Originally Posted by patriciadeluca
A few questions:
1. How big is too big for one of those tag-a-long things?
2. If I don't want to spend more than $200 - what are my options?
3. Any good resources for getting a bargain? (ebay, etc?)
4. My bike is a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Womens - and the one time I rented a tag-a-long for my niece and I - I remember having major issues with attachment (clearance and seatpost width reasons) - any thoughts?
Thanks!!! Pat
We started our daughter on one at six, so I would not say that an eight-year-old is an "older kid." There is a lot od adjustability -- I'd guess an 11 year old might fit
I'm not sure what ours cost. I don't think it was much over $200. I would guess that a lot of families sell theirs when the child is older, so check, want ads, Craig's List, whatever. I'm not comfortable with ebay -- it all seems too much of a hassle for me. Our Adams Trail-A-Bike came with a set of seatpost shims that could adapt it to any imaginable bike.
The main drawback is that, after a few rides, the child will prefer it to all other forms of transportation.
Paul