[advice] Bike trailer/stroller - good brands, what to look out for

[HotI]

I used to ride regularly, and am considering getting a bike trailer so i can get out again with the kids. Had a look on gumtree/ebay but confused by the different brands etc. Would prefer a good quality second hand one than buy a new 'cheap' one. What brands are good?

Also, i live rural and there are no designated bike paths or bike lanes, many of the roads are dirt roads. would it be feasible to ride around here with a bike trailer, or would i be driving and then riding.

does anyone have one they are selling? Pm me!

thanks

[FabFiona]

I know my girlfriend didn't like the bike trailer as she felt it was too much of a drag.

It's worth checking out the Choice website. You might have to pay for the article but it's worth it to check out which ones are rated safest.

[Beach Mama]

There have been a few threads around on this - I think I posted one a while back and it was fairly split from people who recommend the Croozers, which are a bit excy but resell reallywell and are very well built and sturdy - and others who love their Big W or Kmart ones!! Good luck!!

[Rach75]

depends how much you want to spend do you want one that becomes a pram ?? we got a cheapie from big w and its fantastic... I only paid $80 but ithink they are around $199 normal price.. if you wnat to spend big $$$ the taga bikes are fantastic if only hubby would part with the money I would have one in a shot LOL

[luna moth]

Chariot! Without question! We have had a cheapie, just for groceries. It was a rough ride, the wheel fell off once on the road, after two years the frame got a bit wobbly. It served its purpose, but now that we own a chariot (got an ex demo for a very reasonable price) we are both prepared to propose marriage to it. It rides like a dream, it's slim and sturdy, and it has so many nifty features. They are just so well designed.

And they can totally handle dirt roads. You can buy thm with an offroad kit, or probably retrofit if you go second hand. All win.

[Nai]

I'm with audax on this one.

You certainly don't want a cheapie off road and th chariots are excellent.