About Hitch A Bike — UK Bike Trailer & Cycling Transport Specialists
Hitch A Bike is a UK-based specialist retailer of bike trailers, cargo bikes, and cycling transport gear. We sell the kit we'd actually use ourselves — and we'll tell you honestly if something we stock isn't right for you.
We're not a big-box sports shop. We're not a generic outdoor brand. We're a small team who understand the nuance of hitch compatibility, know the practical difference between a Croozer and a Burley, and would rather help you buy the right trailer once than push the wrong one twice.
What we specialise in
We focus on one corner of cycling and try to do it properly:
- Dog bike trailers — for the dog who's earned the upgrade.
- Child bike trailers and seats — for parents who want to actually enjoy the school run.
- Cargo trailers and shopping trailers — for commuters, market trips, allotment runs, and the kind of life that doesn't fit in a backpack.
- Bike racks and accessories — for hauling bikes by car or making your setup work properly.
If it carries something behind a bike, we've probably ridden with it, repaired it, or argued about it.
Why we started
Most cyclists who go looking for a trailer end up in the same place — three browser tabs deep, comparing similar-looking products with vague descriptions, copy-pasted from manufacturer sites, with no one explaining what actually matters.
Hitch A Bike exists because that's a bad way to spend £400.
We started in 2022 to give people doing real research a better option: a UK specialist who knows the products well enough to point you toward the right one — and tell you which one to skip.
What you get from us that you don't get elsewhere
Honest product positioning. Not every trailer suits every rider. We'll say so. We'd rather lose a sale than land you with the wrong kit.
Specialist knowledge. Hitch compatibility, e-bike load limits, dog weight tolerances, kerb behaviour, fold dimensions — the details that only matter once you own the thing. We know them because we've ridden them.
Proper UK support. We're based in London and Essex, ship across the UK, and answer real questions from real people. If you call us, you'll get someone who knows the product.
Brands we'd recommend to a friend. We stock Hamx, Burley, Croozer, Carry Freedom, Doggy Tourer and other reputable brands. We don't carry products we wouldn't be comfortable selling to someone we know.
Who we're built for
We help cyclists who want the right answer, not the upsell:
- Parents researching child trailers and bike seats methodically — family bike trailers.
- Dog owners who want the honest truth about whether a trailer will work for their specific dog — dog bike trailers.
- Commuters comparing practical cargo and shopping options — shopping trailers and cargo trailers.
- E-bike owners with specific technical compatibility questions.
- Bikepackers and tourers planning longer trips with proper gear.
- Family cyclists who need kit that's easy to live with, not just easy to sell.
If you've got a question about which one suits your setup, that's exactly what we're here for.
Our approach to advice
We treat customers the way we'd want to be treated when we don't know a category yet — assumed to be intelligent, given the trade-offs honestly, and pointed toward the option that actually fits.
That means:
- We'll tell you if a cheaper trailer would do the same job.
- We'll tell you if your bike isn't compatible before you buy.
- We'll tell you which feature genuinely matters and which one is marketing.
- We'll tell you if you should wait — and what to wait for.
Which makes the buying process slower in the short term and a lot less painful in the long one.
The practical stuff
- Based in: London and Essex
- Shipping: UK-wide
- Returns: see our returns policy
- Contact: support@hitchabike.co.uk | +44 (0) 74 7001 2040
- Founded: 2022
Need a steer before you buy?
If you're researching trailers and not sure which way to go, that's exactly the conversation we're here for. Tell us about your bike, your dog or kids, and what you're trying to do with it — we'll point you toward the right option, or tell you honestly if we don't sell it.