Looking to add some padding & have my 75 lb. 9 year old ride in this for longer trips. Great/horrible idea? Would love some feedback!
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Horrible idea. Kind of like driving in your car with no seat belts. Think about it!
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My m wave works really well to carry stuff to the beach as I built a PVC frame that gives it more capacity. At times we use it to carry our dog on bike trips. However, I would not think it would be safe to carry a child, especially at 75 lbs. I would suggest the the Trek tandem bike which allows them to help pedaling when the feel like it.
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I used mine while on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Island. Pros: Its study and trails nicely behind a bike, I carried mostly dive equipment. Easy to set up and quickly detaches and folds for carry/storage. Cons: a nine year old would have to stick their feet out the back and the ride would be a rough one over bumps etc. No shade from sun. A nine year old could easily get their hands and arms caught in the wheel action. Not made for hauling a kid so bad idea...however, it does great on groceries, dive equipment, etc. Hope this helps.
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I don't think that this trailer would be comfortable at all for your child. I would look into a weehoo recumbent attachment for your bicycle instead. I think kids would find this much more fun and it would be safer as well.
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hey Mark Hardy do you have pics of your pvc carriage? i am about to make one for mine (hitched to an old 30lb steel folding bike, no less) - would love to see your work!
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I don't recall manufacturers weight limit, but trailer is all welded steel, very sturdy, strong, rugged.
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The seat isn't big enough. It seems dangerous to me. I would recommend something with two seats. My grandkids love theirs.
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Hi there. I have used it for my 2yr old since he was around 25 pounds and it worked fine. The seat comes with an extra lining/padding for the seat, intended for keeping the child firmly in place which I used for like 2 weeks and never needed it again.Alternatively look at the britax marathon or whatever the newer version is called. It will not last that long buy then again whenever you need a booster, these are pretty inexpensive. Hope this helps. Best
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Hello I have been using it for awhile and it is not very comfortable for long rides. It is better to but the one that doesn't have that depression in the center. I would recommend the Bel that is made with gel and covers the entire seat
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I haven't really noticed any worse ride. With 800lbs in the bed and about 10lbs of pressure the ride becomes more stable. we are picking up our small 5th wheel camper next week, so I'm hoping it helps control the extra weight.
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Yea, i was considering making some kind of armrest/heat shield there. Might help to use the shoulder strap, but i hate using them.
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Weight would hold! I am 135 and it goes with me in it! My hubby even rode it at 200lb. It is slower with him in it! With that said we bought it for our 6 year old. I would assume it may be juvenile for much older than 9-10? They will for sure be long for it! Meaning that their legs will be very bent!
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I put my 1 year old in it. He loves it. It's a smooth ride. I think a 7-9 month old would be fine.
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I personally think you should be fine for at least a little while. We bought it last spring for our 4 year old daughter who is tall for her age and she rides it around like a crazy woman. Her older sister, who was 6 at that time, and who is also tall for her age (95th percentile) was able to ride it without problems with the seat at the middle position, although it was more comfortable for her when I moved the seat to the very back position. Our then 6 year old (who just turned 7 this month) learned to ride a two-wheeler this past summer however, so she really has no interest in her little sister's big wheel. Have you looked into coaster bikes?
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My very tall 6-next-week-year-old rides by herself and it's roomy (several stuffed animals can ride with her). It's a wide carriage, but unless they are good buddies who like to cuddle (or the 6yo is smallish), a 2yo and a 6yo aren't going to be comfy in the trailer together. With the strap division right in the middle the 2yo will be OK, but the 6yo will likely be squished.You may want to find a local bike shop and see what trailer models they carry to help you better envision the seating situation of the Burly Bee, but my unscientific opinion is: whatever kids ride together in this trailer will touch no matter what, and a couple four year olds seems like the max limit for a squish-free ride. My very tall 6-next-week-year-old rides by herself and it's roomy (several stuffed animals can ride with her). It's a wide carriage, but unless they are good buddies who like to cuddle (or the 6yo is smallish), a 2yo and a 6yo aren't going to be comfy in the trailer together. With the strap division right in the middle the 2yo will be OK, but the 6yo will likely be squished.You may want to find a local bike shop and see what trailer models they carry to help you better envision the seating situation of the Burly Bee, but my unscientific opinion is: whatever kids ride together in... » Read More My very tall 6-next-week-year-old rides by herself and it's roomy (several stuffed animals can ride with her). It's a wide carriage, but unless they are good buddies who like to cuddle (or the 6yo is smallish), a 2yo and a 6yo aren't going to be comfy in the trailer together. With the strap division right in the middle the 2yo will be OK, but the 6yo will likely be squished.You may want to find a local bike shop and see what trailer models they carry to help you better envision the seating situation of the Burly Bee, but my unscientific opinion is: whatever kids ride together in this trailer will touch no matter what, and a couple four year olds seems like the max limit for a squish-free ride. « Show Less
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It sounds like it may be a good fit for your son. The description says for novice riders, but I think advanced is more appropriate. The difficulty comes from the amount of air my son catches and he is not prepared to land with his bicycle. More practice is required.
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unfortunately, I don't think it would be to comfortable for either of you. My dog is only 8# and it is roomy enough when zipped up and even better unzipped, so keeping him in there for any length of time is no different than in his airline carrier, but adding another 10# I think might be pushing it, especially for any length of time. I'm all about comfort. Hope This Helps
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I tried a seat like the one on my mountain bike and that was worse, so i am using the seat provided, but adjusted as far back as it will go and that is better, but I'm still looking for a seat that is in between a tractor seat and a regular bike seat. Hope this helps, I am riding 30 min with little discomfort, good luck. happy riding
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fkfhupn2xQI bought this for my 1 year old grandaughter, she is petite and had more than enough room for another 1year old. We put a pillow in front when she first received it. Now at 1/ 1/2 years old you could still get two in, but depending on their body length it might be less room than you want. I am including a link that has an adult sitting in it, so you can get an idea. It has worked well for us, but if you have two larger children, you might look at something a step up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fkfhupn2xQ
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It would definitely work for him! My oldest is over 60lbs and it works well for him. (In fact..I can jump on it at 115lbs without a problem!) It's fun...even for me!
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My son still rides his at 7!!! We live in the city and with the bumby sidewalks, etc. it's been just great! They really help them learn to balance and ride a "big boy" bike! My son is doing really well on his now, and I said to him, I think you are ready for a big boy bike and he said, not quite, I still love my Go Glider! I highly recommend it if you don't think your son/daughter is ready for a two wheeler!
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No issue at all. My daughter was 70lbs and could still ride it (yet a little slower due to the increased weight). I was surprised it still could run. It rides extremely well on wood floors if you want to go longer distances.