does the bottom sag from the weight of the children, like so many complain of with the inStep trailer? and how does this compare to the burley bee?
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We've seen a little sagging at the bottom. HOWEVER, this does not affect the seating of the children. The seating is held up independently of the trailer bottom and the seating has kept up great. The kids are actually lifted up off the flooring a few inches which seems to make for a more comfortable seat. The bottom of the trailer is only sagging a little from the weight of the kids getting in and out (7yo and 6 yo).
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Hi! The trailer is great! Our girls are 4 & 3 and almost hit the max weight for the trailer and it does not sag. It has reinforcement bars for the kids to sit on (but they said they are comfortable) so they aren't sitting on the "fabric". My only warning would be to go slowly around corners and sharp turns. The trailers have been known to tumble and flip over. Still a great trailer!!!!
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We have not had any problem with ours and we have 4 year old twins that we ride in it. Hope this helps
1194220
I agonized over choosing a bike trailer and had the same questions you are having. I love the Allen!! I have the double and use it with a 6 year and a 3 year old. It actually has a seat so there is no bottom dragging at all. They do not fall into each other either. I sometimes pick my six year old and a neighbor kid, who is also 6 years old, up from school and ride a mile home on mixed terrain. The singing and laughter from behind me is pure joy to my heart! I highly recommend this trailer over any overpriced Burley!!
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I have not had any issue with that at all, we have a 35 lb 2.5 year old and a 24 lb 1 year old and they do fine....the only thing I have noticed is that we use it as a stroller a bit for walks and the included wheel is wearing pretty quickly so the upgraded wheel would be beneficial, we have not had any issues!
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The bottom does not sag. I'm not sure how it compares to the Burley Bee, though. We've been very pleased with our purchase.
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I have found that the wheels start to bow under the weight. Both my kids weigh 23lbs each so they aren't heavy at all.
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The honey can do model does not have the bottom grates that help support the bags and make them not sag. If your not planning on stuffing them, I guess it's ok, but the Seville works better for me due to the bottom support and larger wheels for rolling around!
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Yes. IN fact that is why I bought it. The child bike trailer I have was pushing the kids head forward and the Burley allows him to sit up straight. The size recommendations are confusing. My son is 13 months, and will be able to use it for at least 10 to 12 more months.
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I think it is sturdier than that. I really like the crib. We use it with our 13 month old grandson, and he is heavy, too.
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We got it for the higher weight rating too. Not that we're doing triple reverse back flips, but I've been on this with my kids for a total of 350 lbs with no issues during or after. Perhaps a better admonishment would be to not have a single person heavier than 250 lbs bounce as I can see the combination of weight AND a lot downward force causing the "tarp" to sag down to half the height of the legs. Even then, the bigger issue would be more for anyone else in the trampoline at the same time that is lighter weight as it could launch them up pretty good like a sling shot.
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You know, it's about scale for me. I bought the 12-in. for my 6-yr old, it looks fine. I just asked my 9-yr old to ride it, it just seems to be too small. The foot board especially (she's a kid's 5 in shoes). I'm not sure of the actual size difference between the two options, but I would guess that the 14-in would accommodate a larger, heavier child. Amazon's description seems to apply only to one model, so I couldn't make a real comparison.
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I LOVE my Mountain Buggy, it is great in grass and all terrain. My complaints on it would be that when you are going off a curb or a tilt you have to be careful because it is 3 wheeled and easily can go from 3 - 2 if not careful. Also when the second child is still in the cocoon I found that the head was lower than her feet and therefor not super comfy for her, she was long also so her head was right at the back of the first seat. Now that they are both older 2.5 and 9 months I really like it and the child in the back doesn't ever complain. For 30 min running in the stroller I think it would be a great stroller. I always have people come and ask me about mine because it is the same size as a single and not bulky at all! Worth every penny.
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Sorry to be first getting back to you now. I recently had a baby (hence the double stroller) and am first really emerging from the fog.My 2 and half year old is about 34-35 lbs and he loves the stroller. I know what other people have said about it being too small but my son loves it. He thinks it looks like a spaceship "pod" and likes for us to "blast-off!" together.My only complaint with the stoller so far is that it hard to hear my older son who sits in the front as we are strolling. He feels "far away". It is also difficult to get in and out of elevators and certain doors. We live in the city so this might be a problem specific to urbanites like myself.Hope this is helpful, if not too late! Sorry to be first getting back to you now. I recently had a baby (hence the double stroller) and am first really emerging from the fog.My 2 and half year old is about 34-35 lbs and he loves the stroller. I know what other people have said about it being too small but my son loves it. He thinks it looks like a spaceship "pod" and likes for us to "blast-off!" together.My only complaint with the stoller so far is that it hard to hear my older son who sits in the front as we are strolling. He feels "far away". It is also difficult to get in... » Read More Sorry to be first getting back to you now. I recently had a baby (hence the double stroller) and am first really emerging from the fog.My 2 and half year old is about 34-35 lbs and he loves the stroller. I know what other people have said about it being too small but my son loves it. He thinks it looks like a spaceship "pod" and likes for us to "blast-off!" together.My only complaint with the stoller so far is that it hard to hear my older son who sits in the front as we are strolling. He feels "far away". It is also difficult to get in and out of elevators and certain doors. We live in the city so this might be a problem specific to urbanites like myself.Hope this is helpful, if not too late! « Show Less
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I would imagine it is not the lightest stroller out there, but I always carry my two toddlers in it (45 to 50 pounds). In my humble opinion the pros outweigh the cons of this stroller, but it is certainly not feather light. I would advice the makers to make a version out of lighter metal, but that would certainly affect the price tag. For this price, best stroller out there. It is better then even some more expensive, top brands out there (I know. Because I also own a Peg-perego.
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I purchased the 158-198 lbs stilts; I am 165lbs. Though they have excellent spring, you have to put some force into them to get the desired propulsion (Your son will also have to get used to jumping and bringing the weight down on his heals instead of his toes). But once you get bouncing, you really get some air (mid air balance is sketchy at first). Just note, they are a bit heavy, so he shouldn't expect to be back flipping right away.Otherwise..great purchase, I was just using them this weekend.He's basically at the max capacity of the lighter model, but if he'll be gaining any weight, I woulnd't recommend the lighter version, since they could break.Hope this was helpfulHappy holidays! I purchased the 158-198 lbs stilts; I am 165lbs. Though they have excellent spring, you have to put some force into them to get the desired propulsion (Your son will also have to get used to jumping and bringing the weight down on his heals instead of his toes). But once you get bouncing, you really get some air (mid air balance is sketchy at first). Just note, they are a bit heavy, so he shouldn't expect to be back flipping right away.Otherwise..great purchase, I was just using them this weekend.He's basically at the max capacity of the lighter model, but if he'll be gaining... » Read More I purchased the 158-198 lbs stilts; I am 165lbs. Though they have excellent spring, you have to put some force into them to get the desired propulsion (Your son will also have to get used to jumping and bringing the weight down on his heals instead of his toes). But once you get bouncing, you really get some air (mid air balance is sketchy at first). Just note, they are a bit heavy, so he shouldn't expect to be back flipping right away.Otherwise..great purchase, I was just using them this weekend.He's basically at the max capacity of the lighter model, but if he'll be gaining any weight, I woulnd't recommend the lighter version, since they could break.Hope this was helpfulHappy holidays! « Show Less
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Like the previous person said the seat is deep and they sit very comfortably. This is an awesome stroller. Their feet would be down. The foot rest part does not lift up. I haven't seen any strollers that have this feature as they did 18 years ago with my first child. As for it being annoying I suppose that would depend on the child. When my daughter was a toddler she liked her feet hanging down. Hope this was helpful.
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The wheels are made of a very hard, thick, durable plastic.I have never had an issue with the wheels and we use it quite often! (About 3-5 times a week during sping/summer)The only "complaint" I have is that, while it is a BG wagon, it clearly shows 2 children sitting comfortably in it, but I guarantee they will be stepping on each others feet and there knees will be touching if they are 2+. I only have one child so it has only been an issue twice when I was walking my friends child and my son. This may not even be an issue for you, but I figured I'd give that info. Besides that, I absolutely love it. The wheels are made of a very hard, thick, durable plastic.I have never had an issue with the wheels and we use it quite often! (About 3-5 times a week during sping/summer)The only "complaint" I have is that, while it is a BG wagon, it clearly shows 2 children sitting comfortably in it, but I guarantee they will be stepping on each others feet and there knees will be touching if they are 2+. I only have one child so it has only been an issue twice when I was walking my friends child and my son. This may not even be an issue for you, but I figured I'd give that... » Read More The wheels are made of a very hard, thick, durable plastic.I have never had an issue with the wheels and we use it quite often! (About 3-5 times a week during sping/summer)The only "complaint" I have is that, while it is a BG wagon, it clearly shows 2 children sitting comfortably in it, but I guarantee they will be stepping on each others feet and there knees will be touching if they are 2+. I only have one child so it has only been an issue twice when I was walking my friends child and my son. This may not even be an issue for you, but I figured I'd give that info. Besides that, I absolutely love it. « Show Less
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This trailer isn't heavy at all when pulling from a bicycle. We've pulled it with 2 toddlers inside on rough terrains instead of paved roads and theres no difference in weight pull. The bicycle tires help to relieve some tension. Its a bit roomier inside than other trailers, which we really like. But overall its an awesome trailer and we really love ours!!
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I've been pleased with mine. There is a way to hook up the bottom, so it's kind of a one size fits all. Hope this helps.
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Every child is different but my child really did not care to sit in this. I tried the Bumbo, the Mega Seat and did not have luck with either. The bumbo did not fit my little guy's chubby legs and the mega seat was okay but has a bump up in the front where the legs are so they are sort of elevated upwards slightly and I worried about his circulation. I finally had luck with the Summer 3-Stage SuperSeat. It has the cushiony support of the bumbo, can fit his legs just fine and he actually likes to sit in it and play with the toys! Wish I had seen this one first! You can remove the tray if you just want the seat. I really like it. I would skip the Sit-Me-Up. Every child is different but my child really did not care to sit in this. I tried the Bumbo, the Mega Seat and did not have luck with either. The bumbo did not fit my little guy's chubby legs and the mega seat was okay but has a bump up in the front where the legs are so they are sort of elevated upwards slightly and I worried about his circulation. I finally had luck with the Summer 3-Stage SuperSeat. It has the cushiony support of the bumbo, can fit his legs just fine and he actually likes to sit in it and play with the toys! Wish I had seen this one first! You can remove the tray if you... » Read More Every child is different but my child really did not care to sit in this. I tried the Bumbo, the Mega Seat and did not have luck with either. The bumbo did not fit my little guy's chubby legs and the mega seat was okay but has a bump up in the front where the legs are so they are sort of elevated upwards slightly and I worried about his circulation. I finally had luck with the Summer 3-Stage SuperSeat. It has the cushiony support of the bumbo, can fit his legs just fine and he actually likes to sit in it and play with the toys! Wish I had seen this one first! You can remove the tray if you just want the seat. I really like it. I would skip the Sit-Me-Up. « Show Less
1628999
Of the rolling walkers that are around this is absolutely the best. The others have tiny wheels and seem flimsy. My concern would be the, well, comfort of the seat. The smallest area between the metal supports is 17". That's about the same as other rolling walkers, but if one were really hippy it could be a concern.