http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Bouncing with excitement - kids trailer bought :) en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:36:19 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-193288 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:11:40 +0000 Cyclingmollie 193288@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As my kids got older they complained there wasn't enough headroom for them to wear helmets. But you know what teenagers are like. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-193276 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:07:15 +0000 condor2378 193276@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I had the Croozer for 2 and used it up until Child 1 &amp; 2 were 5 &amp; 3. Sold it to @davidsondave so I'm glad that it's still being used &amp; enjoyed. My two really enjoyed it, especially when it was nice and I left the whole thing open. Strangely in contrast to @Cyclingmollie, we never had any issues with helmets and both wore them when in the trailer. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-193243 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:42:24 +0000 LivM 193243@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We have been out on a couple of little trips (Sainsbury's, Saughton Park). Very nice! Hard work climbing hills, but some of that is my total lack of fitness after not cycling for 12 months. Wee man seems happy enough in it: Fell asleep on the way home from the park. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192421 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 12:53:40 +0000 fimm 192421@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<em> I am rather tempted to load up the tent and take the little one off on an adventure!</em>"<br /> You could be inspired by <a href="http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/our-first-grand-expidition.182886/">this family...</a> :o) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192416 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 12:19:15 +0000 urchaidh 192416@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Brilliant, have fun!</p> <p>Getting a trailer for our twins opened up so many options for days out, I really wish I'd done it sooner. A big bonus was being able to take the kids' balance bikes on the back of the trailer, so as they could scoot for a bit on some trips. </p> <p>I didn't bother with a kickstand, but I can see how it would be useful. The hitch on our trailer would allow you to lay the bike down if there wasn't something to lean against.</p> <p>Gratuitous shot of my lovely kids:<br /> <img src="http://i.imgur.com/4HLZwL1m.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192410 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 11:08:48 +0000 kaputnik 192410@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/leather-mud-flap.html" rel="nofollow">http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/leather-mud-flap.html</a> For those with levels of bikelove / fastidiousness / vanity so as to be unable to bring themselves to use a bodged flap.</p> <p>Not sure how well leather will last in our environment without regular attention however*</p> <p>* in my experience, not sure how well many Velo Orange components last in our environment in daily use. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192409 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 11:05:24 +0000 Darkerside 192409@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mudguard tip from using a Carry Freedom cargo trailer; if you find an appropriately chunky piece of plastic you can cut out a big 'ole mudflap that extends from the rear of the guard almost down to the tarmac. Completely blocks rear spray, with no adverse effects other than a slightly bodged look. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192404 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:10:56 +0000 davidsonsdave 192404@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've had the Croozer for 2 for a few months now and I am still bouncing with the excitement! It gets used for the 5 mile round-trip to take my two year-old to nursery every morning and has been on a few trips to the shops, the Botanics, South Queensferry and Craigies Farm. It has even been around the parkrun at Silverknowes a few times.</p> <p>My tips would be to make sure that the pins go through both holes when you are attaching/removing wheels, etc. and remember to take the flag out of the trailer before trying to fold it. I noticed that it can get a little damp at the footwell on a rainy day so added an old rear-passenger car mat which gives a little extra protection and I keep a little fleece blanket in there in case it gets a bit cold which saves some of the hassle of stopping to take extra layers on and off.</p> <p>Even in the wider Croozer for 2 I don't find many places I can't fit through, and I you get used to the turning circle very quickly. Hills aren't too bad but I do feel the presence of the trailer when I am pedalling into a headwind!</p> <p>There is lots of luggage space in the Croozer so it's good for shopping, although you can only really my one into larger supermarkets. There is so much room in fact, that I am rather tempted to load up the tent and take the little one off on an adventure! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192389 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:46:11 +0000 wee folding bike 192389@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Don't trust them with shoes. </p> <p>They come off and an be lobbed. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192386 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:55:18 +0000 SRD 192386@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A stand is handy because your parking options will be a bit more limited with the trailer on. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192385 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:42:03 +0000 LivM 192385@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mirror is a VG idea, thanks. And all the rest is sensible too.<br /> I'm also thinking I need to get a kickstand for the bike so I don't have to find something to lean it against every time I need to look in the back. Is this a good plan? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192381 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:15:39 +0000 kaputnik 192381@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If it handles anything like the carry freedom, as far as steering is concerned you'll hardly notice it's there, follows exactly where you go, even through some convoluted chicanery you wouldn't imagine it would.</p> <p>Suspension or no suspension, the weight of a child isn't much to hold the trailer down - do take bumps and lumps slower than you think you need to, and then a bit more.</p> <p>Consider a discrete little mirror to keep an eye on the trailer without constantly craning your neck round on the go. You can get some neat little ones that don't look too naff and affix to the bar end or the to-tube.</p> <p>Be wary of your braking distance, it will increase and you'll feel a bit like the trailer is trying to give you a push forwards if you slow on a downhill.</p> <p>Apart from that, it's well fun, and great for carrying things back from the shops. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192380 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:10:51 +0000 LivM 192380@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mudguards - tick (on my bike anyway - Mr LivD may need to rethink his strategy)<br /> Picnic - noted. :)<br /> Helmet - hmm, may be an issue.<br /> Bumps - Croozer plus comes with some fancy pants suspension, but will take it easy as we get to know it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192379 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:49:24 +0000 Cyclingmollie 192379@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Get long mudguards or you spray your children with mud.<br /> Don't trust them with the picnic.<br /> Accept that there's not enough head room for them to wear helmets - negotiate that with your SO if necessary.<br /> Don't go too fast - it's a bumpy ride in a trailer. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192369 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:55:39 +0000 sallyhinch 192369@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yay! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15074#post-192366 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:15:31 +0000 LivM 192366@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks in part to the inspiration of the Bike Curious event, I have just placed my order for a bike trailer for the wee man. Croozer Plus for 1 - may regret not getting a two seater in years to come, but if he turns out to be the one and only at least we don't have an empty seat staring at us. </p> <p>Arriving tomorrow... Set up at the weekend and then Wheeeeee! Off we go. He's 6mo and good at sitting (nearly crawling) so we just got the baby support not the baby sling add on.</p> <p>Any advice or tips on cycling with a trailer? Getting used to the width / turning circle etc? </p>