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BOB Yak Plus Trailer

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BOB® Yak Plus cargo-only, single-wheel trailer attaches to the back of your bike and comes with a DRY SAK for protecting your gear.

Features stronger, lighter trailer wheel fork and rear dropout design, plus frame-strengthening gussets
Fits on bikes with rear dropout spacing 110-140mm wide, with 20'', 26'', 27'' or 700C wheels
Quick-release mechanism inserts into the rear hub quick-release (does not fit bikes without a rear quick-release skewer--adapters are available)
DRY SAK is made of PVC-coated nylon for waterproofness, with a double-layer bottom for toughness and over 5,700 cubic inches of cargo space
Includes a four-way bungee cord for securing items, plus a fender, safety flag and reflectors
Alloy 16 x 1.75 inch wheel with stainless-steel spokes provides reliability and smooth rides with heavy loads
Water bottle bosses on each side of the frame allow you to carry water for on-the-go hydration
Features retro-cool black powder coating with 10th anniversary silver decals

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BOB Yak Plus Trailer Customer Reviews

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BOB Yak Plus Trailer

4.9

(based on 14 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (12)
Easy to configure and adjust (9)
Comfortable ride (7)

Cons

Best Uses

Road biking (3)
Street riding (3)
Touring (3)

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Jun

2008

(30 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

BOMBPROOF!

By El Swift

from Washington, DC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Easy to Configure and Adjust
Sturdy

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Bikepacking
Touring

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

A friend and I each carried a BOB trailer 3,751 miles from Dallas Tx to Fairbanks Alaska over the summer of 2003. As we rode unsupported and camped along the way, we carried all our gear in our trailers. We didn't have a single problem. I personally found the BOB extremely convenient especially since there was no need to manage gear weight placement (as with panniers). It tracks like its on rails and was stable at all speeds; we reached 51 mph descending into Flaming Gorge Utah without any fear or hesitation. Bouncing over curbs and down bumpy rutted jeep roads was also a cinch. I later tried it on single track with a Mt Bike and am convinced that it would suffice (no shock necessary) for bikepacking. The only downside is a little added weight as compared to panniers.

Sep

2007

(19 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

follows like a well trained dog

By bikeNhike

from Boston, MA

About Me Bike tourer

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Pros

Durable
Follows well

Cons

Poor access
Practice required

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

My BOB and I went for a 2 week bike tour. It carried all my camping gear plus sundry other accoutrements. The trailer did very well. The contents of the bag remained dry through the rain.

Once you become accustomed to the weight, the trailer handles very well. its very comfortable making turns, though the radius is larger than I was use to.

The one large bag makes things annoying to access. The dry bag is hard to open. I found it much easier to store the items I need during the day in my handlebar bag and only open the dry bag once a day.

It is very important to balance the weight, otherwise the ride becomes less stable and energy will have to be spent balancing it.

Sep

2007

(17 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for towpaths

By TAWK519

from PA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Versatile

Cons

Makes bike a lot longer

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Road Biking
TowpathTrail riding

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

As a long-time pannier user, I was impressed by the Bob Trailer. As long as you have bungie cords, you can keep piling on stuff! If you pack a lot you could overload it. Makes a great table when you turn it over empty at camp. Great for gathering firewood and bringing it back to the campsite. Finding parking spots can be tough when in town, as the bike is longer with the trailer on it.

Feb

2009

(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Will pay for itself quickly!

By Tim Hudson

from Holly Bluff, Mississippi

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Cons

Best Uses

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

Got divorced in 2003 and decided to sell my car for financial reasons. This May(2009) I will have been without a car for two years. I bicycle everywhere(I am in the Army) and had to figure a way to haul things around. I debated between the Yak and Ibex and went with the Yak. Honestly the shock on the Ibex looks cool but you really don't need one. I deflate/inflate the rear tire depending on my load. This trailer does have a tendency to fishtail when you are going fast(30 mph or above and going downhill with a load) but it is not uncontrollable. Just for fun I put approximately 80lbs on it one day and it pulls just fine. You can certainly tell when you begin braking but you can with a car, too! I discovered that when the trailer is attached to your bike it is possible to park your bike free-standing. I keep my bicycle in my room and can fold the hitch and lean the trailer in the corner behind my door.[...]This trailer articulates amazingly well, also. Seriously, if you are looking to buy a trailer try this one out. You won't be disappointed! (One more caveat, buy a couple of extra skewer clips to carry in your saddle bag. Keep the shipping box as well; it looks like a cardboard wedge of cheese.)

Jun

2008

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

a real workhorse

By Schuby

from Durham, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist, Commuter

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Easy to Configure and Adjust
Quick on-off
Sturdy

Cons

Fishtails at high speeds

Best Uses

Street Riding
To-from market
Touring

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

Borrowed a BOB for a 9 day unsupported trip around Lake Champlain and Green Mountains - worked very well. Towed it with my Haluzak (SWB recumbent). Especially liked the ability to unhitch in camp and pedal off to dinner. Only thing to watch is downhills - fishtails and gets squirrelly above 30 mph, which it accelerates to quickly downhill with all that weight! This may be due to the short wheel base on my 'bent, but staying below 30 is probably not a bad thing on long descents. I also use this around town to buy groceries - fits a large cooler nicely :-)

May

2008

(13 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great For Bike Trails

By saxman

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Easy to Configure and Adjust
Great Design
Sturdy

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Trail and Road Riding

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

The Yak is a great product for trails. Keeps the weight low and is easy to tow. Very nice on the Bike Trails of PA and MD. Carried all my gear. Yellow pack is a little awkward but keeps things contained nicely. Does better when it is has a full load. I like it because I don't have to use panniers or a back back while riding my bike. Highly recommended!

Jun

2008

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Outstanding for long distance touring

By NZ Biker

from Johnstown, PA & Nelson, NZ

About Me Long distance tourist

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Pros

Easy to Configure and Adjust
Sturdy
Tracks well

Cons

Best Uses

Long distance touring

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

My girlfriend and I own two BoB's. We have used them to tour the south island of New Zealand both on and off road for the last three years. They track very well when flying down mountain passes. Works well from either a road or a mountain bike. Good for shopping and other general hauling needs. Will be buying a third to tour the US. A pain to transport via airline due to bulk so we leave them at our home NZ.

Sep

2007

(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Solid as a Rock!

By Milano

from Detroit, Michign

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to use
Great value
Versatile

Cons

A little bit heavy

Best Uses

Long distance touring
Road Biking

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

If you want something solid get the Bob Yak Plus, it can be a little heavy and sometimes it bounces if there is not enough weight, but it is solid as a rock. Love it

Oct

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Everything I was hoping for

By Volpe

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist, Daily bike commuter

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Easy to Configure and Adjust
Easy to hitch unhitch

Cons

Tippy when off-bike

Best Uses

Camping
Distance touring

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

This was my first self-supported, solo tour, and my first time with a trailer. After 800 miles and several mountain passes, I am very happy with my Yak trailer. Once you are moving, the added momentum seems to counter any sensation of pulling extra weight, except on the steepest grades. It always tracked as if it wasn't there, and when I needed to fix a flat, it was very quick and easy to unhitch the trailer and flip my bike over. It is very important to put the heaviest items back close to the wheel, and use caution stopping on a downgrade, because of course, you have a lot more inertia to counter.

Jun

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great product for commute and more!

By Retrowater

from Los Angeles, California

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Large Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about BOB Yak Plus Trailer:

I can fit 5 days of office wear in the bag! Also, the trailer is large enough for a cooler filled with ice and BEER. So we draw straws, loser hauls the BOB up one of our local off road trails, enjoy the beer at the top and back down we go! WHOOHOO!!