Benefits of a Bike Trailer

Bike Trailer Chumba Bike

For many cyclists, the idea of towing a bike trailer seems alien to the ‘free and easy’ experience of cycling – however there are many reasons for wanting to take a bike trailer when touring with your bike. Unlike using a set of full panniers, you will not find your balance affected as much by […]

How to Pick the Right Bike Trailer

Bicycle Trailer

A bike trailer proves to be a valuable choice and just like everything else, one remains spoilt for choices when shopping for the right one. Nevertheless, you must make some choices and get the best bike trailer for your needs. It will all depend on how you are going to use it and how often.   Carrying […]

Maya Cycle Bike Trailers on CBC Dragons Den

On April 7th, 2013, Maya Cycle bike trailers were pitched on CBC’s Dragons Den, a Canadian television show filmed in Toronto, Canada. Dragons Den is a lot like the US ‘Sharks Tank’ and the “meanest” Dragon out of all, Kevin O’Leary appears on both shows. Now that the show has aired, I would like to […]

How do you roll? Quick Release Skewer vs Solid Axle Nut

If you’ve ever lost a wheel to theft, you know the importance of locking up the wheels— not just the frame. But how you secure your wheels to the bike also makes a difference.   Know your parts.  A bolt-on wheel, also referred to as a solid axle or one that uses an axle nut, […]