Twin bike trailers

[my-three-monkeys]

Hi has anyone got any advice for purchasing a twin bike trailer.

I have been checking them out on ebay. I don't want to spend alot of money incase the novelty wears off too soon.

Has anyone bought one off ebay before? Was it any good?

There are a few being resold on ebay in 'as new' condition - is this a bad sign.....

Thanks, Toni.

[snugglybean]

Make sure they meet safety standards.

We have one off ebay, but we bought it for transporting our groceries home from supermarket, or other bulky stuff. it was cheaper than a cargo trailer.

Otherwise, go for it. The reason they're getting sold on ebay is cos the novelty wore off before they got used. Liek most of Australia's bikes

[my-three-monkeys]

I'm keen to give it a go. Anyone know of any other brands in the shops that are woth a look, without being too expensive?

[Yael]

No, but we are also interested in getting one. They do have them at Big W i think.

[minimatron]

HEy, I borrowed my friends trailer because I wasnt sure how the girls would go....well dd2 who is almost 1 screamed the whole time and dd1 who is 2.5 wasnt too keen...too bumpy! So i wont be getting one. I think thats why they are as new. See if you can try before you buy or just pick up a second hand one. They are light on the bike....dont even notice its there.

[Erin_25]

We got one from K-mart for around $100 & love it!!! DS thinks it's great, & it folds up so we took it with us to the coast for Chrissy last year & rode to the beach everyday. Great way to get around & wear DS out. Have not used it much lately as I"m pg & it's too hot! I guess if they don't like it that's a risk you take not knowing til you get it.
Check the safety standards & what weight range it holds.....can it be transported, does it have a storage spot. Some on ebay are good, some a cheap take off versions.