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Step 1
Tagalongs come in 20-inch and 24-inch wheels. Which one you buy depends on the height of your child.
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Step 2
All brands of tagalong bikes attach to a hitch that is mounted on your bike’s seatpost. There is not a huge difference between hitches. Any reputable hitch should be simple to use so you can easily remove the tagalong from your bike.
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Step 3
If more than one person will be using the tagalong, consider buying a hitch for each bike.
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Step 4
Buy spare tubes and tools to fix flats on both your bike and the tagalong—which will have different size tires. Carry your supplies with you at all times.
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Step 5
Consider what bike you will be towing with. Mountain bikes will be more stable than a road bike because they are stiffer and can counteract the pushing and pulling of a tagalong. Mountain bike handlebars versus drop ones will likely be more comfortable.
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Step 6
When it’s time to test ride, take your own bike to the shop.
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Step 7
Don’t connect your hitch to a carbon seatpost. Use an aluminum one instead. The tagalong puts stress on the seatpost that a lightweight racing bike was not designed to withstand.










