One-Seater vs. Two-Seater Child Bike Trailers: Which Is Best for Your Family?
Choosing a child bike trailer often comes down to one question: one seat or two? If you only have one child, a single-seat trailer sounds like the obvious choice. But a two-seater can be the better buy, even for one child. Here's how to decide.
One-seater vs two-seater: the differences
A one-seater is narrower and a little lighter, which helps on tight paths and in small storage spaces. A two-seater carries two children, or one child with plenty of room, and has more space for bags and snacks. Both should give you a 5-point harness, a weather screen and a solid frame.
Why a two-seater suits most families
It works for one child or two
Both Wike child trailers seat two kids side by side, or one child in the middle. A centred seat keeps the weight balanced, so riding with one child feels just as stable as riding with two.
Room to grow
Kids get bigger fast. The Wike doubles take children from 1 year old up to 132 cm tall, with up to 45 kg between them, so the trailer keeps fitting for years. If a sibling comes along, or a friend joins for a ride to the park, there's already a seat.
More space for the day's gear
With one child in the middle, there's extra room beside them for a drink bottle, a jumper or a favourite toy.
Still easy to handle
The Wike Premium Double weighs 11 kg and folds flat to 81 × 71 × 30.5 cm for the car boot. It's 81 cm wide when set up, so check any narrow gates or gaps on your regular routes.
When a one-seater makes more sense
A single trailer can suit you if you often ride through very narrow gaps, need to carry the trailer up stairs, or have limited storage at home. For most families riding bike paths, parks and rail trails, the extra flexibility of a double is worth it.
Premium Double or Premium Suspension?
| Premium Double | Premium Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 side by side, or 1 in the middle | 2 side by side, or 1 in the middle |
| Children | From 1 year, up to 132 cm, 45 kg total | From 1 year, up to 132 cm, 45 kg total |
| Modes | Bike trailer, stroller and jogger | Bike trailer, stroller and jogger |
| Suspension | No | Yes, for gravel and bumpy trails |
| Trailer weight | 11 kg | 12.7 kg |
| Folded size | 81 × 71 × 30.5 cm | 84 × 71 × 33 cm |
| Price | $799 | $1,199 |
If you mostly ride sealed paths, the Premium Double is all you need. If your rides include gravel, grass or unsealed trails, the Premium Suspension gives the kids a smoother ride.
What about safety?
Both trailers come with adjustable 5-point harnesses, a safety flag, rear reflectors, and rain and bug screens. Children must be at least 1 year old, wear a helmet and be able to sit upright with good neck control. Keep your speed under 16 km/h when towing, and never leave children unattended. Wike covers defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from purchase.
Need something bigger?
For older children, teens or adults with additional needs, see our special needs trailers, which take passengers up to 178 cm tall.
The verdict
For most families, a two-seater is the better long-term buy: it fits one child comfortably today and two tomorrow. All Wike trailers are dispatched within 3 business days. Questions? Call us on 0410 129 275 or email admin@takemeriding.com.au.