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Offline rlporter5

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Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« on: May 11, 2011, 08:33:28 PM »
All,
I plan on trailering my bike from central Florida to Ashville NC several times a year to visit family and then ride in the Ashville area.

I don't need a large trailer, and the Chariot Shuttle series for bikes seems like a good match for our C14's.  Anyone on the forum have experience with this trailer?  Any other single bike trailers that you would recommend other than the Chariot?

Thanks!

Bob
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Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2011, 05:41:20 AM »
Kenda or Kendon or something like that as an alternative. Open design, they have cruiser-only models, fold up/stand up and very well made. Had one, should've kept it.

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Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2011, 09:47:58 AM »
Kenda or Kendon or something like that as an alternative. Open design, they have cruiser-only models, fold up/stand up and very well made. Had one, should've kept it.

Got one, they are great!
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Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2011, 12:23:51 PM »
I have a Kendon and love it. It is a 2-bike setup but I have a center rail to haul just one bike if needed. Loading is really easy and storage is cool because it stands up against the garage wall. Can haul 2000lbs.
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Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2011, 12:39:13 PM »
I also have a kendon. Love it! stands up and takes up no room in the garage. People are floored how little space it takes. they arent cheap thats for sure. I actually picked mine up from craigslist for 850 bucks. So I love it even more!

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Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2011, 01:28:34 PM »
Thanks for the tips guys - I'll take a look at both and see what looks like it will work best.  I like the idea of being able to store it easily, and the improved visability out the rear of the vehicle.
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Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2011, 06:42:09 PM »
it doesn't look like there are fenders on the trailer?  is there?

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Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2011, 08:02:58 PM »
it doesn't look like there are fenders on the trailer?  is there?

That's what the lights and plate are mounted to...  :nuts:

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Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2011, 09:04:43 PM »
Can haul 2000lbs.


So it'll take one Hardly or an FJR?  ;D

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Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2011, 09:36:15 AM »
Can you take just one bike on the two bike Kendon?