How to Attach a Kid Trailer to a Bike

A children's bike trailer attaches to the back of a bike and has a canopy dome over the top to protect kids from the sun while bikers pull them along during a ride. The canopy is usually made of canvas with several screen panels to allow air circulation and sight-seeing. The frame itself has two large bicycle wheels supporting the trailer with a tow arm extending from the front that attaches to the bike.

Things You'll Need

  • Wrench
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Instructions

  1. Attach a Trailer to a Bike

    • 1

      Loosen the bolt on the rear axle. If you have a quick release, you won't need a wrench to loosen the bolt. Don't remove the wheel.

    • 2

      Insert the bracket at the end of the trailer's tow arm onto the axle next to the frame. Be sure to keep the tow arm level with the ground and the trailer evenly balanced on both rear wheels.

    • 3

      Tighten the bolt or quick-release lever to secure the trailer in place.

    • 4

      Loop the safety strap at the end of the tow arm around the frame of the bicycle and clip it into place on the tow arm.