This week I had the chance to try out a B.O.B. on an overnight bike trip. My carbon fiber Scott doesn't have the attachment points for racks so the B.O.B. might be the solution. These trailers have been around for years and are proven to be tough. Melanie and I decided we would explore the Yengo National Park via the Old North Road. The road was built by convicts back in 1830 and today it has been partly renovated and is open to cyclist and hikers only. Check out the video.
B.O.B. on the Convict Trail from Bill Hatcher on Vimeo.
After a couple of days pulling the B.O.B I found it to be great on roads and even single track, but in the future I would avoid any rough and rocky trails.
Bill, I notice that you are pulling the Yak, without suspension. I have the Ibex with 3" of adjustable suspension and it looks like the ticket for getting equipment into the backcountry. Check it out.
Posted by: Jerry Greer | July 27, 2011 at 05:33 AM
Jerry I have seen the Ibex and it would be the ticket on rougher trails. I found without the suspension the BOB was getting punished when I would wheel off small drops. It's so well built I think it could handle it all day, but the Ibex would be smoother faster on the rough trails.
Posted by: Bill Hatcher | July 27, 2011 at 02:24 PM