- Easily converts to a stroller with included kit, Traditional jogging stroller design offers high performance
- Folds compactly and quick release wheels come off for easy trunk storage
- Parent tray and pockets for snacks and drinks, Comfortable and adjustable handle for an effortless run
- Roomy and adjustable canopy for plenty of sun protection, Spacious underseat basket for all your extra gear
- Secure child harness and cockpit, plus shocks for added comfort, Seats one child up to 50 lbs
Product Description
Durable domed aluminum frame for roomy comfort includes a swivel wheel for conversion to a strollerQuickly converts to a jogging stroller with 16″ swivel wheel kit (sold separately)Rear storage area holds extra wheel or personal gearZippered weather shield and sunshade for extra weather protection… More >>
Schwinn Joyrider Bicycle Trailer
Tags: aluminum frame, Bicycle, bicycle trailer, child harness, jogging stroller, Joyrider, rear storage area, release wheels, roomy comfort, Schwinn, schwinn joyrider, Trailer, weather protection, weather shield
#1 by DPL on April 15, 2010 - 3:16 am
I just purchased, looked at, and returned this trailer and I cannot believe all the great reviews. Yes, for a stroller it is great. But that is all it is, a stroller you attach to your bike with a fancy littel canopy. Well, let me ask you is that little mesh canopy going to protect your child if the bike falls over or in a worse case an accident. If you look at the picture or watch the You tube video review of this trailer you will see there are no steel bars on the sides or on the top. I know this makes the stroller look nice and open, but it seems very unsafe. In an accident your child would be completely vulnerable. I don’t even know how this is a trailer. I mine as well go attach my jogging stroller to my bike and go off riding. Please think twice about safety of this product before buying.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by K. karasti on April 15, 2010 - 5:06 am
When we bought this stroller we were convinced it was worth the money. We thought it would last, and would be perfect for our toddler (and soon, baby). In the end, it wasn’t the right choice for us, but it might be for you. It does have it’s pros and cons…
PROS:
-beautiful, and comfortable
-lots of extras (cupholders, storage, easy fold down, adjustable handle, great harness system for toddler)
-easy to push, husband able to pull on bike
CONS:
- too big to fit through our house’s doorway, and some stores (wheel has to be taken off)
- too many zippers (in our case most important zipper was broken; w/o it the weather protector is useless*)
- too hard for me to pull (we live in hilly Oak harbor), if you’re in shape that shouldn’t be a problem though
Besides the stroller, we had a problem getting a hold of the seller. Amazon definatly helped alot with that. They resolved our issues, and made it their concern.
*For us almost $400 was too much to pay for something that could be ruined so easily.
Rating: 3 / 5
#3 by C. Feldhacker on April 15, 2010 - 5:11 am
I would recommend buying some other product if you want to use it as a bike trailer. The seatbelts on this trailer are too small and my children who are 16 months and 3 years can’t fit into the seatbelt (both of them are 20% for their weight). I called their CS and they told me that there is nothing they can do and that I can find extensions for it online. I think it’s a flaw.
Rating: 2 / 5
#4 by A. Gray on April 15, 2010 - 6:46 am
Update 4/9/10:
Rec’d call back from Pacific Cycle about the straps. They tested a trailer they had and indicated the straps were too small also. They tried to come up with a fix to the solution, but didn’t have a quick one to fix mine. They were very helpful in assisting me. I ended up returning the trailer to Amazon and order another one. I’m hoping the straps will be ok on the new one. Pacific Cycle thought it to be an isolated problem with only a few trailers since hardly any complaints. If the new one is bad I will return it and wait until July 2010 when the problem will be fixed for sure.
UPDATE! 4/7/10:
PLEASE CALL Instep/Schwinn Customer Service at 800-645-5806 if you feel your waist strap is abnormally small! I just called on 4/7/10 and they indicated they don’t have alot of complaints yet, but are looking into the small strap issue. My children are only in the 10th and 50th percentile for weight compared to height and this barely fits them. We need everyone’s help in order for company to see this is a very real problem.
I have now used this as a bike trailer and it pulls easily. I’m very out of shape after having my twins…I had no problem going up hills with adjusting gears. I do want to complain about the length of the waist strap though….VERY small. My son is very long and skinny…only in 50% percentile for weight and this strap barely fits with jeans. I did use it with a coat and had to pull coat way up because strap wouldn’t go around light weight spring coat. I’m very disappointed in this because it offers so much room in trailer for taller kids! I will be contacting Schwinn today about this issue!
Also, when I went for a long walk using the stroller wheel it was awful. It would wiggle back and forth just going over normal side walk sections. This isn’t good as a stoller with wheel provided, but I didn’t intend on using it this way.
Overall, I’m only going to give it 2 stars because most people buy this as a trailer and what good is it if the straps arent long enough. I do have the latest 2010 model too!
I love my Trek GoBug..which, sadly they quit making
. It had lots of room for big kids and very generous seat belt length.
I would suggest if you can find a used one..buy that instead! I need 2 trailers and thought this would be a great option…sadly mistaken.
Original Post:
I just received my Schwinn Joyrider today! I order it with the FREE Super Saving Shipping. The trailer was so easy to put together…open box, remove trailer, take of packaging material, and snap on 3 wheels! The trailer was packed very securely and did have a little bit of new plastic smell to it. I’d suggest opening and airing out before using. I used it today for a walk only because too cold to bike in WI in March. The stroller was very easy to push and felt light weight even though it weighs 32 lbs. I’m used to pushing a tripler stroller though. The bench seat is very nicely padded and offers child a comfortable place to sit unlike the trailers with the hammock style seats. The crotch strap does have a padded piece to protect child from strap rubbing (nice for boys#. The seat reclines somewhat, but not enough for a very young child. There’s alot of storage behind seat and in back with velcro pouch. There’s also plenty of leg and head room for tall kids. My older son is 42 in tall and still has plenty of head room #at least 3in). The handle bar adjusts into several different position for added comfort. It’s extremely easy to fold with just a push of a button.
The only minor things that I’ve noticed are the straps are hard to adjust. I would definetly suggest doing this before going out for the first time. I also didn’t receive the velcro straps to attach the parent bag to handle bar. There is a little metal hooks to hang it from though. I’ve read without the velcro the bag can come unattached while riding. I guess I’ll be contacting Schwinn to see if I can exchange the bag for the newer style.
Rating: 2 / 5
#5 by Jill on April 15, 2010 - 8:49 am
Buy it, it will change the way you think about your workout.
I have literally had it for two days and have used it 4 times. I tried it out without my daughter and i couldnt even tell it was behind me, turning, going over bumps. nothing!
There are a few things that i just am in love with about this trailor. When going over rough terrain or pot holes, bumps, side walks, it is so smooth, it doesnt teeter back and forth, no matter how fast you go, it just fallows the ground.
Where it is connected to the bike there is a spring, so that if you fall off the bike or have to ditch it, the trailor stays up STRAIGHT! is that the best thing or what!
The way that if pulls is so smooth. i would never buy anything else, i cant imagine something that is more expensive be better, cause this is the cream of the crop.
The bench seat is FANTASTIC, it is so sturdy and wide that i can see me pulling my daughter for another couple years.
The ease in putting it together, i opened the box, pulled off all the plastic pushed on all three wheels and that was it, are you kidding! there is always more to everything then just pushing three wheels on. but it was that simple. 10 minutes. done.
there is quite a bit of room for storage, if you were going to the farmers market or picking up some groceries, its just right. i cant wait to do erronds around town and getting a work out at the same time! (for some people who say that it is heavy, thats why they made gears. and you are also putting the most important thing inyour life in it, it better be sturdy!!)
Rating: 5 / 5