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Am looking into getting one for DS who is 3 but since they are so expensive thought i'd ask on here first if there worth it.We have a forset not far so will be going there for rides.

Thanks in advance

Miranda

Yes I have one.  It has been great.  Used it from about 3 years old, son is now 7 & a bit big for it.  They take some getting used to, & some effort to pedal.  No good on bikes with rear spring suspension either.  If you don't mind a few scratches it is finished with now.  £10 & it's yours + postage.  Let me know

stephen mcvicar at hotmail dot com

We have two (both adult bikes both kids bikes) and they are brilliant!  So good for the little ones before they are able to cycle on their own, and also when they can cycle but get tired.  We did 22 miles on the camel trail last year with the 3 year old on a trailgator and the 5 year old did 7 miles on her own with being put on and off the trailgator whenever she wanted too - very quick and easy to do!

Need to make sure that the childs bike has a freewheel rear wheel though.

Steve McV thank you for your very kind offer is yours a quick release one? OH and my bike's are suspension bike's but we can harden them off would i still be able to use one?( i hope that make's sense)How much do you think would postage be????

Miranda

Hello wh1tey, that depends.  When set up, there is not much space on my son's bike below his front wheel.  If the suspension dips & the kids front wheel touches the ground  say when cornering, it could make the whole thing very unstable.  Go to Halfords & ask them to demonstrate the thing on similar bikes.  I'll weigh it & let you know about postage.  Drop me your email adress & I'll send you some photos.

Mine has a quick release from the childs headset, it is bolted to the adults seat stem.  A  clip is provided to stow the tow bar on the adult bike.  It collapses like a telescope & folds for storage.  The bike does not need to have the tow bar removed to be ridden solo.  A quick release handle & second towing bracket is available from the supplier if you want to fit it to a second adult bike.  Also you can buy more of the brackets to fit the tow bar to a second childs bike.

Just checked the Trail Gator web site & it does say they will work with suspension bikes though

Steve.