The summer season is the best time to ride your bike around and enjoy the weather. However, it isn’t always the easiest thing to do that if you have kids at home. So, what do you do? What you do is grab those kids, put them in your bike trailer and take off for the day with them enjoying the weather with you.
Bike trailers are all the rave these days and for the active parents that don’t want to keep their kids at home, it is the perfect answer. There are a ton of options out there and that is why we created this short list of some of our favorite bike trailers on the market. We understand there are plenty of other options out there but these are some of the highest rated ones out there so we hope this will help you narrow done the option for you and get you out on the bike trail with your family even sooner.
InStep Sync Single Bicycle Trailer
The InStep Sync Single Bicycle Trailer is one of the highest rated bike trailers on the market for the year. The Sync will have you and the whole family out riding in no time. This trailer includes a hitch/coupler that makes it easy to attach, detach and reattach this trailer to any adult bike out there.
In addition, you will also get a 2-in-1 canopy with weather shield, bug screen and two 16 inch air filled tires. This is in addition to the internal harness for your kids that is already installed. The Sync also offers easy folding and tool-free quick release tires for storage or travel.
Features
– 16” pneumatic tires with rims that are molded for style and performance
– 2-in-1 canopy that offers a weather shield and bug screen
– Adaptable bike coupler that allows for easy attachment
– 40 lbs. weight limit
Allen Sports Deluxe 2-Child Steel Bicycle Trailer
The Allen AST202 2 Child bike trailer is the perfect bike trailer for any active parent. This product quickly sets up as a comfortable and safe bike trailer that will fit up to two kids. It comes stock with two 16 inch tires that provide low roll resistance, and large side and front windows that let the kids enjoy the view as much as you are. The Allen Sports Deluxe offers a venting system that is truly innovative and will keep your kids cool and comfortable.
Features
– Lightweight steel constructed trailer with durable steel wheels
– Foot guard tube to offer protection for the feet of your kids
– 16” inflated rear tires, safety flag and safety harness
– Dimensions – 12” Width x 21” Length x 21” Height
Schwinn Echo Kids/Child Double Tow Behind Bicycle Trailer
The Schwinn Echo double bike trailer comes stock with 20 inch alloy rims with air-filled tires that offer style as well as performance. The Echo offers a large mesh surface area and window to allow the kids to get a great view of what you are seeing. Not only does this trailer perform well but it looks great with a bug screen to keep the kids bite free and cool. The seat also includes shoulder pads and helmet mesh for the comfort of your passengers while offering a trailer coupler that will hook to almost any bike easily.
Features
– 2-in-1 canopy with bug screen, rear ventilation window and weather shield options
– Universal bike coupler that will fit almost any adult bike on the market
– 20” alloy spoked wheels with pneumatic tires for style and performance
– Easily broken down for storage or travel
Burley Design Bee Bike Trailer
For the bike rider looking for an affordable bike trailer that still looks great and is reliable, the Burley Design Bee Bike Trailer is you answer. It is lightweight and keep the kids cool and comfortable while you ride around the city or park. This product comes stock with the Flex Connector that allows you to lay the bike down while keeping the trailer upright. Another new feature to this trailer is the tinted rear and side windows that are already integrated with UPF 30 to protect your kids from the sun. The Burley Bee only ways 20.5 pounds and offers protection for up to two passengers with a heat treated aluminum frame, 5-point safety harness and a full internal roll cage. This also features an easy access rear tailgate for easy access and 20” wheels that quick-release and roll smoothly down the road. This is a great option for anyone and one of our favorite trailers.
Features
– Spacious rear cargo area with room for the kids and extras
– Hammock style seating so your kids aren’t sitting on the floor of the trailer
– Fold flat design that offers you a compact option for taking it with you on the go
– Bright yellow 600 D polyester cover with reflective piping for easy visibility
Esright Foldable Bike Trailer Cargo Utility Luggage Bicycle Trailer
To change it up a little bit, the Esright Foldable Bike Trailer Cargo Utility Luggage Bicycle Trailer is a great option for those that want to pull around their belongings in an affordable and durable trailer. This trailer is made of steel and can attach to any kind of bike out there. It offers a great deal of space for daily transport, groceries or anything that needs to be moved. It’s sturdy steel frame makes this trailer one of the most durable on the market. In addition, it folds down easily and comes stock with a hitch for your bike.
Features
– Weight is 28 pounds and the cargo space is 27.25” L x 16.5” W x 9.25” H
– 110 pound capacity
– Constructed of steel and lightweight
– Reinforced bottom steel plate
– Strengthened steel drawbar and steel bar by the wheel for steady and balance
– Easily assembled trailer
– One type ‘B’ bike connector/hitch comes stock with this unit and you won’t need anything else to help connect the trailer