Trek Bike Trailer: InStep Rocket Aluminum Bike Trailer Review

Price: for what you get Great

Size: Best there is including expensive competitors but still cramped for two.Wheel guards make this thing pretty wide.

Quality: It seems in accordance with price.

Assembly: Easy

Ease of use:uses snaps and velcro.Opening and closing the passenger and luggage compartments is could be improved by using buckles instead of snaps. the older models clips were easier to use than the snap.

Comfort:My kids say they like it but still would like more room.Seat is hardly a seat.It is a sling.Has cup holders they like.

Attach to bike:Easynote: - DOES NOT fit all bikes (needs half inch radius clearance around the nut on the rear wheel opposite the chain to attach the coulper)

Ease to walk with: Very good

Jogging:Passable with or without the 3rd wheel.I do not often use it to run b/c I have a koolstop double jogger.
This is my 3rd bike trailer.It is my second from in step.

My last instep was used when I got it.I loaded 2 kids, library books and groceries in it 10+ miles per week for 2 years.When its frame broke I searched through hundreds of reviews from $70-$300 trailers.This one has now been in service for over a year.I have beat the daylights out of it and it keeps going.

I got this (NEW) because it claimed to be larger and lighter than in-step's entry level and other brand's trailers.I also liked the ability to unhook it and walk/run with it.

Size:Compared to the Quick and EZ:

It is larger in the luggage area, shoulder area (25 inches vs. 20 inches.) and foot well width is 22" vs. 20" (foot reach is the same 12" from front of seat to cross bar at toes).height is equal.

The BIG problem is that my skinny 4.5 year old and 2.5 year old girls wanted more room at the hips.The Q&EZ and Rocket are the same at 20".The sling seat in the new one actually causes the kids to slide to the center.This seat provides less support than our old trailer.The new EZ's prob have the new poorly designed seats too.

I checked widths of pretty much everything out there ON LINE but was not able to physically check them out for widths and fit for my kids.This appeared to be the widest (along with the schwinn Mark II).

weightwise - I haven't put the old one a a scale but they feel about the same.The new one is larger but made of Aluminum rather than steel.Al+ also won't rust.

The difference between this and the step down is front wheel and push bar addition.
The difference between this and the next step up is the type of front wheel.I already have a quality jogger from Koolstop so I opted for the flip down small swivel front wheel.I did try running with it.It works fine as a jogger.Basically the front wheel doesn't interfere because it can easily be floated over the ground with light pressure on the handle bar.If you are a serious runner, even the Schwinn mark III is going to leave you wanting something better.Save the money on the not so useful harder to store and use large front wheel.

Be sure to check schwinn trailers as well- they are both made by pacific cycles - schwinn has a better warrantee and I think they look nicer and would rather sport the schwinn name.If you see one on sale for the same price get it - if price is more go with the instep.

Burley's, BOB, Chariots and everything else is WAYYYY overpriced.Even if you use you trailer a WHOLE lot (unless money is not an issue for you) there is no reason to pay the kind of money they want.

Difficult to pull?I have read many other reviews stating this are hard to pull up hill.That is true but it is true of EVERY trailer.Blame Newton and Einstein or God himself.If you attach a 29 pound trailer, throw in 60 pounds of kids, a 5 pound bag and several books Gravity will work against you.Others say on a flat surface you can't feel it.Again - an object in motion tends to remain in motion.This stroller's axles seem well constructed and roll freely.Tire tread typ and width are pretty standard on trailers.So how easy it is depends on your fitness level, the weight your are pulling, laws of motion and gravity.
On even ground I ride between 12-15 mph and typically take 2 to 5 mile rides with it.I am a competitive triathlete.

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Product Description:
The InStep Rocket Bicycle Trailer is a perfect choice if you want an affordable and comfortable bike trailer that easily converts into a stroller without tools. Sturdy, light, and safe, the Rocket has an aluminum frame, outrigger wheel guards, and shock-absorbing 20-inch wheels offering a smooth and comfortable ride for up to two children. This highly functional bike trailer-jogging stroller combo is equipped with everything you need to securely transport your children including a zip-up weather canopy to protect riders from the elements, a rear storage area, and two five-point harnesses. The universal coupler hitch attaches easily to essentially any bike, and it will keep the trailer upright even if you fall on your bike.
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