Bikes & Gear

Trailer
Your little freeloader can travel in comfort and style--and might take a nap--and you can get a workout. These trailers have two-kid, 100-pound capacity, rear cargo space and both mesh and plastic shields.

 

 

$110 Nashbar Kid Karriage: It costs less than a few nights of babysitting, and it lets the kids see the world, too. There's a five-point harness system, 16-inch wheels, and bug and rain shields. nashbar.com

 

 

Our Pick: $239 Burley Bee: Parents will like the safety of the roll bar and the easy-to-attach hitch. Kids will like the suspension seat, the big windows and the smooth ride of the 20-inch wheels. burley.com

 

 

$449 Baby Jogger TJ1 Quick-Fold: An easy choice for the multisport family, this trailer converts to a jogging stroller without a kit, and all the pieces are self-storing. babyjogger.com

 

 

Trailer Bike
The learner's permit of the cycling world, a bike trailer lets your budding cyclist get used to balancing, pedaling and sometimes even shifting, but allows you to retain control over steering, braking and speed.

 

 

$150 InSTEP Alleycat: The single speed lets your child focus on developing balance and learning to pedal. The adjustable seat and bar allow for growth. instep.net

 

 

Our Pick: $180 Trek Mt. Train 201: A single speed, steel frame and graphics that match those on a grown-up's bike make going for a ride even more appealing. trekbikes.com

 

 

$255 Adams Trail-A-Bike Original Alloy 7: Like grad school for the peewee pedaler, this oversize aluminum frame is outfitted with a seven-speed drivetrain so your child can learn to shift, too. trail-a-bike.com