Converts from bike trailer to stroller, to jogger, to ski unit; comes with adjustable padded handle bar, parking brake, and safety flag * Carries 2 children up to 100 pounds; features cargo storage space and interior storage pockets * All-weather (2-in-1) cover with waterproof zippers, tinted windows with UV protection, and an adjustable sun screen * Hammock-styled seats with padded 5-point harnesses and padded seat cushions; 20-inch locking quick-release alloy wheels; fast-action folding system * Comprehensive limited warranty covers fabric parts for one year
After doing an extensive research on bike trailers (price/quality) I got the Burley Encore.cons:I was a little frustated at first 'cause it was very hard to fold/unfold (my husband had to do it the first few times 'cause I just couldn't). It got looser so now I can do it.pros: After getting use to putting it on and off the bike (takes practice) it has been fantastic. I've been using it for 7 months with my 38 lbs 5 year old and my 22 lbs 20 months old (about 90lbs all together with the trailer weight), and ..
I bought this trailer after comparing it to the d'lite, chariot cabriolet and the croozer 525. The d'light was out of our price range, the chariot had plastic parts and expensive ad ons and I could not see a croozer(plus it weighed 33lbs) in person. So that left the Burley encore. I was able to compare both the d'lite and the encore in person and both had nice solid bench type padded seats and nice five point harnesses with solid buckles instead of d clips. They each had sun shades and zip up weather covers..
Following back-to-back babies (16 mths apart) and moving from Canada to USA in between the two, we've been behind on simple exercise. The Burley Encore has resolved a simple requirement: take the whole family to take fresh air, while exercising and discovering.BURELY ENCORE: Easy to assemble, easy to connect, and effortless. When I first tried it (w/o kids), I easily forgot it was there. Not sure if fact, but the addition of the trailer brings more stability to riding slow; I can do a sharp turn at low..
