Burley  Flatbed Bike Cargo Trailer

Got this on a whim hoping it would help us get into work days quicker by not having to carry tools. It has surpassed our expectations overall. We did add a 3/4" PVC exoskeleton and cross members for the deck. The vinyl material would have been shredded the first time we used it, and it is due for an upgrade now. We're going to use hardware cloth which will evacuate debris from our tools and not rip apart from sharp edges like the cloth. I have hit lots of trees, overloaded it with big logs and rocks, and laid the bike over lots of times. It's still tuggin along. Maybe this design will be embraced in the next cargo trailer wherebyb the wheels are protected and the deck is more solid for tools and other implements. Tallyho!

I wanted a "cart" for my 14 year old wolf hybrid. At 70 pounds, she takes up more room than you would think. She needed to lay down comfortably in the cart. I wanted durable construction to survive her claws (although I added a pad for her comfort). I wanted wheels that could roll over most terrain (roads, gravel, dirt, streams). I wanted enough side wall to keep my woof in the cart and feel that she was safe, but allow her to see everything around her. I wanted a hitch to the bike that was an easy take on/take off. The hitch turned out to be a real seller for me, as sometimes my bike would fall over (when loading/unloading my woof), but the hitch was flexible, so the cart did not flip or tilt when the bike fell over. After the bike fell the first time, my woof was unfazed and did not move from her laying down position. The Burley Flatbed met all of my requirements. With my wolf-hybrid in the cart and myself pedaling to adventures unknown - Her last days were smiling and nose high in the air. Now, I use the cart for grocery/farmer's market shopping. Eventually, the dream road trip will utilize this amazing cart more efficiently.

I bought my flated burley to make a 300 km trip from Lille to Amsterdam

When my kid was growing up, we used a Burley to haul her everywhere. When it was time for cargo-hauling, I knew I wanted a Burley again, because of that great past experience. The only thing I'd improve is to have easier tie-down locations built-in. Or ways to add different carrying options to the system. I can make all of those modifications, but the product would be more user-friendly if this was included. For example, a front and rear rail would be fantastic to use when the cargo fits inside the trailer foot print. I have to make my own.

About 3 months ago I bought a Burley Flatbed in order to expand my cargo bike's hauling capability. The first -- and probably best -- test of the Flatbed involved hauling old carpet to the landfill. The Flatbed withstood the whole ordeal with flying colors. Easy to clean and maintain and also very capable thanks to its low center of gravity it is definitely a worthwhile addition for cargo cyclists. In the cast of non-cargo bikes, it can handle heavier and bulkier loads than simple racks and bags.

Super easy to set up. Handles well. Almost forgot I was pulling it. I need to get used to the increased with of my profile now because I cut it too close and a few curbs and the rear wheel hit. Have only taken one trip so far but it did a wonderful job carrying 3 cases of beer home. I added an elastic net over the top and a nylon strap around the whole thing so nothing slides off the front and back. Can't wait for some longer expeditions!

I found the setup to be quick and easy, the quick-release wheels to work very well, and the mount onto my bike very well designed. It's pretty simple to get the trailer on and off my bike. I've taken about 6 trips with 75lbs of cargo and the handling is great. I'm on a paved bike trail mostly and some city and couldn't be happier so far with my purchase. Handling is pretty easy and the trailer feels durable. Mostly I'm stoked how easily I can detach the trailer and how simple the setup is. One note: I don't have a kick stand and it can be a little tricky finding balance while attaching our detaching the trailer. I might get a kick stand :D

I recently purchased a Flatbed to replace my recently sold Surly Big Dummy, and I wish I had bought it years ago. With a small tote, I can carry a full grocery cart full of supplies with ease! It's relatively light weight, and all of the bikes in my fleet can tow the trailer. I recently made a run to the hardware store to pick up 2x4s, and the trailer got everything home in one piece. In addition to being able to haul a weeks worth of groceries, I love the trailer's removable wheels, which make for simple storage.

My new work truck! I live in a small village in Alaska and have not owned a motor vehicle in over a decade. This little trailer is now one of the most handy things I own. So far I have used it to haul firewood, move tools to and from jobsites, move to sofas, haul gear for camping trips, and even to launch a boat. It seems strudy so far. No more ridiculous loads on my back. Now I just need to figure out how to hitch it to my carbon bike.

I had been "borrowing" a Burley cargo trailer for well over a year. So I bought it because the other Burley trailers have worked well. It is providing cargo transport as expected. I use it for transporting banana boxes and bins full of food, often over the rated weigh, with no problem. And I use it for grocery shopping. One note. The rubber covering on the wheel releases has fallen off on other trailers purchased a few months ago. Mine are intact for now, but after only a few trips and one car "bump." The loss of the rubber covering does not seem to have any impact on functionality of the trailers.