Finding the right hitching solution doesn’t need to be complicated. Use this simple two-step guide to determine what axle or adapter your bike will need to attach your new Coho XC cargo trailer.
*If your bike has an Open Horizontal Dropout, Burley does not recommend using the Coho XC or any axle mounted trailer.
Take our Hitch Guide Quiz for a step by step questionnaire that helps you identify hitching compatibility and what adapter you need to connect a Coho XC to your bike.
The first step is to identify your bike’s axle type. Some bikes have axles that look different than the images below or don't fit neatly into these three most common types. If you are unsure of your axle type, please contact your bike's manufacturer.
The most common type of axle. The quick release axle has a lever that clamps the axle in place with an acorn nut on the opposite end.
The bolt-on axle has a hex nut on both sides. It is common on fixed gear and single speed bicycles, as well as internally-geared hubs.
Thru axles are thick and hollow. They are common on newer bicycles with disc brakes, especially mountain bikes.
A Coho® 5mm Skewer replaces the existing QR skewer on your bike to make it compatible with the Coho XC cargo trailer. They are required to be able use the Coho XC on bikes with QR skewers. Multiple skewer lengths are available.
The Coho® Nutted Axle Adapter includes a set of threaded adapters that replace the nuts on your current nutted axle, allowing you to connect the Coho XC cargo trailer to your bike. This adapter is required to use the Coho XC on bikes with nutted axles. Multiple thread pitches available.
Coho® Thru Axles allow bikes with 12mm rear thru axles to connect to the Coho XC. Multiple thread pitches and lengths are available. A Coho 12mm Thru Axle is required for any bike with a 12mm rear thru axle to use the Coho XC. Use the Coho Thru Axle Finder to determine the correct axle for your bike.
Select your bike brand and model to determine which Coho Thru Axle is compatible with your bike. If your bike is not listed in the tool, contact your bike's manufacturer to identify the axle diameter, length and thread pitch. For additional support, please contact Burley Customer Service.
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