Baby transport on bicycle from ninth month to 6-8 years
For short distances, ride into town or to the crib, front + rear seat system can easily carry two children. At the front, the arms, the child feels safe and well it becomes possible to discuss.
A seat in the front to transport children from 9 to 15 kg (maximum 3 years). Mounted to the handlebar, it increases the risk management and to confuse the driver. There are systems of windshield binding to the seat and allowing the child to be protected from wind and rain. With some models seat, the baby looks at the cyclist, in others it looks ahead.
The rear seat is much less enjoyable for the child if it is pressed against the back of the cyclist or against his satchel. This seat to transport children from 9 to 22 kilos, ie up to 6-8 years.
Prefer removable seats to leave the crib. Parents, both equipped with the same mounting system, and can pick up the kids alternately. A good prop can get one then the other child.
A series of accessories such as belts and foot rests, must be adapted over time to measure the growth of the child.
3 different types of attachment exist:
• on the downtube of the frame: WARNING: you can not use the lowest position of your saddle and frames fitted with oval tubes fail to catch such seats baby! Moreover, because of the long tie, the seat is sometimes difficult to remove especially if the saddle is low and equipped with shock absorbers.
• clinging to the shrouds of the bicycle frame (see photo).
• hooked to existing rack your bike.
Should a safety belt or harness? Yes for young children up to 5-6 years. It is important to secure the child especially when it may fall asleep and to keep his foot goes in the rays of the bike. You will find headrests that allow babies to sleep.
When they are larger, there are seats easier to put on the rack with a single seat and footrest to be fixed on the bicycle frame. This type of seat usually has a folder lower.
As this type of child seat can support up to 35 kg, a good rack is required. This system is widely used in the Netherlands because it is simpler and that this type of seat can also install the saddlebags, which is useful to go shopping. But a trial will be necessary depending on the type of seat and saddlebags.
Safety issue, there are devices that allow to lock the seat-baby on the bike.
The seat to be placed on the horizontal bar (or oblique) frame (between the handlebars and the saddle) is also a solution for children between 3 and 6 years who already know how to balance himself (must keep the child knows his feet on the foot-rests). This solution is less comfortable to ride, but it is the most compact device that exists. This is possible as the driver is not affected in its pedaling by the child. If you have a steep hill to climb, it's less obvious. It is therefore reserved for short trips dishes. With two children to carry, it is also more difficult. There are different versions (also for senior ladies), but this type of seat is no longer in the Belgian bicycle shops.
Following a trial (accident with a child who has put his foot in the front wheel), it was withdrawn from the Belgian market. Many cyclists still in Brussels. It is still sold in the Netherlands. One can find used on the Internet.
In the Netherlands, the major brands produce "moederfiets" with two seats with a baby on the handlebar. Sparta makes a papazone with a special frame. This type of bike is quite heavy. The footrest are at
There are still seats baby to attach the horizontal bar in England They are equipped with a slip feet and a belt for children. They are found on the Internet. This is the Leco Top Tube Seat Childs. It costs + / - 28 pounds.
The problem of transporting schoolbags of children is often mentioned. They are often too heavy for children and the parents who must wear them. Sometimes to see cyclists with two baby seats which the cyclist carries over two satchels on him. There are seats that are used to attach the binder at the rear of the seat back baby.
Other tips: You have to adjust the height of the footrests. A strong stand on two legs ensures good performance of the bike when installing the child.
There are bikes with frames "lady" who are more adapted to transport two children. Some brands sell the Dutch fully equipped.
There are also tandem specially equipped to transport the children.
For short distances, ride into town or to the crib, front + rear seat system can easily carry two children. At the front, the arms, the child feels safe and well it becomes possible to discuss.
A seat in the front to transport children from 9 to 15 kg (maximum 3 years). Mounted to the handlebar, it increases the risk management and to confuse the driver. There are systems of windshield binding to the seat and allowing the child to be protected from wind and rain. With some models seat, the baby looks at the cyclist, in others it looks ahead.
The rear seat is much less enjoyable for the child if it is pressed against the back of the cyclist or against his satchel. This seat to transport children from 9 to 22 kilos, ie up to 6-8 years.
Prefer removable seats to leave the crib. Parents, both equipped with the same mounting system, and can pick up the kids alternately. A good prop can get one then the other child.
A series of accessories such as belts and foot rests, must be adapted over time to measure the growth of the child.
3 different types of attachment exist:
• on the downtube of the frame: WARNING: you can not use the lowest position of your saddle and frames fitted with oval tubes fail to catch such seats baby! Moreover, because of the long tie, the seat is sometimes difficult to remove especially if the saddle is low and equipped with shock absorbers.
• clinging to the shrouds of the bicycle frame (see photo).
• hooked to existing rack your bike.
Should a safety belt or harness? Yes for young children up to 5-6 years. It is important to secure the child especially when it may fall asleep and to keep his foot goes in the rays of the bike. You will find headrests that allow babies to sleep.
When they are larger, there are seats easier to put on the rack with a single seat and footrest to be fixed on the bicycle frame. This type of seat usually has a folder lower.
As this type of child seat can support up to 35 kg, a good rack is required. This system is widely used in the Netherlands because it is simpler and that this type of seat can also install the saddlebags, which is useful to go shopping. But a trial will be necessary depending on the type of seat and saddlebags.
Safety issue, there are devices that allow to lock the seat-baby on the bike.
The seat to be placed on the horizontal bar (or oblique) frame (between the handlebars and the saddle) is also a solution for children between 3 and 6 years who already know how to balance himself (must keep the child knows his feet on the foot-rests). This solution is less comfortable to ride, but it is the most compact device that exists. This is possible as the driver is not affected in its pedaling by the child. If you have a steep hill to climb, it's less obvious. It is therefore reserved for short trips dishes. With two children to carry, it is also more difficult. There are different versions (also for senior ladies), but this type of seat is no longer in the Belgian bicycle shops.
Following a trial (accident with a child who has put his foot in the front wheel), it was withdrawn from the Belgian market. Many cyclists still in Brussels. It is still sold in the Netherlands. One can find used on the Internet.
In the Netherlands, the major brands produce "moederfiets" with two seats with a baby on the handlebar. Sparta makes a papazone with a special frame. This type of bike is quite heavy. The footrest are at
There are still seats baby to attach the horizontal bar in England They are equipped with a slip feet and a belt for children. They are found on the Internet. This is the Leco Top Tube Seat Childs. It costs + / - 28 pounds.
The problem of transporting schoolbags of children is often mentioned. They are often too heavy for children and the parents who must wear them. Sometimes to see cyclists with two baby seats which the cyclist carries over two satchels on him. There are seats that are used to attach the binder at the rear of the seat back baby.
Other tips: You have to adjust the height of the footrests. A strong stand on two legs ensures good performance of the bike when installing the child.
There are bikes with frames "lady" who are more adapted to transport two children. Some brands sell the Dutch fully equipped.
There are also tandem specially equipped to transport the children.
