Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 32.1 x 27.4 x 6 inches |
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Package Weight | 12.36 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 32 x 6 x 27 inches |
Item Weight | 23 Pounds |
Brand Name | Instep |
Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
Model Name | Instep Bike Trailer for Kids |
Color | Blue |
Material | nylon |
Suggested Users | unisex |
Manufacturer | Pacific Cycle, Inc. |
Part Number | 12-QE127A |
Style | 2 Seats |
Included Components | Bicycle Trailer |
Size | Double Seat |
Bike Trailer for Toddlers, Kids, Single and Double Seat, 2-In-1 Canopy Carrier, Multiple Colors
Brand | Instep |
Color | Blue |
Item Weight | 23 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 32"L x 6"W x 27"H |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 80 Pounds |
Seating Capacity | 2 |
Harness Type | quick release,quick-release |
Maximum Height Recommendation | 40.6 Centimeters |
About this item
- Take your children along for the ride with the InStep Take 2 double tow-behind bike trailer carrier.
- 16-inch pneumatic tires with molded rims provide performance, safety, and timeless style. A five-point harness and safety flag ensure your riders are protected.
- The folding-frame design and quick-release wheel make for quick and easy assembly, storage, and transport.
- Designed to protect your child from the elements, a 2-in-1 canopy features both a bug screen and a weather shield with rear vent window.
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Product Description
There's no end to the versatile experiences awaiting you with an InStep trailer. Whatever you can think of is possible with InStep. Your next adventure is just a ride away. Take your children along for the ride with the InStep Take 2 double tow-behind bike trailer carrier. 16-inch pneumatic tires with molded rims provide performance, safety, and timeless style. A five-point harness and safety flag ensure your riders are protected. The folding-frame design and quick release wheel make for quick and easy assembly, storage, and transport. Designed to protect your child from the elements, a 2-in-1 canopy features both a bug screen and a weather shield with rear vent window. This tow-behind child carrier fits most bike styles, thanks to a versatile bike coupler. The maximum weight limit is 80 pounds (two 40-pound children) with an additional 12 pounds in the rear-seat storage area. Some assembly is required.
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ASIN | B01N37KFU2 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,092 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #2 in Bike Child Carrier Trailers |
Date First Available | January 25, 2017 |
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Customers like the ease of assembly and use of the bicycle trailer. For example, they mention it's easy to hook up the trailer to their tire, and the mounting bracket was pretty easy to install. They appreciate the quality of the product, saying it'll last a long time and there are no signs of wear or damage. Customers are also impresseded with the performance, saying the trailer works well on sidewalks and streets. They say it provides great value for the price. Customers also like the amount of storage space in the back of the trailer, saying you can fit quite a bit in there.
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Customers find the bicycle trailer easy to assemble and use. They mention it's easy to hook up the trailer to their tire, it takes 15 seconds to put on, and the mounting bracket was pretty easy to install. The trailer is compatible with and the connection was easy. It comes out of the box easily and every clicks and snaps confidently into place.
"...I tried to find something wrong with it, but I just couldn’t. EZ put together, quality, functional, aesthetically pleasing, value… it ✔️’s all the..." Read more
"...It assembles unbelievably easily, so while I am a fairly mechanically inclined person and work on my own cars, plumbing and HVAC, I was impressed..." Read more
"...There is plenty of room for a single child, and strapping my daughter in there was easy...." Read more
"...16” tires (like on the InStep) are particularly easy to change. Whenever there’s a flat, it’s important to figure out what caused it...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the bicycle trailer. They mention it's well made, durable, and has a solid platform. Some say that the fabric hasn't ripped and that it will last a good amount of time. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...EZ put together, quality, functional, aesthetically pleasing, value… it ✔️’s all the boxes." Read more
"...The alloy wheels capable of going 15 mph, the solid platform, the stroller conversion kit, the mesh sides, and the option to use as a cargo trailer..." Read more
"...Most of all I believe it will last a good amount of time provided you don't take your kids off-roading or joyriding through the BMX track." Read more
"...What it's not:Not made of heavy canvas or burlap, not going to last as a hand-me-down for three, five, ten families to use, not good for..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bicycle trailer. They mention that it works well, it maneuvers well, and it is great for around town. Some say that the trailer is perfect for its intended uses and that they have had no issues with performance.
"...EZ put together, quality, functional, aesthetically pleasing, value… it ✔️’s all the boxes." Read more
"...and weight were less than the double units, and so far no problems with performance." Read more
"...On the bikes it was compatible with, connection was easy and it works very well." Read more
"...Easy to transport and it works so well that I hardly know that it is behind me...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the bicycle trailer. They say it is easy to assemble, solidly made, and provides a lot of value. Customers also mention that the price and weight were less than the double units. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...EZ put together, quality, functional, aesthetically pleasing, value… it ✔️’s all the boxes." Read more
"...What it is:Cheap, incredibly easy to assemble, solidly made...." Read more
"...Overall we're very happy we found this unit. The price and weight were less than the double units, and so far no problems with performance." Read more
"...Although I do feel that the quality is worth the price tag (four times the InStep), I still have the InStep and have no regrets in purchasing..." Read more
Customers like the storage space in the bicycle trailer. They mention that there is a small amount of cargo space behind the seat, and that it can fit quite a bit in there for a family picnic. Some appreciate the leg and head room, and the fact that it has plenty of room to grow. Customers also mention that the trailer has two small pockets inside that are wonderful to store things like food and toys.
"...There is also a small amount of cargo space behind the seat. Enough for a diaper bag or some water bottles...." Read more
"...The tow bar on the TW is detchable, which is preferable for storage; the InStep’s folds under and locks into place...." Read more
"...One of the nice aspects of this trailer is the cargo room in back to keep anything you might need for your kids, instead of having to carry a..." Read more
"...The trailer is very lite, compact yet plenty of space for a diaper bag and other stuff...." Read more
Customers find the bicycle trailer light weight, stable, and durable. They say it's easy to handle and move around. Customers also say the aluminum frames construction makes it very easy to tow their toddler, make turns, and go uphill.
"...mechanical construction, I would surmise that this one is good for occasional rides for 2-3 families with 2-3 kids. At most...." Read more
"...For my first baby trailer, I couldn't be happier so far. The trailer is very lite, compact yet plenty of space for a diaper bag and other stuff...." Read more
"...Then when you want to go with the little one, pop it on and go! Thing is so light that I didn't know I was pulling it with my 23 lb 31 inch long..." Read more
"...5. Light weight but sturdy - it's very easy to manage and move around due to it's light weight, but it still manages to feel sturdy and well built...." Read more
Customers like the rideability of the bicycle trailer. They say it rolls smoothly, is made of high quality materials, and pulls super smooth. It tows nicely, and folds up quickly and easily for storage. Customers also mention that the trailer turns very well and is easy to maneuver.
"...The weight is hardly noticable. The ride is smooth, there is no jerking, it corners naturally, and my daughter sits in the trailer with a huge..." Read more
"...It saves time, money, and stress. Read Sheldon Brown to learn all you ever wanted to know and more about bicycles...." Read more
"...The quick connect works like a charm, quickly! I can have the trailer on or off the bike in just a few seconds...." Read more
"...you have full operation of your bikes turn, cornering, etc...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the bicycle trailer. Some mention that it fits nice in the car, is compact, and doesn't take up much room. However, others say that it's a tight fit with both their 1 and 4 year old, did not fit on the bike they had planned to connect it to, and the leg room is a little tight. They also find it odd that the washer tab did not fits optimally as described in the manual.
"...The Trek Bontrager Turbo Charged HP is fantastic for adult-sized wheels...." Read more
"...have two seats, but from what I read and saw in stores, the seats are extremely small and it's not realistic to fit two kids in the trailer together...." Read more
"...The trailer is very lite, compact yet plenty of space for a diaper bag and other stuff...." Read more
"...Features - It easily fit our 2.5 year old and 6 month old...." Read more
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What it is:
Cheap, incredibly easy to assemble, solidly made. It'll last for a couple of years - enough for 2 or 3 kids to go on semi-regular bike rides. It's comfortable for one 3-year-old or two smaller kids.
What it's not:
Not made of heavy canvas or burlap, not going to last as a hand-me-down for three, five, ten families to use, not good for applications other than pavement, gravel or smooth packed earth. With the super-simplified hub assembly and plastic wheels, it's not likely to last you a million miles.
Impressions:
The wheels "snap in" to the hub assembly so there's no magic to this; there's no solid axle, no suspension, just two greased necks that slide in, 'lock in' to metal apertures, and that's it. The axle 'nub' is metal; but it's not going to have heavy wheel bearings. It assembles unbelievably easily, so while I am a fairly mechanically inclined person and work on my own cars, plumbing and HVAC, I was impressed how simple this would be for a non-mechanically-inclined person to assemble.
I've taken about half a dozen rides with my 3-year-old son seated in the center in the back. Every time I make a 2-mile loop around the lake in the near-by city park, I get two to four comments/compliments from joggers with kids in strollers, other bikers, etc. One guy on a bike paced me and said that the trailer looked great and asked all about it - where I got it, how much it cost, how well it works. It's not cheap junk, so you can put that out of your mind. For $80 it's a steal; I paid about $20 more and that was easily worth it.
However, the seating and sides are all plastic or polyester. Heavier kids will 'ride low' so if you go over rapid bumps or high roots, things you wouldn't really notice on a bike with 26" wheels, the kids could bump their bottoms. My son fits fine by himself, but when my daughter turns 1, it might be a bit of a squeeze to get a 1 year old and a 3 year old in there together. Realistically, I'm not sure I'd want to be dragging around something that's roomy for 2 kids anyway.
Finally, based on the mechanical construction, I would surmise that this one is good for occasional rides for 2-3 families with 2-3 kids. At most. That depends, too, on how big the kids are that you're carrying around, and how the trailer is stored (outside vs. in a garage). I guess that means, I wouldn't really expect to get any more than 1000 miles out of it, maybe double that if the rides are primarily with smaller kids, over smoother surfaces, and the trailer is stored in a garage.
Maybe I'm wrong. Who knows. My kids will probably retire before I actually accumulate 1,000 miles on my bike so... take it for what it's worth. Maybe this super-simplistic hub assembly will last longer than my old cars. :)
Setup was fairly easy. The instructions to install the hitch to the bicycle are good, and I had it attached within about 15 minutes of setting up the trailer itself. I also bought a second coupling so my wife and I can quickly switch the trailer between bikes.
There is plenty of room for a single child, and strapping my daughter in there was easy. The seat bottom has tension adjusters to keep the trailer bottom from sagging, although there's no way the floor would ever drag. The real beauty of this is once you get your child strapped in and attached to the bike. Unlike the child seat, I had no idea the trailer was behind me. The weight is hardly noticable. The ride is smooth, there is no jerking, it corners naturally, and my daughter sits in the trailer with a huge smile on her face. Some of the bike rides have been lengthy for a one year old - up to an hour, and so far she's never started fussing while being towed around. There is also a small amount of cargo space behind the seat. Enough for a diaper bag or some water bottles.
Overall we're very happy we found this unit. The price and weight were less than the double units, and so far no problems with performance.
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Recomendamos comprar una almohada de viaje porque al quedarse dormido no tenía soporte para sostener su cabecita, pero por todo lo demás es excelente.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 15, 2023
Recomendamos comprar una almohada de viaje porque al quedarse dormido no tenía soporte para sostener su cabecita, pero por todo lo demás es excelente.
So far it had held up perfectly, no broken seatbelts or anything. It does say to keep it out of the sun when storing so we store it in the entrance of the house, and in the basement in the winter. My little guy loves riding in it, and we use the back trunk bit for his daycare bag or a grocery bag or 2 of groceries. Very light and easy to set up. First time we didnt blow it up when it arrived, but second year we did. The trick is to not blow it up like a bike tire, it has to be a little soft.
Cons, only con is that it wears the back tire of my bike. But it's an inexpensive fix for the amount of use we get out of the trailer.