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Burley Hopper Review: From Cargo Trailer to Stroller Wagon

3 weeks ago
by Sarah Baumert
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Pulled by bike, pushed through the park: the new Burley Hopper wants to be both a cargo trailer for your bike, and a handy handcart when you reach your destination, with no tools or complicated conversion required. But at nearly €600, can this 2-in-1 trailer live up to the price tag? We tested it over at our sister magazine DOWNTOWN and put it through its paces over gravel, cobblestones and tight corners.

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If you want to leave the car at home more often in the city, conventional panniers quickly reach their limits, and a bulky cargo bike isn’t the right solution for everyone. That’s exactly where Burley step in. Best known for the high-quality child trailers they’ve been producing for more than 40 years, the US manufacturer are expanding their portfolio with the Burley Hopper. It’s designed to bridge the gap between the load-lugging abilities of a cargo bike and the portability of panniers. But does the tool-free transformation really work when everyday life gets hectic?

Want to learn more? Check out the full Burley Hopper review over at DOWNTOWN!

Words: Sarah Baumert Photos: Manne Schmitt / Sarah Baumert

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