If you are considering one of the best bike trailers for kids then something like this Thule Courier is likely what first comes to mind. We recently covered the Weehoo Turbo Bike Trailer and there’s a lot to love about it but it’s also somewhat different from the traditional. With this product from Thule, we are bringing things back to a more traditional silhouette but there are also some neat tricks along for the ride.
There are a lot of things you’ve got to buy for kids as they develop. Bike trailers are an expensive purchase and typically the usable age range isn’t that big. When we put together our list of the best bike trailers we included this one because we liked the concept of using it for more than just hauling young kids. Now that we’ve spent more time with it, we are ready to discuss the details. If you are curious to know how well the concept translates to real-world use, keep reading to see our thoughts.
Design and aesthetics
The Thule Courier is available in any colour you want, as long as it’s blue. Thule actually refers to it as Aegean Blue and perhaps, more importantly, it’s one of the differentiators in the model lineup. Thule makes quite a few bike trailers and the Courier sits right about in the centre. There are options priced at nearly half the price as well as close to double the price. Conceptually the Thule Courier also sits in the centre of the lineup as the most all-around option.
The basic shape is that of a small pod that’s closer to a stroller than a bike trailer. The large front wheels sit right at the front edge. Lower down the model lineup are options with less versatility and the front wheels aren’t a part of the primary structure. The design of the Courier goes in a different direction and makes them a more integral part. There’s a solid attachment point on both sides and when it’s time to convert from stroller to trailer the wheels drop off and reattach upside down.
The rest of the structure is a combination of the already-mentioned blue cordura, a lower black cordura section, and clear plastic sides. As with the colour options, you can have any size you’d like as long as it’s a two-child design roughly 74cm wide. The sides use the aegean blue as well as large plastic windows that aren’t removable. The whole centre section differs in that it’s entirely removable….
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