In a vague attempt at enjoying the outdoors during the summer we've bought a bike each and I'm now researching bike trailers to put our almost 3 yr old in. Not looking at spending more than $250............any recommendations out there?

Check your local Kijiji, or yard sales etc.

Dont pay a premium to buy a new one, they come up gently used pretty often, for a lot less money.

I've been keeping an eye out, but I'm not sure what sort to get and was wondering if people have any recommendations

Also check out wallymart and crappy tire, pretty sure I seen them there for $100 or less.

Crappy Tire have one and its $250, its got some good reviews so its pretty near top of the tree.

Basically two sorts....lightweight and the rest (steel).

Whats best depends what you intend doing. For pootling around in "regular" terain it probably wont make much difference to anything but your wallet, but for more strenuous activity you probably dont want to be towing a beefy steel one up too many hills.

Comfort for the occupants, and stability would be the main factors outside of weight. We borrowed one from a friend, but neither kid likes the sensation of being in it, (too low to the ground and a bit claustrophobic) so just as well we didnt buy anything in the end.

Definitely just regular terrain (you missed an 'r'), miles and miles of cycle paths in Calgary so we are hoping to cover some of them.

Do you know anyone you could borrow one from?

I edited my last post to say neither of our kids liked the sensation, so we are glad we borrowed one rather than paying for a large garage paperweight.

How about this one at Crappy Tire seems to have good ratings from purchasers and on sale for $174.99.

BS,

1) There maybe miles and miles of cycle paths BUT they arent all paved (or actually wide enough for a trailer)

2) if you want to borrow it I have Lori Beatties book on the best rides/trails.

Thats the one I spotted but they still had it at $249.99 yesterday

Sounds interesting, we are right near Fish Creek Park so thats going to be our main stomping ground

Ah yes FCP is good, Rwin has been seen around there too, talking of which I aint seen the old git for a while.

No, perhaps another search should be instigated

He popped in yesterday for a look but his last post was back on July 11th...and another one goes missing.