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jonnybgood from johannusberg on 5/6/2014 11:27:34 AM:
How much slower does one travel with a trailer attached? If its split between two people?
 
Anonymous on 5/6/2014 11:47:19 AM:
I am not trying to be negative but that question is just too general to answer. Things like weight, wheel size, one or two wheel trailer, type of hook up, your condition and brand of trailer are just a few things someone would need know to answer that. You should just ask someone that has one next time you go for a ride.
 
JJB from Fairmont, WV on 5/6/2014 4:02:15 PM:
Something else to consider. If there is any type of detour it can be very difficult to get a trailer around / over it. One ride there were two detours, this was before Big Slackwater was repaired and another one that involved stairs. That would be tough. Also there was a problem by PawPaw tunnel last year that caused folks to take a detour. Trees down, mudslides, etc. Just something to think about.
 
Scott from Powhatan, Va on 5/7/2014 6:19:26 AM:
I just got back Monday from riding the GAP, Pittsburgh to Cumberland. I pulled the BOB Ibex trailer for the whole ride. The trailer is tough and can handle most of what you throw at it. It tracks like a dream.
With all of that said, I over packed mine and I was carrying way to much weight. In Connelsville the weight of it knocked the bike over, ultimately bending the rear derailer and I could not fix it. Luckily, even though the shop had closed for the day, the guys at Bikes Unlimited in Connelsville saved me. They got my rig fixed and took real good care of me, everyone needs to check these guys out, first class operation.
You do know the trailer is there, I got it done but it kicked my rear end. There was a few times we had to carry the bikes around objects and this becomes a pain in the arse.
I'm not sure which is the better way. My next ride of the C&O I think I'm gonna try without the trailer. IDK. GOOD LUCK.
 
Fruita Riders from Fruita,CO on 5/7/2014 12:17:37 PM:
We rode the GAP-C&O a couple of years ago pulling Bob trailers. Yes, we too over-packed and found we could have lived with a whole lot less. The trailers were, however, awesome; they track well and allow you to find out what is essential and what is luxury. My husband attached a small kickstand on the trailer and at first I balked at the added weight (negligible), but it made a huge difference in regards to the stability of a parked, fully loaded bike. The GAP-C&O experience was incredible and we plan to repeat it this summer!
 
Scott from Powhatan, Va on 5/7/2014 7:14:47 PM:
The kickstand is nice, I used the one that is recommended. With that said, be careful with it as if it is not perfect each time it will fall over, bending your rear de-railer, rendering you dead in the water. Ask me how I know? Thank goodness for Bikes Unlimited in Connelsville....they saved us.
The BOB trailers are the ones to pull if you are going to pull one. Just don't overpack the dang thing. My stand fell over easier because of the weight. Good luck.
 
lenny on 5/8/2014 4:11:19 AM:
were you guys camping, needing a trailer for all of your gear?
 
Scott from Powhatan, Va on 5/8/2014 7:02:30 AM:
Yeah, we were going to camp so we had all of our gear. The trailer I not needed in my opinion, you just don't need to take that much stuff. My trailer totaled out was at approximately 75 pounds and pulling that from Pittsburgh uphill to the Eastern Continental Divide damn near killed me. Opinions will vary. I'm gonna do the C&O next year, the BOB will stay home if I haven't already sold it.
 
Naismith from Florida on 6/2/2014 9:23:57 PM:
We also had bike work done in Connellsville and they were great, and fast and reasonably priced as well. Nobody likes bike issues, but a good place to have it happen, forsure.
 
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