Softie Suspension Bike Trailer
Like riding on air. Smooth, roomy, and durable. Completely equipped for your bikes $599.00. Or Bike, Jog, & Stroll $719.00.
The Wike Softie Suspension Bicycle Trailer
Read the excellent Mother Earth News review (April/May 2009) of the Softie Suspension
About the Trailer
The Wike Softie Suspension Child Bicycle Trailer is our premiere product. Designed to be smooth, stable, and durable, the Softie is also a great value at $599. Compare with other suspension trailers with roll up windows that can cost as much as $900! With plenty of room for two children and their toys, cycling as a family has never been easier. Of course, the Wike Softie is built to our exacting standards and you can only purchase it in our secure online store. We sell direct to you to deliver more value. Buy it now!
Safety Features
Your child's safety is of the highest importance. At Wike, we take care to include the premium safety features into every Wike. The Wike Softie Suspension bike trailer is no exception. Your Wike Softie Suspension includes the following safety features:
- Elastomeric Suspension
- 360 degree ventilation with roll-up windows
- Mosquito proof contruction
- Two - Five point padded harnesses (View) or Single child, center seating
- Big tinted side windows for UV protection
- Bright yellow top to reflect sun's heat
- Bright yellow/black back for safety
- Rear red and wheel reflectors, reflective strips (View)
- Orange safety flag
- Heavy duty safety strap to bicycle (View)
- Flexible elastomer hitch (keeps trailer upright if bike falls)
A word about the elastomer suspension
At Wike, we select only the best parts possible for our trailers. We selected an elastomer suspension because elastomers, unlike metal springs, reduce the amount of recoil action. With metal springs, the trailer will have the tendency to bob up and down over rough terrain. Finally with our dampened elastomers, the trailer's return bounce, is eliminated and the probability of the trailer rolling over. All this and still a smooth and comfortable ride. If you have any questions about our suspension and its benefits over springs, don't hesitate to contact us.
A word about the folding system
The "Wike Folding System" is patented and enables our trailers to fold flat instantly and become shorter at the same time. This patented mechanism shown in this little animation will fold the Wike Trailer in two seconds, however the removal of the wheels and placing them conveniently inside will take an additional five seconds. Our trailers are larger than our competitors, yet fold smaller. Yes, they will fit in the trunk of a sub-compact car.
A word about the roll-up windows
The roll-up side window feature in the "Wike Softie" trailer make 360 degrees of ventilation available on hot days. A roll-up front screen, roll-up side screens, and a heavy rear screen give the occupant fresh air on all four sides. The windows are tinted with UV protection and the screens are heavy duty fiberglass mesh.
Standard Features
The following features are also included on every Wike Softie Suspension:
- Roll-up side windows (View)
- Premium, long-lasting and durable fabric.
- Suspension seat with padded front.
- Hard floor for long life and protection. (Check our video gallery above to see the abuse it can take.)
- Push button alloy hubs, precision bearings
- Padded Shoulder Harnesses (View)
- For occupants ages six months to 6 years.
- Fast folding frame (5 seconds). (Check our video gallery above to see this in action.)
- Hide-a-way front screen plus rain screen. (View)
- Toy Pockets, Big rear trunk (24"x6"x12")
- Flow through ventilation
- Dished alloy rims and alloy frame
- Two bike hitches included.
- Up-gradable to stroller or jogger (View)
Bike Trailer Specifications
- Max size of child - 52"
- Weight in lbs. - 23 lbs
- Shock travel - 2+"
- Overall length - 45"
- Overall width - 31.75"
- Inside seat width - 24"
- Inside height - 30"
- Legroom (length) - 30"
- Height (from ground) - 41"
- Folded dimensions - 32" x 29" x 13"
- Total Carrying Capacity - 100lbs
- Wheels - 20" spoked alloy push button
- Frame - Aluminum
Available Accessories
Customize your Wike any way you like. The following accessories are available for the Wike Softie Suspension bicycle trailer.
Jogging Kit - $100
This kit consist of a 16" alloy wheel in the front, an adjustable push-bar at the back with tether, and two foot operated parking brakes.
Stroller Kit - $90
This kit consists of a 6" swivel wheel in the front, an adjustable push-bar in the back, and two foot operated parking brakes.
Helmet Relief Cushion - $20
For younger riders ages 1 to 3 the cushion provides space behind their head for a helmet. Adjustable
Extra Standard Bike Hitches - $20
Each Wike trailer kit comes with two bike hitches. Would you like extra hitches for additional bicycles?
Drop Down Bike Hitches - $20
This hitch is used on bicycles that have recessed dropouts or rear rack mounts that interfere with standard hitch placement