The Robert Axle Project Kid Trailer Thru Axle is designed specifically to fit 12mm thru-axle bikes and allow the attachment of any hitch-mounted trailer. This axle is tailored for Surly MDS or Gnot Boost bikes with 12x142 or 12x148 hub spacing.
It fits any two-wheeled child, pet, or cargo trailer that uses a single point of attachment, including brands such as Thule, Chariot, Burley, Instep, and Carry Freedom. The derailleur end is internally threaded and utilises the bolt from your stock Surly axle, while the disc brake side features a permanently attached mount with an external M10x1 thread.
These axles are engineered to be 3 to 4 times stronger than stock axles, providing a secure attachment point. Machined to tight industry standards, they are designed to handle the high-torque loads generated by e-bikes and are safety tested to failure to ensure they exceed expectations.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Compatibility: Specifically designed for Surly MDS or Gnot Boost bikes with 12x142 or 12x148 hub spacing.
- Robust Construction: Machined from 7075 aluminium with a stainless steel end, offering 3 to 4 times the strength of stock axles.
- Easy Installation: Quick to install or remove using a standard 5mm hex key, with no special tools required.
Full Specification:
- Compatibility: Fits 142/148 hub standard Surly MDS or Gnot Boost bikes
- Derailleur end: Internally threaded; uses the bolt from your stock Surly axle
- Disc brake side: Has an engineered mount for your trailer hitch, permanently attached
- Trailer compatibility: Burley, Carry Freedom, Chariot/Thule, Croozer, Instep, and many more
- Axle shaft material: 7075 aluminium, hard black anodised
- Axle end material: Stainless steel
- Hitch thread specification: M10x1 (metric)
- Included hardware: Hardware for attachment of the hitch is included; the hitch is not
- Installation tool requirement: No special tools required; installation or wheel removal uses standard 5mm hex wrench
- Manufacturing origin: Designed, built and quality tested in the USA
- Weight: 0.14kg
If you are unsure which axle you need click here to use the axle finder (opens in new window)The code provided by the axle finder will differ from the code on the Balfe's website, use the table below to find the Balfe's equivalent code:
| Robert Axle Project | Balfe's Site Code |
| LIG506.N | HURBFL506N |
| LIG509.F | HURBFL509F |
| LIG510.F | HURBFL510F |
| LIG526.N | HURBFL516N |
| LIG519.C | HURBFL519C |
| LIG505 | HURBFL505 |
| LIG506 | HURBFL506 |
| LIG510 | HURBFL510 |
| LIG511 | HURBFL511 |
| LIG512 | HURBFL512 |
| LIG519 | HURBFL519 |
| LIG523 | HURBFL523 |
| LIG528 | HURBFL528 |
| LIG529 | HURBFL529 |
| LIG502 | HURBFL502 |
| LIG504 | HURBFL504 |
| LIG508 | HURBFL508 |
| LIG509 | HURBFL509 |
| LIG514 | HURBFL514 |
| LIG516 | HURBFL516 |
| LIG517 | HURBFL517 |
| LIG501 | HURBFL501 |
| LIG503 | HURBFL503 |
| LIG507 | HURBFL507 |
| LIG513 | HURBFL513 |
| LIG515 | HURBFL515 |
| LIG521 | HURBFL521 |
| LIG522 | HURBFL522 |
| LIG527 | HURBFL527 |
| LIG603.N | HURBRL603N |
| LIG604.F | HURBRL604F |
| LIG613.N | HURBRL613N |
| LIG614.F | HURBRL614F |
| LIG601 | HURBRL601 |
| LIG603 | HURBRL603 |
| LIG604 | HURBRL604 |
| LIG606 | HURBRL606 |
| LIG607 | HURBRL607 |
| LIG608 | HURBRL608 |
| LIG609 | HURBRL609 |
| LIG610 | HURBRL610 |
| LIG611 | HURBRL611 |
| LIG613 | HURBRL613 |
| LIG614 | HURBRL614 |
| LIG615 | HURBRL615 |
| LIG617 | HURBRL617 |
| LIG621 | HURBRL621 |
| LIG623 | HURBRL623 |
| LIG626 | HURBRL626 |
| LIG627 | HURBRL627 |
| LIG628 | HURBRL628 |
| LIG629 | HURBRL629 |
| LIG634 | HURBRL634 |
| LIG635 | HURBRL635 |
| LIG637 | HURBRL637 |
| LIG634 | HURBRL639 |
| DDA201 | TBRBD201 |
| DDA202 | TBRBD202 |
| TRA201 | TBRBT201 |
| TRA202 | TBRBT202 |
| TRA204 | TBRBT204 |
| TRA210 | TBRBT210 |
| TRA211 | TBRBT211 |
| TRA212 | TBRBT212 |
| TRA213 | TBRBT213 |
| TRA214 | TBRBT214 |
| TRA217 | TBRBT217 |
| TRA221 | TBRBT221 |
| TRA222 | TBRBT222 |
| TRA223 | TBRBT223 |
| TRA225 | TBRBT225 |
| TRA226 | TBRBT226 |
| BOB110 | TRRBB110 |
| BOB111 | TRRBB111 |
| BOB112 | TRRBB112 |
| BOB113 | TRRBB113 |
| BOB114 | TRRBB114 |
| BOB117 | TRRBB117 |
| BOB121 | TRRBB121 |
| BOB122 | TRRBB122 |
| BOB126 | TRRBB126 |
| BOB106 | TRRBB106 |
| BOB107 | TRRBB107 |
| BOB108 | TRRBB108 |
| BOB109 | TRRBB109 |
| BOB115 | TRRBB115 |
| FOL110 | TRRBF110 |
| FOL111 | TRRBF111 |
| FOL112 | TRRBF112 |
| FOL113 | TRRBF113 |
| FOL114 | TRRBF114 |
| FOL117 | TRRBF117 |
| FOL121 | TRRBF121 |
| FOL122 | TRRBF122 |
| FOL126 | TRRBF126 |
| KID206 | TRRBK206 |
| KID207 | TRRBK207 |
| KID208 | TRRBK208 |
| KID209 | TRRBK209 |
| KID215 | TRRBK215 |
| KID210 | TRRBK210 |
| KID211 | TRRBK211 |
| KID212 | TRRBK212 |
| KID213 | TRRBK213 |
| KID214 | TRRBK214 |
| KID217 | TRRBK217 |
| KID221 | TRRBK221 |
| KID222 | TRRBK222 |
| KID223 | TRRBK223 |
| KID225 | TRRBK225 |
| KID226 | TRRBK226 |
| UDH001 | FMRBUH001 |
| LIG504.F | HURBFL504F |
| LIG518 | HURBFL518 |
| PLU100 | HURBPL100 |
| LIG623.C | HURBRL623C |
| LIG624 | HURBRL624 |
| TRA213.N | TBRBT213N |
| TRA214.F | TBRBT214F |
| TRA218 | TBRBT218 |
| TRA223.C | TBRBT223C |
| TRA224 | TBRBT224 |
| ADA001 | TRRBA001 |
| ADA005 | TRRBA005 |
| ADA006 | TRRBA006 |
| ADA007 | TRRBA007 |
| ADA008 | TRRBA008 |
| ADA009 | TRRBA009 |
| ADA010 | TRRBA010 |
| ADA125 | TRRBA125 |
| ADA126 | TRRBA126 |
| ADA127 | TRRBA127 |
| BIN001 | TRRBB001 |
| BIN002 | TRRBB002 |
| BOB113.N | TRRBB113N |
| BOB114.F | TRRBB114F |
| FOL114.f | TRRBF114F |
| KID204.Y | TRRBK204Y |
| KID213.N | TRRBK213N |
| KID214.F | TRRBK214F |
| KID218 | TRRBK218 |
| KID219 | TRRBK219 |
| KID220 | TRRBK220 |
| KID223.C | TRRBK223C |
| KID224 | TRRBK224 |
| KID633.O | TRRBK633O |