One method of doing this is to use your bicycle’s rack. This means that you’ll have to thread the trailer attachment straps through the bike’s frame and tighten them down directly onto the bike rack.
However, this can be an uphill task since there are several different racks out there. You might even have to purchase an additional rack if your bicycle doesn’t already have one.
The Roof Rack Method
Another method of attaching the bike trailer to your bicycle is by using a roof rack. You will, however, need a bike with a roof rack for this method to work as it should. If you do happen to own such a bicycle, then try threading the strap around the front bar of the roof rack and then attach it to itself at the back of the bike. Once you’ve done this, tighten down the strap until it fits snugly against the roof rack and your bicycle.
The downside to using a roof rack is that they require additional installation time, which means more money spent on their purchase price and installation costs. Furthermore, you need to ensure that you are careful when attaching the bike trailer strap to the roof rack itself. It might be wise for you to check with your bicycle’s manufacturer first before using this method of attaching a bike trailer.
