InStep Rocket Aluminum Bike Trailer
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Made by InStep Sales Rank on Amazon.com: 3027 Lowest Price: $135.99 Average Review: 4 stars See more items in: Sports & Outdoors: Cycling & Wheel Sports |
Amazon.com ReviewsAverage Rating: 4.0 out of 5 Stars The following review received 19 helpful votes out of 22 total votes: Review Date: 2007-08-10 "Doesn't fit all bicycles" We just bought brand new Giant hybrid bikes (FCR3). I was REALLLLLY excited about getting this trailer, after reading all the fantastic reviews. Unfortunately, when we bought it, it was missing the very important little piece that helps it connect with the bicycle. So, I called the company and requested that they send the missing part. No problems there. They were nice, and sent the part right away. HOWEVER, I just received the part in the mail and went out to the garage to install the connector. No such luck. Although all the parts are there, the fork around my wheel will simply not allow that part to be screwed in. I'm probably not explaining this well, but if you look at where the screw goes into the fork/wheel, that's where the connector has to go. Part of the fork on mine sticks out, making it impossible for the connector to work. The following review received 10 helpful votes out of 10 total votes: Review Date: 2007-03-25 "a great bike trailer for a good price" I have 2 children, ages 2 and 4 and they fit well inside this trailer. They have space for their shoulders, heads and legs as well as a space for waterbottles, etc. We especially like the hitch. It actually hooks around the bike instead of just needing to be tightened around a bar, so there is no chance of it coming loose and falling off. We had a lots of problems with this in our previous bike trailer. It doesn't have lots of frills, but we use it at least a few times a week and have loved it. We also have 2 jogging strollers from Instep and they are great. I trained for a whole year for a marathon while pushing 2 kids in it and it's still going strong! Instep is a good quality brand with great prices. 5 stars The following review received 10 helpful votes out of 10 total votes: Review Date: 2007-07-09 "Well-made and light as a feather!" I ordered this last month, got it and put it together pretty easily. Did not get a chance to use it though until this past weekend (a month later). The following review received 9 helpful votes out of 13 total votes: Review Date: 2007-02-07 "Can't wait" This is one of the most wonderful products I have purchased. It is easy to set up and it is very roomy. I love the drink and snack holders for each kid. The only thing is it does not have good shade when the sun is shining right in front. The kids need hats or shades. Otherwise I love it. I haven't had the chance to use it with the kids in on the bike, but I know it will word great. I plan to use it when they outgrow it to tote my grocies around. UPDATE I still love this trailer, my son is very relaxed in this trailer. The only problem being when he falls asleep. The seat does not recline and his head bobbles around. So I will not use it for long trips and hopefully he will stay awake or I can find a way to stuff blankets to keep him happy. 4 stars The following review received 8 helpful votes out of 8 total votes: Review Date: 2008-02-10 "Does not attach to all bikes!" This trailer does not attach to all bikes. Upon receipt of the product, I assembled the trailer and attempted to take it for a spin. I was extremely frustrated when I found that the trailer would not attach to my GT Avalanche 3.0. I contacted the manufacturer and they told me to return the product as there is no attachment that would fix the problem. My bike does not have an abnormal frame and I was shocked to learn that the trailer would not work. Unless you have a bike frame with a very WIDE and FLAT area where the quick release mechanism attaches to the bike, I would suggest staying away from this product. I am now looking for a trailer that will attach to the actual frame and NOT to the quick release mechanism. 1 star | |