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Adventure AT3

BikeRadar verdict

3.5 out of 5 stars

"Close design comes unstuck with fiddly wheels and handle"

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Wed 27 Feb 2008, 2:00 pm GMTBy

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Unusually, this trailer doesn't collapse in a conventional 'concertina' fashion by front to back or back to front folds. Instead, the AT3 folds down by unpinning one end of the crossbar that supports the top of the seats, then folding the sides in on each other.

The only real flaw with this fold is from stroller mode, as the push handle has to be removed before the sides will collapse. It's also when folding that the other niggle appears: the wheels are a pain to put on. They have regular quick-release skewers, but there is also a safety tab on each side that has to be fiddled with before it can be tightened. The solution is to simply leave the wheels on. 

Inside there are two basic but perfectly adequate five-point harnesses, the versatility of which means that you can put two toddlers of different sizes next to each other, or one centrally placed.

On the outside, a one-piece canopy wraps from back to front over the trailer, with strategically placed Velcro fixing points to give separate access to the baggage space at the rear or the passengers at the front.

Like the Bumper, the towing arm hinges underneath the trailer and fixes out of the way. Just fix in place the single front bumper stroller wheel and you're ready to perambulate. The stroller wheel isn't articulated, and is more in the style of the Trek Go Bug Deluxe's jogging wheel. The AT3's wheelbase is considerably shorter than the Trek's though, so it's much more manoeuvrable.

The stroller kit also comes with a side pull brake that mounts on the stroller wheel. A button by the lever gives you a decent handbrake too.  When you're in trailer mode the wheel can be detached with the brake attached and stowed in the rear pocket, and the handle folds down too. Adventure

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Manufacturers description

A lighter and more spacious trailer - carries 2 children and your shopping. This lightweight and roust design makes a great choice for the cycling family. A revised safety harness makes the new AT3 and even safer place for children to be. (Actual colour - Lime Green / Graphite Grey)

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  • This is my first trailer and I chose it beecause of the value for money. The assembly was pretty east, though getting the little hooks on the skewer to attach to the frame had been a bit of a challenge. Also be careful and assemble it on a soft surface - I scrached the anodised frame when installing the wheels. The manual wasn't great (dark, b&w photographs) but i managed to do without. Attaching it to the bike took no time at all. The ride is smooth, and though the seats aren't padded in any way, my son didn't say it was uncomfortable, even when we had to go over a curb. I can recommend the trailer to any parent who can't splash out on a croozer/chariott but would like a decent trailer.

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Specification

Name:
AT3 - Alloy 2 Seater Bicycle Trailer
Built by:
Adventure
Price:
$268.50

Compatibility:
Fits virtually any bike
Dimensions:
Safely carries one or two children with a redesigned and more durable five point harnesses mm (w x h x d)
Features:
Extra cargo safety net built in
Folding:
Yes
Load Capacity (kg):
45.5 kg
Reflectors:
Yes
Weight (g):
1200 g
Available Colours:
Black/Yellow
Colour:
Black/Yellow
Material:
Alloy
Trailer Use:
Children

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