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cheekymonk
I want a seat for my bike for my son to ride on but I'm looking for the kind that goes in front of me. I can't find one anywhere. What is a good brand and does any one know what the weight limit is?
Thanks!
Answer
Wee rider is the only brand name that I'm aware of. They are pretty expensive though. Weight limit is 18 kg (40 lb).
http://weeride.com.au/.
http://weeride.com/
There are a few no name nock offs that are cheaper you can usually find these on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-Front-Mounting-Baby-Child-Bicycle-Seat-Carrier-CSFR_W0QQitemZ350050258551QQihZ022QQcategoryZ7295QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Fitting one of these will make it hard to climb. I also expect you might have to adjust your pedaling "knee" style.
They would probably be fine for short trips and you will enjoy chatting with the lad more.
My tip would be to talk louder and get a trailer. There is a heap more room for the accompanying toddler baggage and they don't effect your bikes handling anywhere near as much.
I'm not keen on the rear mount mainly because the child's view is dominated by the parents bum.
Both the "on bike" options are probably safer if you need to ride in heavy traffic.
Wee rider is the only brand name that I'm aware of. They are pretty expensive though. Weight limit is 18 kg (40 lb).
http://weeride.com.au/.
http://weeride.com/
There are a few no name nock offs that are cheaper you can usually find these on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-Front-Mounting-Baby-Child-Bicycle-Seat-Carrier-CSFR_W0QQitemZ350050258551QQihZ022QQcategoryZ7295QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Fitting one of these will make it hard to climb. I also expect you might have to adjust your pedaling "knee" style.
They would probably be fine for short trips and you will enjoy chatting with the lad more.
My tip would be to talk louder and get a trailer. There is a heap more room for the accompanying toddler baggage and they don't effect your bikes handling anywhere near as much.
I'm not keen on the rear mount mainly because the child's view is dominated by the parents bum.
Both the "on bike" options are probably safer if you need to ride in heavy traffic.
What would be the most affordable bike to get that is safe to put a 2 year old on the back?
Paula G
Hey There - we are looking to get a couple of bikes to ride around white rock lake with our 22 month old son. We are novices - so we just want something decent, but doesn't need to be the tour de france. Also - what is the best seat for the baby to get? Thanks!
Answer
You do not put a child of 22 months on a bike!!! Are you out of your mind?
OTOH your child can ride WITH you on almost any bike with age appropriate compatible equipment
The child goes on/in the equipment, the equipment attaches to the bike/bikes you choose.
Got it?
Generally speaking if/when your child is old enough to hold his/her head up WITH an infant helmet the progression is usually this:
infant to toddler - best solution is a child trailer. Your kid is sheltered, somewhat protected, sheltered from the sun, and if YOU take a tumble the trailer stays upright!! This will let you go from novice to experienced while your child is safe.
A trailer can go on almost any bike. Some will convert from trailer to jog/stroller.
Check with your local bike shop.
DO NOT BUY AT A BOX STORE. Your LBS will show you how to attach it safely and use it and what bikes will be compatible.
Toddler to lets say maybe 4-5 depending on kid. Some manner of rear mounted child seat. Who knows what will be available by the time the fruit of your loins reaches that age. Same principle, go to your LBS and have them show you how to safely attach it to your bike.
BTW in all this and at all stages GET A HELMET FOR YOUR CHILD and you too. Makes no sense for the child to survive and you to be relearning the alphabet. ;-)
5-9 or so depending on child: tag-along trailer. Like a tandem in principle attaches to your bike. Your child can pedal ... or not. But gets the feeling of participating and helps Mom/Dad move along. You know where said child is (behind you). Said child is not likely to hit me or veer all around the trail unless you do that too ;-)
9 and up plus or minus depending on your child, their interest etc now you may be talking ride with their very own bike or some equip a tandem with crankset the right length for said kid (which can be adjusted as your kid grows)
Have fun out there!!!!!!
You do not put a child of 22 months on a bike!!! Are you out of your mind?
OTOH your child can ride WITH you on almost any bike with age appropriate compatible equipment
The child goes on/in the equipment, the equipment attaches to the bike/bikes you choose.
Got it?
Generally speaking if/when your child is old enough to hold his/her head up WITH an infant helmet the progression is usually this:
infant to toddler - best solution is a child trailer. Your kid is sheltered, somewhat protected, sheltered from the sun, and if YOU take a tumble the trailer stays upright!! This will let you go from novice to experienced while your child is safe.
A trailer can go on almost any bike. Some will convert from trailer to jog/stroller.
Check with your local bike shop.
DO NOT BUY AT A BOX STORE. Your LBS will show you how to attach it safely and use it and what bikes will be compatible.
Toddler to lets say maybe 4-5 depending on kid. Some manner of rear mounted child seat. Who knows what will be available by the time the fruit of your loins reaches that age. Same principle, go to your LBS and have them show you how to safely attach it to your bike.
BTW in all this and at all stages GET A HELMET FOR YOUR CHILD and you too. Makes no sense for the child to survive and you to be relearning the alphabet. ;-)
5-9 or so depending on child: tag-along trailer. Like a tandem in principle attaches to your bike. Your child can pedal ... or not. But gets the feeling of participating and helps Mom/Dad move along. You know where said child is (behind you). Said child is not likely to hit me or veer all around the trail unless you do that too ;-)
9 and up plus or minus depending on your child, their interest etc now you may be talking ride with their very own bike or some equip a tandem with crankset the right length for said kid (which can be adjusted as your kid grows)
Have fun out there!!!!!!
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