[Yak] Re: how 40lbs of gear handles on high speed descents

[Todd Rankin FA]

Peter -

It handles like a dream.  In fact, I prefer high speed descents with 
the trailer in tow than with out it.  The bike feels much more stable.  
My wife and I have both hit 60kph with the trailer behind us on a rough 
road and have not had to worry about "flipping the turtle."

We have kept the tires inflated at the psi recommended on the sidewall 
of the trailer tires and have had no problems (other than tired legs) 
in 3000km + of towing.

Cheers
Todd and Barb
NWT '04 x 2


On Jul 26, 2005, at 10:00 AM, yak-request at bikefriday.com wrote:

>
>> Not having tried it out yet, can anyone advise how a Samsonite trailer
>> loaded with about 40lbs of gear handles on high speed 
>> (50kph)descents?  I am
>> wondering if they bounce around behind the bike and whether you have 
>> to
>> limit speed because of this?
>>
>> Also what tire pressure has been found to be most effective?
>>
>> Would appreciate comments,
>>
>> Peter.