Trail-a-bike experiences?

[dasgeh]

@oldbikechick 61607 wrote:

revitalizing this thread since I’m thinking about getting one of these as well. I’m wondering which way to go though, my daughter is about to turn 4 so I’m hoping she could get more of a “sitting on the bike” experience than with the Weehoo and she’d be able to grow into it more. Those who have them, up to what age would you use the Weehoo? It seems like it would be good for a short while but she might outgrow it soon. This would not be for real long rides, just back and forth to school and some easy family rides with big sis riding her own bike.

The Weehoo was designed for kids with disabilities, so it can take a pretty large weight, and has lots of adjustability. IIRC, it’ll handle the average 10 yo.

Of course, you might consider getting something like this – an attachment that turns the kid’s own bike into a trail-a-bike. That way, the kid has an option. I’ve never ridden with one of these, and haven’t paid attention to the reviews (assuming it wouldn’t be relevant for our kids for a few more years), but it’s usually listed in summaries of biking-with-kids options.

[consularrider]

I can’t remember what brand we had (13 years ago), may have been Trail-a-bike. I used it with our son when he was between four and five years old (he was big for his age). He enjoyed getting out behind me on what he called the “stick” bike. However, while there were no problems on level ground, I found the version we had difficult to handle on uphills (Brandymore Castle on the W&OD and the link from n Four Mile Run Dr to Ohio St N. We got him his own bike when he was five and he immediately fell off and has pretty much refused to ride ever since.

[dasgeh]

Note that Bike & Roll sells used trail-a-bikes for $100 during their sale, which is coming up.

[oldbikechick]

Thanks for all the tips. I will definitely check out the weehoo and others and good to know about the sale!

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