Comments on: Review: Chariot Cabriolet Bike Trailer

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By: jodi

jodi — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:10:34 +0000

Interesting. Maybe I should call Chariot to ask about this. I don’t expect to use it in many cases where it would matter as I don’t plan to ride in trafficy areas, but my understanding is it’s purpose is so cars backing up know there is something behind your bike, they don’t see the bike pass them and then back into your kid. Especially given the Cabriolet is a little guy of a trailer, it seems it should be included – but I am pretty sure my manual says “corsaire only.”

I covet the Corsaire… LOL

By: Erica Lineberry

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:22:23 +0000

Yes, Jodi mine did come with a flag…that somehow managed to detach itself within the first two months of using it (I assume it got snagged on a low lying tree branch). The hubby actually “made” another flag using orange duct tape. Sounds ghetto but it’s endured a lot of abuse and has never been torn.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:19 +0000

You know, right after I posted my response I realized I could be wrong about the flag, I think it came with the bike attachment kit. So this is what I found on Chariots website

“CTS Bicycle Trailer Kit: (1 year and up)
Hit the road with the CTS Bicycle Trailer Kit. The stainless steel hitch cup stays with your bike and the unique ezHitch™ makes attaching and removing the carrier a breeze.

Includes:
A lightweight aluminum hitch arm, Axle Mount ezHitch™, an extra tall safety flag and an approved reflector kit. ”

The Cabriolet & Corsair are dedicated bike trailers where the cougar has 5 different options for it all of which you have to buy if desired. Now 6months later I DO NOT regret the extra expense even though it was really out of my budget by a good $300 or so. I love the suspension, built in attachment for bike swingarm when I arrive , I can just pop in the stroller wheels in 2secs , remove the swingarm and attach directly to chariot and can walk around the beach , go in a store, etc. This feature adds WAY more function but wish it was cheaper. And last with us expecting are 2nd child now in March I am really glad I didn’t buy the Cougar1 to save a little cash.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:51:54 +0000

Yes my Chariot Cougar2 did come with a flag. I don’t usually use it though, I bought two 1/2 watt blinking tail lights for it which REALLY gets the attention of motorists. They are installed directly below the pin holes where the handlebar attaches to the main frame. Make sure if you try this option to get rear lights that angle UP as far as possible since the attachment point has downward angle to it and reduces the effectiveness of the blinking lights. I plan on buying a super small handlebar forward facing white LED light for when jogging. But I would assume during the day the flag could really help.

This is what I bought two of – http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1075344_-1_1588500_20000_400159
This model did not angle far enough upwards but did have the nice toolless mount that I needed in case I wanted to remove the main cover since these lights would block the installation or removal of the main cover. I fixed the angle issue by simply wedging a bolt under the bracket and the light which pushed it upward. Ideally if I could find a toolless 1/2 watt light that angled up further I would go with that. If considering this option I would HIGHLY recommend the 1/2 – 1 watt rear lights, they cost more but are WAY brighter then regular LED blinkers. GOOD LUCK and enjoy!!!

By: jodi

jodi — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:35:59 +0000

Just curious, did yours come with a flag?? Ours did not come with a flag and the manual seems to say only the Corsaire does which seems like a ridiculous safety oversite to me. I see pics of them with flags – I don’t know if they used to be included and now aren’t or what.

How are you liking it?

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 24 May 2011 03:36:01 +0000

I waited for their 30th Sale and they still have all their Chariot brand stuff at 20% off. I went back and forth between Cabriolet & Cougar2. I really didn’t want to spend the extra money on the Cougar2 but now glad I did. I wanted the stroller wheels and bike kits only and with the Cabriolet it does not come with the handlebar so I would have to also buy the jogger kit at $130 plus stroller wheels at $75 to get the stroller function.

With the additional suspension, Click N store the price difference was now about $100 closer with having to buy another kit just to use it as a stroller so I jumped on the Cougar2 for this reason. After using it a bunch this last week I am glad there is suspension, it really works and I see it working even on regular bumps on paved bike paths.

Am sure I would have been happy with Cabriolet but having to buy the jogger kit just to have push function made it easier to jump on the overpriced Cougar2. Hopefully this can help those in the hunt for spendy trailers. If you don’t want any function except bike then Cabriolet would be a smart choice if you are ok without adjustable suspension.

One concern I have with it is the noise. I can hear a little frame or wheel noise. The noise isn’t very loud but not 100% noise free which I was hoping for. Maybe the wheels maybe the flex with the suspension of the unit.

By: Erica Lineberry

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:42:50 +0000

C seems fine with the baby supporter…and it actually does allow him to fall asleep even with all the jostling! I’m assuming we have the newer version, so perhaps that explains why he digs it and your kids didn’t? Never used the sling b/c by the time we got the Chariot, C was almost walking, but its good to know that it’s a good product as well! Thanks for the comment Lindsey!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Fri, 20 May 2011 21:10:46 +0000

I just have to say that the ‘infant sling’ is AWESOME! I’m just now seeing that they don’t recommend it for biking…oops. We used it for biking, skiing and jogging. My kids LOVED that thing. We kept them in that until the were able to sit up unassisted.

We had a ‘baby supporter’ as well, but it looks like they just came out with a new version, our version came out a few years ago and my kids hated it… Maybe the new design is better?

By: Nature Rocks (@NatureRocks) (@NatureRocks)

Nature Rocks (@NatureRocks) (@NatureRocks) — Fri, 20 May 2011 20:04:25 +0000

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