InStep Rocket Single Seat and Double Seat Foldable Tow Behind Bike Trailers, Converts to Stroller/Jogger, Featuring 2-in-1 Canopy and 20-Inch Wheels, for Kids and Children

Price: for what you get GreatSize: 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: EasyEase 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: Easy note: - 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.Durability: 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.

After trying over 5 different types of trailers for my twin boys, we considered the instep due the review of two wheeling tots [...] . We were not disappointed. This trailer is ROOMY, with 25" of interior width (actually a bit more due the frame design) which is the same as the 600 dollar d'lite or the chariot. The spoked wheels and suspension design allow for a really smooth ride for the boys, and handled being on a 10 mile trail beautifully. It offers splendid storage space in the back which held a tent, two sleepsacks and a small igloo. The boys actually had space inside for blankets,books and their small day packs. The parking brake is quickly engaged and effective, is warm with with the weather shield down, but allows for cool ventilation in the Texas heat. It has a slightly padded 5 point harness. (this is where it differs with the higher end models, which have a plush harness, in Texas, less is more.This unit takes about 5 minutes to set up out of the box, the longest time was spent putting the mount of my bike while my boys kept trying to climb inside the trailer. The stroller wheels store upside down and are simple to remove and covert. (no clips like with other models; very well thought out)The seat adjusts with the use of two belts underneath and does not need to be readjusted each time you store your trailer. Unlike other models with rely only on velcro, this has a good combination of Velcro and snaps, which really help in the wind.With every double trailer, cornering is a pretty big issue, but the instep really did a good job and performed at the same level as other trailers that are about 4X as expensive.End result: If you have more than one kid, especially if one of them is slightly claustrophobic, THIS is the trailer for you. Words cannot describe the joy I felt at seeing my boys giggle and laugh while safely strapped with helmets. This is NOT a jogging stroller, though the stroller feature only takes 3mins to covert from hitched position and is a really smooth ride. I was prepared to pay 400- 700 dollars and then I tried the Instep. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

This trailer is everything I hoped it would be- the kids fit comfortably (one is 8 months, the other 3 years). I only ride on paved roads (although I think this would do well on packed gravel also) and the big tires absorb a lot of the bumps well. This also converts from a bike trailer to a jogger in a matter of seconds- you just remove the trailer hitch, add the two front wheels and slap on the handlebar. I haven't used as a jogger or stroller yet...I have a Baby Jogger City Select that I'm still pretty comfortable taking on walks so I just leave this attached to the bike.My only complaint so far is that the cover provides NO sun protection. The sun shines right in on their little bodies so I slather them with sunscreen and put bucket hats on each and that solves the problem. In the long-run I am trying to rig up a more permanent solution since the baby puts her head down anytime we're riding into the sun.It's not perfect, but for the price I think the ride is great and the product is more than sufficient. Also very roomy both side to side & in the leg area.Update: I live in MI and in the spring the roads are either wet cement or inches of compact snow for the last couple of months of winter. Took the stroller out today (3/10/15) and it handles great on roads with my 1- and almost 4-year-old inside. So glad I've found another great use for this because we didn't use it as a bike trailer as often as we would have liked last summer and soon my older child will be too big for it.

love this - easy to move around and fits my twins perfectly and comfortably.