Compare Bike Trailers
Not all Bike Trailers are the same. There are lots of different types from various suppliers. Some are exceptionally good value, but may be of a lesser quality, with fewer features. Some are incredibly expensive, but may have many top notch design features! We compared steel and aluminium frames, but found the difference in weight was marginal for the extra cost.
Please use the chart below to help compare the different types of Bike Trailer and features available.
Bicycle Trailer Comparision Table
| Features | ✓ | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Floor – Solid base | For hire and commercial use. | |
| Floor – Canvas base – (thick) | For heavy family use. | |
| Floor – Canvas Base – (thin) | For light family use . | |
| Foot well | Better posture | |
| Foot well – (none) | ||
| Foot well – (reinforced) | ||
| Seat – (none) | ||
| Seat – (padded reinforced) | ||
| Seat Folds to increase cargo capacity | ||
| Single Seater | ||
| Two Seater | ||
| Seat Harness – (one seating position) | ||
| Seat Harness – (two seating positions) | ||
| Seat Harness – (three seating positions) | Provides better balance. | |
| Elbow Room | Some trailers are a bit of a squeeze! | |
| Head Height | Don’t forget the cycle hat! | |
| Pockets | ||
| Pockets – (none) | ||
| Pockets – (elasticated) | Stops items falling out. | |
| Pockets – (small) | ||
| Pockets – (large) | ||
| Pockets – (qty) | ||
| Rigid compartment structure – (full) | Provides good protection. | |
| Rigid compartment structure – (partial) | ||
| Cover material – (thick) | More durable and less likely to rip. | |
| Cover material – (medium) | ||
| Cover material – (thin) | ||
| Bright high visibility colours | ||
| Fly / dust screen | Stops flies & debris from rear wheel | |
| Weather Screen | ||
| Weather proof – (winter) | ||
| Ventilation – (summer) | ||
| Rigid side windows – (better visibility) | No distorted views. | |
| Boot | ||
| Boot – (none) | ||
| Boot – (weather enclosed) | If it rains, your stuff stays dry. | |
| Reflectors | ||
| Side bumpers | See note 1. | |
| Easily folds for transportation | ||
| Bike connector | ||
| Single connection | ||
| Double connection | See note 2. | |
| Instant connection | ||
| Instant Connection – (to any bike) Without additional connectors | Allows anyone to tow. | |
| Safety Strap | See note 3. | |
| High visibility Flag | ||
| Steel Construction | ||
| Aluminium Construction | ||
| Foldaway towing arm – (quick release) | ||
| Tested to an approved European Standard – (genuine) | (see the section on Safety Standards) | |
| Suspension | ||
| Jogging kit – (none) | ||
| Jogging kit – Attached to towing arm. | Small push chair type wheel (not as easy to push). | |
| Jogging kit – Not attached to towing arm. | Correct configuration (larger wheel). | |
| Full size jogger wheel | A proper bike wheel | |
| Jogging kit fits in Boot | Allows you to take it with you. | |
| Jogging Handle bar – (quick release) | ||
| Handbrake – (bicycle type) | Gives you control when running. | |
| Foot brake – (push chair type) | Parking | |
| Quick assembly – (no tools required) |
Notes (see comparison table above):
