InStep Quick N EZ Double Bicycle Trailer

by Pacific Cycle

• Bike trailer offers outstanding value for family-minded recreational cyclists
• Simple design folds down for easy storage and transportation; two-in-one canopy has bug screen and weather shield
• 16-inch pneumatic tires with molded rims provide performance and style
• Coupler attaches to almost any bicycle; included stroller kit with swiveling front wheel and handle bar
• 33-pound trailer has a 80-pound weight limit

Product Description

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The entire trailer packs down to a remarkably compact size, allowing for easy transport.

Take your kids along on the next bike ride while keeping them safe, dry, and comfortable in the InStep Quick N EZ trailer. An outstanding value for family-minded recreational cyclists, it boasts a simple design that folds down for easy storage and transportation. 16-inch pneumatic tires with molded rims provide performance and style in spades, and the two-in-one canopy has a bug screen and weather shield to keep your precious cargo protected.

A versatile coupler attaches to almost any bicycle, and the included stroller kit with swiveling front wheel and handle bar means this versatile device instantly transforms into a double stroller in seconds. The 33-pound trailer has a 80-pound weight limit.

Product Description

Get out there. Keep your toddler safe, dry and comfortable in the Quick N EZ trailer. The is the best value around for recreational cyclists who want to ride as a family. Simple design folds compactly for easy storage and transportation.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 32 x 27 x 5 inches ; 38 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 33.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: China
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002QAZ8ZY
• Item model number: 12-QE212
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,764 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #5 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Child Seats & Cargo Trailers > Trailers
  • #12 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Kids' Bikes & Accessories > Bike Accessories

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

119 of 125 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and EZ for real July 13, 2010

By Robin Arora

Amazon Verified Purchase

InStep Quick N EZ Double Bicycle Trailer
After a long search i settled on the Quick N EZ Double Bicycle Trailer from InStep. Packaging was good. Assembly took me around 20 minutes as most of the trailer is pre assembled. No assembly tool required. We just need to lift up the side rails, slide in the tires, bring the tow forward. Installing the connector on the bike took another 10 minutes. I have Shwinn S25.The only thing missing on my trailer was the desired psi of the tires as they come deflated. As per the manual there should be psi ratings on the tires side. I guess the sticker was missing on the ones that i got. Anyways, i just went online and looked at the various instep manuals. Desired air pressure on the tires is 20-25psi and 25psi is recommended for a smooth ride. After i assembled i took it for a ride with my son (he is 27 months old). Pulling this trailer is easy and smooth. Since its double trailer, it has three seat belt options. If you are riding with one kid, you have to use the one in the center. If you have two kids in the trailer, you can use the two side seat-belts which really helps to balance the trailer.
It comes with a handle bar and front tire attachment to use it as a jogging stroller. Its a good option, especially with the brake system but i don't need it at present.
I will rate this trailer 5 stars because of strong build and quality.

76 of 80 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Using it as a jogging stroller with two kids January 25, 2012

By Marine Wife

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I am currently training for a triathlon, but I have a 4 yr old and 2 yr old. My husband is also in the Marine Corps, so he is gone alot for training. Since he is gone for months at a time I chose to get this stroller so I can run and bike with the kids. While hunting around for reviews I could not find very many about how it did as a jogging stroller, so I felt it important to make review for how it is to run with it. I also included a video so you can see first hand how kids fit in it, and the features. My kids are tall for their age, and they slouched down into the seat yet said they were very comfortable. In fact they were so comfortable that after a 2+ mile run they wanted me to keep going!

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So here is my full review for this stroller/trailer:

Putting it together with kids "trying" to help was very easy.
It DOES NOT fit through normal door ways so be warned about this! If you don't have the kids in it though you can turn it on it's side and it easily fits, yeah I had to do that haha
Very comfortable, pockets on the sides for the kids things also nice amount for leg room.
Someone said it tips when the kids are in it, no it does not. I even tried to tip it to see if they were right, it DOES NOT tip over!
When you get it it will need air in the tires, like someone else said in a review. They have some air, just enough. In fact we walked with it to the as station to get air, and once it had air it was an extremely smooth ride.
My kids together weigh almost 70 lbs, and I had no trouble pushing them while running.
The handle bar is adjustable, very easy to adjust or even take off for bike rides.

I highly recommend this stroller/trailer for anyone wanting to use it for walks, runs, rides, trips, etc.... My kids love it so much I can't keep them out of it! Read more ›

76 of 82 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great as a bike trailer, not too great as a stroller! April 29, 2011

By IT Dad

Amazon Verified Purchase

We got this stroller for our 4 year old and his little sister. The first night we got it, I assembled it with ease. The instructions were very easy to follow and the whole assembly seemed very sturdy. My 4 year old son was ecstatic! He wanted to go out for a bike ride immediately even though it was already dark outside. From 7am the next morning until he got back from school at 10:30 am, it was non stop "when are we going to ride the bike?!" That afternoon, I hooked up the trailer and put the kids in it and off we went. I was amazed that with the combined weight of the kiddos and the trailer itself I was able to pedal around easily! Both kids thought it was so much fun. Apparently, being encased in plastic and vinyl and towed behind a bicycle is the epitome of cute because every time we passed by anyone on the street or in their yard it was "Aww[...]" or "so cute..." or "how sweet...!"

Later in the month, though, we needed to use it as a stroller. I unhitched the trailer from my bike and attached the included front wheel. We loaded the kids up and were off. When we put the slightest bit of weight on the front wheel, however; the PLASTIC bracket twisted and cracked! I had to spend the rest of the time balancing the thing on the back two wheels. I would return it, but I'd just get another one with another PLASTIC bracket! My father in law has an arc welder and I'm taking it to him to get a METAL bracket installed.

If you use this product for a bike trailer, it's great! But beware; if you use the stroller option, either get a metal bracket for it or DO NOT put ANY weight on the front wheel!

62 of 71 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for mountain bikes June 18, 2012

By momof3boys

Amazon Verified Purchase

Do not make the mistake I did and purchase this without first checking to make sure that it will fit your bike. Duh! I have a Trek mountain bike and was all set for my first ride when I discovered that it would not hitch to the back. I called the company and they explained that it will not likely work with most mountain bikes (he gave a very good technical reason and it made sense at the time). If you are an avid bike rider you may already know this. I am not. Returning the trailer would have meant that I would have had to take it apart, box it back up, pay for the shipping and then an additional 15% restocking fee. I ended up keeping the trailer and purchasing an inexpensive schwinn cruiser instead. We have been using the trailer regularly for about 2 months now. I wanted to make sure that I used it for a while before commenting.

Pros:
* Very easy to assemble, directions were very clear
* Materials appear to be good quality, durable
* Easy to attach to the bike (assuming of course you have the right kind of bike ;-)
* Handles well. I am riding mostly on paved surfaces in our neighborhood and on paved trails in our community. I haven't ridden on any unpaved surfaces however it seems like it would still be a smooth ride
* I like the back storage. Just enough room to put a cooler, drinks, etc.
* I like the options of being able to have the screens up or down
* Since it is a double bike trailer it is nice to have the additional option of having two children along for the ride
* I have not yet used the stroller feature however this seems like an added bonus

Cons:
* Only one but it's a big one.... As other reviewers have commented, the bottom does sag when two children are in it, and yes I did try and adjust the strap on the bottom. That didn't seem to help too much. Granted, I am carrying a 1 year old and a 3 year old (not two babies) but it seems like a better design would be to have something more firm for the kids to sit on in order to keep them seated in a more upright position. I am not worried so much about them hitting the ground with their bottoms but the the sag causes the two of them to kind of slump into each other which based on the occasional groaning I hear from the rear, it does seem to be annoying to them both. My 1 year old much prefers to be by himself when we go for a ride and does give me "a look" when his brother starts to climb in next to him. This is a non-issue when only one child is seated in the trailer (even the heavier 3 year old). I am not sure if this is the case with ALL double bike trailers or if this is one of those instances where "you get what you pay for."

In retrospect, if I knew then what I know now, this is what I would have done differently. ATTENTION NEW PARENTS AND PARENTS TO BE!! If you plan on having more than one child, rather then spending a gazillion dollars on all the different equipment out there, bike trailers, double strollers, jogging strollers, etc. I would spend the money on one REALLY good bike trailer that also converts to a double jogging stroller. Seems like you'd be killing two birds with one stone and I really do think you'd be saving money in the end. This is not the trailer I would recommend doing that with, however for my purposes, this was fine. Read more ›