Features of a Thule Bike Trailer for Kids

Understand the features you would like to have in a Thule Bike Trailer. Get the right trailer for your family.

 

Thule Bike Trailers are high performing quality trailers that will last. They are extremely well designed and easy for you to use.  They are comfortable for one or two children from a young age. They give you lots of options to keep your family active and enjoy a wide variety of activities and environments.

When purchasing a Kids Bike Trailer budget is important.  It pretty simply comes down to getting what you pay for. The more you invest the more features and/or kits you will get with your Bike Trailer. The key to choosing the right trailer for your family is to understand the features you want and need. Then your trailer will represent good value for you as you will get a lot of use out of it. Let’s take a look at the different features of Thule Bike Trailers and their purpose.

The Thule Kids Bike Trailers we are comparing…

Multi Use Recreation Trailer – Single or Double

Best suited to road and sealed pathways – urban riding.

Comes with Stroller & Bike Kits

Age Range – double 1-4yrs single 1-6yrs

Weight Max – double 45kg single 36kg

Multi Use Off-Road Trailer – Single or Double

Versatile. Best suited to gravel, off road as well as on trails/roads – family riding holidays/touring.

Comes with Stroller & Bike Kits

Age Range – double 1-4yrs single 1-6yrs

Weight Max – double 45kg single 36kg

Multi Use Sport Trailer Single or Double

Suitable for all surfaces – sporty family, running, mountain biking.

Comes with Stroller & Bike Kits

Age Range – double 1-4yrs single 1-6yrs

Weight Max – double 45kg single 36kg

Feature: Multi Use – Conversion Kits

Thule Bike Trailers are more than just a trailer that you attach to your bike. They are designed to be used for a variety of recreation activities, in a variety of environments. You have your extremely well designed bike trailer and you attach specific kits to make this trailer suitable for the activity you are choosing to enjoy. Thule Bike Trailers can be converted to a Stroller by using the Stroller Kit or a Jogger using the Jog Kit.  They can also convert for cross country skiing by using the Skiing Kit.

Important to Note: To make your bike trailer safe to use as a stroller and a jogger from a very early age you will need to purchase additional seat supports.

Please read our story: How to use your bike trailer as a Stroller and Jogger to understand more.

Stroller & Bike Kit
Jogging Kit
Skiing Kit
Recreation Trailer
Yes
Can purchase separately.
Can purchase separately.
Off-Road Trailer
Yes
Can purchase seperately
Can purchase separately
Sports Trailer
Yes
Can purchase separately - best option for this use
Can purchase separately

Feature: Components to support a safe & comfortable ride

Adjustable handlebars: When using as a stroller or for jogging the adjustable handlebars allows you to adjust the height to suit your size and maintain a good posture.

Suspension: A more comfortable ride and a reduction in vibration for your child/children. The importance of suspension increases when you begin walking/riding/jogging off-road. 

Protection from different weather conditions:

Ventilation – adjustable vents to optimise air flow and control temperature.

Sun shield – protection from the sun and sun strike. 

Waterproof cover – allows you to walk/ride/jog in a wider variety of weather conditions. Provides safety and comfort if you get caught out in weather.

Reclining seat – Ability to recline the back of the kids seat, making it easier to get the kids into and out of the buggy. Good feature when using as a stroller/jogger for infants and you are wanting a more reclined position for sleeping. Note they do not recline to a horizontal position.

Brakes – A foot activated brake secures the trailer when stationery.  A hand activated brake provides you with increased control and the ability to brake during an activity.

Padding in the seat – Additional padding can be purchased to provide both safety and comfort for using your Thule Trailer in any of the modes. The seat of the Sport Trailer comes with great padding for comfort from 12months plus. You can purchase additional padding if using as a stroller and jogger under 12-18months. See Using your Bike Trailer as a Stroller/Buggy and Jogger 

Adjustable Handlebars
Suspension
Protection from different weather conditions
Reclining Seat
Brakes
Seat Padding
Recreation Trailer
Yes
Yes - simple, non adjustable
Yes vents, sunsheild and weather cover
No
Foot
Can be purchased separately
Off-Road Trailer
Yes
Yes, good suspension can be adjusted
Yes vents, sunsheild and weather cover
Yes
Foot
Can be purchased separately
Sports Trailer
Yes
Yes, good, very smooth suspension can be adjusted
Yes vents, removeable windows, adjustable sunsheild and weather cover
Yes
Hand for downhill control walk/jog
Good seat padding for comfort

Features: Storage & Weight

Storage Capacity: Designated storage makes a Bike Trailer a great option for carrying extra gear. Both the Off-Road and the Sport Trailer have designated storage making these two trailers a great option for commuting and touring.

On-board storage: Storage of additional activity kits (not in use) makes it easy for changing between activities while out and about. All the Thule Trailers have on board storage to have easy ability to change between the stroller and the bike trailer. The Off Road and Sports Trailer with designated space provide on board storage for the jog kit as well.

Compact Fold: A trailer that compacts down well makes it easier to transport to and from a destination as well as store at home if not in use.

Weight of the Trailer: A lightweight trailer makes it easier to transport to and from a destination and manoeuvre about.

On Board Storage
Designated Storage
Folded Dimensions - Double (cm)
Weight- Double
Folded Dimensions - Single (cm)
Weight - Single
Recreation Trailer
Yes for stoller/bike. No for jog
No
87 x 80 x 37.5
12.5 kg
87 x 65 x 37.5
11.7kg
Off-Road Trailer
Yes for stroller/bike & jog
Yes
87 x 80 x 37.5
14.5 kg
87 x 65 x 37.5
13.8kg
Sports Trailer
Yes for stroller/bike & jog
Yes
87 x 80 x 37.5
15.9kg
87 x 65 x 37.5
14.0kg

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