Reviews for Chariot Cougar 2 bike trailer

I wish we would have learned about Chariot way back when we had our first child. When we found the Chariot we were in awe. It is so light, and folds up great, since so much disconnects. We have the strolling, jogging and biking accessories and we use them all. It is well worth the investment, from pregnancy walking to joggin with an infant, and way beyond!

After researching double jogging strollers for months, I had narrowed it down to the chariot, or a Bob. We went with the chariot mostly because it was available locally here in our small city, and we could try it out. We are VERY happy with our decision. I love the fact that the whole child cockpit area is enclosed and that the screens are attached and very easy to open and close. It`s freezing cold here right now, with slush and snow on the streets, and my kids stay warm and cozy inside. I was a little reluctant to go with this stroller for a few reasons. a) I was worried about there not being a seperation between my two year old and one year old. I thought the older one would take advantage and beat up her little brother. Turns out they`re both so distracted by the scenary they barely interact with each other. b) I thought the chariot seemed a bit large at first, and thought it would be difficult to maneuver. But It`s only been a few weeks and I`m used to the size already, and it`s pretty easy to turn even with the jogging wheel, and even in snow and slush. c) I was really worried about the non-reclining seats, but I find that the seat is at a perfect angle. When my kids fall asleep, the seats are reclined just enough to keep their heads upright and not slumped forward. d) of course, I was a little worried that I`d spend so much money and not be completely satisfied with the stroller... not the case at all. Worth every penny! I would recommend a chariot to anyone looking for a double or single jogging stroller.

We purchased this trailer earlier this year as both my husband and I love to cycle on the weekends. The trailer fits our 18 month and 4 year old great. The adjustable suspension is fabulous. This is especially great for us since our son weighs twice as much as our daughter. Lastly, I love how easily it collapse for storage and the ease of adding and removing all the wheels. My kids love it so much that we can go riding ALL day. Although it's an expensive trailer, it's worth it if you enjoy cycling and you want to bring your kids with you.

We love this jogger/bike trailer!!! I mostly use it as a jogger with the strolling wheels. We have had it for a month or so and I use it at least 5 days a week. We have a 6 month old and a three year old both kids fit great and love it. I will recommend this product to anyone I know that is having babies!!! We wish we would have heard of it sooner. Also it is expensive but made very well and worth every penny. It is the lightest double stroller that I have seen and is even great for the mall.

We reviewed every trailer we could find on the market. The Chariot won hands down!!! The safety, multi functions, and style put it over its competition. We have used it as a bike trailer for my 2 y/o daughter and 3 y/o cousin and they had plenty of room and had a blast. We also have used it as a stroller with my 7m/o with her sister and, again it's better than our big clunky double stroller. The baby even fell sound asleep in there she was so comfortable! I have been extremely happy with this product and you will be too! It is worth every penny and the family enjoyment is endless!

When we found out we were having twins, we very excited, but concerned about maintaining our active outdoor lifestyle with such a brood. The Chariot has made this possible. Before the Chariot, we were confined to walking with a traditional Graco twin stroller on paved roads-which are not very abundant or pretty where we live. With the Chariot, we can stroll with our children and dog on all the great dirt roads in our area. The Chariot is feather light. The double wide version is large and necessitates being taken apart to fit in my small station wagon. However, this is very easy to do. We started our twins in the Chariot at 4 months-old without any of the advertised additional baby support add-ons. They really enjoy the ride and spend lots of time looking up at the trees and sky above them. We look forward to adding the bike trailer attachment next Spring and starting that family tradition. I recommend this product without hesitation. Yes, it is expensive. But we rationalized that we will not have to purchase another piece of gear in the form of a bike trailer when they're ready for that adventure and we see it as an investment in our own sanity as well as mentoring the healthy habits we want to foster in our children.

I am completely satisfied with this product. Both our children are happy and comfortable riding in it together with 1 of them in a standard seat and the other in the baby sling we purchased. I have taken it on off road trails as well and find it able to withstand moderately sloped trails while providing my oldest child with a comfortable and enjoyable ride. I would purchase the product again and recommend it to others considering the purchase of a 2 person trailer.

We invested in the Cougar after careful review of all available trailers on the market. We purchased the 2 seater in the hopes that we eventually will fill the second seat. In the meantime, our 20 month old son occupies the back solo. The Cougar has exceeded our expectations. We were disappointed with all the attachments that we had to buy, but are happy that the Chariot line has such features. We have taken our trailer to 4 states in the last 4 weeks and have had NO problems whatsoever. It has been a breeze to load in the car, use as jogger, stroll around urban and suburban settings and is a fantastic bike trailer, which is why w originally purchased it in the first place. Our son enjoys his time in the seat. If it's not too windy, I can hear him singing away in the back. It can get quite heavy, though, if you load it up with gear (camera, picnic, blankets, food, water, diaper bag and the baby and his toys). I tend to pull the trailer behind me, not my husband, and I get a killer workout. Hills are tough, but doable. I think we're pulling an extra 50 lbs when it is all said and done. I'm nervous for when we add a second child that I won't be able to pull the trailer unless I'm in IronMan shape (which I've never been), so we'll cross our fingers. Bottom line, we have loved every minute of using this. It's definitely the limo of bike trailers. Our son loves it and so do we.

Funny- I just got home from a 1hr bike ride w/ the Chariot to find a request in my email to send in a review. We've had the unit for about a month and totally love it. We bought the jogger attachment, bike attachment, and infant sling for the unit. We have a 18 month old, and a 1 month old. As a stroller, this is the best we've ever tried. We gave away our Zooper after getting this. Pros: lots of room for the kids. Smooth ride. Turns on a dime / very maneuverable. Good amount of storage. Sun shade works. Looks good. Cons: big and heavy - we have to take everything out of our SUV to fit this in the car. Really, it's huge. The unit sucks as a jogger. It's just too heavy when compared to a dedicated jogger. Tires are a bit thin. We had a flat on day #2. I patched the tube and put in tire liners. Haven't had a problem since. It seems bogus that you have to pay extra for the hand brake. Overall: This is a solid unit. We bought it on the Internet and we're very pleased with quality and features.

This trailer is well thought out and very well put-together?I?m glad I decided to buy a higher quality unit (aluminum frame). I opted for the jogging and bike trailer kits and both work great, and converting back and forth is a cinch. I was suspicious about the ?suspension? system but I must say it is simple, maintenance-free and really nice to have- keeps the ride nice and smooth. So far my 1-year old seems to love it and the sun-screen/weather covers are also very helpful keeping the little guy out of the sun. I was also surprised at how easy the trailer is to pull with bike, considering it weighs in at 50+ pounds with 1 passenger. Only long or steep hills were a challenge, as was the gusty OuterBanks winds. An added benefit is that if I am pulling the trailer my wife can keep up with me on her bike and I still get a great work-out! I also found out very quickly it is difficult to pedal while up out of the saddle (standing), lots of bobbing and inefficient movement. You basically have to stay seated and keep a nice smooth pedal stroke to prevent too much bobbing action. I happen to think this is a benefit as pulling the trailer will help you learn to pedal more efficiently and smoothly. Traveling with the Chariot- it does fold ?flat? but you still need to deal with the various wheels, bars, handles, etc so a fairly large zippered canvas bag with some towels to protect the rims did the trick. Once bundled up, the ?bagged? accessories fit nicely inside the flattened Chariot. The entire rig took up a good bit of space in the rear cargo area of our Honda Pilot, but even with suitcases, baby gates and bike gear it was fairly easy to deal with. If you are considering buying a trailer buy a nice one with good features, like the helmet-pocket, no tools to change attachments, suspension, etc. I was concerned that the Cougar did not have an adjustable seat back but it really does not seem to be a big deal...my son has no problem nodding off when we are on the move. I would absolutely buy the Chariot again. I would also highly recommend the shipping insurance! The first one that arrived at my door had not been packaged properly at the factory and the plastic side windows were damaged (cut). Other than getting the box to a FedEx center the return was a breeze and the biketrailer.com customer service people were friendly, helpful and all around nice to talk to. No questions asked I had a new one sent ASAP and was VERY thankful I paid the extra few bucks for the insurance. I can?t wait to show up at he next local bike race or triathlon and have all the other parents drool over my sweet set-up!!

Had been using a Burley Solo for the last two years, which is a beautiful trailer also, but only for one child and we had been squeezing our two boys (3 and 5yrs)into that for the school route. Through Winter that was no problem, but with hot Summer coming on, we tried out the Cougar 2. It is a lovely, well thought out trailer. Both kids and parents love it very much. *folds flat. I wouldn't say small, but it does fold amazingly flat - and easily. *the suspension is wonderful for both parent and child. The children love it, and it seems to make pulling a little easier or at least smoother. We have also interestingly found that the electric bicycle my wife uses to pull the trailer does not wear down its battery nearly as quickly as it did before, despite the Chariot being heavier than the previous trailer we had (the Burley Solo, which is wonderfully light). We put it down to the suspension. *beautiful design, definitely turns heads. *solid seating. Cross bars of the frame are directly under the seat which holds the children from collapsing onto each other in a hammock effect like other trailers - which is very good in summer, and seems quite comfortable for children. *small mesh covered air window on sides. This is quite small but does cool the cabin surprisingly well. CX2 would be even better if you live in a very hot climate. I have been considering installing mesh windows myself, with plastic covers that can be "velcroed" on from outside in case of rain. In any case the ventilation is quite good on this bike. Bubble wrap etc might be a good idea in case of flying (that's what we did). Would probably also recommend the rain cover if you intend to use in inclement weather (heavy rain or wind especially).

Not only does it handle extremely well as a trailer, it is great as a stoller. The ride is smooth and it is very easy to see into and out of. The empty trailer is very light and easy to maneuver into the different functions. It really is as simple as pushing a few buttons and sliding in a few pins.

My daughter (5) and son (1) both love it. It did take a little convincing to have him enjoy it, but once it got moving he loved riding in it. The lack of ventilation on the sides concerned me, but once moving my daughter told me it was not too hot. She also likes the padded seat and straps. The pockets are easy for her to get to and she is small for her age. It is also easy for her to climb in and out of.

So far the only negative is that you can't lock it in a closed position. However, a simple bungee cord wrapped around took care of that problem.

If you want something you and your kids will all enjoy consider this one.

We have two children who are very close in age (4 months apart). They are now 2.5 and almost 3 and we have owned quite a few strollers up until now.

Coming from Europe I was used to expensive, but high quality strollers, because generally people walk more and drive less. When we had our children this resulted in a rude awakening in regards to the strollers in the US. We started with a double, side-by-side, Peg Perego Aria. This was really a horrible choice. Even wit two relatively light babies the pushing and especially the turning was really awful. We â??upgradedâ?? to an Australian made Valco twin Stroller. Again this was not a cheap stroller at $500+. It started of pretty good, but within no time, parts broke off and things went wrong and it was nearly impossible to smoothly turn any longer. It is currently sitting in the garage, because I am too embarrassed to sell it to anyone in this condition. In the meanwhile we also had a Bugaboo Frog, which is a great stroller, but unfortunately only for one child!

Last summer we decided to purchase the Chariot Cougar 2. Since our kids were already 2+ at the time, we figured it might be a good idea to purchase a stroller that can also be used as a bike trailer, so we would get a few more years out of it. We have been using it now for almost a year and it is great! We use it as much if not more than the other twin strollers we owned, so I am starting to thing it was not us that the other were so bad so quickly! We live in town so we do a lot of walking with the stroller attachment. I have to admit that I did not use the Chariot as a bike trailer yet, but it is looking that we may be moving back to The Netherlands soon and there I sure will.

I will like to add that there are a few minor downfalls to this stroller/trailer:
- Seats donâ??t recline. I think this is fine however for kids who are a bit older.
- Sitting behind the vinyl window it can get quite hot in the summer.
- Our kids get into some fight because there is no partition between the seats
- When folded it is fairly large and it will only fit in a decent size car


The positives are much more numerous however:
- It is very light en steers like a very expensive car!
- The rain and sun covers are attached, so you will never be without one in case of a sudden you will never be without one
- Toddlers can get in and out easily themselves, because it is low to the ground


One more thing, I personally would not fly with it. I purchased a soft shell cover for the stroller and flew to Europe with it, but some of the aluminum on the stroller handle was completely bent.

My wife and I have loved the cougar 2. I really do not have one bad thing to say about it. I am so glad we spent the little extra for the suspension on the cougar. More often than not, even when I take them fast and over rough terrain on my bike, they both fall asleep. It truly is the perfect stroller/trailer. My wife uses it often as a jogging stroller, and she loves it. The alignment and weight distribution make it easy to handle despite its width.

I use my Chariot Cougar 2 on a daily basis. Every other morning I use it to walk 6 miles. On the other mornings I change the front tire out and run with it. Every afternoon I hook it to my bike and bike ride for 8-10 miles. I can't say enough about this product. I was looking for something to exercise with so my son could go with me. I purchased the Cougar 2 because I knew I would be having more than one child. I put my son in the middle and off we go. He has all his toys inside and he always beats me out to the garage to go in the morning. This stroller is actually featured in the New Cookie Magazine (March-April issue). It is the Best Extreme Sportsman. I LOVE IT !!!!

Been using our Cougar2 for nearly two years now. Lots of versatility with both a front screen and plastic windshield, along w/ a visor flap. Excellent adjustable suspension, wheels remove easily, more conversion accessories than any other child transport system, we use bike hitch, jogger wheel, caster wheels.
Only two issues:
1) no recline, at all, zero, nada, zip - so don't use it during afternoon toddler nap time.
2) no partition between the children, and an infant will be vulnerable to the tactile curiosity of older sibling ("Oo, baby sister has such big eyes, do they pop out like the ones on my doll, let's see . . .") A simple stretch of the same clear plastic material to run along the sling on one side would be a easy accesory to manufacture. I purchased scrap acrylic from a plastics shop, had them cut to shape, then drilled tie-down holes to strap down the middle between the two kids.
Here's a pic at this url: http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/PsychoKnight1/Crystal%20and%20Amy%20Nov%20and%20Dec/Chariot.jpg

This is definitely one of the best more expensive purchases I have made for my son. It is wonderful to be able to go riding and have him right there snug and comphy with plenty of room and storage. There is only one lacking feature that I wish would have been on this and that is a recline option (for when my little one falls asleep)... I have felt awful turning around and seeing his head slumped forward after he has dozed... But overall I am very glad I spent the extra money for a reliable trailer-

We love this trailer. It's easy to set up and collapse. It folds up very small, so I can get it in my trunk without having to take the wheels off. The kids love the big windows on the sides, and the pockets for their water and snacks. Most importantly, they are very comfortable sitting in there, which was an issue with another brand of trailer that we had previously. The straps to hold the kids in are a little cumbersome â?? I think they could improve those. However, the are padded and comfortable for the kids, so they donâ??t complain when I cinch them up. The trailer pulls pretty well behind the bike. There is a little bounce-back when you go over curbs or small bumps, but I suppose that is inevitable. One small beef - you have to use the skewer that they provide, and that doesn't fit into my bike trainer. So, I have to switch the skewer out every time I use it. Only takes a few seconds, and this wouldn't be an issue for people who don't put their bikes on trainers not many do .

All in all, I highly recommend this trailer!

We love our Couger 2. Our only complaint is the need for additional ventilation. The summer in Dallas is so hot and our girls really need more ventilation to make them comfortable. I would love to see bigger side venting windows.

We researched a lot of bike carriers before making this purchase. This one had the flexibility and quality that we desired. My kids are 3 years and 1 year old and love going on bike rides with their dad. I use the jogging stroller conversion with them as well. The hardest thing about buying the trailer was finding information; we visited several reputable bike stores, but found their knowledge was lacking. This web site let us get the info which we then tested out at the bike stores. We have had no complaints about our purchase.

After looking at the dizzying choices in bike trailers for 2 kids, we settled on the chariot for its high quality and versatility. We have not been disappointed, and its been put to lots of biking/strolling use already. Especially useful: the shocks (we live on a ranch), large, well placed storage area, good sized pockets inside for snacks, toys, etc., and the amazing 3-in-1 canopies which really do protect them from wind, sun, rain. All around we are extemely pleased, and once the girls are too big, my husband vows he will use it to carry his tools around :)

We LOVE our Chariot Cougar 2 carrier!!! I was looking for a jogging stroller and my husband really wanted to purchase a bike trailer. This met both of our needs, and our daughter is super comfortable in her "chariot" :) We have had our Chariot for several months now and we use is daily. It is so easy to convert it from a stroller to a bike trailer. It holds plenty of cargo. I often take my daughter to the grocery store in it, use it as my shopping cart, and put all of the groceries in the back cargo area. The Chariot handles very nicely and it's so easy to manuver on grass, gravel, and even snow! My daughter stays nice and warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Wherever we go, people always comment on what a neat stroller/trailer it is. We are so glad we bought this carrier!!!

We bought this as a bike trailer but have used it mostly as a walker. We LOVE it. Our daughters are 13 months apart and the 2nd girl used the sling for the first 7 months which was wonderful as she would often sleep during our walks. People comment on this trailer all the time. The girls are so comfortable in it sitting side by side and I find it easy to push as well as pull. Compared to other bicylce trailers my friends have this one really rocks. Two small complaints would be that it really misses a water holder on the rail and the shade guard is affixed by velcro which has been a pain as my daughter usually pulls it down so that I am continually reattaching it. We live in Houston and I have to say that the girls cook on the average day so we mostly go out in the mornings.

We are so pleased with the cougar. While it may be big enough to hold 2 kids, it remains very lightweight and manageable. We use it daily for a run, walk, or bike ride. The conversions are very easy (what an ingenious design). Plus the kids love it; such a comfortable ride for all. And we feel confident about the safety. We are glad that we purchsed the cougar thru JoggingStroller.com because the customer service has been outstanding!

I bought this stroller a year ago (2005 model) and have used it as a stroller, jogger and bike trailer. I love, love, love the functionality of it and everything about it. We put close to 50-60 miles on it a week just exercise wise and probably another 15 with our weekend outings and shopping. I have sold my 3 other strollers (except my Maclaren) and just use this one. My son is 16 months and is tall (38 inches) and heavy (almost 36 pounds)and fits so well in the Cougar 2. I had originally thought I would be able to use this for kids one and two but with the way he is growing I'm not so sure!

I am very tempted to upgrade to the 2006 model for the capability to store the jogging arms on the stroller and the non divided storage basket. My husband and I both use the stroller daily and he only has one complaint. He has very long legs, is quite tall (6'6) and at times with his stride he kicks the basket but that issue has been resolved with the fold up basket in the 2006 model.

All in all we are VERY happy with our purchse and don't regret spending the money one bit!