Columbia Bike Buggy Trailer and Stroller Combination

This stroller is very light and folds up for easy storage. It has mesh to keep the baby cool, then it has a plastic screen that rolls down. It rides really smooth, and I convinced one of my professors to buy one and he loves his! It is easy to convert to a jogging stroller, and pushes really easy. You can adjust the height of the push bar depending on your height.

Overall, I think this is a great product, so rather than bore you with the good details that you can read elsewhere, I chose to get to the dirt.... and the dirt is my concern...

The cover is not mesh, it is non vented plastic, so my child has a problem with a big plastic screen in her face. You can take it off, but then there is the dirt and road debris... so I think I will need to create a mesh cover somehow... this is major to me since I don't want to make my kid feel trapped in a plastic greenhouse...

Although the written directions were confusing, the actual assembly of the trailer was intuitive and only took me 20 minutes.

I don't even know how to change my own bike tires, but I was able to install the hitch joint all by myself.

I have a very small trunk, and this trailer packs so small that I can still fit my stroller with space to spare. The wheels come off and on so quickly and easily. In general, the set up and take down is quick enough for that my son doesn't fuss.

The trailer moves very lightly and easily, even for a weak rider like myself. On the flats I hardly feel the weight at all!

Negatives:
The seat is not very comfortable for my toddler. I knew I was sacrificing comfort for portablility... I wish there were more supports and more convenient harnesses. I don't think my son would be willing to stay in there for long. If you're planning to do any serious touring I would recommend using a different trailer, or inserting some home-made pads. I purchased a child support that was designed for a car seat, and this helped some.
I have not yet tried putting two children in the trailer, but I can tell that the kids will be riding very close, most likely leaning into each other.

The other major flaw is the trailer cover. The velcro wasn't attached properly, so it doesn't fit very well over the trailer, then the gaps can allow road debris in.
Also, beware of the greenhouse effect! The trailer has very little ventilation, so on hot days I can't use it. I'm planning to replace the cover when I find a suitable alternative.

I bought this stroller for my 4 year old and my 20 month old and I am very satisfied with it. It's a smooth ride and easy to pull. The girls are very confortable in it and love riding in it. It took my husband about 30 minutes to put it together. The only bad thing about it, is if you have quick release hitch on your tires then it can be a bit time consuming to attach.

This trailer is wonderful. A great value for the price. I bought one from my local sports authority because it was on sale and good name brand. I have found it to be a steal. The size of the tires keeps it rolling easy even with 2 children, 4 year old and a 2 year old. My 2 year old can't get enough of it. He always wants to go for a ride. The screen/plastic covers work great and aside from some misaligned velcro are easy to open and close. I only wish I could find another hitch for my wife's bike. Also the stroller option is so much more than just for jogging. Say you want to go to the store and you decide to ride there. Just take the stroller wheel with you and when you get there put it on and use the stroller for the kids in the store. Lock up your bike and away you go. I would definitely reccomend this to everyone.