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[Closed] Child seats, Front or back mounted?

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Which is better?

Does it depend on the bike as to what it can accommodate.

Personally I think front will be more fun as they don't have to stare at an arse crack and get more of a view.

Your thoughts please?


 
Posted : 20/08/2013 10:00 pm
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Weeride kangaroo


 
Posted : 20/08/2013 10:02 pm
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I have a wee-ride which is in the middle. It's more fun to interact with the boy but riding the bike and getting both him and I on and off is more of a pain. Also means you can't get a foot down easily on the road, it's a no no for the mrs who isn't as confident as me on the road.

I think the compromise is worth it.

I really like the look of the front bar mounted seat for the little nippers, is it called a yepp?


 
Posted : 20/08/2013 10:04 pm
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Weeride kangaroo with a dropper post


 
Posted : 20/08/2013 10:05 pm
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I chose a front mounted Bobike Mini over a Weeride. It is easier to mount/dismount, and less invasive, as long as you have 20mm of spacers on your steerer.

I think the balance is better too.

A dropper post makes a big difference.


 
Posted : 20/08/2013 11:17 pm
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Picton, the seat I'm looking at is the Yepp, I saw one in us on Sunday and it looked pretty good,

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Posted : 20/08/2013 11:18 pm
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Curious. Why does a dropper post make a big difference? Easier to get on and off or something else ?


 
Posted : 21/08/2013 5:23 am
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Point to note: Front mount seats mean you have to pedal with your knees stuck out. I found it unbearable. Hamax Siesta out back for me.


 
Posted : 21/08/2013 8:14 am
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Little Ones Come Too

terrible name, great seat when they are big enough, will go on full sus.

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Posted : 21/08/2013 9:18 am
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Point to note: Front mount seats mean you have to pedal with your knees stuck out. I found it unbearable. Hamax Siesta out back for me.

Suppose it's got a got to do with the geo of the bike a long TT would help with the knee thing.


 
Posted : 21/08/2013 9:31 am