Bike Trailers 101
Before you can decide on a brand or style of bike trailer, you need to figure out exactly what you'll be using it for. If you've got a kid, chances are that will be your primary function, and you'll need a child bike trailer.
If you're a city dweller who doesn't depend on a car, however, a cargo bike trailer can greatly increase your independence from motorized vehicles.
Child Bike Seat Buying Guide
Considerations for buying a child bike seat should go a lot further than whether you have, or plan on having, one child or two. And in this field of consumer products, going with a name you trust is sometimes difficult because unless you've purchased a child bike seat, you likely have no history with any particular manufacturer. So take it from us and read the following information on where to start your search for a child bike seat.
Child Bike Trailer Riding Basics
Kids love a good bike ride, even though they may not even be ready for training wheels. A bike trailer for children makes it safe and possible for anyone with a standard bicycle. Additional advantages include the liberty to get yourself out for a little exercise when otherwise you might have been stuck inside spooning Cheeries and watching cartoons all day.
The Best Bike Trailer Brands
Deciding on brands for bike trailers isn't as easy as deciding on a brand for your bike or car. You probably don't even know about Instep, Burley, or Wike. If you do, you certainly don't know as much about them as you know about Trek, Cannondale, Schwinn or Giant. With that in mind, here's a quick article to get you familiarized with some of the top sellers.
Bike Trailer Installation
Saying you want to use a bike trailer and buying one is one thing, installing one and trusting your work is entirely another. Sure the instructions appear simple, but it wouldn't be the first time you've flubbed an otherwise simple installation. We all have. But this time, if it's valuables you're towing, or even more so, your child, you'd best take an extra day or so to make sure you know you've done it right.
