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I’m thinking of getting a trailer to bring my young kids along on rides. Any advice on what I should look for?

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I’m thinking of getting a trailer to bring my young kids along on rides. Any advice on what I should look for?

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Answer Child trailers make a lot of sense because they allow towing two kids (even kids too young to ride in baby seats) in a fairly well-protected rolling environment. You can put books, toys, food, a radio, etc. in with your kids to keep them comfortable and happy. Most trailers provide shelter from wind, rain, sun and the cold; and some level of shock absorption against rough roads . Trailers are stable and not prone to tipping. They also carry cargo so you can combine rides with grabbing some groceries. And they’re pretty easy to pull with the exception of climbing steep hills and fighting strong headwinds. You can still ride, but you’ll want low gears and should probably choose routes that minimize these difficulties. You can find trailers or information about trailers in any good bike shop. The company that has a long-standing reputation in trailers is Burley. But, you’ll find shops offering trailers by other makers as well. When shopping, try the trailer out to see how easy it i

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