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| Columbia Bike Buggy Trailer and Stroller Combination | 
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| Brand: Columbia Sportswear
Category: Sports
List Price: $219.99
Buy New: $129.59
You Save: $90.40 (41%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  (12 reviews)
Sales Rank: 908
Media: Sports
Shipping Weight (lbs): 26
Dimensions (in): 32 x 26 x 8
Model: COLT071250
UPC: 618305103687
EAN: 0618305103687
ASIN: B000UZVVXK
Release Date: August 10, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Combination jogging stroller and bicycle trailer | | • | Ideal for active parents with versatile exercise routine | | • | Lightweight aluminum frame with padded seats for 2 | | • | 20-inch rear alloy wheels for superior rolling efficiency | | • | Zip-down rain/sun cover; includes stroller conversion kit |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Columbia Bike Buggy trailer offers a fun and comfortable ride with 20-in wheels and alloy rims. It offers protection from the elements with a 2-in-1 weather shield. It includes a stroller conversion kit.
Amazon.com Product Description
Go for a jog or hit the bike trails with your children comfortably in tow with the Columbia Bike Buggy. Combining a traditional jogging stroller with a bicycle trailer, the Bike Buggy is ideal for active parents who don't want to limit their exercise options after having a kid. The Bike Buggy is outfitted with such features as a lightweight aluminum frame that comfortably seats two, 20-inch rear alloy wheels for superior rolling efficiency, and a zip-down rain/sun cover to protect your children from the elements. To change the Bike Buggy from a trailer to a stroller, you'll need to use the stroller conversion kit (included). About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company has grown from a small family-owned hat distributor to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of ski-wear in the United States. Columbia's extensive product line includes a wide variety of outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Columbia specializes in developing innovative products that are functional yet stylish and offer great value. Eighty-year-old matriarch Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board, and her son, Tim Boyle, President and CEO, lead the company. Columbia's history starts with Gert's parents, Paul and Marie Lamfrom, when they fled Germany in 1937. They bought a small hat distributorship in Portland, Oregon, and named it Columbia Hat Company, after the river bordering the city. Soon frustrated by poor deliveries from suppliers, the Lamfroms decided to start manufacturing products themselves. In 1948, Gert married college sweetheart Neal Boyle, who joined the family business and later took the helm of the growing company. When Neal suddenly died of a heart attack in 1970, Gert enlisted help from Tim, then a college senior. After that, it wasn't long before business really started to take off. Columbia was one of the first companies to make jackets from waterproof/breathable fabric. They introduced the breakthrough technology called the Columbia Interchange System, in which a shell and liner combine for multiple wearing options. In the early 1980s, then 60-year-old Gert began her role as "Mother Boyle" in Columbia's successful and popular advertising campaign. The company went public in 1998 and moved into a new era as a world leader in the active outdoor apparel industry. Today, Columbia Sportswear employs more than 1,800 people around the world and distributes and sells products in more than 50 countries and to more than 12,000 retailers internationally.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Great Stroller November 2, 2008
This stroller is very light and folds up for easy storage. It has mesh to keep the baby cool, then it has a plastic screen that rolls down. It rides really smooth, and I convinced one of my professors to buy one and he loves his! It is easy to convert to a jogging stroller, and pushes really easy. You can adjust the height of the push bar depending on your height.
 I have concerns.. October 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Overall, I think this is a great product, so rather than bore you with the good details that you can read elsewhere, I chose to get to the dirt.... and the dirt is my concern...
The cover is not mesh, it is non vented plastic, so my child has a problem with a big plastic screen in her face. You can take it off, but then there is the dirt and road debris... so I think I will need to create a mesh cover somehow... this is major to me since I don't want to make my kid feel trapped in a plastic greenhouse...
 portable and maneuverable August 19, 2008
Although the written directions were confusing, the actual assembly of the trailer was intuitive and only took me 20 minutes.
I don't even know how to change my own bike tires, but I was able to install the hitch joint all by myself.
I have a very small trunk, and this trailer packs so small that I can still fit my stroller with space to spare. The wheels come off and on so quickly and easily. In general, the set up and take down is quick enough for that my son doesn't fuss.
The trailer moves very lightly and easily, even for a weak rider like myself. On the flats I hardly feel the weight at all!
Negatives:
The seat is not very comfortable for my toddler. I knew I was sacrificing comfort for portablility... I wish there were more supports and more convenient harnesses. I don't think my son would be willing to stay in there for long. If you're planning to do any serious touring I would recommend using a different trailer, or inserting some home-made pads. I purchased a child support that was designed for a car seat, and this helped some.
I have not yet tried putting two children in the trailer, but I can tell that the kids will be riding very close, most likely leaning into each other.
The other major flaw is the trailer cover. The velcro wasn't attached properly, so it doesn't fit very well over the trailer, then the gaps can allow road debris in.
Also, beware of the greenhouse effect! The trailer has very little ventilation, so on hot days I can't use it. I'm planning to replace the cover when I find a suitable alternative.
Very satisfied!! May 30, 2008
I bought this stroller for my 4 year old and my 20 month old and I am very satisfied with it. It's a smooth ride and easy to pull. The girls are very confortable in it and love riding in it. It took my husband about 30 minutes to put it together. The only bad thing about it, is if you have quick release hitch on your tires then it can be a bit time consuming to attach.
My kids Love It! May 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This trailer is wonderful. A great value for the price. I bought one from my local sports authority because it was on sale and good name brand. I have found it to be a steal. The size of the tires keeps it rolling easy even with 2 children, 4 year old and a 2 year old. My 2 year old can't get enough of it. He always wants to go for a ride. The screen/plastic covers work great and aside from some misaligned velcro are easy to open and close. I only wish I could find another hitch for my wife's bike. Also the stroller option is so much more than just for jogging. Say you want to go to the store and you decide to ride there. Just take the stroller wheel with you and when you get there put it on and use the stroller for the kids in the store. Lock up your bike and away you go. I would definitely reccomend this to everyone.
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