Designed for the consumer with basic family transportation and recreation needs, the InStepTake 2 bicycle trailer will get you and your family from point A to point B easily, safely and without hassle.
Average Customer Rating:
4.3 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
(Total of 89 reviews)
5 stars
46
4 stars
32
3 stars
7
2 stars
3
1 star
1
83 of 89 (93%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
InStep Bike Trailer,
11/17/2008
By
JBCFL, Oviedo, FL
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Overall the functionality is good. The mechanism that hooks the trailer to the bike works well and assembly was easy. Our child is 17 months, weighs 30 lbs and is 36 inches tall, he is a little uncomfortable in the seat at times. I believe the seat could use a little more support and the straps could use some padding. You want to make sure you hook this to a bike with adjustable gears, otherwise you will really feel the weight of the trailer during rides.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Once per week
Review 2 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
i can't wait to use it more,
10/27/2008
By
mayapim, Abilene, Tx
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Just bought this product for my son. It's so easy to put together, i didn't need any help from my husband! Easy to attach to my back and easy to fold back. Unfortunately where I live isn't bike friendly so I need to wait to move to be able to use it more often.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 3 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Great for the bargain,
10/25/2008
By
rj34
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
It took my husband an hour to set up and our kids (3 years and 20 months) love the ride. They do get a little squished but once we get going they don't mind being so close. I love the safety features such as the reflectors and the flag.
Recommends this product?Yes
Review 4 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Do Not Buy,
09/29/2008
By
mommyRN11
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
2
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
1
out of 5
We recieved this as a gift, and I think this person just selected this product for the price, which would've been fine if it were at all convenient to use. If you need a trailer simply for towing your kid behind one bike for short trips and don't intend on them falling asleep, then this is your trailer. This thing is really hard to transfer from my bike to my husband's, it takes me almost 30 minutes because the hitch is in the way of our quick release on our bikes. The straps are horrible. They seem really uncomfortable for the kids and the clips that secure the kids in are hard to come undone, so everytime I struggle to get the kids out, they end up waking up. This trailer advetitses that it can fit two kids, but I'd say that is only true if your kids don't mind being mushed together. Luckily mine are too young to care if they are touching one another, but they are only 8 months and 23 months, and they are very smashed together in there. Not to mention that the older of my two barely has any leg room. The other thing I noticed, on both my bike and my husband's is that the kids get dirt and debri kicked up on them from our bikes if only the mesh screen is down because the holes are too big and let dirt get through. In short, I wouldn't recommend this trailer to anyone and it is going back!!
Recommends this product?No
Review 5 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Works great!,
09/28/2008
By
tyger3cubs, Vancouver, WA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
We bought this 4 months ago and it has been wonderful! It pulls very easily, it's light weight and fits our toddler perfectly. It would be a tight fit for two children in my opinion but works great for our guy. He loves to go for rides and has pockets on the sides for all his little toys. Behind his seat there is enough room for the much needed diaper bag +. It folds up really easily for transport and unfolds back into trailer quickly. I think that this Trailer is a great product for the price! Our child does slide down into the straps with the way the seat is designed and that is the only thing we wish we could change by making the seat more like a bucket seat for a more comfortable fit. But he does very well and we have managed just fine with it. We use it all the time.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
3 - 4 months
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 6 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
InStep Trailer,
09/19/2008
By
Anastay, San Francisco
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
This product is certainly worth it. The assembly process was quite easy to manage, including the hitch to the bike. The seats are much smaller than I expected, certainly not big enough for more than one child over 3-4 years age. There's no sun visor to help block out the sun, so plan on that as well. Great product and $10-15 less than the exact one listed on Target. Hope this helps.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 7 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Fun for the whole family,
09/18/2008
By
WalDad, Bay Area, CA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
The kids love this bike trailer. They have a blast, I get some excersise. A great value and loads of fun. It was very easy to put together, everything pretty much snapped in place, and just the one bolt to attach to the bike. My only issue is the seatbelt straps could be designed better but they are sufficient. The site to store shipping was available, which is an awesome service.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
1 week or less
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 8 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Very nice,
09/13/2008
By
Akim, Mayetta, Ks
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Easy to assemble, easy to hook up to bicycle. Low to no drag, rolls very nicely. My little one loves to ride in it. Really nice!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 9 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
great ride for kids,
09/10/2008
By
goofs, muscatine county
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
was very easy to assemble, i was able to do it all by myself.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 10 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
I love this bike trailer!,
09/08/2008
By
SweetTracy, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
My son is almost two years old, and I bought this bike trailer so that I could take him along with me on bike rides. I love the quality of this product and how simple it is to use and attach to my bike. I am so glad I bought it, and would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to enjoy bike rides with their children!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 11 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Overall great,
09/02/2008
By
BDZK, Western PA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
This child carrier/trailer is fantastic! We have one two year old (almost three) boy. He fits in it very nicely height wise, and has abundant room on the sides for a few toys or a sippy cup. There are two side pockets inside for him too. Yesterday, we took him and a friend of similar age and size and they both fit in there well. Their inside legs and arms touched, but they didn't mind. The storage in the back is great too. It's not hard to pull unless you're going up a steep hill, but then you only need to downshift your bike. This is an excellent product for the money - couldn't be happier!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 12 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Great trailer!,
08/27/2008
By
armywifemomof2, Ocean Shores, WA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
I love the trailer, it fits my 11 months old and my 3 year old. Has stretchy pocket on the inside that you can put their cups in. The only down fall is that the fabric that they sit on isnt very well done. It slopes down. So the kids slide down, it would be better if the edge of the fabric was sewen up higher than the seat of it so that it would hold the kids in place. But I am working on fixing it myself. lol. Other than that, we use it everyday for a 6 mile ride. Has good size storage behind the seat so if you went to store to get milk and a few other things it would fit just fine. The other thing is the way it attatches to the bike, it does not have a clamp, you have to take off the nut on the back wheel (not all bikes have it either) and attatch the washer.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
18 - 24
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
Review 13 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Pretty good!,
08/26/2008
By
CraftyMamaof2, Modesto, CA
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
I was so excited to get this and take my girls out for a ride. Ages 5 (on the smaller side) & 2 (avg. size). I love the fact that this has a 5 point harness. But my younger one is in a diaper so it doesn't bother her as much, but my older one gets a wedgy since there's no real "seat" for them to sit on. They slide forward just a bit. You can cinch up the back and side straps for the sling-like seat. We tried putting a large folded up blanket underneath the fabric where they sit, it helps some. The attachment for the bike is so-so. We put it on my husbands bike since his has gears. I didn't realize that you have to attach it to the actual tire bolt. Other ones I have seen get attached to the bar/frame of the bike very easily. To attach this, you have to take off the bolt for the bike's back tire and carefully line up the holes and hook it up. Then you have to screw the bolt back on. If we wanted to hook it up to mine we need to buy a nw attachment. One problem that we had for the first couple of times taking it out was that the weight of it would shift his back tire to the side. We would have to stop and reposition it. Over all, it is great for the money. AND....it is $15 cheaper than at Target! The girls love it!
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Once per week
Review 14 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Good but could be better,
08/17/2008
By
SphinxRising58, OH
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
3
out of 5
Having recently purchased one of these carriers for our 4 year old toddler, we discovered while it is a good product for the price, it could stand some improvements.
A ). The snaps on the belts it comes with are cheap plastic & hard to get on or off, which we replaced with ones simliar to those found on most grocery carts to secure children, only a heavier grade, of course.
B ). The seat belts & shoulder straps are only anchored to the thin material the child sits on, which would eventually tear over time, hence, we redid this entire system, replacing the straps with a heavier variety and then anchoring said straps & seat belts to the frame.
C ). Even though we never intend on riding with our child at night, we equipped the entire frame with reflective tape & lights in order to make it stand out more, as you never know if you will have to stop for something & get caught out in the dark.
D ). Finally, discovering the canopy opened from the rear, we modified it so that it opened from the front instead, making loading & unloading our child much easier.
All in all, these modifications improved the over all safety of the product and did not take all that much money or time, but as the product comes from the factory, it could stand some easy improvements that would not drastically effect the cost of the products.
Given the product as is ( without modifications ), I would rate it at about 5 on a scale of possible 10.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 15 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Save Gas Money,
08/14/2008
By
Lovethelifeyoulive, NY
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
With gas prices what they are the afternoon drive to get the kids asleep can make nap time expensive! My husband throws the kids in the bike trailer and sets off now at nap time for a ride... it works great! I have a 3 1/2 year old and 2 year old and they both fit comfortably in the trailer and love it. It also has a nice spot in the back to store stuff and an easy cover for the front for when it rains or if biking on muddy terrain. Folds down nicely and easy to get back together... highly recommend this product.
Recommends this product?Yes
Has owned product for:
2 - 3 months
Uses product:
A few times per month
Review 16 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
We love it !!!,
08/12/2008
By
Bubbasgrandma, American Canyon,Ca.
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
My 2 1/2 yr old grandson and I love this product although it is a little small for 2 children, it is perfect for one, well worth the price.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 17 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Nice product for the money,
08/11/2008
By
liljwinters, Mound Valley, KS
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
I purchased this bike trailer for my 2 yr old to ride in. I had borrowed a Trek trailer which did spoil me but i didn't want to spend the $250.-$350. that Trek's bike trailers run. I shopped around and this seemed to be the best trailer for under $100.00. We have used it several times now and it works well. There isn't a whole lot of leg room but my son didn't seem to care. He usually wants to go on "more bike ride mama". So obviously he loves it and I like the exercise. There is plenty of room for his books and toys or if you do have two SMALL children they would fit. Overall I am glad i spent the money on this unit.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 18 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
An enjoyable item,
08/04/2008
By
Chloe10, Frederick, Maryland
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
This was sent to my daughter and grandson to use. The enjoyment of having her son join her in a bike ride, has given her something to look forward to when she gets home from work. She LOVES it. I'm so glad I thought of this. It was very easy for her to set it up and to connect it to her bike.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 19 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Good value,
07/31/2008
By
an anonymous customer, Buffalo, NY
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
We have only used the trailer once since purchasing, however, my kids love it and it is very easy to assemble and use. It is a good value for the price.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
Review 20 for InStep Take 2 Bike Trailer
Great for carting stuff around town!!,
07/22/2008
By
Lucyloveswalmart
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value:
3
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Great trailer! Easy to put together and get on and off the bike. Would be nice to have some kind of floor when using as a trailer - not for kids. My husband uses this to tote all his stuff to work since we only have one car now and it is a lifesaver!
Recommends this product?Yes
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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