Resurrecting this thread because I'm in the market for a bike trailer (our kid just turned 1, and I really want to get out on the bike with him).
I was originally thinking of getting a cheapo one like this:
http://www.amazon.com/InStep-Quick-Double-Bicycle-Trailer/dp/B002QAZ8ZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366035509&sr=8-1&keywords=bike+trailerWe're hoping to have one that can be used for jogging (the wife likes to run) and as a bike trailer (for me).
But, I started reading the reviews and looking at the specs, and apparently a lot of the cheaper ones are shoddily made and most importantly are nearly TWICE the weight.
Chariot seems to be a the top-of-the-line brand, with a lot of excellent choices, but they are EXPENSIVE. I was surprised to see so many people in this thread recommending them.
It looks like a brand-new Chariot model with the bike trailer attachment and jogger attachment runs about $550-600. I see some lightly used ones on our local craigslist for $400-500. Even though our income is high, I feel like it's a hard pill to swallow for some reason. I think these ER sites are majorly affecting my mindset on purchases.
So, I'm really torn between buying the cheap/heavy and potentially shoddy trailer versus the luxury model that, by all accounts, holds up for a long time and even holds its value.
My $430 of CC rewards dollars sitting in my account is also helping sooth the pain though...
Thoughts?