The Trax Pro has been one of the most durable, easy to use ropes that I have ever experienced. A quality system with the ability to retract into a compact reel makes carrying easy and is enticing to use. The Trax MTB weighs a mere 170g–which is basically nothing. You’ll never notice the weight, and it won’t get in the way on your bike. Compatible With Dropper Posts…Mostly

We used it for one and a half rides like this before we snapped the rope. Now to be fair to Trax MTB, we were pushing it to the limit and it did NOT snap when using it to tow a kiddo. And our family has been known to snap other tow ropes before.I haven’t taken this tow rope fat biking on the snow while towing my wife, whom is towing a trailer with our rascal in it (like we did with the orginal Trax MTB). However, I have towed other adults and children with the fatbike and my hard tail both, uphill and it has worked out flawlessly. If you prefer durability over convenience, I do think the Tow-Whee is a little more substantial. That said, we’ve also broken a Tow-Whee….so who knows. Tow-Whee advertises that it can haul up to 500 pounds; while the Trax is only good up to 200 pounds. Bottom-Line: Solid Solution For Towing Kids On Their Own Bikes My husband was able to take the device apart and repair it. We’re still using it now (with far less weight) and it seems to be working fine.

We first tested and reviewed the Trax MTB a few years ago. Today, the brand is also offering the Trax Pro and the Trax Flex, giving you plenty of options depending on how you plan on using the tow rope. Max Towable Weight: If you’re only towing kids, being able to tow 265 pounds instead of just 200 won’t matter to you. But if you’ll be towing heavier adults, you may need the Pro. Have you ever had to end a ride early because your child couldn’t make it up a hill, or because they got tired before you made it to your destination? Blue Winter/4 Season rope is the shortest at 144″ max length and is the only rope rated for lower temperatures. Lead Bike Mount Location: Mounting location is really where the TRAX PRO shines. With the original TRAX MTB only mounting to the seat post, you can’t use it with some dropper posts.

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Yeah, we ran into a few minor issues while putting the Trax MTB thru the ringer. But the thing is, towing another human being on a bike is a bit of an unelegant affair. Basic Original Method: As a standalone unit, the TowWhee attaches to the trailing bike below the headset by simply threading the tow rope through the loop at the end of the rope. The other end of the rope can then be attached to the lead bike’s saddle.