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Transporting children safely, 2 questions
1. We are looking to get a new trailer (2 small children), would think
to just get something cheap & cheerful... but the Burley has such a strong reputation for safety -- is it that good/that much better than other products? Are there any consumer safety/type tests/reviews online that I could look at? 2. Does anyone know where I can get the sort of child helmet (my choice, pls don't start debating!) that wraps all around the head (down around the ears, I mean)? To fit a child age 5+. Many TIA -j. |
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On 29 Jan 2005 04:40:14 -0800, zebra wrote:
1. We are looking to get a new trailer (2 small children), would think to just get something cheap & cheerful... but the Burley has such a strong reputation for safety Does it? Durable, reliable and well made, yes, but I wasn't aware they were regarded as safer than any other. regards, Ian SMith -- |\ /| no .sig |o o| |/ \| |
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Just following up my own thread...
There seem to be a lot of anecdotes about Burley's being hit by cars & the occupants coming out ok. Anyway, just to share, I have found these websites esp. useful http://www.roth.net/kids/BikeTrailer/ http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?...riot_cougar_sx http://wicycle.com/bicycling.jpg http://www.fietskarren.nl/Eind-pag/K...er_dolphin.htm I think we're heading for a Chariot Cougar, now! |
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In message . com, zebra
writes Just following up my own thread... There seem to be a lot of anecdotes about Burley's being hit by cars & the occupants coming out ok. *Lots* - I've only ever heard of one incident, with the reversing loony the other year. Anyway, just to share, I have found these websites esp. useful http://www.roth.net/kids/BikeTrailer/ http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?...riot_cougar_sx http://wicycle.com/bicycling.jpg http://www.fietskarren.nl/Eind-pag/K...er_dolphin.htm I think we're heading for a Chariot Cougar, now! Trailers all have similar construction - steel or Aluminium tube frame, with cloth or solid base - I think they would all perform in similar way in tip or collision - never happened to me though. We have 3 year old Chariot trailer - highly recommend it. -- Chris French, Leeds |
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chris French writes:
In message . com, zebra writes Just following up my own thread... There seem to be a lot of anecdotes about Burley's being hit by cars & the occupants coming out ok. *Lots* - I've only ever heard of one incident, with the reversing loony the other year. .... and in any case there are few trailers (many of which are in any case Burleys) so the absence of reports about other brands doesn't mean they're worse than Burleys. |
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zebra wrote:
Just following up my own thread... There seem to be a lot of anecdotes about Burley's being hit by cars & the occupants coming out ok. Anyway, just to share, I have found these websites esp. useful http://www.roth.net/kids/BikeTrailer/ http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?...riot_cougar_sx http://wicycle.com/bicycling.jpg http://www.fietskarren.nl/Eind-pag/K...er_dolphin.htm I think we're heading for a Chariot Cougar, now! Anyone know where one might try out one of these beasts? Nowhere in Oxford seems to carry any stock Phil -- http://www.kantaka.co.uk/ .oOo. public key: http://www.kantaka.co.uk/gpg.txt |
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zebra wrote: 1. We are looking to get a new trailer (2 small children), would think to just get something cheap & cheerful... on the cheap 'n' cheerful front, I own the argos GBP70 offering (it is a phillip's shetland steel frame without the stroller conversion kit). It has proved perfectly serviceable for light use. It doesn't fit through domestic doors which is the biggest pain as it has to be collaped to enter the house. Collapsing it is easy but it would be nice to be able to wheel it straight in in inclement weather as my sister can with her burley solo. Perhaps all double trailers sufer in the same way? Anyway, I notived that Argos are now offering a spokey joe trailer at the same price point. From memorythe two products look prety similar but it might be worth checking out best wishes james |
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In message . com,
" writes zebra wrote: 1. We are looking to get a new trailer (2 small children) on the cheap 'n' cheerful front, I own the argos GBP70 offering (it is a phillip's shetland steel frame without the stroller conversion kit). It has proved perfectly serviceable for light use. It doesn't fit through domestic doors which is the biggest pain as it has to be collaped to enter the house. Collapsing it is easy but it would be nice to be able to wheel it straight in in inclement weather as my sister can with her burley solo. Perhaps all double trailers sufer in the same way? Indeed, well our chariot is the same, they are just going to be too wide. -- Chris French, Leeds |
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