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product_id: 1490694
title: "Trail Gator Tow bar and Accessories"
brand: "trail-gator"
price: "B/.483"
currency: PAB
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reviews_count: 3
category: "Trail Gator"
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# Fits 12-20 inch kids' tires Tool-free quick attach/detach Supports up to 70.5 lbs child Trail Gator Tow bar and Accessories

**Brand:** trail-gator
**Price:** B/.483
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Tow, Ride, Repeat: The Ultimate Kid-Ready Bike Upgrade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Trail Gator Tow bar and Accessories by trail-gator
- **How much does it cost?** B/.483 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1490694-trail-gator-tow-bar-and-accessories)

## Best For

- trail-gator enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted trail-gator brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Handlebar stabilizer ensures smooth cornering and safe rides, eliminating wobble and enhancing control.
- • **Lightweight Yet Durable:** Steel construction adds just 20 lbs to your bike, balancing strength with effortless towing.
- • **Ride Together, Grow Together:** Tow your child through traffic or let them pedal solo on trails—flexible fun that keeps pace with your family’s adventures.
- • **Seamless Kid-to-Trail Transition:** Convert any child's bike into a safe, towable trailer in under 30 seconds—no tools needed.
- • **Universal Fit for Growing Riders:** Accommodates 12- to 20-inch tire sizes and adapts as your child upgrades bikes, extending usability for years.

## Overview

The Trail Gator Tow Bar transforms your child's bike into a safe, towable trailer compatible with 12- to 20-inch tires and supporting up to 70.5 pounds. Featuring tool-free attachment, a handlebar stabilizer for secure cornering, and durable steel construction, it offers a versatile, long-lasting solution for family cycling adventures. Perfect for millennial parents seeking seamless, active bonding experiences without the bulk or cost of tag-alongs.

## Description

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Review: Excellent concept that works beautifully! - I wanted some way to bring the kid along on longer bike trips, but she's barely out of training wheels and her kid-sized, fixed-gear bike with small wheels was never going to let her keep up. The tagalongs seemed like a possibly solution, but they were big, heavy, expensive and then she doesn't get to ride along. Then my wife found the Trailgator and it works like a charm. I connect the kid's bike, she gets on, I get to take her through traffic and at speeds she could never reach by pedaling and when we get to the bike trail we uncouple and she bikes on her own until she's tired. Then I take her home again - no muss, no fuss. Coupling and uncoupling takes about 30 seconds, if that. The connection is sturdy (as is the whole Trailgator) and the towed bike is exactly where it should be. You definitely notice the extra weight and you'll need to take corners more carefully, but it's really not a problem. The kid's pedaling doesn't seem to help at all, but it may make them feel like they're doing something. Hills are a challenge and you may want to ensure you've got low gearing if you're tackling a bunch of them. But in general I don't feel any major issues no matter how much my kid is shifting, pedaling or looking around behind me. Just be aware you're towing about 80-100lbs of combined bike and kid behind you. Installation is not as difficult as some people are complaining about. The instructions are pretty clear, especially if you carefully read them and look at the accompanying diagrams. The design of the whole thing is actually pretty clever. I borrowed a torque wrench, but in retrospect I didn't really need to bother as long as I cranked things down as tight as I possibly could. Some points: - Make damn good and sure your seat height is where you want it before you start because you will NOT be able to lower it after the Trailgator is installed. - Find something to use as non-slip padding under the mounting bracket for the kid's bike. Someone else suggested an old inner tube and I ended up using a rubber backing for carpet. Either way, you are going to be cranking down those curved U-bolts as tight as you can and you do NOT want them to slip. This will prevent damage to the paint on the towed bike and keep anything from slipping - which is where I think most of the complaints are coming from. Tighten your damn bolts, people! - There are a number of variable parts that support different bike shapes and sizes. Again, read the instructions carefully and use the options you need to fit your bike. The shims for the mount on the towed bike are going to be essential to get the correct ride height and you may have to test that front mount a couple of times to get the angle correct. A power nut driver with a deep socket is ESSENTIAL for this! Same goes for the shims that fit around the seat post and front forks. Try to see what fits and be prepared to backtrack if it isn't working. - The front wheel stabilizer seems to be easier to install on the handlebars, rather than the front fork but YMMV depending on the towed bike. - You may have to think a bit outside the box. For example, I found it easier to connect the storage bracket to a hole for mounting a carry rack rather than to my rear wheel bolt since the quick-release got in the way. That took an extra washer or two to get the spacing right, but it was simple enough and the bracket is rock solid. Overall, the whole thing adds about 20lbs to the towing bike when stored, but it's not particularly noticeable. You will not be able to use this with any sort of of rear carrying rack, though. Overall, this is a fantastic item and worth every penny. I particularly like the fact that when by daughter outgrows her current bike and moves up a size, I can just move the mounting bracket over and continue to tow her for a few more years. I found it pretty easy to install and it works better than I expected. Excellent product with a very clever design.
Review: Great concept, Cheap hardware kit - Functionally, this is a great item. I had used tag-alongs before, but didn't want to buy a bike AND a tag-along for my kid. This allows me to only have to buy one. The first time I installed it, however, the nuts on the U-Bolts that go around the steering column to attach the receiver stripped out. The bolts are long enough that you have to use a wrench instead of a standard socket (unless you have a deep socket that size), and it takes forever to get them tight with an open-end or box-end wrench. I got it all installed, and it was tight enough for my liking, but I new that it was going to be a nightmare when I needed to remove it, and it was. I'm putting the receiver on a different bike now, and it took quite a while for me to get the proper leverage under the receiver while turning off the nut for it to cut a new groove through the threads. Eventually, I got it off, and examining the U-bolt, it really got jacked up. So now I've ordered a new hardware kit from their website for $4.95 + $4.95 shipping, as I wasn't able to find any of their hardware available on desertcart. To their credit, at least the parts are available for individual order on their website and I don't have to rig it together with parts from Lowe's. I was able to buy an exact replacement for the quick release I lost as well.

## Features

- Tow Bar converts an ordinary child's bike into a safe, towable bike trailer; child’s handlebars can be stabilized
- Once bar is installed, child's bike can be attached or disconnected anytime without tools
- For children with a maximum weight of 70.5 pounds, adult must weigh at least twice that of the child rider
- Fits 12- to 20-inch tire size children's bikes
- Accessories are available! Do not use the tow bar with child brakes having training wheels in the down position as they prevent the child bike from leaning when cornering and cause injury

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000KAZUQY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,130,231 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #136 in Tow Bars |
| Brand | Trail-Gator |
| Brand Name | Trail-Gator |
| Color | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (910) |
| Date First Available | September 16, 2003 |
| Frame Material | Steel construction |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04015493640059, 08607201765664 |
| Included Components | Hardware, Tow Bar |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 26 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 25.59 x 6.46 x 2.05 inches |
| Item Weight | 6.92 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Cycle Force Group |
| Material | Steel |
| Maximum Height Recommendation | 25 Inches |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 32 Kilograms |
| Model Name | Trail-Gator Tow Bar |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 3.26 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 10210 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.77"L x 5.2"W x 1.5"H |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Cycling |
| Style | Red Trailer Tow Bar |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Warranty Description | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Trail-Gator
- **Color:** Red
- **Frame Material:** Steel construction
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04015493640059, 08607201765664
- **Item Weight:** 6.92 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** Cycle Force Group
- **Maximum Height Recommendation:** 25 Inches
- **Maximum Weight Recommendation:** 32 Kilograms
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.77"L x 5.2"W x 1.5"H
- **Seating Capacity:** 2

## Images

![Trail Gator Tow bar and Accessories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PLubykRFL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do I also need to buy the Seatpost Kit and the Tow Bar Receiver Kit? or they are all included?**
A: The package I bought included all I needed to set up. If you want to take turns towing with another adult you will need the extra kit. It is not convenient at all to change these from bike to bike. Once you get them on you will not want to take the off since you need to put them on very tight.

**Q: can it be used when child is not on the bike? because i want to use it to pick up my boy from school.**
A: Sure thing! It just drags the bike behind you. I love this thing!

**Q: Has anyone used this to tow from an adult "fatbike" (4" wide back tire) ? Would it rub when not towing?**
A: It will not rub and you won't have any troubles.  I have mine on a 29" (740mm dia.) and there is plenty of clearance for your 26x4 (750 mm).  Congratulations you are about to become the envy of every parent on the trail!!

**Q: is it easy to pack? I wanted to take on holiday so want to know if it folds up or anything**
A: I'm not sure I agree with the "easy to assemble" claims of the others, as I found the initial assembly instructions to be very difficult to understand, but I do agree that it's quite portable.  It unhitches from the kid's bike, retracts, and clips to the wheel fork of the parent bike.  You can also take the bar part completely off with a quick-release from the parent bike, leaving the attachments on both of the other bikes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent concept that works beautifully!
*by M***R on June 26, 2020*

I wanted some way to bring the kid along on longer bike trips, but she's barely out of training wheels and her kid-sized, fixed-gear bike with small wheels was never going to let her keep up. The tagalongs seemed like a possibly solution, but they were big, heavy, expensive and then she doesn't get to ride along. Then my wife found the Trailgator and it works like a charm. I connect the kid's bike, she gets on, I get to take her through traffic and at speeds she could never reach by pedaling and when we get to the bike trail we uncouple and she bikes on her own until she's tired. Then I take her home again - no muss, no fuss. Coupling and uncoupling takes about 30 seconds, if that. The connection is sturdy (as is the whole Trailgator) and the towed bike is exactly where it should be. You definitely notice the extra weight and you'll need to take corners more carefully, but it's really not a problem. The kid's pedaling doesn't seem to help at all, but it may make them feel like they're doing something. Hills are a challenge and you may want to ensure you've got low gearing if you're tackling a bunch of them. But in general I don't feel any major issues no matter how much my kid is shifting, pedaling or looking around behind me. Just be aware you're towing about 80-100lbs of combined bike and kid behind you. Installation is not as difficult as some people are complaining about. The instructions are pretty clear, especially if you carefully read them and look at the accompanying diagrams. The design of the whole thing is actually pretty clever. I borrowed a torque wrench, but in retrospect I didn't really need to bother as long as I cranked things down as tight as I possibly could. Some points: - Make damn good and sure your seat height is where you want it before you start because you will NOT be able to lower it after the Trailgator is installed. - Find something to use as non-slip padding under the mounting bracket for the kid's bike. Someone else suggested an old inner tube and I ended up using a rubber backing for carpet. Either way, you are going to be cranking down those curved U-bolts as tight as you can and you do NOT want them to slip. This will prevent damage to the paint on the towed bike and keep anything from slipping - which is where I think most of the complaints are coming from. Tighten your damn bolts, people! - There are a number of variable parts that support different bike shapes and sizes. Again, read the instructions carefully and use the options you need to fit your bike. The shims for the mount on the towed bike are going to be essential to get the correct ride height and you may have to test that front mount a couple of times to get the angle correct. A power nut driver with a deep socket is ESSENTIAL for this! Same goes for the shims that fit around the seat post and front forks. Try to see what fits and be prepared to backtrack if it isn't working. - The front wheel stabilizer seems to be easier to install on the handlebars, rather than the front fork but YMMV depending on the towed bike. - You may have to think a bit outside the box. For example, I found it easier to connect the storage bracket to a hole for mounting a carry rack rather than to my rear wheel bolt since the quick-release got in the way. That took an extra washer or two to get the spacing right, but it was simple enough and the bracket is rock solid. Overall, the whole thing adds about 20lbs to the towing bike when stored, but it's not particularly noticeable. You will not be able to use this with any sort of of rear carrying rack, though. Overall, this is a fantastic item and worth every penny. I particularly like the fact that when by daughter outgrows her current bike and moves up a size, I can just move the mounting bracket over and continue to tow her for a few more years. I found it pretty easy to install and it works better than I expected. Excellent product with a very clever design.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great concept, Cheap hardware kit
*by X***K on August 27, 2016*

Functionally, this is a great item. I had used tag-alongs before, but didn't want to buy a bike AND a tag-along for my kid. This allows me to only have to buy one. The first time I installed it, however, the nuts on the U-Bolts that go around the steering column to attach the receiver stripped out. The bolts are long enough that you have to use a wrench instead of a standard socket (unless you have a deep socket that size), and it takes forever to get them tight with an open-end or box-end wrench. I got it all installed, and it was tight enough for my liking, but I new that it was going to be a nightmare when I needed to remove it, and it was. I'm putting the receiver on a different bike now, and it took quite a while for me to get the proper leverage under the receiver while turning off the nut for it to cut a new groove through the threads. Eventually, I got it off, and examining the U-bolt, it really got jacked up. So now I've ordered a new hardware kit from their website for $4.95 + $4.95 shipping, as I wasn't able to find any of their hardware available on Amazon. To their credit, at least the parts are available for individual order on their website and I don't have to rig it together with parts from Lowe's. I was able to buy an exact replacement for the quick release I lost as well.

### ⭐ Great idea, but not safe
*by A***N on April 21, 2013*

Although it took a while to put together and get my son's bike to be the proper height off the ground when it tow, it felt like a very sturdy product. My son and I were very excited to use it, and the ride was going great for the first 10mins. He seemed to feel safe and secure behind me, and was able to go up and down drive-ways and small bumps with ease. We were very excited that when we reached our destination, we'd be able to unhook his bike, lower is training wheels, and he could use his own bike again. However, all of a sudden, he felt he needed to stop and started braking. Before I had a chance to fully stop, he started to leaning to one side to hop off, and his whole bike torqued and twisted. We were going extremely slow as I was almost fully stopped at this point. He hopped off and I went to re-allign his bike with mine to start again, and his bike was slanted sideways. I'm not sure what bent, but it was no longer a functioning bike while in tow. Also, the small bar that holds his bike's handlebars straight could not be tightened enough. When his bike torqued, this slipped and his handle bars turned. Returning this and getting an all-in-one bicycle tow. As this product only has one point of connection (adult's bike, as opposed to child's and adult's), it will be much strudier and safer.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Trail Gator Tow bar and Accessories
- Trail Gator Tow Bar Extra Hitch

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