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Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009
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Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009

Item # 783808

$575.00

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Share the healthy lifestyle you love so much with your child! The Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Chassis offers versatile options and eliminates the need to purchase several dedicated child carriers.

  • Cougar 1 provides the perfect balance between features and value and is the best-selling Chariot Carriers model
  • Cougar 1 works as a bike trailer, stroller, jogger, cross-country ski trailer and hiker; all conversion kits sold separately
  • Please note: The Cougar 1 Chassis requires the purchase of at least one CTS Conversion Kit for initial functionality
  • Cougar 1 Chassis includes child compartment, rear wheels, 2-in-1 weather cover, padded handlebar, rear storage compartment and parking brake
  • CAS™ (Chariot Adjustable Suspension) adjusts easily for a smooth, shock-absorbent ride
  • Includes the VersaWing™ for safe mounting of all the CTS kits; with ezClick™, attaching and removing kits is a simple as the push of a button
  • VersaWing 2.0 also has additional ports for side fender and brake kits (both available separately)
  • Click n' Store™ built-in brackets allow you to store the Jogging or Cycling Kit (sold separately) on the carrier
  • Lightweight aluminum wheels with stainless spokes and compact aluminum hubs are easy to remove 1-handed
  • Padded, easy-to-secure, 5-point seatbelt system features fleece-covered shoulder straps and hidden buckles
  • Padded seat bottom with moisture-wicking mesh fabric is removable for hand washing
  • Flap-covered side air vents let you adjust air circulation; tinted side windows enhance UV protection
  • Wide child cockpit provides lots of leg room and toy space; features 2 interior pockets
  • Large rear storage compartment lets you carry more for long trips; folds up and out of the way when not needed
  • Rear pocket provides additional storage for your wallet, keys and cell phone
  • Features foot-activated, dual rear-wheel parking brake and height-adjustable padded handlebar
  • Durable 2-in-1 weather cover with Quickclips™ provides easy and silent access to the child compartment, and features a wide window with great visibility
  • Newly designed front frame provides extra leg room and lower step-in height; ezFold™ design is simple and fast and also ensures the open carrier is locked into position
  • Abundant 3M Scotchlite™ material and Energlo™ photo-luminescent fabric enhances visibility in low light
  • Stridelite&#8482-ready design; Stridelite Strobe Kit, sold separately

Please note: Chariot Carriers products can only be shipped to U.S. and Canada.

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Item 783808

Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009 Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight22 lbs. 6 oz
Capacity75 pounds
Wheel diameter20 inches
Dimensions45.6 x 27.2 x 36.6 inches
Folded dimensions41.7 x 24 x 11.4 inches
MaterialAluminum frame
FabricPolyester

Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009 Customer Reviews

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Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009
 
4.5

(based on 8 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to configure and adjust (7)
  • Comfortable ride (6)
  • Sturdy (5)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Street riding (7)
    • Light riding (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid cyclist (5), Casual adventurer (3)

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    Apr

    4

    2009

    (15 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    THE BEST ON THE MARKET

    By Walt in Sacramento

    from Sacramento, CA

    About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable Ride
    • Easy to Configure and Adjust
    • Lightweight
    • My kid loves it
    • Sturdy

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking
      • Light Trails
      • Street Riding

      Comments about Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009:

      First off, I have owned and tested many bike trailers. The [$] In-Step you get at the department stores, Chariot Sidecarrier, 2008 Burley Solo, and the 2008 Cougar 1. The Cougar is the best because:1. The adjustable leaf springs are about 1000% better than Burley's elastomer "shocks" as they actually work, and can be set soft for strolling/hiking and set higher for biking and carrying cargo in the trunk (we jump curbs and ride down stairs during our daily commute). 2. The seating area is more ergonomic, less of a hammock and more of a reclined chair. Much more comfortable for my boy, and less "floppy head" when he falls asleep on those long rides. 3. It pulls and tracks much better than the Burley Solo, which was way off-center.4. The versatility of the carrier. Stroller, jogger, and cycling kit all being carried on board make it simple to park the bike and go shopping or hiking without waking a sleeping kid. We use the bike kit to get places and the stroller kit to cruise around when we get there. Plenty of room in the trunk for a daypack or grocerys. 5. Designed for functionality: Everything works as it should. rain fly, window screen, side vents, sunvisor, inside pockets for kid's toys/books, easy change attachments.CONS: sticker price, and price of attachments.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (15 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      19

      2009

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great trailer/stroller/walker!

      By Mike the Dad

      from Huntington Beach, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Easy to Configure and Adjust
      • Lightweight
      • Sturdy

      Cons

      • Pricey

      Best Uses

      • Big Kids
      • Light Trails
      • Street Riding

      Comments about Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009:

      I use this chassis as a trailer, jogger, and stroller. I can definitely say there isn't another chassis worth considering if you can afford this one. The CX is a bit overkill because you essentially get all it offers with this one save the handbrake and zip down windows, which can be added to the cougar. I have used it for a month now and it's been a lot of fun putting our 4 month old son into it and watching him giggle as we go over bumps and stare at the trees as they go by. Get the head support for the littler babies, we did and we're so glad for it. The sling is pretty much useless as is the bunting bag, kids that tiny probably shouldn't be on a bike ride yet! Buy this with confidence. The accessories are great and the trailer is built extremely well. Takes a little getting used to breaking it down, but it's easy thereafter.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Mar

      10

      2009

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Probably Not Worth The Price

      By Everett the Biker

      from Washington, DC

      About Me Avid Cyclist, UtilityCommuter

      Pros

      • Comfortable Ride
      • Easy to Configure and Adjust

      Cons

      • Not For Regular Use
      • Terrible Warranty
      • Wears Easily

      Best Uses

      • Light Trails
      • Street Riding

      Comments about Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009:

      How I use it:My wife and I received a Cougar 1 after the birth of our first child. We stored it away until she was 18 months old, then began towing her to day care in it. We occasionally use the trailer for weekend day trips as well. Between April 2007 and September 2008, the trailer saw an average of 35 miles of urban riding per week, plus about an additional 100 miles total of jog stroller use.The Pros:The Cougar 1 is very comfortable for kids, and tows exceptionally well. It is easy to hook up in trailer mode and converts readily to stroller mode. It is a superb jog stroller, with very smooth bearings which require little impetus to roll. The trailer is structurally sound, and well-engineered. My daughter loves riding in the trailer or the stroller.The Cons:The fabric cover and attachments for the Cougar 1 is poorly designed. In the 2005 model, at least, the cover is held down with velcro tabs. After 18 months of use, the velcro tabs are worn out and the cover flaps in the slightest wind (i.e., every time I tow it). Child Chariot has no warranty policy that I can find, and their customer service employers are unhelpful in the extreme. Their response to my query about fixing the velcro: "Blow it with a hair dryer." [...] Additionally, the towing attachment for the Cougar 1 has some material flaws. It relies on a ball and cup hitch with a cotter pin/rubber sleeve back-up. The ball and hitch work very well, but the cotter pin/rubber sleeve back-up wore out in a period of about 12 months. The rubber sleeve broke and the pin will not stay in. Again, neither Child Chariot [...] seemed terribly interested in fixing the broken safety system. I ultimately had to track down a retailer who would dig up the Chariot catalog and order me a new rubber sleeve. Summary:The trailer rides nicely, but wears poorly. You would be better served by paying slightly less for a Burley. A fellow commuter in Washington, DC, has been using his Burley D'lite for 7 years and three kids with no problems. Go with the Burley. [...]

      • Gift:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      22

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      A Good Buy

      By Michael from Eugene

      from Eugene, OR

      About Me Avid Cyclist, Daily commuter

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable Ride
      • Easy to Configure and Adjust
      • Lightweight
      • Sturdy

      Cons

      • Cheap tires low pressure
      • Cost

      Best Uses

      • City errands
      • Light Trails
      • Long rides
      • Street Riding

      Comments about Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009:

      I read a lot of reviews before purchasing this bike trailer and, after having used it for two years, am happy to report that I'm still pleased with my purchase. The competition was the Burley D'lite - I never used it or tried it but did look at it.

      It's solid and easy to use and made in Canada. I've taken it on Cycle Oregon weekend for 25 plus mile rides and my son did well in it. He can sleep quite soundly in it. It has side pockets for all his do-dads and his own air vents. I take him around town in it and it's easy for me to get him in and out of it. I bought an extra lock and cable to keep it secure when in the city.

      It tracks nicely behind my bike, though, I wish the tire pressure were a little higher to reduce rolling resistance. I was having some problems with the tires (not because I was over-inflating them!) and had several flats - maybe glass, or bad luck?

      Grocery/ cargo trailer - I also use it lug groceries to and fro. It can hold a bit of weight.

      Accessories are a little pricey, but we have them. The stroller wheels rock - very, very smooth and excellent tracking. The bike trailer set up is what I use it mostly for - very good. We also have the jogger attachment - works fine but takes some practice if you plan to attach it to the back of the trailer, bike somewhere, then convert it to jogger. It would be cool if you could store the jogger set up ( with forks mounted to wheel) so you didn't have to do that part...oh, well...it's a pretty amazing piece of engineering.

      Long term - having another child? You'll be getting another trailer and accessories unless you start out with the Cougar 2 as the accessories aren't interchangeable. They do seem to hold their value in high biking communities very well, however.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      14

      2009

       
      5.0

      Love it

      By VAKeith

      from Fairfax, VA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Comfortable Ride
      • Easy to Configure and Adjust
      • Sturdy

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Big Kids
        • Light Trails
        • Street Riding

        Comments about Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009:

        Got this when my wife started training for a triathalon and we can't live without it now. Just had our second and we are going to buy the CX2. Have the bike, jogging, running, stroller, and hiking attachments. Our 2 yr old loves riding in it. Biggest problem was her falling asleep on long paved bike rides then crying when a bump woke her up. She tolerated some pretty rough trails too, including riding across creeks and lots of tree roots, but not for a long time. Works great with the stroller attachment too. Keeps the kids out of the wind and relatively warm for those winter walks too.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        21

        2009

         
        4.0

        Great product with cheap tires/tubes

        By darmstrong33

        from Salt Lake City, UT

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Pros

        • Comfortable Ride
        • Easy to Configure and Adjust

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009:

            Overall great product, however I was really disappointed on purchase to find the Chariots are fitted with Kenda tubes/tires, which I know from my experience as a cyclist are about cheapest quality on the market. Sure enough, within 3-4 rides all 3 tires (including the jogging attachment) had gone flat from thorn punctures. I have since upgraded tires and tubes and am happy with the experience. The Cougar seems to be otherwise well built (frame, fabric, etc.), but it still remains to me a mystery why such an expensive stroller is fitted with such cheap tires/tubes. Probably still worth the cost, but in addition to the price of the various attachments, be ready to drop another [$] on some quality tires/tubes.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            20

            2009

             
            5.0

            Awesome.

            By wmu

            from Richmond, VA

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Pros

            • Comfortable for child
            • Comfortable Ride
            • Easy to attach to bike
            • Easy to Configure and Adjust
            • Lightweight
            • Sturdy

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bike commuting to school
              • Light Trails
              • Street Riding

              Comments about Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009:

              Absolutely awesome product. Rare to find something so well made and thoughtfully designed. Too many features to mention, but suffice to say this is the most feature rich and safe trailer on the market. I used it to take my daughter to school. Once there, I'd fold it down cover it with a grill cover and lock it to the fence. My wife would pick up my daughter and simply pop the trailer in the back of our car. Very easy and quick to fold/unfold. Rides very well and the shock absorber adds safety and comfort. The number of add on features is amazing. Finally, these hold their resell value very well. After 3 years, we sold it for 75% of what we paid.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jul

              15

              2009

               
              5.0

              does everything but housework

              By outside all the time

              from Evergreen, CO

              About Me Outside addict

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Multi sport

              Cons

              • Pricey

              Best Uses

              • All terrain
              • Street Riding
              • Trail run
              • Xc ski

              Comments about Chariot Carriers Cougar 1 Stroller / Trailer Chassis - 2009:

              I have the single Cougar 2008 and have acquired the infant sling, jogging wheel, bike and ski attachments. My son has been comfortable in in since he was 2 weeks old- he was born in November and we live in the mountains in CO. He is never cold in the winter, wind or rain. It is nice to have a raincover attached- works well in driving snow!! The sling is great because he rests like in a hammock and sleeps well. I frequently use the ski and jogging wheel in 1 day so it is easy to change out. I like that versitlity and not cluttering my garage or car with seperate devives- another sled or bike carrier. It would be nice if it had a larger sun shade, mors vents and if it were not so expensive. It is great for running- even on dirt/ rocky roads- we did a half marathon (some dirt road and pavement) at 6 months old and it was AWESOME! It is a graet product- if only is was less pricey!!

              • Gift:
              • Yes

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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