Burley Honey Bee vs Thule Coaster XT
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Burley Honey Bee | Thule Coaster XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bike trailer | Bike trailer |
| List price | $499.95 | $499.95 |
| Model number | 949212 (listed as SKU) | 10101822 (Black); 10101821 (Soft blue) |
| Age (maker) | Not stated on the maker's page | Not stated on the maker's page |
| Weight limit | 100 lb (total, children plus cargo; 40 lb per child) | 100 lb (100 lb total carrier capacity, 2x49 lb per child) |
| Per seat | 40 lb | 49 lb |
| Harness | 5-point | 5-point safety harness |
| Dimensions | 36.4 x 30 x 39 in (page does not label axes) | Not listed |
| Folded | 37.9 x 29.2 x 8.9 in | 37.8 x 30.7 x 11.8 in (L x W x H) |
| Product weight | 28.7 lb | 30.2 lb |
| Folds | Yes, per the maker | Yes, per the maker |
| Biking age (maker) | 12 months | Not listed |
| Strolling age (maker) | 6 months | Not listed |
| Infant insert (maker) | Not listed | Thule infant sling for bike trailers sold separately ($129.95); not included |
| Conversions | 1-Wheel Stroller Kit (included), 16+ Wheel Kit (optional) | Includes bike trailer kit and basic stroller kit; no jogging kit mentioned |
| Suspension | Hammock-style seat | Not listed |
| Hitch | Tow bar with steel hitch included; works with quick-release axles | Thule ezHitch axle mount; may require an adapter |
| Standards (maker's words) | "Designed and tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1975-09" | Not listed |
| Maker's warnings | Parking brake. Seat removal needs a wrench and minor frame disassembly. Stroller caster may not suit deep gravel or sand. | Not listed |
Burley Honey Bee
Burley's one-or-two-child bike trailer that converts to a stroller with the included stroller kit.
- Stroller kit included
- 5-point harness
- Folds flat
Thule Coaster XT
A lower-priced two-child Thule bike trailer that comes with a bike kit and a basic stroller kit.
- Lower price than other Thule doubles
- Stroller kit included
- Folds to a low profile
- No suspension listed
- Infant sling sold separately
