Bicycle Trailers

Articles, travel journals, how-to's and more on Cyclones and Bicycle Trailers in general.

Hitch Fit Guide
Hitch Fit Guide

How does a hitch fits my bike? Which axle do I have? Do I need an adapter...? This blog article will answer all your questions regarding hitches!


Flying with a Bike Trailer
Flying with a Bike Trailer

How do you pack your Bike Trailer for air travel? Read our tips and the experience of others. Both the Cyclone Trekking and Chubby Bike Trailers are used by people all over the world and flown to many different destinations. But how do you pack? And what about the size, isn't it slightly oversized...?


Cleaning Axles the Right Way
Cleaning Axles the Right Way

As long as I can remember there has been debate on how to clean and lubricate axles. With or without grease? And if yes, what to grease and what not? Through the years I have found my way, partially guided by the knowledge past on by my father and an engineering degree but even more so by common sense and a fetish for clean gear.


Why I never lock my bike
Why I never lock my bike

Many times we get an order for a replacement Hitch Ball because a travel bike got stolen. Having lived in the bike theft capital of the world, here is my two cents on bike theft prevention.


Bike Trailers on X12 Thru Axles
Bike Trailers on X12 Thru Axles

How can I connect the Cyclone Bicycle Trailer to an X12 Thru-Axle? Although many (travel-) bikes still use the Quick Release axle there are more and more bikes that come with the stronger and stiffer X12 or Thru-Axle. We show you how to connect the Cyclone Bicycle Trailer on your X12 Thru Axle.