Topeak Journey Bike Trailer Review 

I'd had this trailer for couple of years. Done with it a couple of big camping trips. It's all right. The quality is very good, but I sold it because when you go slow fully loaded, it really influence the balancing of the whole bicycle. It's a nature of one-wheel trailers overall, because the trailer must be stiffly coupled with the bike on its tilt axis., which means it leans with the bike. So when it's heavy and it wants to wobble you can really fill it and you must concentrate otherwise you are making big zigzags on the road. It's stressful and can get really dangerous on busy roads. So when you are going to make big trips with a lot of baggage i would strongly recommend getting a two wheel trailer. Sure, it pulls you back like any other trailer would, and you must mind the bigger width on thinner paths but it never rocks your bike.

I have had this trailer for a few years now, and love it. However, I haven't used for a few years because I stripped the bolt head of the adapter that goes on the bike. You have to unbolt your rear wheel to take the wheel off. And a replacement is $70. Really glad someone else likes it so much too.

I see one that's almost identical set up though the trailer wheel has a spring, and it's only $135 Australian. I've lost my license and need to carry a large toolbag that weighs about 30+kgs when it's full of power tools etc, and I need a way to carry them around town but when I seen the hook up is almost like a rigid setup I was a litte worried that turning may be a problem but you mentioned that turning was fine so is their anything particular I should look out out for when I go look at a cheaper version of this, yes I know I should probably buy the original but I'm not so is there any part on that one that was a little tricky or didn't quite want to work as intended as a cheaper copy is probably made worse and cause more of a problem... Any advice would be appreciated

I just bought one, but couldn't get a light to fit on the light mount you mentioned. Couldn't find the link you promised so that I could track one down.

I have this trailer and love it, have you considered adding power to the trailer in the form of a dynamo hub. a 20 spoke hub will run maxed out due to the smaller diameter wheel, even a rim dynamo should be a viable charging source.

would it fit on a giant quick E (45kph electric) bike? going to get rid of my car. looking to buy a giant electric speedelek bike and a bike trailer to do my groccery shopping.

Looks likeb a good shpping trailer for a bike. with the pandamic on and of, I am saving up for a recombent three wheeler bike will it work on one ?.. masscot ?.. a great idear.. Gerard.

Hello... An "axle". or a proprietary skewer.. ie for a 135mm dropout with a skewer...? How much does it weigh empty.

Hi What's the difference between the topeak journey and the TX journey ?

This weighs even less than half as the Burley Coho XC steel framed trailer! With the Burley there is a nice very wide kickstand on the trailer that holds the bike and the trailer upright. The Burley also has a really neat quick release way to fold the wheel into the trailer and take off the hitch and store in the trailer without using tools for small storage that's really nice. I really like how Topeak has such a nice waterproof bag. I don't know if Burley has that or not. I'm new to all of this. Thanks for sharing as the Topeak is a serious consideration of mine.

What’s the thoughts on trailers with Shocks versus trailers without shocks the price difference isn’t very drastic part maybe by 100 102 150 bucks extra that I seen for a Bob gear trailer with shock was like 450 in a Bob gear trailer with no shock also $100 cheaper

Hope someone can do a video of this trailer vs the Burley Coho XC

I like the solar panel setup! I do the same exact thing with mine! 👍

Hi how is it ascending with it?

Will this fit on a 29er or Fatbike

Would it work with a Brompton?

It would be nice to be able to hook it up to a topeak MTX rack.

Nice review. Thanks a lot. Is it possible to mount on the traier wheel a bicycle rack [luggage carrier on the bike] for bicycle saddle bag or pannier? Greetings from Magdeburg, Germany. God bless you.

What's the width on the trailer tyre please

just found this video, you said "may not hook to all bikes." then what do you do?? i wouldn't want to have to buy a new bike just to fit that trailer on.

1- Not a mention about how the trailer breaks down for transportation. 2- Did you experienced tail wagging in down hill like i did with a Bob trailer?

great video; did Y consider any other trailers? is main use off road? muddy single tracks works fine?

I emailed Topeak with this query but no response. I wondered if anyone on here had any ideas (I have photos). Good Morning, I’m after a little advice with one of your products. A customer has asked me to fit a through axle adapter to his new bike so that he can use his Topeak Journey Trailer. The through axle he has bought is the TX Axle Kit P15. Using the spacers, I installed the through axle. However, the length of the axle does not fit the trailer. The centre distance for the outer locators on the axle are 265mm but the openings on the trailer connectors are at 235mm centres. I’ve attached photos showing the proble. I can’t see anyway to make this fit and I can’t see a way of shortening the axle. Am I missing something? I’ve assumed that stretching open the A frame on the trailer is not a good idea as this would stress the aluminium. Is there two types of trailer? i.e. narrow A frame and wide A frame? Is there a shorter axle with connectors at 235mm centres? Have we got the correct through axle? Is there a way of shortening this axle and therefore reduce the centre distance of the connectors? Please respond.

What bicycle did you use in this video

I see this is an older video, but to answer a recurring question, there’s a $15 kit that allows you to attach this to bikes with bolt on rear wheels.

Hello. How does the Topeak compare to the BOB? Thanks!

Sorry I meant going up- and downhill with it?

Edit just got one of these for my road bike I just need to get the lathe axle This video is soooooooo helpful I’m getting pumped I can take my cot my tent my food happy to be sober and have this now. Just need that long trialer axle

Can it be fitted to a thru axle (with an adapter of some sort? Great review!

You talked me into buying the Rambo 182. No bag, but with sales and discounts, less than $200.

Didn't catch the price ?

wat, s the maximum speed alowed???? im intrested ataching this behind my motorcycle

Great vid!!! Thank you I enjoyed that.

It may not be this model but I’m looking for a decent bike trailer for my bicycle trip needs😀😀😀👱🏼‍♀️

Hallo: questions about handling (off-road and in fast descents) remain unanswered by the Geeks. Anybody with more experiece out there?

Hi ther looking fir some advice I wanted to get a bike trailer for my shoping. And I'm not sure what's the best thru axel for my rear wheal Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR the trailer I'm thinking of geting is a TOPEAK Journey Trail and they have different thru axel options but I'm not sure witch is best for me could you please offer some advice thanks ken I will attach a link of my bike www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/xtc-advanced-29er-1-2016

Like it. Thanks.

How does it go on the bike?

Yes I know it is for a bicycle but will it work for a small scooter? I have a 2015 Honda PCX150 (75mph GPS top speed) and have been researching small trailers to use. I can make a mount to adapt to the trailer. My question is would it handle 55-60 mph maintained speeds for hours? Just a thought as to this would be perfect for trips and camping.

I agree....this thing is waaaay to expensive...but so are two ortlieb panniers for $250...so is $700 for a light weight two man tent...and we can go on and on for a long time...look at the bright side of it...once you got it...you got it...You can easily pay $450 for two nights in a decent hotel !! And you have nothing to show for your money !!

Half the load in the trailer is down-hitch weight on the bike frame. Same with all single rear wheel trailers. The whole point of a trailer is to try to get the down-force OFF the bicycle.

Topeak Journey: $375.00 ...BOB Ibex: $360.00 ...Burley Coho: $350.00 ...Aevon: (STD100) 759,00E/$840.00 (UNO) 439,00E/$483.00 (KIT L80) 799,00E/$884.00 (E-Trailer) 1299,00E/$1438.00. Of-course prices may vary. But Aevon's prices I pulled from their site and the prices were both Euros and their conversions to USD.

$450. Is Topeak out of their frickin mind? That's ridiculous!

I think trailers are worth the purchase! ...but you'll need to consider certain flaws in the build and develop a DIY attitude to remedy those issues. Whether you're thinking about a single-wheeled, double-wheeled, low-boy, or a seat post trailer ...aluminum is fine, though I would do a search to find chromoly --it's light like aluminum, but it's hard & welds like steel. The hitch-piece to a low-boy trailer(if connected via rear axle) doesn't leave room for a kickstand unless attached to the bike's frame. And unless you get the hitch-piece perfected centered, it'll cause issue with the bike itself, especially if you have disc brakes. As far as the connector pins/bolts? ...they are usually made with what is called *poor metal alloy* which will result in very easily snapping those pins/bolts. Swap them out with galvenized bolts with galvenized nuts. And also make sure you have a thru-axle when you're looking at 2-wheeled trailers ...not those pop-in/pop-out pegs that are attached to the wheels. And for that matter you'll want to swap out the thru-axle with a piece of(I recommend 1.04") galvenized threaded bar.

250 miles = 2.5 days of experience for many of us. better than a back yard review in Levis.

Says flag is extra drag yet attached a stuffed toy to the trailer rim...

I have one of these and I absolutely love it. Check out my partial review here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FyRv4E0geD4.html

I have the same trailer ... frames is 👍🏼 bag is 👍🏼( but i dont what That bag ) tire feels realy cheap and the fender also 👎🏼 The amount of money They ask for iT is to much ,...... 👎🏼 But if youre a biker, bit Crazy and dont care to much to spent a bit of money Its a good trailer ( for live)

DOOD!

Safety flag versus mascot for drag.... stupid mascot is the drag culprit.

If you are going to do a video on a product as this there is absolutely no point in telling us how great it is. With out showing “in detail” how it connects to your bike. It may not connect to all bikes. However with our “seeing” the connection “in detail” we can determine if it will work for us. Too we can see what adapting or adapters may apply to our bike. You can tell us how fantastic, wonderful, the best ever, it tracks so well...etc....etc. Does not matter. If we can’t come to an “understanding” as to it’s connection “to the bike” the video is meaningless.

And only 5 kg...

For sheilas who can't weld.

Huddled 'round the campfire after a long day's ride, it makes great talk to brag about carrying 200 to 250 pounds of cargo in a trailer rated by the manufacturer for Far Less weight. What a Hero, stupid but heroic. Safety, what's that?

You follow the masses. Used one trailer , And that's it. No giving another a try. (Marketing-Subliminal)

Good grief. Actually Actually Actually. How many times does he say Actually?

"We are talking a ton of space" err noo, just 30 something kilograms. Yes kilograms, it's what the world uses.