Product Comparison: Burley Design Encore vs Burley Design D'lite
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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.
Burley’s top-of-the-line bike trailer for kids is loaded with premium features to maximize comfort, performance and safety. The D’Lite™ has seating for one or two children and features bowed-out sides for extra shoulder room, adjustable suspension, Spring Integrated Technology (S.I.T. ™) seating to prevent tangled and limp straps, and all-kit compatibility for optional conversions from a bike trailer to a stroller, jogger or sled.
Brand
Burley Design
Burley Design
Model
Encore
D'lite
Origin
USA
USA
Key Specs
Maximum Load
100 lbs.
100 lbs.
Type
Bike Trailer
Bike Trailer
Number Of Seats
2
2
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 D'lite Child Bike Trailer
- Asked my father to get this for our new twins. Living in NYC without a car, this has become our best mode of transportation.
- Decided to get the two-seater because weight and cost differential seemed minor, and has extra space, etc, etc -- no regrets about that.
- We recently upgraded to a Burley D'Lite to accommodate our growing family. It fits our 2 and 4 year old comfortably.
- I drag both kids around (still) to the local market and have plenty of room for our groceries.
- I uses the trailer for two toddlers (50lbs+ total). Very stable when towing.
Size & Weight
Height
37 in.
38.25 in.
Weight
25.75 lbs.
28.4 lbs.
Width
31 in.
31.25 in.
Depth
33.25 in.
33.25 in.
Construction
Wheel Size
20 in.
20 in.
Frame Material
Heat treated 6061-T6 aluminum
Heat treated 6061-T6 aluminum
Cover Material
Water resistant 600D polyester
Water resistant 600D polyester
Handlebar
Yes
Yes
Foldable Design
Yes
Yes
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 D'lite Child Bike Trailer
- I've had the trailer now for 6 years and it's still as awesome as the day I bought it, lasting through 2 kids!
- And the double stroller wheels? Worth the money all day. They push like a hot knife through butter.
- I liked the features on this model - adjustable suspension, collapsible construction, ability to convert to a jogger.
- This unit is extremely well built and super smooth.
- We love how quickly it folds and unfolds. I don't think you can go wrong with the Burley d'Lite!
Features
Color
Blue
Blue
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
Tinted side and rear windows, Adjustable seatback, Adjustable handlebar, Adjustable suspension, Water resistant zippers, Rear window ventilation, Hub engaged parking brake, Nose guard, UV protection windows, Recessed helmet pocket, Interior pockets, Spacious rear cargo area, Flex Connector
Seats Type
Padded seats
Padded seats
Harness System
Five-point
Five-point
Sunshade
Two Positions
Fully adjustable
Available Properties
Jog, 1-Wheel Stroller, 2-Wheel Stroller, 16+ Wheel Kit, Ski Kit, Bike Trailer
Jog, 1-Wheel Stroller, 2-Wheel Stroller, Ski Kit, Bike Trailer
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 D'lite Child Bike Trailer
- The stable seat, that doesn't sag and taco your kiddo being the most appealing to me.
- The ride is so smooth, the pockets and storage are more than you even know you needed.
- We have a three year old buddy who sometimes rides with us to the park and they fit comfortably with drinks, snacks and a diaperbag.
- No leaks or condensation issues whatsoever. I've towed it approximately 150 miles in aggregate now ... and have no complaints whatsoever. :)
- The harness system works great! We've had one turn over while riding-I took a turn too sharply and ran one trailer wheel on the curb.
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications
CE
CE
Manufacturer warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Other Information
MSRP
479.00 $
689.00 $
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