Which Child Bike trailer is the safest???

Question

my son is 8 months old and i want to take bikes rides with him.. We are looking into bike trailers for him. which ones are the safest and the bes quality for the price??? thanks

Answer 1

As a concerned citizen, and a careful driver - I suggest getting one of the trailers with a flagpole sticking up in the back.  (You know, with bright orange flag on the thin pole.)

I wish more people would be very careful riding with one of those trailers.  I've seen many parents carelessly riding in the street, or crossing streets.   'Carelessly' as in not paying attention to traffic, and forgetting that they have the trailer.  They seem to forget that the trailer sticks out a couple feet, and is lower to the ground - which makes it harder for cars to see.

Happy (safe) biking!

Answer 2

I buy Child carriers for a large sporting goods company and I have also tested many out with my 23month old or my older nephews and nieces. I have three that I would recommend but say first that these are not the least expensive.

When I look at these, I look for quality and safety for the child and, almost more importantly, the rider since if it makes riding the bike unsafe, the child may get hurt even if the trailer cage itself is safe.

Chariot: The highest end trailer company that makes trailers that can do ANYTHING! You make it for which sport you do. You won't see these everywhere because they are high end but they are what I consider the best.

http://www.chariotcarriers.com/english/h...

The next one is what I am currently using to see what it can take. It is also made by Chariot but is a less expensive brand and come with a Jogging Kit, Stroller attachment and the bike rig. I like it for it's ease of use from one style to the other. I usually have the stroller wheel with me when we ride so I can lock up the bike and go for a stroll if there is an open market or something. These are very affordable and I consider a best buy of all trailers.

http://www.croozerdesigns.com/croozer_ki...

The last is Burley... I used to love Burley and then they got all weird and expensive. Burley was "The Brand" for the past 12 or so years in Child Trailers but their company Buy-out a couple years back has them trying to capture the High End market of trailers and not offering a good "Cost vs. equipment" value on all of their other models. I still say there is nothing wrong with Burley but their pricing has made me virtually stop buying from them for our stores.

http://www.burley.com/products/

Don't buy a "Mart" trailer. I shudder every time I see one being pulled behind a bike and please remember to get the child a helmet. No structure is 100% safe in every circumstance and a $20 helmet could save his or her life!