Burley Flatbed, Aluminum Utility Cargo Bike Trailer , Black








Key features
- •Weight capacity is 100 lbs
- •Two-wheel design keeps the trailer upright and stable
- •16" spoked alloy wheels, push button release
- •Quickly disassembles and is compact for transport and storage
- •Standard Forged Hitch Included
BrandBurley Design
CategoryCargo Trailers
SizeOne Size
ColorBlack
Warranty3 Years Frame & Plastic Parts. 1 Year Fabric and Parts
Burley Flatbed, Aluminum Utility Cargo Bike Trailer , Black
List Price: $670.67$603.60DEALYou Save: $67.07 (10%)
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Customer Reviews
Reviews sourced from verified Amazon purchasers4.6
out of 5
Based on 10 reviews
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Excellent, but expensive, and now I have to get the !&*) fat tires
Brian M.✓ Verified Purchase•August 29, 2023
I got this mainly to take gear to the beach using an ebike. Using a strap to cinch everything down, it will hold a cooler, two chairs, and a commercial beach umbrella. 4 stars since they call these 16" wheels when they are 12". And the tires are skinny so when the cart is loaded up they sink into soft sand. So I have to get the fat tires. Which is another $180. Which will make this a $480 cart.
Theirs Is Good But Mine Is Better
2Krazy2Tell✓ Verified Purchase•July 21, 2023
I first bought a Travoy from Burley but wanted a different configuration that could handle more weight and distribution of what your towing better. I thought the design was mostly good but there was the question of materials and tie down points.
First the materials, the aluminum is not a problem but I always had concern about the coated flexible materials that make up a large part of the trailer. The question has always been about wear and strength. I had to assume that Burley knows what they are doing and tested the coated canvas (maybe PVC) like material. Having your bags and other things (they show logs being hauled with it) directly on this material makes me wonder how long it will last. For the logs, I don't think it will hold up long. I have used firewood many times for whole winters and know how abusive they can be, I wouldn't use my flatbed for hauling wood unless I had something to protect material, but what. I could have just put a doormat down but then my beautiful flat bed trailer would not be the trailer it was meant to be. Another problem is Burley never put in any drain hole floor bottom so the waterproof mater fills with water and acts like a tub adding to your weight until you empty it. I decided to protect the material by installing an upper floor made from aluminum extruded stock 1/4 inch in height. It's removable and looks great and the trailer is stronger because it adds rigidity to its structure. The extra weight is small and I can put things under it, like spare tire that stays out of sight.
The new floor adds more points to fasten cargo down which is the second problem I had with this trailer. Burley had a few openings on the sides to attach straps but these were large and the straps would move along poles. I decided to address this by adding 6 large grommets on each side which added the missing tie-down points and gives me more flexibility when securing cargo. My editions, except for grommets are non-destructive and don't impair the trailer in any way. Now I have a Burley trailer built my way and have expanded it with custom webbing and tie-down straps that truly make it a better trailer for a little more money (floor upgrade $40.00 and the cost of grommets). I also upgraded the tires which were terrible with heavy duty, puncture resistant ones. The wheels they supplied are fine and now you can get fat tires but the only problem there is the tires again which are cheap. Looking for replacement of those tires is nearly impossible and I wouldn't waste my money on the rims because of that, too bad. Cheap tires are cheap tires no matter how you look at it.
First the materials, the aluminum is not a problem but I always had concern about the coated flexible materials that make up a large part of the trailer. The question has always been about wear and strength. I had to assume that Burley knows what they are doing and tested the coated canvas (maybe PVC) like material. Having your bags and other things (they show logs being hauled with it) directly on this material makes me wonder how long it will last. For the logs, I don't think it will hold up long. I have used firewood many times for whole winters and know how abusive they can be, I wouldn't use my flatbed for hauling wood unless I had something to protect material, but what. I could have just put a doormat down but then my beautiful flat bed trailer would not be the trailer it was meant to be. Another problem is Burley never put in any drain hole floor bottom so the waterproof mater fills with water and acts like a tub adding to your weight until you empty it. I decided to protect the material by installing an upper floor made from aluminum extruded stock 1/4 inch in height. It's removable and looks great and the trailer is stronger because it adds rigidity to its structure. The extra weight is small and I can put things under it, like spare tire that stays out of sight.
The new floor adds more points to fasten cargo down which is the second problem I had with this trailer. Burley had a few openings on the sides to attach straps but these were large and the straps would move along poles. I decided to address this by adding 6 large grommets on each side which added the missing tie-down points and gives me more flexibility when securing cargo. My editions, except for grommets are non-destructive and don't impair the trailer in any way. Now I have a Burley trailer built my way and have expanded it with custom webbing and tie-down straps that truly make it a better trailer for a little more money (floor upgrade $40.00 and the cost of grommets). I also upgraded the tires which were terrible with heavy duty, puncture resistant ones. The wheels they supplied are fine and now you can get fat tires but the only problem there is the tires again which are cheap. Looking for replacement of those tires is nearly impossible and I wouldn't waste my money on the rims because of that, too bad. Cheap tires are cheap tires no matter how you look at it.
Really nice light trailer
Paul Martin✓ Verified Purchase•July 12, 2023
We purchased an elastic net to go over the trailer. And not allowed us to put camping gear for the five of us on the trailer. And even after it was all packed we decided we needed one more item and we just used a carabiner to attach it to the net.
The wheels pop off very easily when you press the button.
On our first trip we smashed up at least one if not two of the reflectors. Their plastic build quality leaves a little bit to be desired.
You can buy additional hitch mounts from Amazon that are aftermarket and not burlee brand. They are significantly cheaper and come in a two pack. It makes it really nice to be able to quickly move the trailer from one bike to another.
The wheels pop off very easily when you press the button.
On our first trip we smashed up at least one if not two of the reflectors. Their plastic build quality leaves a little bit to be desired.
You can buy additional hitch mounts from Amazon that are aftermarket and not burlee brand. They are significantly cheaper and come in a two pack. It makes it really nice to be able to quickly move the trailer from one bike to another.
Worth it
Andreana✓ Verified Purchase•July 10, 2023
I've had this trailer a year now. I bring it to get groceries and work. It rides smoothly, easy enough to tow by hand, and folds down beautifully. Lightweight and quick to assemble/disassemble. I've loaded it right up to that "100lb limit". I could hear some creaking, but it got the job done. I'd say that creaking happens at around the 80lb mark, as when I have 10 gallons of water in the flatbed it's doing a complain. After a year of weekly or semi-monthly trips, there's barely any signs of wear, mostly from tipping either side onto pavement. If the fabric ever needs replacing the frame bolts are hex socket head cap screws.
1 thing to mention: the rubber around the bike hitch fits extremely snug. The bike needs to be as vertical as possible, not leaning over, to attach the hitch. The first few times might take some coaxing to get the hang of it.
I definitely suggest picking up a few accessories:
~38 gallon heavy duty tote to make shopping trips easier. Bonus if the lid is bright yellow.
~Velcro straps to tie down the tote and help prevent it sliding off of the support structure. I have 2 longer ones (36 inch) across the front and back side bars for this. Plus 4 - 24 inch straps to secure the tote to the frame from the side bars.
~Reusable zip ties to keep the lid on in case an updraft catches it.
~Bike light. The provided reflectors snap off easily. After a year of use, only 1 of the 4 provided survives.
~Reflective tape applied this to the sides of the fabric as well as all over the body of the tote to increase visibility in the dark.
~A wrench to bring along. I did not receive the oh-sh1t strap (as the diagram and older models appear to show) for the bike frame and have a wrench for checking the connecting bolt before every ride. It doesn't loosen much, doesn't need tightening often, but I feel better knowing it's on securely. I wish the hitch adapter came out a little further and had a pin to keep the bolt on just in case, but again, not been an issue yet.
1 thing to mention: the rubber around the bike hitch fits extremely snug. The bike needs to be as vertical as possible, not leaning over, to attach the hitch. The first few times might take some coaxing to get the hang of it.
I definitely suggest picking up a few accessories:
~38 gallon heavy duty tote to make shopping trips easier. Bonus if the lid is bright yellow.
~Velcro straps to tie down the tote and help prevent it sliding off of the support structure. I have 2 longer ones (36 inch) across the front and back side bars for this. Plus 4 - 24 inch straps to secure the tote to the frame from the side bars.
~Reusable zip ties to keep the lid on in case an updraft catches it.
~Bike light. The provided reflectors snap off easily. After a year of use, only 1 of the 4 provided survives.
~Reflective tape applied this to the sides of the fabric as well as all over the body of the tote to increase visibility in the dark.
~A wrench to bring along. I did not receive the oh-sh1t strap (as the diagram and older models appear to show) for the bike frame and have a wrench for checking the connecting bolt before every ride. It doesn't loosen much, doesn't need tightening often, but I feel better knowing it's on securely. I wish the hitch adapter came out a little further and had a pin to keep the bolt on just in case, but again, not been an issue yet.
A good cargo trailer
Amazon Customer✓ Verified Purchase•July 7, 2023
Not as good as the original Burley Cargo trailer from the early 1990's, but a fine addition to any bicycle when hauling heavy & bulky items. The original Burley Cargo Trailer had a better connector, one that would fit onto the left rear wheel triangle making sharp turns without interference from the trailer arm as is the case with this version, especially when making sharp right turns. Also, I'm weary of the canvas type material that forms the body and doubt that it will last as long as the nylon fabric found on the original trailer. I'd still be using the original had it not been stolen. Served me very well for two decades. If this one holds up 5+ years I won't be disappointed.
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