Instep Bike Trailer: Chariot Cougar 2 bike trailer Orange Review

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(More customer reviews)We spent three months researching online and in stores on the northwest side of Houston before purchasing the Chariot Cougar 2. We have four kids, and our two yougest are 3 and 13 months. We bought an Instep bike trailer in early summer second hand, which lead almost immediately to a search for something better for the kids in the way of safety and comfort and flexibility (as the owners of four different kinds of strollers too!). After taking the little kiddos to fit the Chariot and a few of the Burley options, and doing a ton of online reading of customer reviews, comparison shopping, etc., we decided to spend the extra money---these are considerably more than any lower end model and about 25-50%+ more than a Burley---and buy a Chariot Cougar 2.

The Chariot Cougar 2 is the epitomy of luxury and saftey and flexibility. While you only get a chassis, you can buy numerous conversion kits, which all store on the chassis while it's in use in another way, it allows maximum flexibility for biking, jogging, strolling, hiking, and skiing. They are $70-$75 each, and you buy only what you would actually use. It does come with the handle to use it strolling/jogging. We bought the bike kit, which came with reflectors, an easy release to get the chassis on and off any bike---a HUGE upgrade from the InStep's system which was really hard to get on and off my bike to the point that my hands were not strong enough, and I had to get help and use a screwdriver to leverage it off! I can get the chassis off my bike in 2 seconds, literally. It has this fast release system that was easy to put on my bike, so it would be easy to move it to my husband's bike if he wanted to tow the kids instead. Loved that. We will get the jogging kit in a few weeks when it cools down here a bit. The Chariot Cougar 2 enabled me to sell both my single and my double jogger, since this can function as both of those, and that freed up a ton of space in our garage and gave me cash toward this purchase.

The inside of the chassis is so comfortable for the kids. The seat is very, very padded, and the five point harnesses are first class---nothing out there like it on any of the other trailers or even the joggers---and you have the ability to unclip both of them, take one of them, reclip it in the center, and allow one kiddo to ride alone in the middle. It has all kinds of sun protection, rain protection, bug and flying debris protection--a big deal when you are biking---and lots and lots of storage with pockets on the inside for the kids, and then compartments outside for the user. The wheels are extrememly easy to take on and off--one push of a botton on the wheel shaft and they pop right off--if you need to break it down flat to store/transport it. The bike kit assembled very easily on to both the chassis and to my bike. There is a weight considered suspension system that will account for the differences in the weigh of my kids, which makes a really nice ride for them. The wheels are nice and big, as are the windows, which are tinted, for the kids to be able to see everything.

I love that this is made in Canada and not China or somewhere overseas. It is totally solid. What parts are plastic are extremely heavy duty. It has good leg space and a heavy duty roll cage. The only thing that made no sense to me was the design placement of the sun shade, which is inside the protective mesh cover. The kids can grab it from their seats; my kids are the kind who would do something like that. It made more sense to me from a design standpoint that it would be placed over the mesh cover and under the rain guard (to be rolled up into two elastic bands when not in use). I would love for the company to redesign that, otherwise, WOW. What a world-class piece of equipment. I feel like I am extremely spoiled by this purchase and look forward to years of use. We considered buying one second hand but the warranty is a limited lifetime warranty, meaning only for the original owners. I heard great things about the warranty service from other owners as I researched and feel good about the decision to buy new since this is a longevity purchase. It's pricey but worth it if you are very active and want something that is flexible, comfortable for your kids (we are out for a minimum of an hour, usually more like 2 hours), and very safe. I highly recommend the Chariot Cougar 2 and love ours.

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Product Description:
Chariot Carriers Cougar 2 Twin Jogging Stroller Videos The Chariot Cougar is the best-selling Chariot multi-function child transportation system , and it's not hard to see why. The two-child version of the Cougar, the Cougar 2 displays all the most popular features: aluminum spoke wheels, plenty of storage compartments, and a super comfortable child seat - with a soft seat back, padded seat bottom, and plush harness straps. The adjustable suspension system is the key feature - it's extremely responsive, easy to adjust, and requires no maintenance. This means smoother rides for your passenger(s), as well as for you - the shocks absorb the force of jarring bumps and jolts, rather than letting it bounce the chassis around. When not in use, the Cougar can be folded down into a tidy bundle for storage or transportation, using Chariot's patented "ezFold" design, which auto-locks open or closed, and doesn't require fiddling around with any pins. The Cougar, like the Cheetah 2 and the high-end Chariot CX 2 , can function amazingly well in any of 5 different modes - cycling, jogging, strolling, skiing, or hiking. Simply add whichever CTS Conversion Kit you want to the Chassis with the no tools required VersaWing(TM) technology. Safety comes first on the Chariot Cougar: Energlo(R) glow-in-the-dark fabric ensures ultimate nighttime visibility. Foot activated parking break Superior suspension Shoulder harness Important Note: All convertible Chariot bike trailers (the Cheetah , Cougar, and CX ) are sold as Chassis Only. You must select one or more CTS Kits in order to use your X-Country child transportation system. * Available CTS Kits: Strolling Jogging Biking Skiing Hiking