I have used a trailer to pull my son around since he was 6 months old. As he grew heavier and older it was getting harder to pull him. He started to feel like he was missing out because he was just sitting there as I did all the work.

Introducing the Adams Trail-A-Bike. It is amazing how much I could feel the difference when we climbed up the hills with him actually pedaling. I would look back to see a grin on his face as we struggled up the hill together.

The Adams Trail-A-Bike easily converts any bike into a child friendly tandem. Unlike a tandem bike both riders can pedal at different speeds in different gears. It connects to the seatpost in on the adult's bike.

The clamp has a rubber seal that helps prevent damage to your seatpost. The lightweight universal joint allows the bike to turn around corners and go over bumps independently, while keeping the bike in an upright position.

It has a low center of gravity. This helps the Trail-A-Bike stay stable under most conditions.

It is hard for a young child to think about shifting, braking, steering and pedaling at the same time. The Trail-A-Bike is setup with a 5 speed shifting system. It uses a Gripshift shifter with a Shimano rear derailleur. Shifts are clean and easily made by the child. The pedals are wide and grip well. The alloy rear wheel is strong and light.

The handlebars are fully adjustable. The angle and position can easily be changed to fit your child. The Trail-A-Bike uses a gel saddle that was reported to be comfortable by my son. Other features include a rear fender, water bottle cage, safety flag, and a quick release seatpost.

Riding with a Trail-A-Bike connected to your bike takes a little getting used to. You can feel the the extra length of the bike behind your bike and you can feel if the child shifts their weight. The weight of the Trail-A-Bike is set over the rear wheel of your bike and provides excellent traction when climbing steep hills on the dirt. When climbing while out the saddle care should be taken to keep the motion smooth.

The Trail-A-Bike works very well on and off-road. Navigation down singletrack is good. The flexibility of the mounting bracket allows switchbacks to be maneuvered. You can feel the Trail-A-Bike when braking on steep descents. The weight on the rear wheel makes the rear braking much more effective than usual. The Trail-A-Bike is very narrow allowing you to traverse tight trail sections.

We recommend that you do not use an ultra-light seatpost. There is extra stress put on the seatpost from the added weight. Use a good quality strong seatpost like the Control Post from Control Tech.

If you have a child and love to ride the Trail-A-Bike will expand your possibilities.

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