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Cargo Bicycle Trailers
The choices match the diversity of needs.
These trailers don’t cost you money. In the long term, they will result in savings. There is a great deal of documentation to prove this. What better way to increase your fitness, save money, enjoy your ride and benefit the environment?
With four basic models and multiple options (plus a range of sizes, 2 to 8 feet in 1-foot increments) there are a lot of choices! For no additional fee, you can also have what is virtually a totally customized trailer—anything you wish-almost!.
Our prices are reasonable. You are getting hand-built quality, welded joints rather than bolted ones, and attention to detail & aesthetics within the realm of structural integrity, without adding to the cost.
All of my trailers connect to the seat post or close to it (if you don’t have a seat post we have options to take care of that). This converts the trailer instantly into a handcart; this is an incredible advantage, as all trailers spend considerable time needing to be moved when off the bike.
It costs more to build a trailer to connect this way, but there are other advantages to the seat post hitch mount. An especially important one is the ability to effectively haul heavier loads as this position can share part of the load onto the bicycle in front of the rear wheel, just like those tiny pup tractors and mammoth trailers (they usually overtake close enough to see the details). Our trailers regularly carry loads up to 800 pounds (362 kilograms!). We are actively working on designs to safely carry even more weight.
Don’t believe the urban myths about the trailer having more of an effect on the bike’s handling when the hitch is up on the seat-post (versus down on the rear axle). In actual handling there’s no noticeable difference, excluding of course those add-on trailer bikes. With a large kid thrashing around on them they definitely affect the bike in front and maybe that's the source of this myth. But in convenience, maneuverability, load distribution options and stress on the bicycle frame and components, there’s a significant difference-all in favor of going high. Many years of design, application and testing have shown that the seat post attachment is the most effective and stable all-round method for towing a trailer.
Our clients have hard-working trailers that have been out there now for ten years and more, and they just keep going with minimal maintenance.
Not convinced? Ask us for testimonials from people who know, and who have used bike trailers (ours and others) in a wide variety of applications. We are experts in engineering and design, but the people who use our trailers are the ones who can really provide the proof.
"I own and use three trailers that Tony designed and built, of various sizes and configurations (single- and double-wheel), and have used even more of his designs, including his largest cargo haulers. I've used all of these trailers innumerable times for carrying small/light to large/heavy loads, and everything in between. Loads have ranged from cycling course materials and training supplies, to groceries, to furniture, to supplies in a transportation job at a major university, and even a double mattress and boxspring plus three loaded bins in one load, while moving house by bike.
The seatpost attachment is, in my experience and opinion, far superior to others that use a chainstay or rear-axle attachment, which I find inconvenient for hitching and unhitching and which put quite a bit of lateral pressure on the back/rear wheel of the bike when cornering. The difference in this effect is especially noticeable when the roads are damp or wet. Having sideways exertion on the rear wheel in low-traction situations can be very unnerving, and Tony's seatpost-attached designs greatly reduce or eliminate this effect.
I own a very popular single-wheel trailer that attaches to the rear axle, which I've used extensively, and it's very difficult to manoeuvre when loaded. In addition, the lateral movement on the rear axle and within the trailer's framework can lead to severe oscillation and great difficulty in controlling the bike (even with a rather heavy mountain bike). This is something that I've never experienced with any design from Tony Hoar.
Finding a place to park a bicycle with an attached trailer can be difficult, and in some areas, impossible. Tony's designs make it easy to detach the trailer and use it to collect the items you want to load, then wheel the trailer back to the bike and attach it with no trouble.
Tony's trailers are engineered and manufactured to a very high standard. They are lightweight, manoeuverable, effective, and they quite honestly changed my entire approach to personal transportation."
- Allan Dunlop, Director, The Center for Cycling Education
Be one of them, and experience the advantages.
Please note- that the standard trailer with no options can be assembled right out of the box or tote, hitched onto the bike and ridden off into the sunset-or other destination. All the options are a matter of choice or necessitated by shipping costraints.
Carrying cargo by bicycle is fun, easy and inexpensive. A cargo bicycle trailer from Tony is sleek, light, efficient, manoeuvrable in tight quarters, and the best public relations an environmentally sensitive company could ask for.
Going back to the 19th century, bicycle cargo trailers have always had utilitarian value. Unfortunately, many current models still seem to have the look, feel and weight of their Victorian forebears!
Tony's cargo trailers are ingeniously designed to be as light as possible, while retaining maximum strength and rigidity. They even possess a certain elegance, if you have the eye of an engineer. From his decades of building custom racing and touring bicycles, Tony has learned how to transfer his lightweight metallurgy and manufacturing techniques to trailer design.
The structure of the cargo bicycle trailer is a lightweight high-tensile steel space frame, capable of transporting your cargos with manoeuvrability, stability, and safety-when used in a responsible manner.
These trailers can make you money!
Here is another way. An oft overlooked source of revenue is selling advertising space on your trailer It's a particularly powerful medium, at eye level, slow enough to read the details and novel enough to attract attention. I have sold trailers that are used for this purpose alone-in California of course- but it works anywhere.
Multi-Bin Trailers - Model MBT.
These space-frame trailers are well suited to stacked Rubbermade 68L/ /18 USG totes on the bottom row, and other sizes on the next two rows, or whatever you need to carry.
Ideal for commercial delivery services where the towbar is at hand for use as a handcart. Just pull a pin to disconnect it from the bike and voila-A neat handcart ready to go through doorways and into elevators
This design gets the weight as low as practical while still maintaining adequate ground clearance.
For smooth rapid stops and starts you can add the "U-Hitch/Swivel" option, which allows you to lay the bike down without damaging anything. As on all Tony's trailers the hitch fits all sizes and heights of seat-posts.
(Unit shown above is a 3-Binner model with , with optional signage rack add-on. Ask us about this great way to promote your business!)
Click here for MBT prices.
The BinPicker - Recycling/Cargo/Utility Trailer
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This particular trailer evolved as the need for a tough, versatile, general purpose vehicle became apparent. Watch a short video of this trailer on YouTube!
The breeding ground was the hard scrabble atmosphere of the downtown Binners in Victoria which was also the testing ground.
The resulting trailer is being used in many applications such as:-
- Bulk newspaper deliveries,
- Camp and trail maintenance,
- Contract Gardening and Landscaping,
- General hauling for recreation and work,
- Parcel deliveries,
- Mobile needle exchange wagon
- Compost Collection
- And of course recycling programs everywhere! The BinPicker is utilized by the Cowichan Recyclists. To see the BinPicker in action, click here.
OR ALL OF THE ABOVE!
It is available in several lengths-see price list- all with an interior width of 24 inches between the frame posts-economical for cutting the plywood deck.
The width above the frame between the extension sides can be increased by up to 8 inches by the use of the Bichard brackets.
"Tony Hoar of Tony's trailers is working on making legal and affordable ways for people to transport their belongings/bottles etc. Tony is a really helpful guy, too helpful sometimes, I need to be careful not to intrude on his generosity, which he has freely given, doing so much creating trailers to help make the transition from the streets to a productive working life easier, thats the goal, to help people to help themselves. Of course people will do what they will do with what they got. Tony has rightly improved the lives of many people, I am one of them I have a trailer and it has been such a God-send to me. I have only had to ask for a ride in a vehicle to carry something heavy once since I got this trailer! It's marvellous and sooooo useful! I love it! And I get lots of excercise-get the healthy rush of adrenaline and feel good about being independent." - Kira Kelly
"I can’t thank you enough for the trailer. Although it hasn’t been in constant use (I’m ashamed to say), it has come in VERY handy. I was able to haul a full size couch for approximately 7 kms, a crib and a change table (together) for about 10kms, 2 small size dressers (together) for 12kms and the list goes on!" -Dave (That's Dave in the far right pic.)
Click here for BinPicker prices.
Heavy Duty Hybrid Cargo:
Developed to meet the needs of industrial working trailers to carry higher loads-up to 500lb with care. This trailer comes standard with double tow-bars, strengthened chassis, heavy duty 48 Spoke double wall-rimmed wheels. Plus a complete list of options.
The top left picture is the prototype for this model. It's fully loaded with options including a tailgate and loading ramp. It's load rating is 500lb. Shown here without the plywood deck and ramp.
"Hi Tony,
I spoke to a happy customer of yours, Dan Doe. He loves his trailer and says they are really well built and wonderfully designed. His landscaping business is getting smarter and greener with your trailer."
A SERIOUS ANSWER TO SERIOUS LOAD CARRYING !
Click here for Heavy Duty Hybrid Cargo prices.
Flatdeck Trailers - Model FD
(Also K9 and BK.)
Need to carry ladders and staging boards by bike trailer? No longer a problem, by combining the technology of the Trayak stressed beam trailer and the short (2'-6") flat-deck trailler you can now haul all those long, heavy, awkward loads. The beauty of it is the trailer readily shortens down to a neat little flat-deck ready to carry other gear-two 68 litre totes are a nice fit. Can even go shopping with it. Price adder to the flat-deck with detachable tow-bar price is $175. This includes welded tie-down anchor points and 3 cam straps, and can accomodate up to 16 foot loads-or whatever you wish-contact us for prices, All of the other options are still available.
Bare 3-Footer.
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Lightly loaded on it's maiden voyage.
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3-Footer with fixed side-rails.
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Optional detachable side-rails and towbar will make a compact package for shipping with the wheels removed.
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Flat Deck with detachable Side-Rails.
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Flat Deck with detachable Side-Rails.
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Flat deck with large tote.
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This is probably the most cost effective and versatile trailer of the dozens we design and build!
The trailer is usually sold without the tote or kennel if shipping is involved, so you are actually buying a basic chassis (with or without a plywood deck) and towbar system, to which you can attach a flat-deck, tote or kennel either by bolting or using tie-wraps or pipe clamps.
Many other options are available including side rails- see the Price list -click here
With a kennel attached it becomes a Model K9. Alternatively with a large tote attached to the chassis it becomes a Model BK.
The deck is 24" wide, or to suit, and of course the length that you chose.
A note on tie-wraps:- the larger ones are a very effective means of attachment, likewise pipe clamps, both eliminate drilling holes in the chassis.
Click here for FlatDeck prices.
| Hilary carries everything-table, canopy, chairs, and pottery etc on her small flatdeck. Hilary is president of the 100 strong farmers Market group in Duncan BC and regularly attends several Markets a week. Hilary can be contacted at "Trial by Fire Pottery", 250 746 6893, e-mail: Trialbyfirepottery@hotmail.com.
"I haul around 200lbs at a time. The trailers handles beautifully even under that load, and now I haul recycling and groceries too." - Hilary Huntley |
Pricing is based on the effective useable length of the chassis.
CONVERSIONS
This one starts off in life as a quality gardening hand-cart, made in Toronto. To which we retrofit axles and wheels better suited to the higher speeds of a bicycle trailer plus a detachable tow bar system. Here is what Jonas aka ecoman has to say about it "Thank you for making it happen, rides great holds approx 15 flats of plants plus hand tools and she looks good too. Cheers, Jonas"
CARGO TRAILER PRICES AND OPTIONS
Multi Bin Trailers:
Click on the headings for more info.
| Size | Price | Plywood Deck | Swivel Hitch | Signage Rack | Detachable Towbar* | Train Connection | Retractable Support Peg |
| 2-Bin | $650 (US $579) | $30 (US $27) | $30 (US $27) | $100 (US $89) | $89 (US $79) | $150 (US $134) | $105 (US $93) |
| 3-Bin | $700 (US $623) | $35 (US $31) | $30 (US $27) | $100 (US $89) | $89 (US $79) | $150 (US $134) | $105 (US $93) |
| 4-Bin | $750 (US $668) | $40 (US $36) | $30 (US $27) | $100 (US $89) | $89 (US $79) | $150 (US $134) | $105 (US $93) |
| 5-Bin | $800 (US $712) | $45 (US $40) | $30 (US $27) | $100 (US $89) | $89 (US $79) | $150 (US $134) | $105 (US $93) |
| 6-Bin | $850 (US $757) | $50 (US $45) | $30 (US $27) | $100 (US $89) | $89 (US $79) | $150 (US $134) | $105 (US $93) |
*A must if shipping is involved.
Bin Picker:
Click on the headings for more info.
| Size | Price | Plywood Deck | Swivel Hitch | Adjust. Wheels | Tool-Rack 4" Pipe | Signage Rack | Detachable Towbar* | Tool-rack Multi-tube metal | Train Connection | Bichard Brackets (set of four) | Tailgate and Loading Ramp | Retractable Support Peg |
| 3-Foot | $480 (US $427) | $55 (US $49) | $30 (US $27) | $75 (US $67) | $85 (US $76) | $90 (US $80) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $100 (US $89) | $250 (US $223) | $105 (US $93) |
| 4-Foot | $550 (US $490) | $65 (US $58) | $30 (US $27) | $75 (US $67) | $85 (US $76) | $100 (US $89) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $100 (US $89) | $250 (US $223) | $105 (US $93) |
| 5-Foot | $675 (US $601) | $75 (US $67) | $30 (US $27) | $75 (US $67) | $85 (US $76) | $110 (US $98) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $100 (US $89) | $250 (US $223) | $105 (US $93) |
| 6-Foot | $750 (US $668) | $85 (US $76) | $30 (US $27) | $75 (US $67) | $85 (US $76) | $120 (US $98) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $100 (US $89) | $250 (US $223) | $105 (US $93) |
*A must if shipping is involved.
Heavy Duty Hybrid Cargo:
Developed to meet the needs of industrial working trailers to carry higher loads-up to 500lb with care. This trailer comes standard with double tow-bars, strengthened chassis, heavy duty 48 Spoke double wall-rimmed wheels. Plus a complete list of options.
Click on the headings for more info.
| Size | Price | Plywood Deck | Swivel Hitch | Tool-Rack 4" Pipe | Signage Rack | Detachable Towbar* | Tool-rack Multi-tube metal | Train Connection | Bichard Brackets (set of four) | Tailgate and Loading Ramp | Retractable Support Peg |
| 4-Foot | $900 (US $801) | $65 (US $58) | $30 (US $27) | $85 (US $76) | $100 (US $89) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $100 (US $89) | $350 (US $312) | $105 (US $93) |
| 5-Foot | $1100 (US $979) | $75 (US $67) | $30 (US $27) | $85 (US $76) | $110 (US $98) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $100 (US $89) | $350 (US $312) | $105 (US $93) |
| 6-Foot | $1250 (US $1113) | $85 (US $76) | $30 (US $27) | $85 (US $76) | $120 (US $98) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $100 (US $89) | $350 (US $312) | $105 (US $93) |
*A must if shipping is involved.
Flat Deck:
The compact (2'-6") Flat-deck nicely holds two Rubbermade totes, providing an economical cargo hauler.
Click on the headings for more info.
| Size | Price | Plywood Deck | Swivel Hitch | Adjust. Wheels | Tool-Rack 4" Pipe | Side Rails | Signage Rack/ Extensions | Detachable Side Rails | Detachable Towbar/ Retractable Front Support Peg* | Tool-rack Multi-tube metal | Train Connection | Ladder Carrying Extension | Retractable Support Peg |
| 2'-6" | $350 (US $312) | $40 (US $36) | $30 (US $27) | $75 (US $67) | $85 (US $76) | $50 (US $45) | $110 (US $98) | $110 (US $98) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $175 (US $156) | $75 (US $67) |
| 3-Foot | $385 (US $343) | $45 (US $40) | $30 (US $27) | $75 (US $67) | $85 (US $76) | $60 (US $53) | $120 (US $107) | $120 (US $107) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $175 (US $156) | $75 (US $67) |
| 4-Foot | $450 (US $401) | $55 (US $49) | $30 (US $27) | $75 (US $67) | $85 (US $76) | $70 (US $62) | $130 (US $116) | $130 (US $116) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $175 (US $156) | $75 (US $67) |
| 5-Foot | $525 (US $467) | $65 (US $58) | $30 (US $27) | $75 (US $67) | $85 (US $76) | $90 (US $80) | $150 (US $134) | $150 (US $134) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $175 (US $156) | $75 (US $67) |
| 6-Foot | $610 (US $543) | $75 (US $67) | $30 (US $27) | $75 (US $67) | $85 (US $76) | $100 (US $89) | $160 (US $142) | $160 (US $142) | $89 (US $79) | $250 (US $223) | $150 (US $134) | $175 (US $156) | $75 (US $67) |
*A must if shipping is involved.
Plus options such as market tables and shelves, Canopies, You name it!
Heavy Duty Hitch Option
Heavy-duty hitch: Lowers the centre of attachment and distributes the load forward of the bicycle's rear axle.
Utilises a one inch proprietory ball and cup system with simple pin attachment
Easier to use on heavily loaded trailers- (although the hitch is better left on the bicycle)
Price adder $150
Heavy-Duty Hitch/Rack also for when there is no seat-post
Note: This example uses the standard U-hitch.
Can be supplied as an integral part of a heavy duty rear-rack model, with either the ball hitch or the U-hitch post.
Price adder $225
See in action on YouTube!
Tony builds stock cargo trailers, and if necessary can adapt their design to your needs. Feel free to contact Tony to discuss your cargo bicycle trailer requirements. Tony loves a challenge! Also available are kayak bicycle trailers, bicycle trailers for the disabled, dog trailers and trailers for carrying groceries and other items by bike.
All trailers shipped from Mill Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. See the ordering page for more information about how to purchase a Tony's Trailer.
Check out our comprehensive list of options to customize your trailer!
766 Handy Road, Mill Bay
British Columbia, Canada, V0R 2P1
Phone: (250) 743-9915 E-mail: tonyhoar@shaw.ca
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