Black Friday bike transport: trailers on sale

What transport brings together during the operation

The bike trailers carry one or two children, a dog, or shopping. The child seats attach to the frame or the luggage rack. The bike racks transport bikes in the car, while the supports and racks store them in the garage or hallway. Covers, wheels, bars, and axles are gathered in the spare parts for trailers. For complete selection advice, check out the bike transport page, which is open all year round.

Transporting a child: seat or trailer

A bike seat, or child carrier, is for a child who can sit up on their own: the EN 14344 standard covers seats for children weighing 9 to 22 kg. Positioned at the front, on the frame, it keeps the child in your sight; at the back, on the luggage rack or seat tube, it accommodates heavier children. The trailer, governed by the EN 15918 standard, shelters one or two children from rain and wind and can sometimes convert into a stroller. In all cases, a child under 12 years must wear a secured helmet.

Bike racks and storage

A tow bar bike rack loads bikes at hip height and is suitable for electric bikes, provided the load limit per bike and per platform covers their weight; removing the battery lightens the load. Roof or trunk models avoid towing but require more effort when loading. At home, a wall mount or floor stand saves space and keeps the wheels out of the way.

Reading a promotion on a trailer or seat

clearance sales, recent models at new arrivals, and the Black Friday bike equipment brings together the rest of the operation.

Brands of trailers, seats, and bike racks

Polisport fixes its rear child carriers in two ways: by clamp onto the luggage rack, like the Koari or the Minia, or by MIK plate MIK, like the Guppy Mik.

Burley, based in Eugene, Oregon, and a pioneer in child trailers, offers trailers for children like the D’Lite X, for dogs like the Bark Ranger, and the Coho XC luggage trailer.

XLC covers all transport, from Mono and Duo child trailers to folding tow bar bike racks, along with covers, bars, and spare wheels for its trailers.

Thule, a Swedish brand, is here with the Coaster XT trailer, the Yepp Nexxt 2 frame seat, and the ThruRide roof bike rack, which secures the bike by the fork and its through axle.

Hamax, a Norwegian manufacturer, designs both bike seats like the Kiss or the Zenith, and child trailers, from the Outback to the Breeze.

Frequently asked questions

From what age can a child be transported by bike?

In a seat, when the child can sit up on their own and weighs at least 9 kg, which is around 9 months in many cases. A trailer equipped with a hammock or suitable infant seat can accommodate them earlier: follow the manufacturer's indications.

Seat or trailer, what to choose?

The seat is lightweight and quick to install, ideal for daily trips with a single child. The trailer can carry two children and gear, protects from rain, and serves as a stroller, at the expense of being bulkier.

Can a trailer be attached to an electric bike?

It’s possible if the hitch fits the rear wheel axle and the bike manufacturer allows it. Check the allowed load: a loaded trailer and child included, the towed weight adds to that of an already heavy bike.

What bike rack to choose for an electric bike?

A tow bar bike rack with a platform, where the load per spot exceeds the weight of the bike. Remove the battery and the screen before riding: the bike is lighter and these parts are safe.

Do discounts on trailers and bike racks stop on Friday?

No. An American holiday on a Thursday, Thanksgiving comes a day before Black Friday, but Vélo-Store extends its Black Friday discounts on transport throughout November. This gives you time to adjust the rear wheel axle or the car hitch before making a choice.