For One bike trailer

[leadfarmer]

Decided to get a trailer to take the bike or the scoot when we need to do a load of motorway to get where we’re going, after 27 years here we’ve done a lot of what’s within a day or two’s ride

I wanted something easy to load, easy to store without taking up too much garage space and a small footprint to pull behind the car

Didn’t fancy the Motolug so the main contenders were the Cochet Uno, Lorries MT-1 and the one I’ve ordered, a For One standard model

It’s a bit expensive but it’s very well made and can be loaded single handed at ground level, European homologation for 130kmh and 330kg load. There’s also a friendly dealer about 10 km from my house, bonus
(Unfortunately not available in the UK yet it seems)

Remorque For One – for-one-france.com

 

[tjmouse]

Is this an add?

You’ve got 2 garage pictures of 2 different trailers (white and black) in the same garage but for a trailer that’s not for sale?

 

[leadfarmer]

Is this an add?

You’ve got 2 garage pictures of 2 different trailers (white and black) in the same garage but for a trailer that’s not for sale?

Piccies off the web site, I’ve bought it, not selling it, it’s coming in a couple of weeks once it’s been cobbled together in a shed in Poland

 

[tjmouse]

Fair enough. Was rather confused (as you might be able to tell)!

 

[leadfarmer]

Fair enough. Was rather confused (as you might be able to tell)!

It’s in the equipment and toys section, not the for sale section, I said I’d ordered one

 

[Nico7]

I had one of these a while back. It was very easy to use but I had to let it go due to lack of garage storage space even though it had a small footprint. It did exactly what it said on the tin and I’d have kept it if I could. I’ve now got a motug that gets stored in the shed

 

[Oldrat]

Nice bit of kit, but a bit pricey.

 

[DJ123]

I've always liked the look of the Cochet Uno and that style of trailer.

One day i'll have the spare funds to upgrade myself from the Erde.

 

[EVskiy]

Looking very good Simon, well done.

I guess your recent jaunt to Dijon was a bit of a slog in the heat, where you could’ve towed the bike and be comfy inside an air-conditioned cabin of your car. Makes sense, espetially two up.

I’d be happy to pay a bit more for something that does away with a high chance of dropping a bike from 8”+ above ground. @DJ123 I know you have purchased your chosen trailer, but this looks fantastic.

 

[Udders]

Very nice.
I’ve always liked the few trailers that load flat on the ground. Much safer and easier.
What colour did you get? Black or white?

 

[GADGET]

Had a Cochet trailer, French made, nice bit of kit, currently have a Suffolk made RoRo trailer, also lowers to the ground. On reflection, I’ve had many trailers over the years, I’d say the best was a Van Vossen, Dutch made, sadly not in business any more.

 

[leadfarmer]

Looking very good Simon, well done.

I guess your recent jaunt to Dijon was a bit of a slog in the heat, where you could’ve towed the bike and be comfy inside an air-conditioned cabin of your car. Makes sense, espetially two up.

I’d be happy to pay a bit more for something that does away with a high chance of dropping a bike from 8”+ above ground. @DJ123 I know you have purchased your chosen trailer, but this looks fantastic.

Cheers EV, yes Dijon was a ball ache going as we left after working the morning so just blasted up the motorway, had a great weekend though

The ride back was much better, took the scenic route and visited the Hospices de Beaune on the way

I’m close enough to be in Italy in about 4 hours but the start of Germany is about 6 or 7 hours away and the top of Spain is 9 ish

It will be nice to get the boring bits out of the way in comfort and then tour an area on the bike

 

[EVskiy]

Cheers EV, yes Dijon was a ball ache going as we left after working the morning so just blasted up the motorway

The ride back was much better, took the scenic route and visited the Hospices de Beaune on the way

I’m close enough to be in Italy in about 4 hours but the start of Germany is about 6 or 7 hours away and the top of Spain is 9 ish

It will be nice to get the boring bits out of the way in comfort and then tour an area on the bike without wearing out the centre on the rear tyre.

Edited to add…

 

[leadfarmer]

What colour did you get? Black or white?

Went for the white one, just preferred the look, hopefully it’s a bit more visible too

 

[leadfarmer]

Edited to add…

I nearly said that too, bang on

 

[leadfarmer]

I had one of these a while back. It was very easy to use but I had to let it go due to lack of garage storage space even though it had a small footprint. It did exactly what it said on the tin and I’d have kept it if I could. I’ve now got a motug that gets stored in the shed

Didn’t know they were sold in blighty

 

[DJ123]

Looking very good Simon, well done.

I guess your recent jaunt to Dijon was a bit of a slog in the heat, where you could’ve towed the bike and be comfy inside an air-conditioned cabin of your car. Makes sense, espetially two up.

I’d be happy to pay a bit more for something that does away with a high chance of dropping a bike from 8”+ above ground. @DJ123 I know you have purchased your chosen trailer, but this looks fantastic.

i'll send you a link to the 'GoFundMe' when i set it up

 

[DJ123]

Went for the white one, just preferred the look, hopefully it’s a bit more visible too

On my trailer(s) and on my Bike luggage i stick on reflective Red/White tape as passive lighting, especially on the extremities. For trailer I add a strip of red to the rear of each mudguard, and a strip of white to the front. I'll add a picture of them taken with the Camera flash on - they reflect really well and stand out.


This is the White tape i bought;

Amazon.co.uk

 

[leadfarmer]

On my trailer(s) and on my Bike luggage i stick on reflective Red/White tape as passive lighting, especially on the extremities. For trailer I add a strip of red to the rear of each mudguard, and a strip of white to the front. I'll add a picture of them taken with the Camera flash on - they reflect really well and stand out.


This is the White tape i bought;

Amazon.co.uk

Might be useful to stick a bit on the sides or along the back axle beam thing

 

[leadfarmer]

Finally picked the trailer up this week, tried it out this morning

It’s great, I’m a happy bunny




Bike leans quite a way over on the side stand, might take a block of wood to stick under it when necessary