Bike trailers for two kids

Bike trailers for two kids

What’s that? You need room for two passengers on your bike rides?! Good news, there are bike trailer options that will allow you to haul two kiddos. The bad news? They cost a little more, but as a parent, you probably already saw that coming. We’re going to look at options from Burley, Thule, copilot, and some more budget-friendly options from Retrospec, Allen and Instep.

When we purchased our bike trailer, it was at the height of the pandemic. We had narrowed it down to either a Burley Bee or the Thule Cadence, but due to shortages, we could only find the Thule Cadence. The good news for you, is that there a quite a few solid options available now at a variety of price points. While we only had one child at the time, we wanted to future-proof our purchase and opted for a two-seater.

The big names

If you’ve done any research, you’ve likely come across Burley and Thule. These brands fall at the higher end of the price spectrum, but are trusted names in the outdoor industry. You won’t find these brands at a big box store, but a local bike shop or outdoors outfitter will have what you are seeking.

Burly Bee


Safety features:

  • 5-point  Harness Full internal
  • Aluminum Roll  Cage
  • Designed and tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1975-09

Storage: Helmet pocket and rear cargo area

Weight: 20 lbs.

Weight limit: 50lbs single rider / 100 lbs. total

Cost: $329 from Moosejaw –  Click here to see current price

Thule Cadence

Safety features:

  • 5-point Safety Harness
  • Meets international safety standards

Storage: rear cargo area

Weight: 22 lbs.

Weight limit: 50lbs single rider / 100 lbs. total

Cost: $449 from Moosejaw – Click  here for current price

Budget Friendly Options

If you are looking for a more affordable option, carriers from Retrospec, Allen, and Instep may be what you are looking for.

Retrospec Rover 

Safety features:

  • 5-point Safety Harness
  • HIGH VISIBILITY DESIGN: Premium safety reflectors and a high-visibility safety flag, and reflective wrap-around accent fabric for extra care on the road.

Storage: rear cargo area

Weight: 25.5 lbs.

Weight limit: 40lbs single rider / 80 lbs. total

Cost: $199 from Amazon – Click here for current price

InStep Take 2 double tow-behind bike trailer carrier

Safety features:

  • 5-point Safety Harness
  • Meets ASTM safety standards

Storage: rear cargo area

Weight: 23 lbs.

Weight limit: 40lbs single rider / 80 lbs. total

Cost: $135 from Amazon – Click here to check current  price

Doug

Doug is a dad, designer, maker, and a kid at heart. Our family loves the outdoors and everything that comes with it. Hiking, biking, fishing and more. When you buy gear through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This costs you nothing extra, but helps fuel our little adventures.