Single-wheel bicycle trailers—also called single-wheel trailers—excel on narrow trails. But what happens when you want to transport not only light luggage, but also more or even bulky equipment?
The VEOLO as a multi-track bicycle trailer easily handles such challenges on any terrain. In terms of flexibility, stability, and transport capacity, it is even superior to single-wheel trailers.
You can find out how the VEOLO achieves this in this comparison.
Applications for single- and two-wheel trailers
Single-wheel bicycle trailers are ideal for travel, off-road riding, and trails. They are particularly advantageous on narrow paths because they are easy to maneuver and highly agile. However, their use is often limited to situations where relatively light and compact luggage is required.
By comparison, the VEOLO, as a multi-track bicycle trailer, is too wide for particularly narrow paths—but its high load capacity and angled wheels provide significantly more stability when traveling, off-road, and even on wide trails. It can also easily transport heavy luggage and bulky items on long tours and for a wide range of uses.
| VEOLO | Single-wheel bicycle trailer |
|---|---|
| Travel, off-road, wide trails | Travel, off-road, narrow trails |
| No super-narrow paths | Narrow paths |
| Heavy, bulky luggage | Light, compact luggage |
Handling: Single-track vs. two-track
Single-wheel trailers follow the bicycle’s path directly with their single wheel and lean with the bicycle when cornering. The bicycle stabilizes the weight and load, which can limit riding dynamics when heavily loaded.
The VEOLO tracks just as reliably with its two wheels—though not exactly centered behind the bicycle, but slightly offset to the left because it is mounted on one side of the rear wheel. When the weight is evenly distributed, it carries its load independently, so the familiar riding dynamics remain unchanged even when heavily loaded. Even in difficult conditions the VEOLO remains reliable and safe, as shown by the Radelbande bicycle trailer test (from min. 12:35):
| VEOLO | Single-wheel bicycle trailers |
|---|---|
| follows slightly offset to the left behind the bicycle on two tracks | directly follow the bicycle’s track |
| attached to the hitch with free movement | lean along with the bicycle |
| Weight is distributed across both wheels and carried by the trailer | The load is stabilized by the bicycle |
| Bicycle handling remains unaffected when heavily loaded | Limited bicycle handling when heavily loaded |
Transport options compared
Most single-wheel trailers are generally limited to a load capacity of around 30 kg and a bag capacity of approximately 85 liters. Heavy luggage for longer tours or bulky, long items such as kayaks or SUPs cannot be transported.
In contrast, the VEOLO two-wheel trailer offers an impressive load capacity of up to 80 kg and a bag capacity of 220 liters. It can also transport bulky equipment and long items with ease. This makes it the perfect solution for anyone who needs more space and flexibility when transporting goods.
| VEOLO | Single-wheel trailer |
|---|---|
| 80 kg load capacity | 30 kg load capacity |
| 220 L bag capacity | 85 L bag capacity |
| ✅ Bulky, long items | ❌ no bulky, long items |
Bicycle attachment: rear wheel vs. seat post
Single-wheel bicycle trailers are often attached on both sides to the bicycle’s rear wheel or to the seat post. Special solutions are often required, and installation can require some skill.
The VEOLO, on the other hand, is attached only on one side to the rear wheel using a freely swiveling bicycle trailer hitch (standard, similar to Thule or Weber). Suitable adapters are available for every bicycle, and installation is remarkably simple, even with little practical experience.
| VEOLO | Single-wheel trailer |
|---|---|
| Single-sided attachment to the rear wheel | On either side of the rear wheel or on the seat post |
| Suitable adapters available for every bike | Special solutions are often required |
| Quick, easy attachment to the bike | Attachment requires some skill |
Storage: Which trailer can be stored most compactly?
Single-wheel trailers can often be converted into a backpack for transport on the go and stored compactly, but they usually have to be completely disassembled first. This takes time and effort.
The VEOLO can be made remarkably easy and quick to store in a space-saving way: Thanks to the thru-axle, both wheels can be removed in just two simple steps and fit perfectly into the aluminum tub. With the matching wall mount, the tub can easily be hung on the wall. This makes the VEOLO ideal for anyone who regularly needs to store their trailer in a space-saving way.
| VEOLO | Single-wheel trailer |
|---|---|
| Remove the wheels using the thru-axle and store them in the aluminum tub | Store compactly (partly as a backpack) |
| Hang the aluminum tub with the wheels on the wall | Usually requires complete disassembly |
Conclusion: The VEOLO is a genuine alternative to single-wheel trailers
The VEOLO combines the advantages of single-wheel bike trailers with additional flexibility. Its robust construction with two angled wheels, damped independent suspension, and low center of gravity give it excellent handling on any terrain. Combined with its high load capacity and storage space for bulky luggage, it is the ideal bike trailer for travel and adventure and is designed for versatile uses that single-wheel bike trailers cannot cover. This makes it a genuine alternative to single-wheel trailers and a remarkable advancement for all multi-track bike trailers.