Originally Posted by
girljen
Dude, my commute and my errands with the toddler in the trailer are my ONLY ride time. I don't get to ride alone unless I'm going to work, period.
Speaking of which, do you have a trailer? If the kids want to go to the park, toss 'em in there and pick a faraway playground.
Is this where we should start the, "What's your favorite kid-hauling trailer (or other option)?" thread?
My wife bought an in-step, which I guess is pretty low-end but works OK. We've used it a fair amount, but I'd like to use it even more, and probably would if I had a few more features:
- less funky attachment to the bike;
- a seat for more support -- i feel like the girls butts are sagging too far toward the ground. they're about 32 lbs. each.
- better harness straps and buckles. these plastic ones are a PITA, and i'm not usually one to sweat the small stuff. my wife hates them to the point where she doesn't buckle the girls in, which i ain't so keen on.
- bigger, better wheels for a smoother ride.
I know many folks like Burley, so somebody tell me why. I've also seen the Chariot whatever that's made in Colorado. That looks pretty nice, but so do a lot of things for $500. I don't think the girls are old enough for the options available on the xtracycle, but maybe one day.
Anyway, I'm wide open to ideas, except for my wallet.
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