Bike child trailers

[Brina]

I'm sure things have changed, but back then the trailer "hitched" to the seat post of my bike. If I were to fall over, the trailer would go over too. Couldn't lie the bike down on the ground or the trailer would flip. Kind of a hassle. I'm guessing someone solved that issue by now.

That problem is definitely fixed. The trainler attaches just in front of the rear hub on the opposite side from the cassette and has a universal joint. If the bike goes down the trailer stays upright.

[tamara_69]

We have the trailer from Costco, and it's awesome! It carries two kids, has space in the back for a diaper bag or lunch and converts to a stroller. It's easy to tow around, even with my 1 and 3 year olds in it, and they seem to be strapped in tightly and fairly comfortable.

It is also easy for me to fold down flat, convert to stroller, hook up to the bike, take apart and generally just maintain.

I think it's called a kid-a-rooz or something, and it runs about $150.

Tamara

[DrBee]

We have the Instep Quick-n-ride. It runs around $100-$150. It has the universal mount, conversion to stroller, pockets inside to hold juice cups/snacks, collapsable, storage in the back for bags of groceries, diaper bag, bread to feed the ducks, etc. We fit two kids (4 and 2) in it fine - with their helmets on. It's held up fine over the past year. My son loves to get in and hates to get out. Any trailer you pick - I'm sure the kid(s) will love!

The most important thing.......Make sure you get a helmet for your daughter. Finding a helmet to fit a little munchkin can be difficult. None of the toddler helmets at Sports Authority and the like fit my son when he was around 15 mos, so we ended up at the LBS with a Specialized helmet that was fully adjustable. He'll be able to wear it forever! I'm guessing he'll choose something different from the blue helmet with pink flying pigs on it when he get a bit older, though. Yes - flying pigs. I have no idea...

[tararat]

Thanks, everyone!