Review of Croozer Designs 535 Double Child 3 in 1 Bicycle Trailer, Swivel Wheel, and Fixed Wheel Stroller (Orange/Sand/Black)

Croozer Designs 535 Double Child 3 in 1 Bicycle Trailer, Swivel Wheel, and Fixed Wheel Stroller (Orange/Sand/Black)
By: Croozer Designs Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 4
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Croozer Review

On: 2008-05-12

The Croozer 535 3 in 1 is perfect for my needs and I am very happy with my purchase. I wanted a double jog stroller and bicycle trailer and after a lot of online research couldnt beat the price...everything is included. I also have a small car, so I have to disassemble the stroller to fit it in my trunk, but it takes less than 5 minutes to disassemble and reassemble...it is very user friendly! I only wish the jog wheel rotated instead of being fixed...then it would be perfect!

everything you need

On: 2008-05-08

great with all the options (bike, jogging ...) just a little bit to heavy
easy assembly but not very compact to have in your car

Great Trailer & Stroller

On: 2008-03-21

I researched & researched before getting this trailer. I wanted something I could use as a stroller as well. I couldnt find a Croozer in any stores nearby, so I compared the Burley DLite and Chariot trailers. I felt the Burley was already too small for my 3-1/2 year old (not enough leg room), and I didnt like that the 1 year old slouched over into his brother. I love the Croozers bucket seats for this reason. The Chariot is incredible, but I refuse to pay $700 for a bike trailer & attachments!! So, I took a chance on the Croozer. We love it! Its easy to pull and the stroller is great. I find its very sturdy. Its also very easy to steer. It is a bit wider than other trailers, so you cant fit through small doors, but I like the extra shoulder room for the kids. Overall, Im very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend.

great for 2 kids

On: 2007-08-10

I bought the Croozer 535 a few weeks ago and am loving it. We did not have a double stroller for our 2 daughters ages 3 and 9 mo. I tried the Chariot cougar and cheetah in store before purchasing. The croozer by far offered the most room across and had bucket seats to help give each child their own space. Because of this it does have a wider profile which may be an issue on narrow or busy roads. It does roll well despite its hefty weight and is quite stable. I have yet to try it as a bicycle trailer or with jogger wheel.
There are several drawbacks Ive noted so far. The handlebar is designed for a shorter person. Im 56" and it is barely at an appropriate height for me. If I were to use it as a jogger, I think there would be more of a problem. My 61" husband has not pushed the girls yet, but I suspect this will be more of an issue for him. I am considering bending the handlebar to make it higher, but this will compromise the space between pusher and carriage, meaning more toe stubs on the frame. (not to mention void the warranty on the part of the product). Additionally, this is a heavy piece of equipment that does not fold down well for frequent tranporting. It fit in the back of of our Expedition quite well, but I dont think it will fit in my small SUV or an economy car. Our use is primarily for around our country home and rural roads so for the cost I chose to compromise the above problem features for a wider more comfortable ride for the kids.
All of the trailers we tried were problematic when the girls had bicycle helmets on. Either the "helmet pocket" was too low for our 39" child or too high for the baby. I dont know the solution here. The croozer has less head room overall in comparison to the Cougar, but about the same as the Cheetah. So for taller and older children, keep this in mind.
I stongly recommend finding a bike shop that carries several product lines so that you can try out each trailer with the kids and their helmets. We drove 90 minutes just to do this and the experience was invaluable.