There's a point where kids are too big to sit in a cargo bike but not quite ready to manage a full ride on their own. The Burley Piccolo is built exactly for that gap.
It attaches to your bike as a tow-behind, your child gets their own seat, handlebars and pedals, and you ride together without having to wait, worry or turn back early because small legs have given up.
It works as a tag-along bike trailer rather than a passive seat, so children are part of the ride. They can pedal along or freewheel when they need a rest, and you stay in control of the pace and direction. For family rides, the school run, or just getting further than you'd normally manage with a young child in tow, it changes what's possible.
A few things that make it practical for everyday use:
- 7-speed thumb shifter so your child can manage their own gearing on hills without drama
- Adjustable seat post and handlebar that grow with them, fitting riders from around 4 to 10 years old
- Patented Burley hitch keeps the connection between bikes stable, which you'll notice most on corners and uneven ground
- Moose rack doubles as a rear bike rack when the trailer cycle is detached from your bike
- Safety flag included for visibility in traffic
Specifications:
- Capacity: 39kg
- Weight: 8kg
- Wheel size: 20"
- Frame: aluminium
What's in the box:
- Trailer cycle frame with handlebar, seat and wheel
- Patented Burley hitch
- Rear bike rack
- Safety flag
- Manual
The Burley Piccolo trailer cycle has been a reliable choice for parents across the UK for years, and it's easy to see why.
At 8kg it's light enough not to drag on your ride, the aluminium frame is built to last well beyond one child, and when you're not using it as a kids' tandem trailer the rack stays useful on your bike regardless.
If you've been searching for a child bike attachment that actually holds up to regular family use, this one's worth the investment.