Schwinn Trailblazer bike trailer

The Schwinn Trailblazer is a new addition to Schwinn's line of affordable bike trailer / stroller child carriers, replacing the Schwinn Mark I. Capable of handling up to two passengers as either a bike trailer or a stroller with an 8" swiveling front wheel, the Trailblazer is the newest version of the Schwinn Mark I bike trailer. Just like the Schwinn Mark II, the Trailblazer also converts to a walking stroller, though the two trailers use a different style of swivel wheel.

The Trailblazer is slightly lighter than the Mark II and Mark III (which converts to a 16" fixed front wheel jogging stroller) and does not have the "outrigger" bars on the frame that cover and protect the rear wheels. The frame of the Trailblazer is squared rather than rounded aluminum, but the fabric designs of the Trailblazer and Mark II are virtually identical, with the exception of available colors. A retractable, zip down rain cover protects the rider(s) if the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Unlike the Schwinn Mark II's single front swivel wheel, the Trailblazer utilizes two smaller side-by-side wheels that attach just as easily and without the need for tools. All Schwinn bike trailers attach easily to the lead bike with a universal coupler. The Trailblazer can easily accommodate two passengers up to 50 lbs. each.

Bottom Line: Schwinn bike trailers sell on their price, not so much their features. The Trailblazer is as basic a trailer as they come, with a design that strips some of the benefits offered by the Mark II and Mark III. The Trailblazer maintains the same overall functionality; only with a different frame, no jogging stroller conversion like the Mark III, and no outrigger wheel guards. No bells and whistles here, but you will get a stable bike trailer that will get you and your passenger(s) where you want to go, without damaging your pocket.