Product Comparison: Burley Design Encore vs Burley Design Honey Bee

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Burley Design Encore Child Bike Trailer, Blue

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Burley Design Honey Bee Kids' Trailer

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General Specifications

About the Product

The Encore bike trailer for kids is perfect for those who want a comfortable, safe and affordable child carrier with all-kit compatibility for optional conversion from bike trailer to a stroller, jogger or sled.

The hardworking Honey Bee bike trailer for kids is the perfect balance of value and versatility, without compromising on safety. It features seating for one or two children and includes a 1-Wheel Stroller Kit so you can convert from a bike trailer to a stroller.

Brand

Burley Design

Model

Encore

Honey Bee

Origin

USA

Key Specs

Maximum Load

100 lbs.

Type

Bike Trailer

Number Of Seats

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Burley Design Encore Child Bike Trailer, Blue

Great design, only a few things I might not love about it. It is pretty small. My kids are twins about 20lbs a piece and they don't have much elbow room.
Love this for grandchild (purchased when 9mnths and now 10mnths). Use w Burley soft support seat for now for extra support ( although baby sits and holds head well).
Absolutely loooove this! We bought the attachment to turn it into a stroller and It's so easy to push, even with my 6 and 4 year old in it.
My son loves to ride and I feel safe having him behind the bike.
Works great as a trailer, not so great as a stroller. The handle shifts when you push on it, doesn't actually lock. Makes it hard to lift the front wheel to turn.

Burley Design Honey Bee Kids' Trailer

I have about a year with my Burley Honey Bee. It's light and comfy for my boys ages 3 and 1.
After lot's of research, the Honey Bee was the only bike trailer that had everything we wanted.
I bought this at the beginning of the summer so I could ride my bike, while my 4 yr old daughter rides hers, and my 18 mo old son could enjoy a ride also.
My 8-month-old son seems comfortable while riding, even on gravel paths! There is a ton of storage space for toys, blankets and extra layers.
We feel it's very safe & secure for our daughters, and it rides smooth.

Size & Weight

Height

37 in.

Weight

25.75 lbs.

25.2 lbs.

Width

31 in.

29.5 in.

Depth

33.25 in.

Construction

Wheel Size

20 in.

Frame Material

Heat treated 6061-T6 aluminum

Cover Material

Water resistant 600D polyester

Handlebar

Yes

Foldable Design

Yes

Wheel Size
Handlebar

What customers say about "Construction"

Burley Design Encore Child Bike Trailer, Blue

Enjoying it almost every weekend. Some times the push button is not easy to press and release. But other than that I am very satisfied with my purchase of this product.
Burley quality is amazing. This buggy is built for easy and safety. I bought this for my daughter and she loves it.
Wheels have quick release. Sun visor for the riders is fantastic. Storage in the back. Aluminum frame is square tube strong and really light weight.
When you fold the "rollbar/jogging handle" back, it seems like it folds out of the way but doesn't quite stay where expected, and has fallen out before. I wish there was a better place to pass a lock through.
Small con here I wish there was a velcro patch towards the bottom of the passenger cover on each side to aid in making it a little tighter.

Burley Design Honey Bee Kids' Trailer

I can be set up and ready to ride in 1-2 minutes and the ride is incredibly smooth.
We are really happy with the build and design.
It folds up nice and flat for winter storage as well.
So lightweight, easy to break down and transport. My kids have PLENTY of room and the storage in the back is fabulous!
It works great as a trailer and as a stroller. The trailer is very light.

Features

Color

Blue

Red / Black

Extras

Adjustable seatback, Tinted side and rear windows, Rear window ventilation, Hub engaged parking brake, Nose guard, UV protection windows, Recessed helmet pocket, Interior pockets, Spacious rear cargo area

UV protection windows, Hub engaged parking brake, Tinted side windows, Flex Connector, Recessed helmet pocket, Wheel guards, Interior pockets, Spacious rear cargo area

Seats Type

Padded seats

Hammock style seats

Harness System

Five-point

Sunshade

Two Positions

Available Properties

Jog, 1-Wheel Stroller, 2-Wheel Stroller, 16+ Wheel Kit, Ski Kit, Bike Trailer

1-Wheel Stroller, Bike Trailer

Harness System
Sunshade

What customers say about "Features"

Burley Design Encore Child Bike Trailer, Blue

Lots of storage space w just one baby inside. Easy to collapse & put back together.
Overall we like the Encore. However, we wish it were a bit easier to change from bike tow, to jogging stroller, to stroller.
This model also has many options like a cross country option... It feels like it will last for generations. It's that good!
I wish there was a way to un latch the back plastic "window" to allow for more airflow on warmer days, though my daughter doesn't complain about it being too hot in there.
Was slightly disappointed that the trailer flag was split apart when it arrived but thankfully that is a minor detail.

Burley Design Honey Bee Kids' Trailer

One of the great features of the Honey Bee is that it easily converts to a stroller.
The stroller itself is as good a ride as any stroller we've tried. The ride is smooth, lots of storage, and folds up for easy travel.
The fact that it is convertible to a stroller was a big selling point to us as the combo saved us quite a bit!
Kids enjoy riding in it because they have enough space and each side has little pouches for them to put their snacks/cups in.
There is sizeable storage to fit some things and the ease of mounting/dismounting the stroller from the receiver was simple.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

Manufacturer warranty

1 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacter

Link

MSRP

479.00 $

399.00 $

Manual

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