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D'Lite Trailer
A lot of parents worry that their kids might get bored in a child trailer, or feel isolated. Forget it. Kids love playing in trailers. Especially quality trailers from Burley.

The Burley d’Lite is America’s top-selling bicycle trailer, and the flagship of the Burley trailer line. The d’Lite’s contoured sidebars provide a rugged protective cage as well as increasing interior room it comfortably seats two children side-by-side. The 5-point safety harnesses have Soft Edge™ nylon shoulder straps for extra comfort, and the tinted windows add a dash of sophistication. All the Burley trailers are made with the same US made high quality fabrics and materials, and the d’Lite boasts several additional creature comforts: the Child Seat Recliner™, Recessed Helmet Pocket™, Anti-Dive™ Seat Pad, not to mention an additional two inches of hip room in the 2002 model trailers. CPSC-approved reflectors, Scotchlite™ reflective material, bright colours and a safety flag help give the d’Lite good road presence.

The d’Lite fold is a classic: simply bring down the top and sides, remove the quick-release wheels and fold back the hinged tongue to make a lightweight and compact package measuring 34” x 32” x 10”. The standard Burley hitch attaches easily and snugly to your bicycle’s seatstay and chainstay. A backup safety strap offers an extra measure of security, and the flex connector allows the trailer to remain upright if your bike goes down. Burley also offers a choice of three alternative hitches for bikes with nonstandard rear triangles. The Walk ‘n Roller accessory package easily converts any Burley child-carrying trailer into a stable, sturdy stroller with the simple turn of a knob.

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In Europe the d’Lite retails for 609.00 euros. Other trailers in the range include the Cub, a tough and versatile hard bottom trailer with an elastomer suspension system; the new Encore, based on the d’Lite but pitched at a lower price; the Solo, their lightweight singleseater; and the Nomad, a high performance cargo trailer with over 8,000 cu.in. of adjustable storage space and a generous 100lb. weight capacity.


Manufacturer
Unusually for a global brand, Burley is a fully co-operative company.

Based in Eugene, Oregon, the company is made up of 89 worker/ owners who engineer, manufacture and market high quality cycling products in a uniquely democratic work environment. Every worker at Burley is paid an equal wage and shares equally in the annual profits.

The net result of this is that every Burley product is a product of the collective insights and experiences of the whole company. Innovation and improvement are part of everyone’s job description. From the first Burley trailer 25 years ago, to their present top-brand status, they have harnessed the creativity of the entire organization – an impressive demonstration of true teamwork.

Burley Design Cooperative
4020 Stewart Road
Eugene
OR
97402-5408
USA

phone: +1 541 687 1644
fax: +1 541 687 0436
email: burley@burley.com
web: www.burley.com


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Alan Davidson
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