Looking for Bicycle Trailer for Two Young Children.

Updated on February 24, 2008
J.G. asks from Bakersfield, CA
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I have been looking for a bicycle trailer and have noticed a huge range in cost. I am looking for a two-seater that reclines. My grandchildren are 2 1/2 and almost 1. Does anybody have one they love and how much did it cost?

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E.F.

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keep an eye out on craigslist.org and join freecycle and request one from them. I have seen them go for as little as $20 on craigslist.. good luck

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J.C.

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I don't have one...I have a jogging stroller...but have you checked Craig's list?

If yu are not apposed to used you can find thing son Craig's list for great prices. I found too when looking for jogging srtollers that a lot of them were hardly even used.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/

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H.T.

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Hey mom I LOVE YOU and thank you for looking for the ride along for the kids!!!!!!!!

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K.R.

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I got mine at target. I like it a lot. I think it was 70.00 and it is nice. ;) 2 seater but I don't think it reclines.

S.D.

answers from Austin on

We've got the Chariot Cougar 2. (And actually the Chariot Cougar 1, from when we only had 1 kid)

The seat doesn't recline, but there is an infant sling for younger babies. I believe this was ~$450 with the bike kit.

The selling points for us were the quality and ease of use as well as the stroller and jogging kits, so you can convert the chariot into other vehicles.

We bought the single when my son was born and the double when we had my daughter. You can test them out at REI and find them on craigslist.

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K.H.

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Our family has the Chariot Cougar II. We absolutely love it. We researched online and in local bicycling stores. We borrowed a Burley trailer and an Instep trailer and tested them. This really allowed us to narrow down what was important to us and what we wanted. We wanted a trailer that was easy to use, had a smooth ride, safe, durable, and roomy enough for growing kids. When we purchased our trailer our girls were 10 months and 3 years. Kids are supposed to be 1 year before taking them bicycling, so there are no trailers that recline. But, the Chariot trailers have many cool accessories. Our daughter loved the infant sling. It is rated from 1 to 10 months and is not supposed to be used for bicycling. They have the baby supporter which is rated up to 18 months and can be used for bicycling when the child is 12 months. The Chariots have the EZ hitch system, which makes hooking the trailer up a breeze. The hitch system also allows for the bicycle to be laid down without tipping or straining the trailer. My husbands bike does not have a kick stand, mine does but tips easily. The Chariot Cougar has a suspension system, which makes for a smooth ride for the kids. Our youngest screamed in the other trailers whenever we went over bumps or had rough patches of road. We love the suspension system. Our oldest daughter has always been tall for her age. Many trailers say they are rated for 2 kids but can only seat 1 comfortably. The Chariot is the roomiest trailer we found. The Chariot Cougar has conversion kits that allow you to use it has a stroller, jogger, trailer, hike with it, and even cross country ski with it. We use it to stroll, jog, and bike with. It also has a nice size storage compartment in the rear. We purchased the trailer with the strolling and cycling kits, an extra hitch and the infant sling for about $450. This is very expensive, but worth every penny. I shopped around online to find the best deal. Our girls are now 4 years old and 19 months. They both still fit comfortably and both enjoy riding in it. There are different Chariot trailers, accesories, and options. Their website is www.chariotcarriers.com. I feel Chariots are high quality and would consider buying one used. I would definetly suggest going to stores and playing with the trailers, take the kids and put them in the trailer, see how they fit and if they look comfortable. See if you can borrow someones trailer and take it for a test drive. Don't be afraid to thoroughly check out trailers new or used and ask lots of questions. If purchasing a used trailer make sure it is not too old and hasn't been stored outside for extended periods of time. The elements, especially the sun(sun rot), can affect the safety of the trailer and seat belts. I hope this helps you out! :)

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