The Best Brompton Trailer (EVER) 

Thank you for showcasing this trailer. As a photographer, I've always struggled to carry my gear on my Brompton. A S-bag can only go so far. I think I will consider this trailer as it would make life so much easier! And shout out to the bike shop. What a great place for Brompton bike lovers. The owner seems like a nice and knowledgable guy.

during 2018 we did a cycle tour of Andalusia with this trailer, British Airways just treated it as an oversize suitcase without charging extra.

I've watched this twice, Brian. It's just one topic, but it was covered deeply and throughly. Well done!

I like the idea that it may be a good way to have a suitcase for the Brompton when flying and a trailer for the same prize. 😍

It is a great trailer system. Like the Brompton, the functionality and versatility makes you forget the price tag as soon as you start using it.

Finally!! Amazing trailer. After watching this super informative video video, Simply cannot imagine hoe to live without it!! Thanks guys. Happy trails.

Love this! 😍 Endless possibilities for you; can’t wait to ‘join’ you on your next adventure!

Wonderful product Brian,thank you for taking the time and sharing it with us.

Well Brian, with the newly purchased Brompton I just got (from FFB of course), I did a little practice packing this morning and within my Chubby trailer main compartment I can pack my folded Brompton, both trailer wheels, trailer front arm, and both axles and collars. In the top zipper compartment I can put my roll-top canvas bag. My T-bag can easily serve as a weekend bag. This all makes for a strong possibility for a Denver trip this summer. Going to start looking over travel and lodging options.

This looks really cool - the possibilties are amazing, and think they will save a lot of my issues too. Thanks for another great video - keep them coming :)

Great review. Nice to see a Brompton specific trailer option. Thank you for this.

Great product, its so easy to installed and carring your bile while traveling that is awesome.

This is exactly what I was looking for !

we bought a couple of Chubby trailers and went on a cycle tour of Andalucía a couple of years ago, flew British Airways from Gatwick to Seville no problems, great trailer!

Thanks for the video, I knew about that trailer but hadn’t seen who carried it here in the states. Awesome job and great video.

Hello Brian, thanks for the trailer information , both explained it very well, congratulations on the report, greetings 😊👍☘️

Brian. Thanks for sharing this trailer and all it’s features. Definitely great to have on my next touring adventure. Love all your videos and information you share. Next time I’m in Denver will definitely stop by Freedom Bike Store and check out their latest Brompton accessories.

Fantastic trailer!

I had been waffling on getting this trailer, and this was the video that convinced me once and for all!

This is awesome! I have a burley travel and love it, but this one seems better, especially for the Brompton!

This looks amazing. I want one and I don’t even need to carry much on my bike.

The Bike Friday suitcase is almost the same thing. Love both.

Anxious to see you using products away from the store. Keep up the good work!

love that trailer

Nice product, the dutch don't muck around and it's such a sophisticated country to cycle in compared to others

Radical Design made right here in Holland 👍 There is also the Radical Design Cyclone. It's basicaly the same as the Chubby but longer and not so wide. The Radical Design Cyclone is a duffelbag on wheels. I use it for years and many miles and its very durable. Its handy for in the train were trailers are not allowed. Take of the wheels and you have a big bag you can take in the train together with your Brompton. The Chubby and the Cyclone, the best trailers. And last but not least, Radical makes every part themselves, so if one thing is damaged (the frame, the wheel, the bag, the dissel etc) they can send you always a spare part.

Wow! What an eye opener. Pleased we haven't bought any touring covers/ bags or trailers for our Bromptons. This seems to be a must buy!

Out-F**king-Standing! New subscriber here!

Superb vlog Brian very informative and interesting 😀👍

Nice one i have a cargo trailer for my ebike only a cheap one but I use it to carry my fishing tackle on my local waters . I must say don't know what I would do with out it now really like your content Brian

does it come with a sunshade? id buy this trailer to tour with my dog if it does. so many features that take care of so many issues while travelling by bike. love it!

This trailer adds so much practicality to the Brompton. I would buy straight away. Once you have swallowed the price then the rewards would soon make you forget what you paid.

That looks like a pretty practical piece of equipment Brian. Looks good for even domestic use and traveling. Definitely looking into getting one.

I have already subscribed. But I have a bunch of friends in Hungary who are active Brompton aficionados, and I pasted this video on their Facebook Group. So, you should be getting a lot of views from Budapest these next several days. Enjoy. I really appreciate your heart-felt passion for Bromptons.

This is a really good video ! I would get one if I could still cycle far enough 😞

Outstanding video Brian. The Chubby trailer could be just what I am looking for, for my not too extreme bikerafting activities. It has the potential to carry my rolled up waterstrider inflatable raft when pedalling to or from my fishing destination. And carrying my folded up Brommy in it while rafting and fishing! An excellent bit of kit. Any idea what the towball download weight would be carrying 15 kilos of raft in the trailer bag? Keep em coming mate!

Hello thanks for the video do you think it works for a Dahon folding bike ?? Thank you

Love the Halloween mask

Only one thing missing from your video Brian. The batman-style WOW image on the screen at that moment when we all said wow together. The coupling to the Brompton frame & not the seat post (like many others) is another design plus!

Cool product! Wondering whether I can use this trailer on my Brompton, but also switch over to using my twin kid trailer using the same convenient hitch. (I‘ve got the Burley D‘Lite X Double.) Great that the other way around - i.e. using the Radical Designs trailer on a full-size bike - is possible! So I‘m assuming the hitch used can be mounted on both standard bikes and Bromptons? That would be fantastic! Then I could switch back and forth between bikes and use either the Burley (with kids) or the Radical Design (when off bikepacking or on my way to a backpacking trail without kids.

The part I like is that you can use any bike to pull the trailer.

thanks very interesting and full review - was looking for some options and this is very compelling. In particular the fact it can hold the bike itself for traveling - or even storage... had been looking at the Burley Travoy which also has some interesting functionality and options but the Travoy does not look very sturdy.

Definitely the smartest trailer i’ve ever seen! Unfortunately too late ...... I just build myself one to be able to carry my 30kg 🐕 dog-and it even works on my birdy! But normally i pull that thing with my titanium randonneur,but for city commuting i more and more love the Birdy-I’m 191 cm tall,so the Birdy fits me better and it seems more stable than the Brompton. Also the gearing possibilities are better.So now i find myself digging in the web for tuning parts-easy wheels,better suspension for front and rear,and i will mount my old(but polished!) XTR 910 rear derailleur medium cage with BIG jockey wheels..... Let’s see where this project will lead me,it’s already a fine piece of art! 🤙 Greetings to all “folders” from Germany 🇩🇪,Get on a bike folks,it will change your life for better👌🚴💦⚙️🤪

I find the multiple uses of their Chubby Cyclone trailer for Brompton to be very well designed, notably the possibility to move the wheels farther back in order to use it as a hand cart for shopping. But why is the main zipper opening in the back, instead of in the front, like in their Walking Trailers? If I want to put grocery store items in the trailer, I would have to zip the flap closed every time I add an item, or they will fall out of the back when I pull the trailer by hand. Wouldn't it be more conveniant for shopping to have the main zipper opening in the front of the Chubby trailer?

Bank pack straps too! This is amazing !

how about the weight? with the Brompton in it does it stay under the airline maximum weight which is 50 lbs?

I would like to purchase that Brompton B75 are you guys have in stock?

could this fit a dog safely? does the top open ?

Very amazing full of versatility . Thanks for the video Brian When the bike and wheels stay into the bag do Still have room for clothes and other things?

Thank you very much for your video. If you allow me to add my humble experience I love Brompton bike, It is amazing when you tour in the city, but it is difficult if you want to cycle and travel from city to city. However it depends on the geographical location for example in 2019 I had a touring around UK approx 1500 km but I did not use a Brompton bike because UK is a hilly country, on the other hand I used Brompton bike when I had a touring in Singapore it was amazing. Because Singapore is almost flat. What I wanna say that Brompton has max 6 speeds and can't carry enough weight for traveling except if you are strong enough lol

something like this makes me getting a Brompton even more likely especially as Brompton do an e-bike now. I have to have a bike which does more than just one thing to justify the price and if it can haul cargo as well then it makes it a far more useful bike.

How is easy is it to shop with this and brompton in a store ?

That is the best bike trailer I have ever seen. I have looked at a lot of trailers and nothing comes close to the functionality of the Chubby. The price is completely justified on many levels. If you own a Brompton you shouldn't get sticker shock easily ;)

I have one of these trailers. I had to take one Brompton to have the rear wheel sorted earlier this afternoon. So I put the Brompton in the trailer and pulled it to the bike shop with my other one. No problem. The trailer is expensive but you get what you pay for. NB. I am just a user, don’t have any financial interest in this.

Can you show the internal steel frame? Very curious to see how if protects the brompton in the travel scenario more like a soft sided bag or more like a hard sided bag. I found an 8 year old video off radical designs youtube channel that has the bag packed flat suggesting soft sides but didn't want to assume the design stayed the same. This is a really awesome trailer, glad you answered the Travoy question halfway through the video too.

Thanks for the great gear review. 👍 I’ve found basic information about the trailer before online, but this is the first in-depth video review I’ve found so far. The Chubby trailer certainly solves a lot of the problems you encounter when traveling and having to lug the Brompton (plus luggage) a long way through airports and train stations.

Brian me already subscribed...really good infos....i need to get one of these in the future ...but 3rd world country definitely dont have it.

Is it possible to put a dog or small child in the trailer?

I just started watching the video, but I have a question. Do the Radical Design trailers do well with a relatively sharp right hand turn?

Factory manual says no to trailers. Frame , seat post and brakes are the issue. Voids Waranty. So why is it a good idea?

Very impressed with the Chubby but can you use it as a check in luggage to protect the Brommy? Is there room to pack the trailer with clothes for added protection? That would really make it insanely functional !!

HI! Love your videos! Just wondering do you have the link that you made to update the usage of this trailer?

Thanks for sharing! All good points! How ever there are some issues to adress as well. 1.The wheels don't really fit in the top zipper. You have to deflate them to make them fit! However Radical Design in Holland can make you an extra Wheel bag for you that can be strapped on top of the cart to solve that problem. The trailer is also made for another small folding bike that have smaller tires... so thats why. And they also have a Wheel bag for those smaller wheels. You can also put the trailers wheels in the large Chubby compartment of course but then when handled at airport or whatever I can easily see that they will be damaged if not rapped up properly. An extra space especially for the wheels would at least make me more at rest. 2. If you use the trailer to shop grocery with, you will find that the zipper is at the bottom and you will have to unzip it every time to put something in the cart. Very annoying! Why didn't Radical Design not used a full size zipper all the way round? One good thing with all the zippers though is that you could put locks on them! 3. The carrying handle is a little bit on the weaker side. You can put 40 kg of the stuff in the trailer.... if so you would like the strap to have some extra seams to support that kind of weight if you ask me. They also sell an extra shoulder pad for an insanely 25 EUR extra. 4. Like any bag or backpack... why don't make the fabric water proof in the first place? If you want to strap gear on top of the trailer... how are you going to that that if you have the rain cover on? In my case I would like strap an extra bag and foldable solar panels... 5. The Quick-release axle with spacer made of rubber are one of a kind! Buy extras! Radical alos provide axles with a bolt what they call bombproof. At least buy some extra spacers! I 6. How ever a great trailer... Loving it! Stay safe and fair winds to you all! Happy trailing! 🇸🇪

Hi Dave, Thank you for the great contontent. How do you solve the problem of going shopping with your Brompton and a Trailer. Do you leave the Brompton outside? I can't handle both inside the shop. Thanks for a hint.

Does the Zizzo Liberte fit into and work with this trailer too?

Can this also be used to recycle your cans for cash as a recycling business joint and can this also wholesome groceries in in and can this be folded up and put underneath the bed out of the way or in the closet in the apartment life just wondering and I do like that neon yellow tarp on top of that

take my money! 😍

im gonna need this for college

Very cool trailer but when are you going to show us how you got down Mt Evans? Looks like you did ;-)

Is it true that the trailer wheels don't really fit into the wheelbag unless they're partially deflated?

Wheels look a bit too exposed to damage on air travel if they pile other bags on top .

How about this for a radical new idea? Tell us the Make and Model of the Trailer!!

Hi Brian. ...And the weight? This has been so informative. I love it. And I have been looking for over a year at trailers. Shipping costs for anywhere in the world? USA, like Australia has exorbitant Postal charges.

Any ideals on anti-theft? This trailer is great, I've owned one for a long time and now I bought the same model again. The only thing that's a bit hard is security. My first trailer was stolen from my basement, for the second one I've added a movement alarm from Abus. It's okay but maybe there are better solutions?

Ahh Silver Cross detachable pram wheels. Ancient design

How can I get one for my Brompton Electric but I’m in Northern Ireland? How much for the trailer and how much carriage to NI?

Between this and burley travoy which is a better buy for brompton.

Have a look on RU-vid at Brompton traveler. He's got a great system. This is the long-term system for me , traveling east Asia, India,and central American. Hope this inspires you, great video (subscriber uk), keep them coming 👍

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I don't suppose you have a discount code to share?

Great video. I have tried both the Cyclone Chubby and the original Cyclone Trekking trailer. The advantage of the Chubby is for travel by air or for towing a second Brompton. The Trekking trailer is narrower (and longer - it has identical load capacity) and so fits behind the bike following its track. This is safer and more convenient in narrow places eg squeezing through town traffic or navigating fixed obstacles. The zip around it’s top makes it easier to fill with shopping. Lastly, and crucially for us here, the Trekking trailer fits through our front door and into our kitchen to unload. The Chubby was too wide for that. So I returned the Chubby and bought the (£50 cheaper) Trekking trailer from Radical Design (who btw are a delight to deal with).

Hello Brian! I'm from California, is there anyway I could get a Brompton bike here?

Great video. I must say this radical chubby is far better than burley trailer.

I may have to get one for my Brompton Bike try out a camping trip see if everything fits in it for a trip using the fount bag too

Interesting! I guess this trailer can be used with the brompton electric, right?

So did ya buy one?

I paid $400 for my Brompton case , great features

Can't believe the presentation did not OPEN the trailer to show how the folded Brompton and trailer wheels fit and how much space is left (e.g. for clothes, sleeping bag etc). Better preparation next time!

The Dutch made Chubby is far and away the best trailer for a Brompton. Yeah, it is expensive, unfortunately. For those of us in the UK, it became much more expensive after the madness that was Brexit came into effect. So, I'm interested. How much is it in the States...? ... in case buying it from there makes more sense ???

Brian, could I buy a Brompton from Chuck??

One day up on youtube and already a lot of comments.

Could anybody buy one of these Bike Trailers without having to buy one of those Folding E-Bikes as well? I do like the Bike Trailer but it's a bit Small but it's a really nice Bike Trailer.

Sadly they dont ship to EU 😭😭😭😭😭

Had it for years , an older version, and it serves me well.

Is this the best Brompton trailer? ......... Yessssss, buying is Radical Design, the correct name.

Honestly, 600 isn't that bad when you see something like those turtle trailers that are about the same size but cost 3100!

In all of these trailers the floor is generally a s

Trailer is missing mudguards.

If the parts on the trailer last as long as Brompton parts last you; no thanks $600, lol.

too bad he has no brompton bicycle on his website. out of stock