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I wish I could give the Solo 5 stars because it's just so nice and well thought out. I originally purchased the Burley Bee, but since we only have one small child it just seemed too bulky, plus our daughter looked miserable in it. I researched some higher end trailers and this seemed like the best one for the money. One of the things I looked forward to was the reclining seat. The weird slumping position my daughter was in for her ride in the Burley Bee is probably what made her so unhappy. Sadly the recline in the Solo is lacking, you can barely even call it a recline. I think there's some clever marketing with words going on here.
Before ordering the Solo I tried to find a video demonstration featuring the recline, but I couldn't find one on their website or on YouTube. I guess the reason is because the "recline" is just a few straps that don't do much at all. All Burley trailers have that recessed helmet pocket, but the solo goes one step further by allowing the straps to be adjusted along with a strap behind the seat (this is the recline). I have tried several times to adjust all the straps so my daughter can recline but it all adds up to her being in a weird C position. Basically she's hunched in the seat looking uncomfortable and crying. By adjusting the straps to the normal position she seems to be at least comfortable. I hope that as she grows older (currently 19 months) and taller she'll be more comfortable.
The rest of the features are what make the Solo worth the money. It has a parking break and an adjustable shock absorber along with bowed out sides so kids have more interior room. I can't remember if the Bee had tinted windows but the solo does along with an adjustable sun shade and here in sunny California that's a very nice thing to have. The best feature is the seat which is slightly raised so that kids are in a sitting position with their knees bent. To me this makes it look like a trailer for people and not animals since there's clearly a seat. We've used the Solo many times and even though it's not perfect it's probably as close as you can get.
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We have been using this with our son as a jogging stroller (with the jogger kit) and bike trailer and he loves it! We have taken 2 hour hikes, runs, and trailer rides and he never complains. Excellent build quality and functionality. This is a really outstanding product and worth every penny.
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