Bike trailers

Seats, weight limits, and the maker's minimum biking age.

Helmeted toddler buckled in a sage child bike trailer hitched to a bicycle on a bike path

21models tracked
$89 to $1,699price range
40 lb–49 lbper-seat limit

Bike trailers by budget

The 17 bike trailers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $4305

Mid-range$430 to $1,0005

Splurge$1,000 and up7

All 21 bike trailers

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Seats			Folds	Canopy
	Aosom Elite 360 Swivel Trailer2 seats, up to 88 lbFolds	2	88 lb	–	✓	?
	Burley Baby Snugglerup to 21 lb	–	21 lb	$89.95	?	?
	Burley Bee, Doubleup to 100 lb	–	100 lb	$399.95	?	?
	Burley Bee, Singleup to 75 lb	–	75 lb	$379.95	?	?
	Burley Cub X2 seats, up to 100 lb, UPF 50+UPF listedFolds	2	100 lb	$1,095.95	✓	?
	Burley D'Lite X, Doubleup to 100 lbFolds	–	100 lb	$1,049.95	✓	?
	Burley D'Lite X, Single1 seats, up to 75 lbFolds	1	75 lb	$999.95	✓	?
	Burley Encore X2 seatsFolds	2	–	$699.95	✓	?
	Burley Honey Beeup to 100 lbFolds	–	100 lb	$499.95	✓	?
	Radio Flyer Duoflex Bike Trailer to Stroller2 seats, up to 100 lbFolds	2	100 lb	$429.99	✓	?
	Retrospec RoverFolds	–	–	–	✓	?
	Retrospec Rover PlusFolds	–	–	–	✓	?
	Thule Baby Supporter	–	–	$99.95	?	?
	Thule Chariot Cross 2, Double2 seats, up to 92 lbFoldsCanopy	2	92 lb	$1,499.95	✓	✓
	Thule Chariot Cross 2, Single1 seatsFoldsCanopy	1	–	$1,399.95	✓	✓
	Thule Chariot Infant Slingup to 22 lb	–	22 lb	$149.95	?	?
	Thule Chariot Lite, Doubleup to 92.6 lbFolds	–	92.6 lb	$999.95	✓	?
	Thule Chariot Sport 2, DoubleFolds	–	–	–	✓	?
	Thule Chariot Sport 2, Singleup to 75 lbFolds	–	75 lb	$1,699.95	✓	?
	Thule Coaster XTup to 100 lbFolds	–	100 lb	$499.95	✓	?
	Thule Courierup to 100 lbFolds	–	100 lb	$799.95	✓	?

Bike trailers by the numbers

The 21 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Per-seat limit40 lb to 49 lb; the middle half 40 lb to 49 lb (12 of 21 publish it)
Weight limit21 lb to 100 lb; the middle half 75 lb to 100 lb (15 of 21 publish it)
Seats1 to 2; the middle half 2 to 2 (7 of 21 publish it)
Weight21 lb to 100 lb; the middle half 75 lb to 100 lb (15 of 21 publish it)
Price$89.95 to $1,699.95; the middle half $399.95 to $1,049.95 (17 of 21 publish it)

Bike trailers side by side

Sorted by total weight limit, where the maker lists it. Every value is as the maker lists it.

Product	Seats	Per seat	Total limit	Bike from	Hitch	Conversions	Folded
Thule Coaster XT	–	49 lb	100 lb	–	Thule ezHitch axle mount; may require an adapter	Includes bike trailer kit and basic stroller kit; no jogging kit mentioned	37.8 x 30.7 x 11.8 in (L x W x H)
Thule Courier	–	49 lb	100 lb	–	Not listed as built in; may require an adapter (ezHitch axle mount cup sold separately)	Converts to a cargo trailer; optional dog trailer kit ($159.95) sold separately	38.9 x 29.1 x 12.5 in
Burley Bee, Double	–	40 lb	100 lb	12 months	Tow bar with hitch included; steel hitch sold separately	None; bike-only with no compatible stroller conversion kits	37.5 x 29.4 x 10.4 in
Burley Honey Bee	–	40 lb	100 lb	12 months	Tow bar with steel hitch included; works with quick-release axles	1-Wheel Stroller Kit (included), 16+ Wheel Kit (optional)	37.9 x 29.2 x 8.9 in
Burley D'Lite X, Double	–	40 lb	100 lb	12 months	Tow bar with hitch included in the box; an adapter may be needed depending on axle type	Jogger Kit, 2-Wheel Stroller Kit, 16+ Wheel Kit, Ski Kit	37 x 31.3 x 14.3 in
Radio Flyer Duoflex Bike Trailer to Stroller	2	40 lb	100 lb	–	Included tow arm and universal coupler; arm stores in a holster in stroller mode	Stroller mode (remove bike arm, attach front casters, no tools)	Wheels on 36.5 L x 36.5 W x 14.7 H in; wheels off 30.5 L x 36.2 W x 14.1 H in
Burley Cub X	2	40 lb	100 lb	Biking - 12 months	Tow bar with steel hitch	1-wheel stroller kit (included)	35.8 L x 31 W x 13.5 H in
Thule Chariot Lite, Double	–	49 lb	92.6 lb	–	–	Biking and strolling kit included; all-terrain kit and cross-country skiing kit sold separately	34.2 x 31.5 x 14.7 in (L x W x H)
Thule Chariot Cross 2, Double	2	49 lb	92 lb	–	One-handed hitch arm with one-click mount and integrated lock	stroll (included), all-terrain kit 2 (sold separately), ski kit 2 (sold separately)	33.98 x 30.43 x 14.76 in (LxWxH)
Aosom Elite 360 Swivel Trailer	2	–	88 lb	–	Aosom Type A bike hitch/coupler included	–	29.25 L x 25.5 W x 4.5 H in
Thule Chariot Sport 2, Single	–	48.5 lb	75 lb	–	One-handed hitch arm, one-click mount with integrated lock; may require an adapter	All-terrain kit 2 and cross-country skiing kit 2 sold separately; converts to stroller mode (180 degree wheel rotation)	33.98 x 24.92 x 14.76 in (L x W x H)
Burley Bee, Single	–	40 lb	75 lb	12 months	Tow bar with hitch included; steel hitch sold separately	None; bike-only with no compatible stroller conversion kits	37.5 x 25.9 x 10 in
Burley D'Lite X, Single	1	40 lb	75 lb	12 months	Tow bar with hitch included in the box; an adapter may be needed depending on axle type	Jogger Kit, 2-Wheel Stroller Kit, 16+ Wheel Kit, Ski Kit	36 x 27.5 x 15 in
Thule Chariot Infant Sling	–	–	22 lb	–	–	–	–
Burley Baby Snuggler	–	–	21 lb	Over 12 months, if child can sit upright unattended and wears a bicycle helmet	–	–	–
Thule Chariot Sport 2, Double	–	–	–	–	One-click mount with integrated lock, one-handed; may require an adapter	All-terrain kit and cross-country skiing kit sold separately; converts to stroller (180 degree wheel rotation)	–
Retrospec Rover	–	–	–	–	Included coupler; fits most bikes with 20 to 29 in wheels; not recommended for thru-axles	–	–
Retrospec Rover Plus	–	–	–	–	Included coupler (improved tow bar listed for Double); fits 20 to 29 in wheels; not recommended for thru-axle bikes	–	Single 32 L x 6.7 W x 20.1 H in; Double 32 L x 6.7 W x 27.2 H in
Thule Baby Supporter	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Thule Chariot Cross 2, Single	1	–	–	–	–	stroll (included), all-terrain kit 2 (sold separately), ski kit 2 (sold separately)	–
Burley Encore X	2	–	–	–	–	stroll (one-wheel stroller kit included), jogger kit sold separately	31 W x 12 H in

Babies on bikes

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Highest per-seat limit ThuleChariot Lite, Double 49 lb
Highest per-seat limit: the Thule Chariot Lite, Double at 49 lb, per Thule.

Weight limit
92.6 lb
Weight
92.6 lb
Price
$999.95
See specs
Highest weight limit ThuleCoaster XT 100 lb
Highest weight limit: the Thule Coaster XT at 100 lb, per Thule.

Per-seat limit
49 lb
Weight
100 lb
Price
$499.95
See specs
Lightest · Lowest price BurleyBaby Snuggler 21 lb
Lightest: the Burley Baby Snuggler at 21 lb, per Burley.

Weight limit
21 lb
Price
$89.95
See specs

Weight limit vs price

Each dot is one of the 14 bike trailers with both specs published; further right is higher limit, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.

1Thule Chariot Lite, DoubleHighest per-seat limit
2Thule Coaster XTHighest weight limit
3Burley Baby SnugglerLightest

All 14 on the chart, cheapest first

Burley Baby Snuggler21 lb · $89.95
Thule Chariot Infant Sling22 lb · $149.95
Burley Bee, Single75 lb · $379.95
Burley Bee, Double100 lb · $399.95
Radio Flyer Duoflex Bike Trailer to Stroller100 lb · $429.99
Thule Coaster XT100 lb · $499.95
Burley Honey Bee100 lb · $499.95
Thule Courier100 lb · $799.95
Thule Chariot Lite, Double92.6 lb · $999.95
Burley D'Lite X, Single75 lb · $999.95
Burley D'Lite X, Double100 lb · $1,049.95
Burley Cub X100 lb · $1,095.95
Thule Chariot Cross 2, Double92 lb · $1,499.95
Thule Chariot Sport 2, Single75 lb · $1,699.95

Too close to label: a Burley Honey Bee

What to look for in bike trailers

The range across every outdoor product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Per-seat limit

The heaviest child the maker lists for each seat. The total limit can be lower than seats times this number.

Chariot Lite, Double

40 lbmiddle 40 lb49 lb

Typical: 40 lb to 49 lb. 12 of 21 list it. Highest per-seat limit: Chariot Lite, Double.

Weight limit

The maker's top weight. For wagons and trailers this is often the total load, not per child.

Coaster XT

21 lbmiddle 92.6 lb100 lb

Typical: 75 lb to 100 lb. 15 of 21 list it. Highest weight limit: Coaster XT.

Seats

How many children the maker says it seats.

1middle 22

Most list 2. 7 of 21 list it.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

Baby Snuggler

21 lbmiddle 92.6 lb100 lb

Typical: 75 lb to 100 lb. 15 of 21 list it. Lightest: Baby Snuggler.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

$89.95middle $699.95$1,699.95

Typical: $399.95 to $1,049.95. 17 of 21 list it.

Ask the meadow

Questions about bike trailers

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

How old should my child be to ride on a bike?

Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

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