FAQ

General

  • In principle, anyone who can ride a bicycle safely may also use a bicycle trailer. However, it is important to note that:

    • The tow bike must be suitable for the additional weight. Some manufacturers or bike types restrict use (see operating instructions).

    • Riders should consider the weight of the trailer in relation to their own weight, as lighter riders may have difficulty braking safely. Children should not pull heavy trailers in order to protect their joints and avoid accidents.

    • The following applies to passenger transport: Children must be at least 16 years old to transport other people in a trailer.

    Always ensure that the combination of rider, bicycle, and trailer is safe!

    1. Clarify the area of application: What do you mainly want to transport? Small purchases, heavy items, or a variety of everyday loads? Lay out the dimensions of a trailer on the ground and load the desired items onto it. If not all items fit on the loading area or have to be stacked too high, try simulating the whole thing with the next model size up.

    2. All-round solution: For typical everyday transport needs, we recommend the Hmax—not too big, not too small, and upgradeable.

    3. Heavier loads: Lots of luggage, traveling with children, or outdoor equipment? Choose the Hxxl models or the Hxxxl light. These models are also suitable for professionals and commercial use.

    4. Transport weights, frequency of use, and road conditions: These factors influence the trailer's load capacity. For very high transport weights, the trailer's equipment may need to be adjusted, as may be the case for frequent use or frequent driving on poor road conditions.

  • No, just borrow a bike trailer from a dealer near you and give it a try! The Hinterher is very easy to pull and you hardly feel it. This is also due to its low attachment to the bike, which means that it has little effect on riding dynamics.

    Even when loaded, a Hinterher trailer is easy to ride. As the trailer has two wheels and a support stand, it is unlikely to tip over on its own and is very stable when standing and riding. Compared to cargo bikes in particular, even inexperienced cyclists find it easier to handle a trailer.

    Please note, however, that the same rules apply to riding with a trailer as to driving a car: ride carefully and adapt to the conditions! Carefully test the handling characteristics of your trailer in different scenarios to get a feel for its capabilities, but also its limitations.

  • In Germany, there is no registration requirement for bicycle trailers on e-bikes up to 25 km/h. Advertising claims about "e-approved trailers" are therefore misleading, as they suggest that registration is required.

    Due to the higher speeds involved, we generally recommend our wider trailers such as the Hxxl or Hxxxl (greater stability thanks to wider track width) for use with e-bikes.

    We also recommend that trailers intended for use with e-bikes be additionally equipped with continuous stainless steel axles and V-reinforcement brackets or even a heavy-duty drawbar system. This is recommended for our larger trailers anyway, as the large loading area invites you to load a lot.

    Under no circumstances should you underestimate the fact that higher speeds cause the load on individual components to increase exponentially.

  • To our knowledge, there is currently (as of 08/2025) not a single bicycle trailer on the EU market that is officially approved for use behind S-pedelecs requiring registration or slow e-scooters (up to 45 km/h).

    S-pedelecs are legally equivalent to motorized scooters with speeds of up to 45 km/h and require TÜV approval. The hurdle for trailer manufacturers is therefore extremely high from a legislative point of view, with all the consequences associated with approval (e.g., approved components, rear light, brake light, indicator, license plate, etc.). At the present time, the enormous entrepreneurial risk associated with these very high investments in a market that does not yet exist is therefore hardly justifiable.

    An S-pedelec is not just a bicycle with motor assistance, but a motor vehicle that is subjected to entirely different mechanical stresses due to its top speed of 45 km/h—which far exceeds that of conventional 25-km/h pedelecs. As a result, all load profiles change dramatically.

    Alternating bending stresses: The stresses along the entire length of the structural connections (coupler attachment on the bicycle, coupler, drawbar tube, drawbar mount on the trailer, force transmission to the trailer, wheels, and wheel mounts) are many times higher than at 25 km/h

    Kinetic energy: Higher acceleration and braking forces result in extreme load spikes along the entire structural chain.

    Mechanical stresses: All components are subjected to increased torsional loads and significantly higher levels of shock and vibration.

    Fatigue: All components must withstand a drastically increased overall load throughout the vehicle's entire service life.

    All of these factors contribute to the fact that a trailer designed to function reliably with an S-pedelec requires significantly reinforced components and is therefore considerably more expensive than a standard bicycle trailer. Whether our trailers, with the appropriate equipment, would be able to withstand use with S-pedelecs (provided the rider always drives responsibly) is, however, an entirely different question, one that we do not wish to address here.

  • If you want to use the bike trailer occasionally for shopping or for transporting items on foot, you don’t need anything extra if you use the standard drawbar system! Every Hinterher model with an aluminum tray can also be used as a handcart right out of the box, thanks to the ingenious dual-function drawbar. All you have to do is switch the drawbar from the bike trailer position to the handcart position. It takes just a few seconds.

    If you also want to carry heavier loads on foot or cover long distances, we offer additional options. The heavy-duty drawbar can also be repositioned at a 45° angle to serve as a hand-pulled drawbar using a specially designed adapter.

    There's even a reinforcement plate included, which is certainly useful for loads of 80 kg or more.

    For the BikeTransporters and other platform trailers, there is also a hand-towbar adapter that screws flat onto the platform.

    For long distances, especially when hiking, we recommend our rickshaw drawbar system, which can be used either as a single drawbar or as a pair of drawbars.

  • We have taken great care in the development of all components to prevent the trailer from rattling. For this reason, we have developed an unique, new, and legally protected drawbar mount for the Hinterher bicycle trailer, which allows for the drawbar to be attached completely without play and thus without rattling. All other components have also been optimized with regard to driving noise.

    Nevertheless, especially when unloaded, it is unavoidable that the trailer will make noise when shaken, as the small trailer models in particular have a very low dead weight. However, this is significantly better when loaded. In addition, a rubber mat should be carried for damping and securing the load. The air pressure of the trailer's tires also plays a role. We equip the Hinterher with high-quality Schwalbe tires as standard. The "Big Apple" tires can be ridden with comparatively low air pressure and offer good damping properties, which also help to minimize noise (see also FAQs on the topic of "Tire air pressure"). Compared to cargo bikes, even inexperienced cyclists can handle a trailer better.

  • We generally recommend securing the entire bike trailer with an approx. 2 m long cable lock or a loop cable, as this allows all components to be secured at the same time. This cable can be threaded through the aluminum chassis itself, namely through the triangular opening provided for handcart operation of the trailers. Or, if one of the light versions has been chosen, through one of the many floor openings. You can then use it to secure one or both wheels.

    However, the basic idea behind our trailer is that it can be quickly and easily dismantled and thus easily stored for the night in a secure place. If we were to install all components in a locked position, we would be sabotaging this basic idea.

    The lockable drawbar, available for a small surcharge, is a very good anti-theft device, i.e., if the trailer is left unattended while shopping, this lock prevents the trailer from being simply taken away. However, it is by no means a substitute for a good bicycle lock, as the drawbar of course can still be clicked out of the bicycle trailer itself.

    On our DIY page, you will find simple instructions for building an additional lock on the drawbar adapter.

  • As a general rule, trailers may only be pulled by bicycles that are designed for the corresponding loads. This is where the first difficulty arises: most bicycle manufacturers do not say anything about bicycle trailers or lump everything together (child trailers, cargo trailers, unicycle trailers). The permissible system weight of the bicycle provides an indication of its stability, but this cannot be transferred 1:1 to trailer operation. The higher the system weight, the more stable the bicycle and its components are. Some manufacturers (e.g., of folding bikes, carbon bikes, fullies) restrict the use of trailers, even though they usually lump everything together, often have little expertise in trailers, and, for example, make no distinction between single-track trailers (which can put enormous strain on the bicycle frame and destroy it) and our two-wheel trailers, which place hardly any strain on the frame (unless you attach extremely heavy loads).

    With small trailers and everyday loads, there is usually no need to worry too much, although you should always adapt your riding style to the weight of the load, weather conditions, etc. It becomes more difficult with large trailers carrying heavy loads. In this case, it is essential to ensure that the bicycle is designed for the corresponding weights (e.g., no racing bike frame, no carbon frame, etc.) and has a good braking system designed for the load (e.g., good disc brakes, no tires that are too thin, etc.).

    As a rule of thumb, the total weight of the trailer can only be braked safely if the trailer and load are no heavier than the combined weight of the bicycle and rider. An e-bike with an average male rider weighs around 110 kg, so a trailer with a total weight of 100 kg could be braked relatively easily.

    In any case, you should use common sense – when it comes to cars, no one would think of towing a large camping trailer with a Ferrari or a truck trailer with a Mini Cooper. These basic laws of physics also apply to bicycles, even if the law only provides a few guidelines in this area. In Germany, the driver is always responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle combination, and fortunately there are not too many regulations that would hinder boat transport and the like.

Technical details

  • Normally, this is always done with a low drawbar, which is specially manufactured for our trailers. To do this, a Weber coupling is permanently attached to the rear wheel axle of the bicycle (on the left-hand side when facing forward). The actual trailer is then clicked with its drawbar to this coupling piece . 

    If you want to use your trailer with several bicycles, you must use a separate coupling for each bicycle. Never move the couplings back and forth between bicycles!

  • What are the reasons for choosing a high drawbar instead of our standard recommended low drawbar?

    We generally recommend the low drawbar, which is state-of-the-art in every respect. It is superior to the high drawbar in almost every detail, as the low drawbar clearly has the edge in terms of handling, smoothness (due to its shorter length and therefore less vibration), the point of force application on the bicycle, and ultimately the price.

    In some cases, however, it makes sense to use a high drawbar and accept the disadvantages:

    1. You always have a hand drawbar "at hand" (without having to change it) and do not have to/can bend down to change it

    2. There is no other way to attach it to the bicycle than with the high drawbar

    3. You primarily need the handcart and rarely the bicycle trailer.

    In our news section, you will find an article from March 14, 2023, on the different types of high drawbars. hinterher

  • Every Hinterher comes with all the parts you need to get it up and running. All you need is a suitable Weber or Hinterher coupling, depending on your configuration. This must be permanently attached to your bike/pedelec. The Weber EL coupling fits most bikes/pedelecs with derailleur gears. However, due to the wide variety of bicycle geometries on the market today, other coupling versions may be necessary in some cases. Here you will find a guide that will help you find the right coupling step by step. You are also welcome to send us a photo by email. Please take a photo of the rear wheel from the side (on the left in the direction of travel).

  • That depends on the load. Typically, the two tires on a Hinterher carry less weight than the tires on a bicycle. The large-volume Big Apple tires from Schwalbe, which come as standard on the smaller Hinterher models, can be ridden at a comparatively low pressure of 2–3.5 bar, allowing them to provide a cushioning effect. Try for yourself how much the tire sinks in under the typical load. In any case, you should have enough air in the tire so that it rolls well and can still absorb shocks from uneven roads or poorly lowered curbs.

    Rule of thumb: The heavier you load your trailer, the higher the air pressure should be! BigApples can handle a maximum of approx. 5 bar.

  • No, the bike trailer itself does not rust. The chassis is made of rustproof 4 mm aluminum sheet metal, all screws are made of stainless steel and the mounts for the wheels and drawbar mount are made either from glass fiber reinforced plastic or stainless steel or aluminum.

    Even if your Hinterher gets scratches in its powder coating, the aluminum will not rust. However, flash rust can occur even on stainless steel screws. If you want to protect your trailer permanently, you should definitely make sure to care for it with suitable waxes and oils! In particular, the hardened steel quick-release axles of the wheels with the ball lock bolt and the wheel bearings should be cleaned and oiled or greased regularly (axle) to ensure proper functioning.

  • Since there are a wide variety of different trailers with different tires and, in addition, many more types of bicycles, wheel sizes, tire cross-sections, coupling mounting types, etc., this question cannot be answered easily. All these parameters change the position of the trailer on a particular bicycle.

    In addition, Hinterher trailers are often used on very different bicycles, e.g., within a family, a company, or a household, so that all the relevant influencing factors are constantly changing.

    Basically, we can say the following:

    An Hmax (and thus almost all trailers with standard 20" x 2.00 tires) is approximately horizontal when the rear-facing coupling bolt on the bicycle is approx. 25 cm above the ground (measured at the center of the coupling pin).

    For the Hmini, this is approx. 20 cm.

    If the horizontal position of the trailer for a specific bicycle is important for your application, we offer manual adjustment of drawbar bending by hand on a specially built hydraulic bending machine). This service has an additional cost of €25 (net). To do this, we need a photo of the fully assembled Weber coupling together with the measurement of the coupling pin above the ground.

  • In general, our trailers are very sturdily built and were actually designed for professional tradespeople. However, the wide variety of options and configurations we offer can sometimes make it difficult to choose the right one. That’s why we’ve provided a few guidelines here to help you distinguish between our upgrades.

    First of all: What does our “recommended towing weight” mean? This “recommended towing weight” is not the trailer’s load limit, but rather a guideline based on the load-bearing capacity of most standard bicycles, their stability, equipment, and typical transport needs. In everyday and private use, even our smaller standard trailers can handle significantly more than we specify.

    What does “heavy-duty” mean in the cycling world? In professional settings, moving weights of 50 kg or more on a daily basis is already considered heavy-duty! However, if you’re a private user and, on rare occasions, load 80 kg while riding slowly and carefully, this is also possible with standard equipment. Normally, however, 80 kg is difficult to move without electric assistance. Even slight inclines become a struggle!

    Our recommendation: If you want to play it safe with trailer sizes Hxxl and larger—and want to have some extra capacity to spare just in case—then equip your trailer with the heavy-duty drawbar system from the start.

    The stainless steel drawbar and coupling system was developed specifically for professional users who need additional capacity or who overload the drawbar/coupling system under specific load scenarios. Currently, this is the strongest system available on the market, rated for a 150 kg trailer load and tested with 500 kg.

    If you’re considering upgrades to our trailers, you should ALWAYS follow these steps. Performing steps 2, 3, 4, etc., before step 1 doesn’t make sense.


    Upgrade sequence (based on the standard equipment of an Hmax):

    1. Reinforcement bracket on the drawbar mount

    2. Rigid axle, stainless steel (axle system 12/20)

    3. Schwalbe SuperMotoX tires instead of standard tires

    4. URSUS two-leg stand

    5. Heavy-duty drawbar system / stainless steel drawbar system if necessary (replaces 1.)

    6. Weber ES heavy-duty coupling / stainless steel coupling if necessary

    7. Reinforced wheels (axle system 12/20)

    8. Rigid stainless steel axle (axle system 15/25) with reinforced wheels (actually only intended for professional use or very heavy trailers)


    From model Hxxl onwards, the reinforcement bracket (1.) and the rigid stainless steel axle (axle system 12/20) (2.) are fitted as standard.

    From the Hxxxl light model onwards, the Super Moto X (3.) and the URSUS two-leg stand are included as standard.

    The transporters are equipped as standard with the stainless steel rigid axle (axle system 12/20), the Schwalbe Super Moto X, the URSUS two-leg stand and the heavy-duty drawbar system (2. - 5.). The Weber ES heavy-duty coupling or the upgrade to our own, even more resilient stainless steel drawbar and coupling is recommended here.

    The large box trailers all come with the heavy-duty drawbar system, while the 830-liter trailer is equipped with the 15/25 axle system as standard for single-axle trailers.

    For professional parcel services, we always recommend the reinforced wheels (12/20 axle system) and our stainless steel drawbar.

  • Many hobbyists hope to keep costs low by combining existing components from other bike trailers or old bikes with our modular system. Unfortunately, this is only possible in some cases, and almost never with wheels and thru axles.

    These components, which are unfortunately not exactly cheap, must fit with 10th of a millimeter precision – in practice, DIY projects often fail because of such details. Our thru axles are precisely matched to our 12.0 mm axle mounts. Thru axles with 12.3 / 12.5 or even 13 mm definitely do not fit. In any case, we can say that the THULE thru axles and wheels produced in China are not compatible with our wheel and thru axle system in terms of both diameter and length. This is a recurring question, by the way...

    You should take the time to measure your parts accurately and, if you cannot find the relevant detailed dimensions in our product details in the shop, ask us if necessary.

    The worst possible approach is to simply order parts and then send them back. This causes a lot of work in terms of order processing, packaging, and shipping, as well as a noticeable negative impact on our environment due to the high environmental impact of parcel services. Ultimately, both of these factors have to be offset by the cost of the parts. In addition, you also have the extra work of repackaging the parts and standing in line at the post office.

    If you want to convert existing trailers to our drawbar system, you must always order a drawbar with the appropriate drawbar mount from us. There must be a suitable and sufficiently stable option for screwing the mount under the trailer. Our standard drawbar system has a specially developed triangular prism mount for play-free and twist-proof locking of the drawbar. The heavy-duty drawbar system, on the other hand, has a round mount with a diameter of 35 mm.

  • As a general rule, you are responsible for the planning and execution of DIY projects. Although we are happy to provide assistance and tips and try to describe our components as clearly as possible, you will need a certain amount of expertise and tools to build a trailer. Although we are happy to help make your project a success, we cannot do the planning for you—simply because we don't have the time. We also cannot write detailed building instructions, as this would be too time-consuming and would ultimately fail to reflect the diversity of possible DIY projects.


    For DIY projects, you should first gather all the components together so that you can then measure and purchase the required screw lengths. We do not normally supply screws for DIY projects, as we do not know the thickness and design of your individual parts. Since determining all the correct screws in each individual case also requires a certain amount of effort, in DIY projects it is left to the customer to think through the construction themselves and obtain the correct screws. As a rule, we use M6 stainless steel screws with M6 stainless steel lock nuts and the corresponding washers, sealing washers, etc. for almost all components.
    For chassis trailers, we almost exclusively use countersunk screws that are flush with the inside surface. For box trailers, on the other hand, we almost exclusively use flat-head screws with sealing washers. Wherever possible, stainless steel lock nuts are used. For all screw connections that are screwed directly into our components, e.g., the aluminum clamp blocks for the stainless steel axles, we glue the screws with Loctite screw lock so that they cannot loosen during operation on the bicycle.

Push trailer?

  • Several years ago, we collaborated with a specialized company to develop a fully functional electric push trailer. However, experience has shown that this system, like all other systems currently available, is not yet mature and therefore not marketable. Our motto is to create simple, robust tools. In our opinion, the significantly higher purchase price, combined with a much more complex design and thus immensely higher costs for assembly, service, and repair, does not justify the purchase of an electric push trailer at this time.

  • For certain applications and uses, we see great potential in electric-assist trailers in the medium to long term

    1. The additional cost of approximately €1,500 net is only relatively expensive when compared to a high-end e-bike.

    2. The trailer’s drive system can be used either on its own or in conjunction with an e-bike, which makes the combination even more powerful overall. Currently, however, the law prohibits the trailer’s drive system from augmenting the e-bike’s power. This requires a high degree of control technology and further increases the cost of the products.

    3. The drive system is available exactly when I need it most—namely, when the trailer is loaded. One advantage of this is that I can continue to use my beloved bike without the electric drive, with or without a trailer.

    4. Unfortunately, there is currently no market-ready system that can offer comprehensive service and can be easily retrofitted or installed as original equipment. Therefore, we currently recommend using an e-bike from a brand-name manufacturer.

  • Currently (as of April 2026), there is a wide variety of e-bikes on the market in all price ranges and sizes.
    We currently recommend purchasing a high-quality pedelec from a reputable manufacturer equipped with a well-known brand-name motor. The reason for this is simply the service, which you’ll find easier to obtain locally under these conditions. All leading manufacturers have established a well-functioning, decentralized service system through bicycle dealers.

    This allows our trailer to retain everything that sets it apart: light weight, quick disassembly, low complexity, and ease of repair, while also offering a long service life as a purely mechanical tool.

    Upon request, we’d be happy to recommend tried-and-true e-bikes suitable for use with our trailer, available in a wide range of performance classes.

Safety & Specifications

  • We have been intensively involved with all aspects of bicycle trailers for many years and have a very good overview of all possible regulations, recommendations, products, and their strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately, there are also many false and/or misleading claims on the internet, sometimes even on official websites, because many simply copy from each other without checking the relevant information. Some claims about alleged regulations are even deliberately published (by some manufacturers) in order to market their own products as particularly safe or compliant with regulations.

    Examples of such false or misleading statements are in italics:

    Bicycle trailers must not exceed a length of two meters.

    This is incorrect, at least in Germany. In terms of their dimensions, bicycle trailers are treated in the same way as motor vehicle trailers in the STVZO (German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations) and may therefore have a maximum length of approx. 12 m. However, regulations may differ in other countries.

    "Exceptions only apply to special trailers for transporting sports equipment with a maximum length of four meters.
    The maximum height for trailers is 1.40 meters."

    Both are incorrect, see above. The maximum height may exceed 2 m.

    "Unbraked trailers have a maximum permissible weight of 40 kilograms. The maximum permissible weight for braked trailers for bicycles is 80 kilograms."

    Both are incorrect as far as Germany is concerned. Neither is regulated in the STVZO (German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations). In Germany, there is currently no regulation that would require overrun brakes or similar devices.

    "It does not matter whether it is a cargo trailer or a trailer for transporting children. The listed requirements are mandatory in all cases."

    This is incorrect and would actually be absurd. However, there is a mandatory TÜV regulation for child bike trailers, which does not apply to cargo trailers and cannot apply to them. However, the legislator has failed to provide clear distinctions here and has mixed different aspects in an inadmissible manner.

    "Our cargo trailers are approved for use with e-bikes."

    This statement is misleading because it suggests that trailers for e-bikes require their own approval. In fact, however, e-bikes with a maximum speed of 25 km/h are treated in the same way as purely muscle-powered bicycles. Therefore, trailers for e-bikes do not need their own approval. However, due to the higher average speeds, it is essential to pay attention to the equipment details and upgrades! Higher speeds generally lead to higher loads on all components. Therefore, trailers for e-bikes should always be equipped with higher-quality components, e.g., with our various upgrade packages.
    The situation is different for S-pedelecs. To our knowledge, there is currently not a single bicycle trailer on the market, nor are there any couplings that are approved for use on S-pedelecs with speeds of up to 45 km/h!

    An old "information sheet" from 1999 (!!!) is often cited, but it does not contain any legally binding obligations. There are also "recommendations" from various sources, which are equally non-binding. Even the traffic information publications issued by official bodies are not legally binding.

    We therefore consider it extremely important that, as a vehicle driver, you are aware of your responsibility to drive a roadworthy combination and to have it under control at all times. This means you have an obligation to use a suitable bicycle with appropriate components and to responsibly weigh up the numerous influencing factors such as road conditions, weather conditions, braking characteristics, load, rider weight, total trailer weight, etc., to carry out test rides if necessary, and to always adapt your riding style to these conditions. Of course, the load must also be secured in such a way that it does not pose any danger.

    In general, however, we can proudly claim that our products can usually withstand much more than you would want to transport by bicycle ;-)

  • When buying a bike trailer, people want to know: How much can I really transport with it? It sounds simple—but it's not.

    Many manufacturers quote impressively high figures. However, these often refer only to individual components or purely theoretical values and have not been verified by tests, etc. In practice, however, allcomponents play a role:

    • The coupling has a permissible load limit that must not be exceeded.

    • The drawbar, frame, and wheels must be able to withstand not only the weight, but also impact loads (curbs, cobblestones, potholes).

    • The stability of the connection to the bicycle and the braking behavior also change significantly under high loads.

    The problem:
    If only the highest figure is picked out—without taking the other components and legal limits into account—an unrealistic picture emerges. In the worst case, this can mean that a trailer is overloaded, which can lead to damage or dangerous situations.

    We deliberately provide conservative, realistic values—based on real-world experience, tests under real conditions, and taking all components into account.
    This may look less spectacular on paper, but it means:

    • Greater security for you and your bicycle

    • Longer service life for your trailer

    • Compliance with legal requirements

    Honest figures may not be the loudest form of advertising—but they are the most reliable.

  • Important: Our specifications are based on realistic, long-term loads in everyday use—including safety reserves and taking all components into account (coupling, drawbar, wheels, axles, tires). Many other manufacturers quote values that would not be permissible in practice or according to their own coupling approval.


    The following recommendation does not primarily concern the load capacity of our trailers, but rather the load limit of the bicycles:

    Payload: No more than 45 kg for "normal" bicycles with a good braking system (reason: for higher weights, the braking system and bicycle frame should be expressly suitable for higher loads. In most cases, the load limit is not our trailer)

    Our standard trailers are approved for a trailer weight of 65 kg.

    Approval for up to 80 kg is possible with upgrade package 1 (stainless steel rigid axle, reinforcement bracket).

    Approval for up to 100 kg is possible with upgrade package 2 (stainless steel rigid axle, SL drawbar system, ES coupling).

    Approval for up to 150 kg is possible with the SL stainless steel drawbar upgrade (rigid stainless steel axle, SL stainless steel drawbar system, Hinterher, reinforced wheels)

    Load capacity of our trailers: Significantly higher than the specified trailer weights and usually more than you would want to pull on a bicycle.

    Limiting the maximum trailer weight to 100 kg is sensible and necessary given the current state of (bicycle) technology. However, this limitation has nothing to do with the actual load capacity of our trailers, which can be well above 100 kg with the appropriate equipment.

    Poor road conditions, high speeds, and daily use for several hours place an exponentially higher strain on all components. Therefore, the trailer's equipment must be adapted to its intended use. The towing bicycle (frame stability, braking system, permissible system weight) must also be designed for the intended load!

    Due to their extremely stable construction and high-quality components, our trailers can also be used as handcarts to transport up to 65 kg or more. Please also pay attention to the equipment details and exercise appropriate caution when handling! When using a bicycle trailer, it is essential to take into account the braking power and construction of the towing bicycles, as well as the topography and numerous other factors such as riding style, road conditions, weather conditions, etc. For this reason, many reputable manufacturers generally specify a recommended trailer weight of approx. 45 kg. With a higher trailer load, most bikes and bike brakes would be overloaded! The risk of the trailer tipping over at high speeds and when cornering must also be taken into account. The lowest possible load center and track width are particularly important here.

    Our components have been tested with significantly higher loads and do not break down. Our customer gallery speaks for itself and shows how our products are actually used in everyday life. In addition, we offer various accessories for tough, everyday professional or expedition use, which make every Hinterher resilient. These parts can also be easily retrofitted later (e.g., rigid stainless steel axle for the wheels, reinforcement brackets for the drawbar mount, heavy-duty drawbar, etc. See Accessories in the online shop).

  • In general, you should pay attention to the following points when loading:

    1. Securely fasten all loose parts (straps, etc.). Nothing should be able to get into the spokes. Sturdy tension straps must be used for fastening. Elastic rubber straps, etc. are not permitted for securing loads.

    2. Always pack heavy loads as low as possible. A low center of gravity ensures more stable handling. High loads increase the trailer's susceptibility to tipping.

    3. In general, care must be taken to secure the load so that it cannot be lost during the journey and endanger other road users. Never secure loads with elastic straps (expanders).

    4. Only load as much weight as you can safely pull and brake. A realistic everyday weight that does not completely overwhelm your joints and muscles is certainly well below 80 kg without e-bike assistance.

    5. Single-axle trailers must always have a slight tongue load. This means that the trailer must be slightly heavier at the front than at the rear (max. 6.5 kg tongue weight for Weber couplings). This results in more stable and smoother handling.
    Under no circumstances should the rear overhang be heavier, as this would relieve the rear wheel of your bicycle. This significantly impairs the braking performance of the combination.
    Nevertheless, the majority of the load weight must rest on the trailer axle.

    6. Extreme loads should always be tested. The handling of the combination can change significantly due to high weights, large loads, very long loads, positive or negative load on the coupling. Under no circumstances should you simply drive off with unfamiliar loads! As a general rule, the driver is responsible for the safe operation of the combination.

    7. The driving behavior must be adapted to the size and load of the combination! Heavy loads increase the braking distance and can lead to serious accidents.

    8. Very long loads must be secured with drawbar to prevent vibrations as far as possible. Vibrations will destroy all components in the long term!

    9. The provisions of the STVZO (German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations) for loads must be observed, e.g., red pennants at the end of protruding loads, etc.

  • Heavy trailers change the braking behavior of the entire combination. It can sometimes be very difficult to brake a heavy combination safely. Braking behavior depends on various factors:

    1. Condition and equipment of the towing bicycle

    It goes without saying that heavy trailers require a suitably sturdy bicycle with very good brakes. The official company vehicle from Hinterher, for example, is a robust touring bike by Velotraum with wide tires and mechanical disc brakes. This makes it possible to brake even heavy, large trailers very safely when riding appropriately.

    2. Road conditions, downhill slopes, weather conditions, load distribution, trailer weight, rider weight, tire pressure, tire width...

    All these factors have an impact on effective braking performance. Even the best system will fail on a downhill slope (especially on a bend) on wet leaves or a rain-soaked road. In the automotive sector, we are used to all kinds of electronic assistance systems that make driving easier and increase safety. However, a significant part of the charm of the bicycle system is that it requires a minimum of technology (and thus complexity, maintenance, low prices, etc.), which in turn has a striking impact on the sustainability of cycling.

    There is currently intense debate about how much technology the bicycle can still tolerate – but we clearly recommend keeping the trailer as simple as possible and only installing additional modules such as overrun brakes or electric drives when absolutely necessary. Our own overrun brake, which we have launched on the market after a long development period, will only be usable with the heavy-duty drawbar system and is therefore intended more for professional use.

  • For technical reasons, the overrun brake only becomes effective when there is a significant change in speed between the bicycle and the trailer. In other words, when the bicycle brakes abruptly, especially in unforeseen situations. It then brings the combination to a safe stop, provided that the trailer weight (trailer + load) is precisely matched to the release torque of the overrun brake. Unlike more technically sophisticated motor vehicle overrun brakes with electronic control, a correctly adjusted overrun brake for bicycle trailers can only function optimally for a specific weight. Our own newly developed overrun brake is extremely powerful and designed for transporting heavy loads over 80 kg trailer weight, i.e., for a weight range where other products available on the market are already beyond their limits.

    In principle, no overrun brake can function during uniform braking on long downhill stretches, even if this would be desirable, for example, when crossing the Alps in order to protect the bicycle brake pads. When braking evenly on longer downhill stretches, there is practically no noticeable delay between the bicycle and the trailer and therefore no braking effect from the overrun brake. When braking heavily before corners and, of course, during heavy braking maneuvers, the overrun brake naturally helps a lot to brake the combination safely.

    Conclusion: The overrun brake is primarily intended to ensure safety in unforeseen situations by enabling heavy trailers to be braked safely. It cannot (and should not) be used to replace a bicycle braking system that is unsuitable (for trailers)!

  • Every Hinterher trailer with an aluminum chassis purchased after January 1 2018 has two reflectors at the front and rear and reflective strips on the sides that are integrated into the tires. Due to the new STVO (German Road Traffic Regulations), a self-illuminating rear light must be used in the dark. For this reason, all chassis trailers delivered since January 1, 2018, are equipped with a high-quality LED clip-on rear light.

    This high-quality LED battery-powered rear light, which can be easily Hinterher to Hinterher , is also available individually in our online shop. There you will also find an optional permanently mounted rear light.

    White front lights are also mandatory for very wide trailers over 1 m.

  • No, the Hinterher can be assembled in just a few clicks without tools and is attached to the bike coupling with a bayonet lock. You may only need a 15 mm open-end wrench to mount the coupling on the rear axle of your bike (for bolted rear axles). If you have a quick-release axle, this is usually no problem, but sometimes you may need an extended quick-release axle (also available in our shop).

    Almost all Hinterher components are fastened with a single type of screw: the M6 stainless steel countersunk Allen screw. All you need to repair or replace individual parts is a 4 mm Allen key. For most components, the nuts are held in the injection-molded parts without tools; only a few components require a 10 mm open-end wrench.

Use on foot

  • The following applies to virtually all of our models: the trailer should be equipped exactly as your requirements dictate. Our modular system offers an enormous variety of options and upgrades to tailor your trailer precisely to your needs!
    The more precisely you know what you intend to use the trailer for, the better we can help you find the right configuration in terms of size and load capacity.

    • Do you want to ride your bike to the store and then just take the trailer with you on foot into the supermarket? Or just go a few hundred meters to the nearest liquor store and bring back two crates of beer?
      Then the standard equipment is perfectly adequate. The standard drawbar supplied with the trailer can be easily reattached, allowing you to push the trailer comfortably on foot. Taller people should use the extended standard drawbar, which is 12 cm longer.

    • Do you want to cover longer distances and transport heavier items on foot or by bike? For example, collecting firewood in the forest and then cycling over rough terrain with up to 100 kg? Then treat yourself to the SL (heavy-duty) equipment. You won't regret it!

    • Are you planning to go hiking with your trailer, perhaps for several days or weeks and with a lot of luggage? And at the same time use the trailer on your bike without having to make any major modifications? Maybe you have a mountain hut or vacation home that can only be reached on foot? Then you should use our rickshaw handles!
      For short hikes with relatively little luggage, a single, centrally mounted medium-length handle may be sufficient. This allows you to remain maneuverable in the city and not attract too much attention.

      For real outdoor applications with more weight and longer distances, the counter-symmetrically curved long handle pair is ideal. This allows for sufficient stride length even for taller people. This pair of handles can be mounted on practically any of our models with two drawbar mounts. In addition, with the help of our backpack with a special hip belt (our recommendation!) or even a simpler hip belt, the handles can be clicked into place, allowing you to swing your arms freely and relieve the strain. The backpack only carries the most important day luggage and valuables.

    • Are you a real beast, in top physical condition, a former military personnel, a jungle survival specialist, or a prepper? Do you have experience with rickshaws and want to haul even more? There are two options here: you need therapeutic help or you can contact us for a custom-made product based on our heavy-duty system. We've even had desert crossers carrying 80 kg of water among our customers ;-)

twin axle

  • With a single-axle trailer, the entire weight of the trailer (except for a few kilograms of tongue weight at the front of the hitch) rests on the axle and thus on the two wheels. In principle, the trailer can always tip over and must therefore be attached to the bicycle with a rigid drawbar designed to withstand the expected loads (standard drawbar system or heavy-duty drawbar system).

    Even when parked, a single-axle trailer requires appropriately sized stands to remain level (standard drawbar mount + lightweight stand / URSUS heavy-duty stand / lowerable support wheel / lowerable support)

    With a double-axle trailer, when loaded correctly, the weight is distributed across both axles and a total of four wheels; the double-axle trailer remains level on its own. For car or truck trailers, a very solid, rigid steel frame is designed for this purpose, which is supported by the vehicle’s hitch. The forces that can occur here are enormous, and in vehicles suitable for this purpose, the reinforced chassis is designed accordingly.

    A bicycle and all bicycle trailer components are not designed to withstand these forces; a rigid drawbar system would cause damage to all drawbar components as well as to the rear axle and the bicycle frame. That is why we have designed a flexible drawbar that ensures the trailer does not transfer its full load to the drawbar components, even under asymmetrical loads, at an angle, over curbs, etc.

  • Advantages:
    In principle, higher load capacity, since the weight is distributed across two axles and a total of four wheels under symmetrical loading.

    ° Higher trailer weight capacity—up to 150 kg (and more)—is possible compared to single-axle trailers, due to the lower drawbar load on the hitch
    ° The trailer remains upright on its own and does not need to be propped up to prevent tipping
    ° When used on foot, e.g., in exhibition halls, at large events, etc., the trailer can be easily pushed by one person and does not need to be balanced. However, thanks to the development of our lowerable support wheel, even our single-axle trailers can now be maneuvered with ease on hard surfaces.
    ° For design reasons, a double-axle trailer may be an attractive option



    Disadvantages:

    ° Higher frictional resistance, requiring more effort when cornering
    ° Increased tire wear

    ° Potentially problematic cornering behavior with lightweight bicycles and riders

    ° Significantly larger turning radius

    ° Less stable handling due to the movable drawbar



    Conclusion:
    Double-axle trailers certainly have their merits. However, when purchasing a large trailer with a dual-axle system, you should carefully weigh whether accepting the drawbacks justifies the purchase. In terms of price, trailers equipped with the QR 15/25 single-axle heavy-duty system—which also has a high load capacity—are almost exactly the same as those with the QR 10/20 dual-axle system.

boat trailer

  • Boat trailers are a complex topic. There are a variety of boat types and hull shapes with numerous completely different designs. In addition, there are many other water sports equipment such as windsurf boards, surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, inflatable SUPs, kiteboards, lightweight rowing boats, collapsible catamarans, etc.

    These devices all differ in terms of design, length, width, weight, load capacity, etc.

    To give a few examples: due to its delicate hull, a folding boat requires completely different transport details than a robust PE canoe. A long surfboard requires a different trailer than a short whitewater kayak, etc.

    In addition, a fundamental question should always be asked: Do I want a BOAT TRAILER that is optimized for boat transport and travel, is easy to dismantle, and is lightweight? Or do I want a good, robust BICYCLE TRAILER that is designed for the respective requirements and can also be easily converted and used for numerous everyday and professional applications? In this case, you should focus on the different drawbars and a suitable chassis trailer.

    IMPORTANT: For stability reasons, we ALWAYS recommend the SL drawbar system for long boat trailers with drawbar extensions!

    With the development of our H2O boat trailer, which is the result of over 10 years of experience in building a wide variety of trailer types, we have achieved a real stroke of genius: Thanks to its unique design, it can not only be dismantled into extremely small parts and is lightweight while still offering high load capacity—it is also suitable for practically all water sports equipment and can be adapted to a wide range of requirements.

    Basically, a suitable configuration can be found for every type of boat (size, length, type, weight) and for every application (2 km to the lake? Multi-day trip with portages? expedition? Use as a boat trolley, boat trailer, bicycle trailer, trolley), a suitable configuration must be found. Below, we have examined a few questions that will help you make your selection as independently as possible.

    If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us at any time. The more precisely you describe your application, the better we can advise you!

  • First of all, it depends on which country you want to tow your boat with your bike. National regulations vary considerably in this regard. In Germany, however, even long canoes with a length of 6 m are no problem (if you choose a suitable trailer design)

    In principle, you can transport all boats that are not too heavy or too wide by bicycle or trailer. The rules of the STVO (German Road Traffic Regulations) must be observed. The limiting factor is usually not the load capacity of our trailers, but the braking ability of the bicycle and the stability of the bicycle frame!

  • There are basically three options for transporting boats and boards:

    1. No drawbar at all - the bike trailer functions practically like a boat trolley, which is secured in place without slipping, either in the middle of the boat or slightly offset towards the rear. The boat is then attached directly to the bicycle using a suitable auxiliary construction. This requires that the board or boat has a mounting option at the tip or that one can be created. Another option is an auxiliary construction screwed onto the luggage rack that protrudes to the rear and to which the tip of the boat is attached. Conversely, if the boat is suitable, a straight drawbar a Weber connection can be attached to the top of the boat, which is then coupled directly to the seat post coupling.

    Advantage: You only need to carry a small amount of equipment and save on the relatively expensive individual parts for the drawbar. For very long and large boats, e.g., canoes, the boat itself becomes the drawbar significantly more stable.

    Disadvantage: Coupling and mounting is usually much more time-consuming than with a drawbar system optimized for this purpose. If the boat is only secured to the bicycle with rope or similar, there will always be a slight pendulum movement back and forth, which can be uncomfortable when riding.

    2. Low drawbar – for boat transport, the SL center drawbar should always be chosen for stability reasons. Especially for lighter and shorter boats, the low drawbar may be a better choice than the S-shaped high drawbar. This is particularly true if the drawbar system is also to be used for "normal" bicycle trailers. In almost all cases, an additional hull support is required at the tip of the boat. Since all boats are different, you will need to adjust the hull support to the correct height yourself (e.g., using wooden blocks, foam, rubber, etc.). The H2O Tubes are generally used here if the boat/board fits between the wheels (max. 66 cm for the H2O-66 / max. 80 cm for the H2O-80). When using the additional screw-in stainless steel axles, a width of up to 1 m and a weight of up to 100 kg can be transported.

    Advantage: The drawbar system can also be used for standard trailers (when the drawbar mount is mounted in the center). The load center is optimal because the boat rests directly on the H2O tubes and the center drawbar + hull support.

    Disadvantage: More vibrations in the drawbar system with longer boats.

    3. S-shaped high drawbar for seat post coupling – especially recommended for long boats. We do not normally recommend the high drawbar for bicycle trailers, as the driving characteristics are significantly better with a low drawbar. When transporting boats, however, the opposite is true! Here, the high drawbar can be the optimal solution, as the boat and drawbar can be connected drawbar a single unit, drawbar reducing the vibration of drawbar . A typical application is for long and sensitive sea kayaks and canoes. Since canoes are often significantly wider than the space between the wheels of the H2O, the H2O Wings version is used here. For sensitive boat hulls, this can also be used to easily create a sling bed with tension straps, which significantly increases the contact surface.

    For long boats, it is essential to attach at least one additional hull support as far forward on the boat as possible. Since the loading level here is above the trailer's wheels, the hull support must be higher and adapted to the individual hull shape.
    Advantage: Central coupling to the bicycle for optimal handling. Secure attachment even for long boats. Fixed unit consisting of boat hull and drawbar system with less vibration.

    Disadvantage: Higher costs due to the necessary drawbar parts and seat post coupling. More individual parts that need to be stowed away.

  • To find the right parts for the collapsible boat drawbar, it is best to proceed as follows:

    1. Depending on the type of boat, choose between an SL low drawbar or an S-shaped high drawbar

    2. Determine the position of the boat trailer under the boat – ideally approx. 20 cm behind the center of the boat (A slightly asymmetrical arrangement improves the driving characteristics). For a 5 m long canoe, we would ideally set the axle at approx. 2.70 m from the tip.

    3. Subtract the drawbar length drawbar the boat trolley and the selected drawbar , which must be added to the total drawbar length.

    Example 1: Canoe with a boat length of 5 m. Selected axle position measured at approx. 270 cm from the tip.

    SL low drawbar approx. 30 cm + center piece at H2O approx. 20 cm = 50 cm. Remaining drawbar length therefore 220 cm. Required drawbar extensions 2 x 50 cm + 1 x 120 cm

    S-shaped high drawbar approx. 50 cm + center piece at H2O approx. 20 cm = 70 cm. Remaining drawbar length therefore 200 cm. Required drawbar extensions: 1 x 80 cm + 1 x 120 cm

    Example 2: Kayak with a boat length of 360 cm. Selected axle position measured at approx. 200 cm from the tip.

    SL low drawbar approx. 30 cm + center piece at H2O approx. 20 cm = 50 cm. Remaining drawbar length therefore 200 - 50 = approx. 150 cm. Required drawbar extensions 3 x 50 cm = 150 cm or 2 x 80 = 160 cm

    S-shaped high drawbar approx. 50 cm + center piece at H2O approx. 20 cm = 70 cm. Remaining drawbar length therefore 200 - 70 = approx. 130 cm. Required drawbar extensions 1 x 50 + 1 x 80 = 130 cm or 1 x 120 cm.

    Available drawbar extensions, as of August 2020:

    SL drawbar extension 50 cm

    SL drawbar extension 80 cm

    SL drawbar extension 100 cm

    SL drawbar extension 120 cm (increased shipping costs due to bulky goods shipping)

    Countless total lengths can be put together from these 4 lengths.

Packaging & Shipping

  • When ordering our trailers, please bear in mind that each trailer is assembled, packaged, and customized specifically for you according to your desired configuration. These are not imported, pre-packaged stock items that are simply pulled from a shelf in an Amazon high-bay warehouse and shipped out.

    We are a manufacturer and make every effort to keep all components and trailer sizes in stock. In general, thanks to our excellent internal processes, we are extremely fast and can deliver within just a few days. However, during peak season, after holidays, or due to ongoing supply chain difficulties, delivery times for individual models may be longer. So if you are in a real hurry, please ask in advance what delivery time you can expect – or add this information to your order.

    Custom-made products always take a little longer, especially during the peak season. Therefore, please plan your trailer purchase a little in advance – after all, it should serve you for a long time!

  • Shipping costs money. That should be clear to everyone. Some large internet providers ship their products without charging shipping costs for advertising reasons. As a result, more and more customers are becoming accustomed to not paying for shipping. In reality, this is misleading, as shipping costs are always included in the prices or calculated over the long term based on future market monopoly.

    We take a different approach, as we do not want to hide shipping costs in our calculations, nor do we think it makes sense to pretend that shipping is free. We therefore charge acceptable shipping costs, adjusted to the respective order quantity or the country to which the goods are shipped. Nevertheless, these shipping costs never cover our costs, as the time required for good and secure packaging is enormous.

  • Shipping to Switzerland and other countries outside the EU is extremely complex and involves high costs and effort. Therefore, shipping costs for individual items are at least €28, and for trailers at least €50, as long as the packages are still suitable for parcel service shipping. However, all packages that exceed the parcel dimensions (3m strap measurement) or weight (max. 30 kg) must be shipped by a freight forwarder. In addition, for goods valued at €1000 or more, an export declaration must be prepared, which costs another €50. This leads to an enormous increase in costs, so that larger trailers quickly end up with total shipping costs of €250-350.

    We always ship according to "Frankatur DAP" (without customs clearance, without VAT). This means that you will receive an invoice from the Swiss side for customs clearance costs and Swiss VAT, which is of course levied in the country and must be paid by the consumer. The pure shipping costs are covered by our invoice and may not be charged to you again.

    If we may: This showcases the enormous advantages of trading within the European Union.

  • You will receive a beautifully packaged bicycle trailer from us via parcel service. However, as we strive to manufacture a product that is truly sustainable in every respect, we do not see the point in constantly receiving outer packaging from suppliers and then disposing of it, only to then purchase the same material again. We don't need to tell you about the energy consumption and ecological footprint of cardboard production...

    That's why we try to use clean old cardboard boxes for our inner packaging and padding as much as possible. This is by no means cheaper than new cardboard boxes – we are not saving money at your expense! No, processing old cardboard boxes is more expensive than buying new ones. But we don't want to add to the mountains of waste unnecessarily and hope that you support us in this :-)

    Unfortunately, PVC adhesive tape cannot yet be replaced due to the adhesive strength required for our sometimes quite heavy packages. However, with today's standard paper recycling processes, separating the cardboard from the adhesive tape is technically no problem at all. The adhesive tape residues are then also recycled.

  • We would like to address a specific aspect that plays a major role in online sales and distance selling law today, both in terms of legal certainty for you as the buyer and us as the seller/manufacturer, but also in terms of the overall social consequences of excessive returns and shipping volumes.
    As a buyer, you have the right to return products purchased online without giving a reason and to cancel the purchase contract (details on the correct procedure can be found in our terms and conditions). In our case, however, this only applies to individual items from our shop and not to configured trailers.


    These trailers, which are individually assembled by hand for you according to your specific configuration, are excluded from the simple right of withdrawal for several reasons. On the one hand, a considerable amount of effort goes into each of these trailers, which are individually assembled and mounted by hand, and we would be left with this effort in the event of a withdrawal. Secondly, some components are screwed together especially for you, and some even have to be drilled by hand first. In any case, if you cancel your order, dismantling your trailer would leave visible marks and the trailer could not be reassembled for another customer in their configuration and sold as new.


    From our point of view, returns should therefore be avoided wherever possible in the interests of both parties. We make every effort to advise you as thoroughly and comprehensively as possible before you make your purchase decision, providing you with decision-making aids in the form of numerous product examples, photos, customer galleries, and much more, so that you can order exactly what you need.


    Of course, there are sometimes borderline cases in which a purchase decision should be reversed even despite costly customization, sometimes even due to existential misfortunes. We have always endeavored to find a solution that is acceptable to both sides. As dedicated craftsmen, we are proud of our products and, fortunately, have mostly satisfied customers.
    Should a difficult situation arise, talking to each other is always the best option.

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payment

  • As a rule, we only ship our products after payment has been received in advance. You will receive an email from us with the necessary payment information as soon as your order has been processed. Once we have received your transfer, your order will be released for assembly, assembled, and packaged. For international orders outside of Germany, Austria and Switzerland we do accept payments via Paypal.

  • At first glance, paying through one of the major payment service providers seems incredibly convenient and, on the surface, desirable, but from our perspective, there are several reasons against it. That is why, at this time, we do not want to offer any payment system other than bank transfer and WERO:

    1. Save money
    Payment providers always take a percentage of sales—typically 2–5%—and, of course, these fees must be factored into the purchase price, even for large online stores. With an average Hmax setup, you’ll therefore save 20–50 € in so-called “transaction fees” that companies like PayPal, Klarna, etc., charge for this service. That’s a substantial amount for the few minutes of work a conventional bank transfer costs you. The well-known payment service providers and the mega-corporations behind them make huge profits from these fees and continue to expand their monopolistic positions.


    2. Minimize effort
    Our trailers can be quite complex. In many cases, this requires a correction to the original order. This often involves time-consuming invoice corrections, refunds, or additional transfers if the amount was transferred immediately.

    3. Avoid bad purchases
    We want you to carefully consider your decision to purchase a trailer with all its details and to take advantage of our advice. Making a purchase too quickly due to insufficient consideration inevitably leads to more wrong decisions, returns, more administrative work, and more parcel volume. "Buy now, pay later" may seem like a very attractive promise at first glance, but for many customers it leads to unmanageable mountains of debt. All of this can be avoided by taking a little more time for your purchase when you really need it.

  • We do not offer installment payments, as the expense for our small business would be enormous. We also find the credit financing of relatively manageable purchases such as bicycle trailers questionable. Credit financing is intended to encourage ever-increasing consumption and leads many consumers into irresolvable dependencies and liabilities.
    However, if you have a genuine need, your bank would be the right point of contact, as it may be able to grant you small loans for purchases.

  • Currently (as of 2025), no leasing company offers financing for bicycle accessories via leasing. Since bicycle trailers are considered accessories, this option is unfortunately not available. However, some bicycle dealers offer leasing options for the purchase of a complete set. This option must be negotiated individually with the respective bicycle dealer offering leasing. The effort is only worthwhile when purchasing a relatively expensive complete set consisting of an e-bike/cargo bike + trailer.

Politics?

  • As a company, we are fundamentally politically neutral. Nevertheless, we founded Hinterher with certain convictions. One of these is that motorized private transportation in metropolitan areas has long since reached—or even exceeded—its limits. Cars consume an immense amount of space—not just for parking—are used for only a very short time each day, and offer no speed advantages whatsoever given the average trip lengths in cities. Added to this are particulate matter, exhaust fumes, noise, safety hazards, and the immense consumption of resources by cars. For these and several other reasons, we are fundamentally committed to climate-friendly mobility and to the redistribution of transportation space in cities. We generally support any democratic party that promotes these goals.

  • As a company with employees, significant investments, and so on, we must first and foremost operate successfully and generate a certain amount of profit that secures the company’s future and enables further growth. In principle, this should be clear to everyone. We consistently strive to achieve this goal, based on the principles of the Economy for the Common Good. We want to prove that a high-quality product can be produced regionally under fair conditions for everyone and that a company can operate according to these principles. Admittedly, this is not entirely easy, and there are numerous risks, obstacles, and challenges—including those from the government—that repeatedly jeopardize this goal.

    From the outset, Hinterher set itself the goal of manufacturing useful and repairable products that are sustainable and produced as regionally as possible. We want to make a positive contribution to this long-overdue development. This has resulted in numerous conclusions and concrete action strategies that are in line with the necessary requirements for a comprehensively sustainable, "grandchild-friendly" way of working and development. We therefore regularly review all possible aspects and adjust our working methods or strategies if necessary. If you are interested, we would be happy to explain the details of this basic approach to you.

  • As passionate cyclists, we are convinced that cycling has even greater potential in the future than it currently has. Since the bicycle is generally considered to be the most efficient vehicle of all and cycling has almost exclusively positive effects on health, traffic, and the environment, there is still enormous potential for development, especially for short and medium distances and suitable application scenarios. As developers and manufacturers of high-quality bicycle trailers, we are constantly striving to expand these possible application scenarios and tap into new potential. However, we also see natural, system-related limitations as to what can actually still be called a "bicycle" and which vehicles are compatible with the available bicycle infrastructure and do not endanger other road users, especially pedestrians and other cyclists.
    Within these limitations, we see enormous, largely untapped potential for the bicycle as a means of transport.