WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer
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Description of WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer
The WeeRide Co-Pilot is just the thing for a child who wants to tag along with Mommy or Daddy, but doesn't have the legs for it! Your child can pedal to help you along, or just coast and enjoy the scenery. Either way it's fun for BOTH of you! Sturdy construction construction - just like a regular 20" bicycle with regular handlebars, seat, and pedals. Attaches easily and quickly to almost any bicycle with a seatpost, and folds up for storage when not in use. And it even comes with a safety flag to alert motorists. The Co-Pilot is great for the whole family, nothing says togetherness like a family bike ride ! Customer contact information at 1-800-451-KENT (5368) or www.kentbicycles.comTrain a child how to ride a bike without dealing with training wheels with the WeeRide Co-Pilot bike trailer. The Co-Pilot--which attaches quickly and easily to almost any bicycle with a seat post--is just like a regular bike, with handlebars, a seat, and pedals for your youngster.
 The Co-Pilot's quick-release system detaches easily from your bike. |
The Co-Pilot is equipped with a true quick-release system for quick detachment from the adult bike, along with adjustable handlebars that accommodate children of different heights. In addition, the seat is more comfortable and better built than typical bike trailer seats, so your child will want to keep riding throughout the day. And once you arrive at your destination, the arms fold up easily for compact storage. Other features include an attractive black and silver color scheme, a safety flag and handlebar pad, and a 20-inch wheel size. The Co-Pilot--which holds up to 75 pounds--weighs 24 pounds by itself and is recommended for ages 4 to 9.
Sports reviews of WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer
Customer Review: WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer - safe and fun way to bike with your child
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer was shipped in a well packed heavy duty carton. Instructions were simple to follow and it literally took 10-15 minutes to assemble.
Construction: it's a solid bike (well, half a bike); the manufacturer didn't skimp on quality of materials used. The only thing I'd improve on is the bracket assembly that attaches to adult bike's seat post. Namely, I'd make the plate that accepts 4 machine bolts out of stainless steel rather than aluminum. I'd also make the coupling pin to accept a colter (or spring) pin for extra safety.
Performance: Both bikes handled very predictably both in bike lanes and off-road. Almost no impact on stopping distance. The only two things to watch out for are: 1. don't let your child lean sideways, which causes noticeable balancing issues for the adult bike; and 2. make slow(er) and wide(r) turns with your child riding behind you.
Comfort and fun factors: My daughter (she's almost 7) loved the first ride (we've biked almost 40 miles since our first ride) and reported that it was very comfortable - both to ride and to pedal.
With my daughter riding behind me and providing "free" power boosts every now and then we can easily cover 5 to 7 miles in about 30 minutes. I also very much like the easy of disconnecting the WeeRide from my adult bike.
Bottom line: fun for my daughter and myself to use, a great way to get your kids outside and exercise, and most importantly safe product. And kudos to Amazon for smooth (as always) transaction and fast shipping.
Customer Review: Your child rides safe
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
The other reviewer should know that you have to loosen the sway bar that connects to the hitch clamp, 1 1/2 turns, to allow the bike to turn with the main, similar to a hitch on a car. If this bar remains rigid, then the seat post clamp will definitely turn when you turn. I believe the hitch bar and sway bar were tightened for transit from the factory.
For a review, this bike is probably the best for piece of mind of the parent when your 5 year old wants to ride. At least you do not have to run to catch the child when they are going close to the road on an individual bike.
Since you control the speed and direction, my 5 year old is thrilled to enjoy the ride. They can pedal or just coast. Also, they learn good bike safety rules since they watch the parent observe traffic and street crossings.
Of course, they will want their own bike in a few years, but for now, my daughter is content on being in the passenger seat.
Since the trailer can be disconnected by a turn pin connection, it can easily be taken off your bike so you can enjoy your own quiet ride. But the times we have used it, there was no worries of watching out where the child was riding because they are right in back of you, and the ride is very enjoyable and quiet.
The flag is an excellent idea and complements the fact that a child is on board.
Customer Review: What a great product....we love it.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
My 6 year old daughter wouldn't ride her bike with training wheels at all. I was a little frustrated with her not wanting to ride her bike. I tried telling her how much fun bike riding is but she had it in her mind that she was going to fall and hurt herself. I then ordered this product and attached it to my bike. She was hesitant but got on the bike and we were on our way. She loves riding bikes now. I like this trailer bike because it still gives her the motion of riding a bike....she has to learn to balance it because there's a little wiggle to her bike. It does take some getting use to for the person pulling the trailer bike but it's nothing an adult can't handle. We ride to the lake every weekend now and explore the dirt trails and we haven't had any issues with the trailer. It's easy to attach and setup on the adult bike. It's also easy to adjust the handlebars and seat on the trailer bike. The concerns I think that people are having is that the trailer bike does have some play to it but I think that is a feature to help the child try and learn to balance themselves. I don't see it as a safety issue as the play is not enough to cause the child to fall. Overall, this is a great product and we will continue to use it and hopefully by spring my girl will be ready to tackle riding the bike by herself!Customer Review: We loved ours....
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I had a trailer for my then 5 year old, but replaced it with the WeeRide. While it's been 4 years, I recall it assembling easily and relatively intuitively. My daughter was familiar with being on a bike. She had ridden briefly without training wheels the year before, but was, when I first got the co-pilot, she was back on training wheels (spring, and hadn't ridden a while). Riding on the Co-Pilot really helped her confidence for riding on her own again.
A few key items:
Be sure the mounting bracket (which mounts to the seat post of the pulling bicycle) is properly tightened down. If you leave it too loose, it can twist on the post, which gets the Co-Pilot off center and cause it to lean. I don't blame the Co-Pilot for that - you just need to make sure you've installed the mounting bracket properly.
When you first start towing one, you need to be aware of the extra length you've added to your bike - cut your corners just a little wider than usual.
As with any bike, make sure youre child is wearing a helment (just because you're riding, doesn't mean they can't be in a crash or fall off).
They *can* pedal, so as you go up those hills dragging their weight, be sure they are helping to carry the load!
Customer Review: This bike is GREAT!! Don't be scared off by bad reviews.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I researched and read reviews of course in deciding on which trailer bike to buy. My daughter just turned 5. Too big for a bike seat but too small for any significant ride on her own bike. On our first trip we did a test ride around the block. Then we took a 3 mile ride though the park, to the ice cream parlor, to a playground, stopped at a candy store (she even rode one-handed so she could hold her bag of M&Ms). (This made me a tad nervous but the ride ended without incident).
This bike is a GREAT VALUE. I'm sure she'll grow out of it by the end of next year at the most. But for eighty-something dollars it's fantastic. Follow the assembly instructions (4 bolts for clamping the bike-side receptacle to the bike seat post) and you're done. Everything else is just click & lock. No "design flaw" or "serious safety hazard".
I will say that you have to be strategic in how you park the bike(s). The added weight of the Co-Pilot can tend to push the bike over (especially on a windy day or parking on a slope). It also needs a basket to hold things (like M&Ms!!) but there's not much space in front of the handlebars because of the connecting bar.