(Bicycle) trailers and accessories

There are four reacha SPORT models: SPORT SHORT, SPORT LONG, SPORT XXL und SPORT PRO. Each model comes in different variants depending on the choice of wheel sets and load compartment.

You can get a good overview of the different reacha models on our bicycle trailer collection page, but here are the most important differences.

The frame:

All four SPORT models have the same frame, although there are differences in the width of the centre tubes. SHORT, LONG and PRO have the normal centre tubes. The PRO also has a reinforced drawbar mount. The XXL, on the other hand, has centre tubes that are 10 cm wider.

The drawbar:

We have three different drawbars: short, long and extra extra long - SHORT, LONG and XXL. The SPORT PRO also uses the LONG drawbar, but the drawbar mounts are reinforced to withstand higher loads in manual mode.

We also offer a WEBER drawbar as an accessory for all models, which enables connection to the rear wheel axle.

The tires:

We offer SHORT, LONG und XXL with three different wheel sets. The compact 20” tires are ideal for the road and has the smallest pack size. If you want to go faster on paved roads or when ground clearance is important, then the street 24” tires are recommended. Off road and in the sand, the beach 20” fat bike tires with stainless steel wheel bearings come into play.

The PRO, on the other hand, has particularly large 26" fat bike tires with stainless steel wheel bearings, so that it can be pulled through the sand even when heavily loaded.

The load area:

We offer all reacha models either with a textile trunk as a loading area [“trunk”] or with a platform as a loading area [“platform”].

The "trunk" is a textile bag that has open corners on the sides. With the help of the Velcro fasteners, it can be adjusted to the length and width of the frame. When disassembled, the trunk can be used as a carrying bag for the reacha. 

The “platform”, on the other hand, has a fixed width and is attached to the center rails of the frame. If the frame is set wider, a side loading bracket (“bow”) can be used to transport items such as a SUP board upright. In addition, the platform can optionally be expanded to form a box with side walls as accessories.

Connection to the bike:

Please note that all reacha models do not include a bicycle adapter. Many reacha customers use the SPORT, LONG, PRO and XXL models exclusively as hand trolleys and the correct coupling for the WEBER drawbar depends on the bicycle to which the trailer is to be attached.

SHORT, LONG, PRO und XXL can be connected to the bike's saddle pole with the so-called Bike Connector 2.0. This allows long items to be transported to protrude beyond the rear tire, giving you even more transport length.

Accessories:

SHORT, LONG und XXL come without any additional accessories apart from the frame, drawbar, possibly wheel set and loading area. With the PRO, on the other hand, two additional loading brackets with side walls are included in the price. 

Conclusion:

For transport in the city and objects up to 1.5 meters, we recommend the SPORT SHORT.
SPORT LONG and SPORT PRO are designed for sports equipment up to a length of 4.5 meters. For particularly high loads in manual operation, we recommend the reacha PRO up to 80kg payload.
For everything beyond 4.5 meters (canoes, two-seaters, collapsible boats, fishing kayaks, etc.) the SPORT XXL comes into play.

The choice of the right wheel set and the right loading area depends heavily on your application and cannot be answered in general terms. On the product pages you will find further information to help you make the right decision.

If you would like to combine several advantages of the different models, have a look at our sets, the so-called reacha BUNDLE.

"500-1000€ for some aluminum bars, some fabric and some rims!!!!", "After all, everything comes from China anyway! And they want so much money for that!", "It's a shame that a great product is spoiled by greed for money. Would be really great but the price defies description." "There are trailers for €120 on amazon."
Unfortunately, we hear such and some less qualified criticism again and again from people who come into contact with our advertising on social media, but do not bother to actually deal with reacha. 

Yes, our trailers are not cheap. And, no, not everything comes from China. reacha is not a product of industrial mass production!

The heart of our reacha, the frame, is handcrafted in small series in Upper Bavaria. The high-strength and coated aluminum tubes from Belgian production are given their final shape at our partner in the Rosenheim area using a special process. We also focus on innovation and sustainability with other materials instead of low prices. Be it our loading platform, made in our district town of Miesbach, from a CO2-binding wood material produced in Switzerland. Or for example our Bow cover from the Allgäu, which, thanks to recycled pre-consumer mono-plastic, can easily be reintroduced into the production cycle at the end of its life. We can now proudly say that 85% of reacha is produced in Europe. The last parts are then assembled here at Tegernsee, everything is checked, packed and shipped. 

As a small company, we developed reacha at our own risk and brought it to market maturity without a large investor or a large brand conglomerate in the background. The quality and longevity of the product and our responsibility towards people and nature were and are more important to us than pushing the price down to the lowest level. This is another reason why we give a 2-year manufacturer's guarantee and a 10-year spare parts guarantee. In addition, with quantities of less than 5,000 trailers per year, we have little influence on the prices of our producers. A company such as Thule with 50,000 to 100,000 trailers a year and owning entire production lines in China, can of course achieve very different manufacturing costs per unit than us.

It remains to say that reacha is more than just "aluminum poles, some fabric and a few rims". Let's start with the fact that we don't use poles, but tubes... Also, every year we get morecustomer testimonials to counter these comments on social media: "Well thought out, it is definitely worth the money.", "At first I was skeptical because the price was actually beyond my budget. Now I'm totally excited.", "The price is high, but absolutely justified. Best trailer I've had so far." and many more.

Please note that no reacha model includes a bicycle adapter in the scope of delivery. Because many reacha customers use the SPORT, CITY, PRO and XXL models exclusively as hand trucks. And with the reacha WEBER, the choice of the right Weber hitch is heavily dependent on the construction of the bike to which the trailer is to be attached. That's why Bike Connector 2.0 and the Weber trailer hitch type E are only available as an accessory or as part of a bundle deal.

The SPORT LONG is ideal for transporting goods up to 4.5 metres.

We recommend a maximum load of 35 kg for all models when used as a bicycle trailer and a maximum load of 60 kg when used as a hand trailer. The SPORT PRO can transport up to 80kg as a hand trailer.

Please make sure that you comply with the applicable road traffic regulations in your country before using the trailer on the road.

When using the trolley as a bicycle trailer, the lighting must be retrofitted in accordance with the laws and traffic regulations of the country in which it is used. We also include four DIN-certified reflectors with mounting clamps with each Bike Connector.

When driving in the evening or in the dark or in tunnels, you may have to install a self-illuminating light.

The maximum internal width dimensions of our reacha models are as follows. They refer to the distance at the height of the wheel axle between two mounted Bow-Covers made of pre-consumer plastic. With mounted Bow Covers made of aluminium you have to subtract one centimetre on each side, as they slightly bulge inwards.

• SPORT SHORT standard: 63,5cm
• SPORT SHORT wide / SPORT LONG / SPORT PRO: 75,5cm
• SPORT XXL: 85,5cm

You can find detailed dimension pictures here.

As a transparent company, we made a conscious decision not to hide our packaging and shipping costs in the sales prices of the reacha models. In addition, given the size of our products, shipping not only costs a few euros and, depending on whether we ship domestically or internationally, varies greatly. Just the packaging for a reacha alone costs us around €5 because we have it produced locally and as sustainably as possible. We also attach great importance to the reliability of our shipping partner and do not work with cheap shipping providers. In addition, we ship carbon neutrally with DHL Go Green to further reduce our footprint.

You can find an overview of our shipping costshere.

Please note that the prices on our homepage are exclusive of shipping costs and possible customs duties. The shipping costs are only calculated in the shopping cart at checkout (last step before payment), depending on what you have ordered and whether we ship within or outside of Germany.

No, reacha is not designed for transporting people.

reacha was primarily developed as a cargo trailer and not specifically for transporting animals. Of course, a container intended for the transport of animals, such as a dog crate or similar, can be transported on the reacha if it is sufficiently secured. Especially with the platform as a loading area, nothing should stand in the way of securing it. We recommend the dog crate from CADOCA.

Whether your dog crate or other container will fit on the reacha can be seen from the information about the dimensions on the product pages and our product dimensions page.

In the following video we show you the dog crate: