Compatibility of Thule Bike Trailers with a 29 inch Bike Wheel  

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Thule Bike Trailers are actually designed for a wide variety of bike sizes and shapes. The only limitation is when they have specific rear axle types and gearing, which is solved with an adapter. The trailer itself attaches via a quick-mount arm that attaches to a mount on the bike's axle, and swings wide of the wheels.

My favorite design of these trailers is the Thule Chariot Cheetah 2 seater, part # TH10100824 (Or 1 seater, part # TH10100426) because of the ability of the front stroller wheels to flip up and be stored while being towed, letting you switch quickly into stroller mode when you reach your destination. I also like the larger than normal back wheels, giving a more stable, smooth ride to the children in the Cheetah.

If you have a younger child, you'll need to use an infant sling for 1-10 months, part # TH20101000 or a support for months 6 to 18, part # TH20201517. These give the child a better seat inside the carrier, and help support the child's head while travelling.

Finally, below I have several adapters tied to different gearing hubs, and these are necessary if you've got a bike that has one of these hubs.

Maxle/Trek Axle Adapter (M12x1.75), part # TH20100799
Internally geared Shimano Hub, part # TH20100797
12-mm Shimano E-Thru Axle (M12x1.5), part # TH20100766
Internally geared SRAM Spectro Hub, part # TH20110722

expert reply by: Jacob W

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