TRAILERS
Trailers are a great option to get out on longer rides. They provide a safe environment for the really small kiddos and for those that tend to doze off in the weirdest of circumstances. We both have owned trailers and used them in Summer and Winter. Here are our picks for best in tow. Remember to grab a 12 mm thru axle mentioned below if you are going to be using your MTB.
Hamax Outback single or double
The Scandinavian brand has designed a super slick package. The Outback comes in both single and double trailers with very smooth suspension setup. The Outback is incredibly roomy for kids and storage. It also has a great harness system. Our favorite part of the Outback is it is availability to do everything with quick transitions. No matter what you or your spouse is into, it is super easy to switch between sports. It's great to be able to unhook it off the bike, take the single stroller wheel out of the storage compartment, lock up the bike and push the kiddos into the grocery store or brewery. OUR FULL REVIEW HERE
MSRP: $649 US | Where to buy: Hamax USA
Burley D'lite double
Burley has been in the trailer business forever and they are an experienced company who knows how to design a very safe and functional 2 kid trailer. The D’Lite is super light with the best harness system we have used to date. The storage is very useful and the handle doubles as a roll bar. Burley has designed the D’Lite to be incredibly intuitive and there is nothing on the trailer that is not entirely functional. We love the ability to tow it with our fatbike in the winter and it's light weight is a bonus when it comes time to chuck it in the trunk after a long day of pulling the rug rats. Stroller, Jogger, Trailer or Sled- this machine rocks! OUR FULL REVIEW HERE
MSRP: $849 US | Where to buy: Burley | REI | Amazon |MEC Canada
Thule Chariot One-Child Carrier
Multi-sport capable...you can run, bike and cross-country ski with this trailer. We both have owned this trailer and can sing its praises. With the ability to adjust the suspension, you can dial in a comfy ride for the kiddos. For info how to convert to a fat bike trailer in the winter see our blog post.
MSRP: $649 US | Where to buy: Amazon
The Robert Axle Project makes thru axles for bikes. Replace your stock axle with a lightweight Lightning Bolt-On Axle or tow your kids with the Kid Trailer Axle. Their products allow cycling families, adventurers, commuters and enthusiasts to enjoy traveling by bicycle without leaving their cargo behind. With their thru axles, you can lighten up your bike or attach your favorite bike trailer. They have thru axles for Burley Trailers, Thule Trailers, BOB Trailers and more—to any bicycle that has a 12mm thru axle. Find a thru-axle for any mountain, fat, road, cross, and electric bikes.
Tout Terrain Singletrailer
The Singletrailer is the ideal bicycle trailer for all bikers who want to enjoy the mountains together with their families. With the Singletrailer real mountain bike tours are possible, even across the roughest terrain: The child sits, gently suspended and cushioned (travel 200 mm), in a chassis produced from extra-light but highly durable CrMo steel with a roll bar. The five-point seat belt ensures additional safety. The Singletrailer is just 45 cm wide – and therefore narrower than your mountain bike – and weighs only 9.5 kg. Fits up to 5 years. OUR FULL REVIEW HERE
MSRP: $1640 US | Where to buy: Cycle Monkey
When did you start biking with your daughter? We started biking together last year, when she was 3 years old.
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What do you like about biking to school with your daughter? It’s our time. She really likes being on the bike. On days when we take the car, she’ll say, “But I want to take the bike!” On the trailer bike she has to pedal and hold onto the handlebars. This made learning to ride her own bike a lot easier. In one weekend, she learned how to ride without training wheels.
The Bike Dads are relatively new to the blogging scene, but caught my attention right away with their entertaining posts on Instagram. The dads are Colin and Jack, avid mountain bikers trying to share their love of cycling with their offspring and the parenting world at large.
Have you dads reviewed any rigid options for connecting/towing kids bikes?. Similar to the Tow Whee that can be used for urban commuting where I want to prevent drifting out of bike lanes.
No, we don’t really ride with kids for commuting. There are some options out there:
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Hey there! I m Kristen and this is my fun-loving, cycling-obsessed family. We believe biking makes the world a better place, and we re here to share that passion with the next generation of cyclists.