Bike Trailer Buying Guide
Who makes the best bike trailers?
For the most part, you can't rely on bike manufacturers that you trust to build quality bike trailers. Evidently, it's just not worth it for them. Schwinn bike trailers are the exception. They are highly respected and quite popular, and run the gamut of all varieties, from child bike trailers to pet bike trailers.
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Your options for brands to choose go on to names like Burley, Wike, Instep, and Zigo. Considering the narrow definition of 'bike trailer'; each of these brands offers a remarkably unique product. Zigo, for example, crafts a modular unit that can be a single rider bike, a bike with front mounted child carrier, a stroller, and a jogging stroller. Burley, on the other hand, builds rear-hitched bike trailers for cargo, pets and children. Instep has great bike trailers for children which often double as strollers, but they do not offer cargo or pet bike trailers. When the cargo is kids: Child bike trailers It can be nerve-wracking the first time you put your child on a bike trailer. It's tough to trust something you're not looking at all the time. But as soon as you see how tough and well designed these bike trailers are, you'll realize it's exactly the same as pushing your child in a stroller, only faster, and less tiring. Things like large wheels, suspension, and properly secured interior seats mean the little bumps in the road won't cause any great disturbance to your child. We've seen many a youngster doze off in a child bike trailer. When the kids get older, give a tagalong bike a shot. These are designed to make the child feel safe riding a bike, and may ultimately shorten the length of time before your child is two-wheeling alone. In the meantime, you get to enjoy longer bike rides with the whole family, without having to stop and deal with a skinned knee or wrist. |
Canine carriers: Pet bike trailers
We know what you're thinking, "that dog has legs, let him walk." You've probably got a point. But at some juncture, you may want to get to the park in a hurry. You don't feel like running, your dog can't keep up with a bike, sounds like a dog bike trailer would be pretty handy. And of course, for small dogs of all kinds and old dogs in general, a pet trailer means they don't have to miss out on the fun because they can't keep up.
Cargo bike carriers for the commute
Today's urban commuter is getting smarter, more efficient, greener, and fitter. To that end, many are picking up a little extra cargo capacity than their messenger backpack. A cargo bike carrier does the trick, without wearing you down or rattling your groceries, shopping loot, or other property. Check out the great cargo bike carriers from Burley, Aosom, and Croozer.
