Burley Encore X vs Thule Courier
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Burley Encore X | Thule Courier | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bike trailer | Bike trailer |
| List price | $699.95 | $799.95 |
| Model number | Not listed | 10102002 |
| Age (maker) | Not stated on the maker's page | 0 to 5 years |
| Weight limit | Not listed | 100 lb (100 lb child carrier capacity, 2x49 lb per child) |
| Per seat | Not listed | 49 lb |
| Seats | 2 | Not listed |
| Harness | Not listed | 5-point safety harness |
| Folded | Not listed | 38.9 x 29.1 x 12.5 in |
| Product weight | 24 lb | 38.4 lb |
| Folds | Yes, per the maker | Yes, per the maker |
| Infant insert (maker) | Not listed | Infant Sling accessory required for newborns |
| Conversions | stroll (one-wheel stroller kit included), jogger kit sold separately | Converts to a cargo trailer; optional dog trailer kit ($159.95) sold separately |
| Hitch | Not listed | Not listed as built in; may require an adapter (ezHitch axle mount cup sold separately) |
| Assembly | Not listed | Bike or stroll right out of the box |
Burley Encore X
A two-seat bike trailer that ships with a one-wheel stroller kit; jogging needs a separate kit.
- Maker lists 24 lb including tow bar and hitch
- Converts to a cargo hauler
- Mostly a bike trailer; jogger kit costs extra ($159.95)
- Comes with only the one-wheel stroller kit; the two-wheel kit is $119.95 extra
Thule Courier
A Thule two-child bike trailer that also converts to a cargo trailer, with an optional dog kit.
- Child, cargo, and optional dog use
- 100 lb capacity
- Two stroller wheels
- Heavier than other Thule doubles
- Infant sling sold separately