What is the difference from the newer "rugged" version, and does this work for kids bikes?
652321
No sure about the rugged version but I fit a 29er MTb on the bottom and a 54in road bike on top. Sure it would fit kids bikes. I did attach it to the wall with the provided strap.
652322
It's pretty versatile. I have a road bike on top and a mountain bike in the bottom. Holds alright. The wight of the kid's bikes are perfect. The arms are adjustable.
652323
The new one apparently has thicker tubing. However, as the other poster mentioned, I think the old tubing is plenty for a pair of MTBs, road bikes, hybrids, or anything else.
652324
It's just sturdier for more variety in load types. Kids bikes would be a no brainer.
247541
BMX refers to the style. It's a dirt bike with knobby tires. Unlike some bikes that have smooth street tires. As far as I can tell, the handlebars are not any further away, but they are adjustable, as is the seat height. It's a good, tough little bike. If you have a kid that you think is going to ride the heck out of their bike, this is the bike. We're still happy with ours...
1913435
I usually take my son to school in the car and when I go home for lunch, I ride the bike and trailer (empty, of course) back to work. I separate the WeeHoo from my bike and store both parts in my office (it takes up room, but I cleared out a file cabinet to have the space). At the end of my workday, I reassemble the bike and WeeHoo and ride to my son's school to pick him up for the ride home. As the others said, it is a bit easier to pull with no kiddo. I have had one tiny problem, though. I ride on a quarter-mile stretch of cobblestone street (very bumpy) and with no kid weighing down the WeeHoo, the silver harness pulls up off of the black seat stem adapter flange. This causes the WeeHoo to rock back and forth, throwing my balance a bit. It poses no safety hazard, because it's all part of the hitch itself--the WeeHoo couldn't become detached. In the past, I pulled over, slid the harness back onto the flange, and went along my merry way. I considered gluing the harness and flange together, but that stops the WeeHoo from pivoting. There may be a clamp that you could place on the seat stem right above the harness and flange, but I eventually solved the problem by moving my flashing brake light down against the hitch when I'm riding without my son. On the same stretch of cobblestone street, I have also lost his snacks out of the kid cup-holders, so I now put all snacks and valuables in the panniers or the mesh pouch on the back :-)
40162
The shape of the bars is different between the copilot and the propilot. They have updated the copilot since I have purchased it to have this, but at the time the pro was the only one with a step over design, something I wanted for my younger son. I feared that in the event that something happened and he flew forward, this gives a little more space for him to drop off and catch himself without being racked. The propilot has a nicer build quality than the copilot, but neither is outstanding compared to the more expensive models in this category of bikes. I have had it a while now and I take my son who is 6 on desert trails for 7 miles and he seems to do ok so we are happy with it.
1752346
My kids have outgrown the bike and I no longer have it. I'm sorry, I wish I could tell you. Maybe contact the manufacturer/seller?
2008765
Hi Jongho, I bought two of this and it is very nice for the kids, more safe, because have two wheels in the back. Regards
2087998
It's a much better quality bike overall. I find it is easier for my daughter to pedal and steer.
243587
True the front tire/handlebars do not turn for steering but that never stopped our child from loving this. When he was small riding inside he did go in a straight line between Mom and dad before he could push himself along with no assistance. Now that he is taller he pushes himself all over and just puts his feet down and slides or lifts the front end to turn around as it is really light. If you want something that turns buy a Strider bike which we also own and love. The difference is the Step 2 is very stable because of its wide tires and and fact the front does not turn, while the Strider has more like bicycle tires and steering. Our son in his 2s rides both all the time and likes them equally. True the front tire/handlebars do not turn for steering but that never stopped our child from loving this. When he was small riding inside he did go in a straight line between Mom and dad before he could push himself along with no assistance. Now that he is taller he pushes himself all over and just puts his feet down and slides or lifts the front end to turn around as it is really light. If you want something that turns buy a Strider bike which we also own and love. The difference is the Step 2 is very stable because of its wide tires and and fact the front does not turn, while the Strider... » Read More True the front tire/handlebars do not turn for steering but that never stopped our child from loving this. When he was small riding inside he did go in a straight line between Mom and dad before he could push himself along with no assistance. Now that he is taller he pushes himself all over and just puts his feet down and slides or lifts the front end to turn around as it is really light. If you want something that turns buy a Strider bike which we also own and love. The difference is the Step 2 is very stable because of its wide tires and and fact the front does not turn, while the Strider has more like bicycle tires and steering. Our son in his 2s rides both all the time and likes them equally. « Show Less
1945095
I don't think there is a big difference. I read some reviews and I know that the front wheel on the older model is a double wheel. I honestly don't remember the other differences but the reviews are really helpful so have a look!
1346580
only if the children's bike has pedals with removeable amber reflectors on them. I had to remove my "plastic" pedals, go to Walmart and purchase new pedals that were metal with the removable amber reflectors. you mount these clips using the supplied screws that come with the strapless toe clips. Pretty simple. any questions just email me at bassinbill42 AT Yahoo dot com. good luck and have fun.
791940
I'd be careful here. This is a V brake, attached by 2 pivots. Your kid's bike sounds like a single center pivot caliper set. If that is true then look for that type. See http://www.amazon.com/Racing-Bicycle-Rubber-Metal-Caliper/dp/B008LTISJW/ref=sr_1_12?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1405248993&sr=1-12&keywords=Bike+calipers As an example. If you have a 2 bolt pivot, then the Acera Mountain should work. Good luck.
449509
I would check Rugged Ridges website. While the directions included covered both models I would suggest double checking.
894916
I have it mounted on a Trek X-Caliber 6. It fits well, and doesn't rattle even with a heavy load or while doing heavy mountain biking. I did have to buy the longer mounting straps though (which Amazon didn't carry), as the ones that come with it had it too close to the seat for my liking. With the longer straps it's in the perfect position. It keeps most mud off my back too. One issue I did have with it that is unrelated to the bike itself is that you have to be careful which of the mounting holes on the rear frame you use, or it can get in the way of the quick-release lever for the rear tire. This is made irritatingly worse by the fact the hex bolts that mount it to the frame are really deep in the frame, and if you carry a multitool on rides for repairs, odds are the hex wrenches won't be long enough to reach the bolt heads. This is unfortunately one of those things you only notice when you're ten miles out on a trail and pinch a tube.
797231
Technically I am not sure. I have a Cannondale Mtn bike. There are 3 notches for the upper half of the clamp to fit in the bottom one. Mine is thick and it is in the middle one. Then the screw joins the 2 together and you simply hand tighten it. I feel this is universal and would fit a kids bike all the way up to the fattest mtn bike they make. This is the 1st I've seen to have 3 adjustable settings. If I can I will measure it later but mine is 1.5 " thick and it is only in the middle position. Hope this helps.
310014
I have 2 bikes one with and one without or older. It worked on the older but always seemed a bit precarious because it doesn't seat real well although they send a rod that you can use to replace your existing part with giving you the quick release. I just didn't bother doing it because I really wanted to use it on my newer bike.
1983299
Let me start by saying that I don't KNOW for sure. I have the two bike XC that fits the 2" receiver. In looking at the Swagman website, it APPEARS that the difference is in the brackets that cradle the bike's tires. Go there and check it out. I have hauled two bikes in my XC in the receiver on my truck and in the receiver I had added to the rear of my 32' bumper pull trailer and it has worked well for both applications. I do use a custom-made riser when using the rack on my trailer. The riser raises the bike rack up about 8" higher than the bumper on the trailer and keeps both bikes and rack from scraping on the road surface when there is a radical change in road elevation. For example, when pulling the truck and trailer into or out of a sloped driveway or encountering city streets with substantial dips for surface storm drains, etc. Once the mounting brackets are positioned for a specific bike, it's very easy to place the bike on the rack and secure it for travel and just as easy to remove it for use. Maybe a bit too easy to remove! I always use a cable lock to secure the bike to the rack and I upgraded the pin that holds the rack to the receiver to the locking version. Those steps don't discourage a dedicated thief, but they work well for a casual grab and go, crime of opportunity type of thief. I hope that helps.
581774
This one would be great for him, my son was 3 when I bought it and strong/athletic. However, my neighbor has one where the front wheel actually turns & it's way easier for the kids to maneuver. I kinda wish I had that one, but my son still loves his, too