Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37686 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Columbia Sportswear
• Model: COLT071250
• Released on: 2007-08-10

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

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.

Customer Reviews

Great Buy!
This is a great buggy! I looked around for some time. Going to the local bike shops in the Boulder/Denver CO area, my wife and I got sticker shock. I look at several models closely and didn't understand what the pricing was about. Coming home, we looked on the net and were dismayed with the variety of choices. I also found some low-end models locally that for various reasons would not work well (and looked potentially unsafe).

After reading reviews and doing some research, I settled on the Columbia Bike Buggy. Columbia has a reputation for having good stuff at a good price. Conversely, Instep had one model at the local retailer that is akin to a toy. Schwinn and Instep appear to be the same although who makes what for who is somewhat confusing from what's on line. Schwinn is also all over the map lately with quality so that also had me concerned.

When I saw the reviews, I was convinced the Bike Buggy was a quality product at a reasonable price. That has turned out to be the case. It's actually much better built than I expected. There is the issue others have mentioned about the Velcro not lining up but, with a bit of adjustment, you can get it to work. The big plus for the Bike Buggy over Schwinn or Instep is it DOES provide shade for the little passenger. The seat is also very comfortable. The straps easily accommodate one or two kid. The rolling resistance is minimal. In fact, when I first took it out with my legs being fresh, I didn't even know it was attached. It has a patented attachment that allows the bike to be laid on it's side while still attached. This also is critical if the rider falls over as it drastically lowers the chance of the buggy rolling. I believe this is only a feature on the Bike Buggy. It also uses a pinned quick release so, once the hitch is added to the bike, the buggy can be quickly attached or removed.

As a runner it might not be the best. The small wheel in the front sticks out quite a bit. This is definitely not fit for toting the kids around the mall or taking the kids into crowded areas. We have a large park near our house and it works fine on the walking paths. It is very stable and again has low rolling resistance.

Over all I think this is a great product. This is not for rugged mountain biking. I would look at some of the high end Trek models for folks that are that daring. That said, this is on par with the lower end bike shop models that cost over double the price. My only real complaint is I can't find an extra hitch to set my wife up to quickly attach the buggy.

I can say all I want but the best testament is the passenger's experience. On my son's first trip of an hour and a half, he only cried once...that was when we tried to take him out. He then sat at the front door and threw a fit (something he rarely does). We let him go and he went straight for the buggy! My kid is 14 months old and has not had that kind of reaction to anything else he's done - this was an instant hit.

Great Bike Trailer!!
With the help of the other reviews, I purchased this bike trailer. This was mainly going to be used by my wife and baby girl (10mo.) On our maden voyage my daughter was a grin from ear to ear! She loved it and enjoyed every minute!!

It's easy to assemble, very low rolling resistance and spacious and great looking!!

It folds up nicely for easy storage and assembles quickly!! The rear storage area is super handy and just a great overall pickup!!

We did have an unfortunate mishap (user induced,) where a Replacement part was needed. I called up the 800 number for columbia, and their bike division goes through Iron Horse Bicycle Co. LLC.

The part I needed was intergral to a bigger part, one that unless replaced rendered the bike trailer useles...

I called the 800 number, explained the situation and without hesitation they not only sent me the part i needed, but sent me the WHOLE Sub assembly!! That in my book is A+ customer service!!!

Buy with confidence!! We Love ours!!

Safe and Secure Ride!
This is a great trailer. It is the safety one I've seen and I looked around for a long while before I purchased this model. It doesn't have the turn over problem some of my friends models have. Goes over dirt and gravel with ease. Perfect for an avid bike rider who wants to take the kids along for the ride. The only thing I can suggest to the manufacture is to make it a zip top instead of velcro, but other than that its an awesome product!