I like to haul my kids and groceries using a Burley trailer, so I decided to install a hitch on my new Grizl AL 7. Per recommendations on this subreddit, I got a Robert Axle project thru-axle sized for my Grizl (this is the one I got- https://robertaxleproject.com/product/154-167mm-1-0-mm-thread-for-hitch-mount-trailer/). Ordering, shipping, and installation was a breeze! I've taken 4-5 rides with the trailer attached and so far so good.
However, I have 2 questions for this community after taking those rides:
- The Robert Axle project thru-axle instructions very clearly state that you should remove their thru-axle and replace with the stock axle whenever you are not riding with the trailer attached. This seems like a lawyer-y legal statement, do people here who have Robert Axle thru-axles for trailers actually switch out their axles every time they want to use a trailer?
- I've noticed that the secondary retention strap gets super close to the rear brake disc/rotor when installed. Should I be worried about this? Has anyone ever had any issues from doing this?
Any thoughts on either of these two items is greatly appreciated!
by Buffabrew