Burley is an icon in the bike trailer space both for kids and for cargo. The brand rode the American bike boom of the 70s to prominence and for the next forty years they’ve really never fallen out of favour. Their products represent the whole category in a way that even those who aren’t well versed will recognize. Ask people to close their eyes and describe what a bike trailer looks and it’s likely they’ll probably describe a Burley product even if they don’t know it. Although those of us here in the brand’s home state of Oregon might be a bit skewed, they also tend to be the bike trailers you see around town.
When we put together our list of the best bike trailers for kids there was no way we could have left Burley off. Like many parents who are shopping for a bike trailer, we included not one but two Burley options. The Burley Bee is inexpensive and closest to the original bike trailer Burley brought to market all those years ago. On the other hand, the Burley D’Lite X is an upgraded option and that’s the one we had a chance to take a look at most recently. If you are looking for a kids bike trailer, keep reading to see all the details about this top-of-the-line option from an iconic brand and see if it makes sense for you.
Design and aesthetics
Although the iconic Burley colour is yellow, that option is actually reserved for the budget option Burley Bee. Instead, each trailer model that Burley sells carries with it a unique colour and in the case of the Burley D’Lite X that means an aqua blue.
Although some trailers make it easy to remove the cover completely, Burley does it a bit differently and requires a hex wrench to remove the cover. Instead of removing the cover, there are a few different ways to use it while keeping it installed. If the idea was to go for a fully open ride then it’s possible to roll up the front of the cover completely. When you get to the top, there are straps to keep it held in place. The more common use though is sure to be with one of the layers rolled down.
If you decide to keep the front cover down there are a few configurations. If the weather isn’t looking so fantastic, all the layers folded down means the child, or children as it’s available in double or single format, get protection from the…
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