Honey Bee

I have two boys ages 4 and 7. I am triathlon training and have had to come up with some creative ways to get my training in. When I realized I wanted a trailer for my bike, I marveled at the low-price ($100-200 range) options but ultimately went with the Honey Bee. I liked the stroller-conversion, the higher weight limit than competitors' models, and the Burley emphasis on safety. ASSEMBLY. I didn't have the awesome experience others did, mostly because so much of the trailer was already assembled (the instructions were written as if I'd have to do about 50% more than I actually had to do --- that was confusing, especially for someone who's never even been close to a bike trailer in real life). Burley, y'all should fix this (there were also some references to throwing away bolts/nuts that actually had to be reused...that was confusing, too). The pictures could be better, too. But the trailer is clearly very well designed and sturdy. Very impressive. It was easy to assemble once I figured out Burley had done most of the work already. SIZE/COMFORT. My boys are a combined 80 lbs, so the 100 lb weight limit was attractive. They were reasonably comfortable (it's good they're both on the smaller side), and my younger one in particular loved it! We rode for over an hour, almost 10 miles (for the record, my average speed was about 3mph slower hauling the trailer; I'm always aiming for a low heartrate on these rides). The younger one wanted to keep going. My older one is now hopefully inspired to learn to ride his bike. Their comment was that they felt like they were riding in a "racecar!" They liked the flag a lot, too. Oh, the older one had a hard time fitting in there with his helmet on. Younger one was OK. Burley is one of the few brands I saw that has a special "pocket" to allow space for kids' helmets. STORAGE CAPACITY. Amazing. I could put a few bags of groceries back there no problem (but I'd be coming right up on the weight limit if I had both kids with me). I was shocked by how big the storage compartment was. The kids enjoyed the mesh compartments in their cabin, too. Water bottles fit fine. I want to find a water bottle holder to clip to the handle bar for me to use while running, but I did OK. HANDLING. Wow, you'd never know you were hauling around 100 lbs of kid+trailer back there. I was really impressed. It was tough going up some hills, but I did it. We rode on a paved biking/walking trail, and at one point one tire fell off the edge (about a 6-12" drop) when I had to pass some walkers. I thought "this is the end!" at first, but then, hallelujah, the wheel popped back up onto the trail! I was relieved. I thought I'd have to stop and haul it back onto the trail myself, but it was fine, and there was no damage. STROLLER. I was worried that it wouldn't be a good jogging stroller, but it does great! My older child rode his scooter, and the other one rode in the stroller for a bit and scooted for a bit (the storage compartment had plenty of room to store any inactive scooters). I don't think I ever pushed them both in the same time, but it would have been fine. I'll be interested to see how the front (plastic) wheel holds up. The transition from Trailer to Stroller is unbelievably simple. Just pull on the wheel and rotate to the position you want. FOLDING. This thing collapses really well, but unfolding/setting it up takes some muscle: It was a lot harder for me to "snap together" the two rods at the top than the instructions let on. I had to really push on it, standing behind it and tilting it toward the ground for leverage. I suspect that will get easier. But anyway, I've taken the wheels on and off several times now because that's how it fits best in my car. Wheel removal couldn't be easier. SCREENS. The mesh screen and plastic cover are nice. I haven't quite figured out how to really secure those down (and the manual appears oddly silent on that issue), so I'll consult a video. They're Velcro-based closures, not zippers. We didn't use the plastic "windshield," but it stayed rolled up with no problem, and it's quite thick/sturdy. FLAG HOLDER. Another review says the flag holder is inadequate to do the job. Mine's flag holder is so sturdy, I couldn't figure out how to turn it around so the flag would face up with the handle bar in the "trailer" (as opposed to "stroller") position! So maybe they've tweaked that. (Eventually I did manage to coax the flag holder to spin to the other side.) You WILL need to put air in the tires before you use it. The tire pressure didn't even give a reading on my gauge when I tested it. But that's to be expected. Bottom line: I want to go back in time and take up cycling when the kids were 1 and 4! But I'm glad I got it, and I'm even glad I paid a premium for the "brand name." It was fun getting my brick (bike/run) workout in AND having fun with my kids at the same time, knowing that they could sit and ride if they got tired. And we had plenty of space for snacks and water and other essentials. I know I'll haul my 4-year-old around in it for a couple seasons, at least. And it'll be in great shape to re-home when they're big enough to ride alongside me.

We bought this a year ago and absolutely LOVE this bike trailer and use it as our stroller now too when taking walks around the neighborhood. We even packed it up in our SUV to take it to the ball park and it worked great. My girls who are almost 5 and 2 are obsessed with it and often ask to go on bike rides. It’s a super comfy ride for them and my husband always comments on how smooth it is around turns and in general when riding behind us. I wanted a bike trailer because I love riding my bike and wanted to make it something we could all do together and I’m so happy we’ve been able to get so much use and quality time out of it. I didn’t use it as much last summer because my youngest was only one and didn’t enjoy it as much but now with her being a little older, she loves it and sits in it even if we’re not going for a ride/walk. It is 100% worth the price. I am so glad we went with Burley because the ride is so smooth, it is SAFE, doubling as a stroller is awesome versatility, and the storage space in the back is super nice. I’ve added an extra stroller storage attachment to the back handle so I can take my water while walking or to put the girls’ waters bc it does get a little tight when trying to add water bottles to their seating area. We leave the trailer open in the garage most of the time but it does fold up pretty nicely if needed. It took me a minute to figure out how to fold it up but Burley’s videos are helpful. Once I got it, it’s easy to do when needed. Overall I highly recommend this product. If you’re thinking about it, go with this one!!

I bought a single BOB stroller thinking that my four year old could walk or ride her bike while my ten month old rode in the stroller. The four year old wasn’t having it and REALLY wanted to ride, too. Rather than buying a double BOB (which seemed insane after I just shelled out the cash for a single) I thought I’d get a double bike trailer- two birds one stone! I researched all of the options obsessively and finally decided on the Burley Honey Bee and I’m THRILLED with my choice. Now, to be fair I have to say I’ve yet to pull it behind a bike, but it’s an awesome double jogging stroller. What I love about it: 1. It is incredibly easy to push and steer even one handed with two kiddos inside. I’ve run with it, and I’ve pushed it while also holding an umbrella- easy peasy. 2. It’s comfortable for the kiddos. It’s a snug fit, but they both love it. There’s never any fussing or complaining and as a result I’ve had to extend many a walk because it provides rare moments of peace and quiet (y’all know what I’m talking about). They both fall asleep more often than not. 3. It can handle the weather. We’re in the Pacific Northwest and this keeps the kiddos dry without sacrificing their view. And as mentioned above, it’s so easy to push/steer one handed I get to stay Dry too because I can easily hold an umbrella for myself- score! 4. Serves as a double jogging stroller. Every bit as stable and maneuverable as my BOB for this purpose. Cons (kinda had to reach here because it really is so fantastic): 1. It’s a bit weird looking with the front wheel being on that long bar 2. The safety flag can’t be up in stroller mode or it’ll whack you in the face (though it can be easily stowed, so calling this a con is a stretch) 3. The front wheel is hard plastic so it can be a bit noisy pushing it on bumpy sidewalks. 4. I wish there was also the option to add two stroller wheels instead of the long bar like some other Burley models because as it is you can’t really bring it inside anywhere because it’s so long. 5. Opening it up the first time was difficult. Not complicated, but difficult requiring the strength of two of us. Again, I can’t stress enough how much I love this thing and even in the winter weather I’m using it almost daily. Worth every penny, even without using it for its primary intended purpose (as a bike trailer).

When it comes to safety and the waterproof factor, you really want the best for your kids without spending £800+ . I'm impressed with the quality and price of this Burley Honey Bee Bike Trailer and recommend to anyone looking for one.

Great product, especially for running. If you are in a small apartment with no storage it can be cumbersome but for a morning jog my daughter and dog love going for a ride.

我が子３人を保育園に送り迎えするために、なくてはならないアイテムです。 自転車のチャイルドシートでは転倒などが心配ですが、ハニービーだと安心です。 日本の道路事情や駐輪場などの関係で、なかなか普及しないのでしょう。もっとみんな使うといいのに。

とてもお気に入りです。自分でベルトのバックルを装着して準備します。自分の部屋みたいで嬉しいようです。

fantastic product. So easy to use both as stroller, jogger and trailer. I didnt find any need for purchasing the jogger wheel, works fine as is but perhaps it is because we dont mind steering every now and then.