child trailer advice & suggestions
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child trailer advice & suggestions
I'm in search for a bike trailer to trail my 5 & 2 year olds. Can anyone suggest a brand? I saw one at Costco for $174, that operates as a trailer or stroller. Will the trailer put stress on my bike? I'm thinking about using my Trek 5000. Thank you.
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I think Costco is carrying Schwinn trailers. They should be fine for tooling around town to parks and local attractions. They are fine light duty trailers.
Another option is to buy a used trailer, but at $174 for a new trailer you won't save much on typical used Burley.
Your 5 year old is likely getting toward the end their trailer days. They should be starting to ride on their own soon. You can get another 2-3 years of trailering with the 2 year old.
Your bike should have no problems pulling the trailer.
Another option is to buy a used trailer, but at $174 for a new trailer you won't save much on typical used Burley.
Your 5 year old is likely getting toward the end their trailer days. They should be starting to ride on their own soon. You can get another 2-3 years of trailering with the 2 year old.
Your bike should have no problems pulling the trailer.
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Originally Posted by isuffer
I'm in search for a bike trailer to trail my 5 & 2 year olds. Can anyone suggest a brand? I saw one at Costco for $174, that operates as a trailer or stroller. Will the trailer put stress on my bike? I'm thinking about using my Trek 5000. Thank you.
You might look at a trailercycle or (expensive) tandem for the 5-year-old, and a trailer for the 2-year-old. (you can tow a trailer behind a trailercycle behind a bike, but you'll want low gears)
Towing puts a lot more stress on the engine (you!) than the bicycle itself. However, it can be fairly hard on rear wheels, so make sure your rear wheel is in good shape (high even spoke tension, hub recently serviced if needed, etc).
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Bike trailer/stroller links:
InStep (makes Schwinn Trailers)
Chariot Carriers (makes Trek Trailers)
Wike
Burley
Baby Jogger/Trailer
Dreamer Design
No links available (actually tired right now to look them up..lol..can do a search to learn more about the product):
BebeLove European Pull Behind Bike Trailer
Croozer Designs Bike Trailers
Discontinued or not longer in business (used trailers may be available):
Yakima and Tanjor
InStep (makes Schwinn Trailers)
Chariot Carriers (makes Trek Trailers)
Wike
Burley
Baby Jogger/Trailer
Dreamer Design
No links available (actually tired right now to look them up..lol..can do a search to learn more about the product):
BebeLove European Pull Behind Bike Trailer
Croozer Designs Bike Trailers
Discontinued or not longer in business (used trailers may be available):
Yakima and Tanjor
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Originally Posted by Sci-Fi
Trailer summary
Regardless, the new Treks get good reviews.
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Originally Posted by masiman
I think Costco is carrying Schwinn trailers. They should be fine for tooling around town to parks and local attractions. They are fine light duty trailers.
Another option is to buy a used trailer, but at $174 for a new trailer you won't save much on typical used Burley.
Your 5 year old is likely getting toward the end their trailer days. They should be starting to ride on their own soon. You can get another 2-3 years of trailering with the 2 year old.
Your bike should have no problems pulling the trailer.
Another option is to buy a used trailer, but at $174 for a new trailer you won't save much on typical used Burley.
Your 5 year old is likely getting toward the end their trailer days. They should be starting to ride on their own soon. You can get another 2-3 years of trailering with the 2 year old.
Your bike should have no problems pulling the trailer.
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