Thule Cadence Review (A High-Quality Thule at a Budget-Friendly Price!)

The Thule Cadence is Thule’s basic double bike trailer, offering the durability and quality that come with the Thule name, but at a price tag that won’t sticker-shock you.
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If you’re a fan of Thule’s sleek and modern European design, the Thule Cadence 2 bike trailer is a perfect entry-level option for active families.
In this Thule Cadence review, we'll show you 6 things you need to know about this Thule trailer before you click that buy button!
0:20 Solid Performance
1:03 Mesh Helmet Recess
1:48 Sleek Exterior Covers
2:21 Hammock Seats
2:48 Harness System
3:19 Folding
3:42 Bottom Line
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0:20 Solid Performance
If you haven’t used a lot of bike trailers, it’s hard to know what you really should pay extra for. We’ve tested more trailers than probably anyone and can confidently say that a “budget” trailer from Thule is worth the extra investment over a truly entry level bike trailer.
Thule trailers pull smooth and easy. You don’t hear them behind you clack-clacking over every sidewalk line. The tow arm inserts tightly into the body of the trailer so it doesn’t rattle around either. Smooth and quiet are two qualities of trailers that make a world of difference. The Cadence is both.
With 20” tires on metal rims, the Cadence can certainly handle occasional dirt trails, but is better suited for paved roads.
1:03 Mesh Helmet Recess
Mesh backing allows the back of a child’s helmet to recess into the rear of the seat and prevents their heads from being pushed forward. The Cadence’s helmet recess pocket starts lower than any other trailer we’ve seen. This makes is uniquely appropriate for the youngest and shortest of riders.
However, the Cadence’s helmet pocket isn’t nearly as tall as many other trailers, so as kids grow older they will outgrow this particular feature of the trailer more quickly. This makes the Cadence the most ideal for toddlers and kids 12 months to approximately 3 years old.
The green fabric top of the back of the seat is a bit loose, though, so it does still provide some wiggle room to account for older riders.
1:48 Sleek Exterior Covers
One of my favorite features of Thule bike trailers is that they look so tight, sleek, and precise. The entire canvas portion of the trailer is pulled taut and stays permanently in place. The front cover is a mesh door that lifts up to load in the kids, and then secures in place with a strong, high-quality velcro system.
The rain cover of the Thule Cadence is a permanent fixture on the trailer. When needed, you unroll the cover and secure it with the same velcro enclosure as the mesh front door. Super easy to use and always there in case of a weather emergency.
2:21 Hammock Seats
Hammock-style seats are standard for low-cost trailers and are made from a thick piece of fabric being pulled taut between the sides of the trailer. Here you can see the difference between the Cadence’s hammock seat and an upgraded bench-style seat on the right.
Hammock-style seats sag and are minimally supportive, making it a bit less comfortable for the rider and more difficult for the adult to strap a child in. It’s also a bit more awkward with two passengers because they tend to sink towards the middle with hammock seats.
2:48 Harness System
There are two features about the Thule Cadence that are a little puzzling. The first is its buckle and harness system.
The Cadence has two separate buckles - one for the shoulder and crotch straps, the other for the lap belt. Not the end of the world certainly, but honestly kind of a pain and more cumbersome to use.
Anyone else ever have trouble locating straps and buckles under little bums?? We’re not sure why the Cadence has this system, as all other Thule trailers have the more traditional 5-point system.
3:19 Folding
The other thing we’d like to see improved on the Cadence is its folding system. While the Cadence folds up nice and compactly for easy storage or transportation, it’s actually really hard to fold and then to re-engage. It’s folded by pulling on the red knobs in the rear of the trailer, then pushing inward and downward to collapse the frame.
3:42 Bottom Line
The Thule Cadence has the same sleek lines, easy-to-use hitch, and smooth ride as the more expensive Thule models, but at a fraction of the cost. If you’re looking for a no-frills, basic bike trailer that’s also high-quality and durable, the Cadence is a great option.
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[@davidrostron7224]

Thanks for this video, really helpful buying advice.

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@howardbanjo]

Would you choose this or the Burley Bee? Thanks!

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

The harness on the Burley Bee is much easier to use. To me, that's a big deal. Keeping the process of loading up kids simple makes a huge difference.

[@howardbanjo]

@@Twowheelingtotsbikes you’re so helpful! you’re doing awesome work!

[@hoser7706]

Can you remove the seat entirely for a larger pet?

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

You cannot. However, Thule does offer pet kit for their Thule Courier bike trailer. You can see that here: amzn.to/3vLv7rM