I would certainly be looking at a front or centre mounted seat on a mountain bike. A mountain bike child seat going over all the rough terrain without having an eye on your child would just be too much of a concern. The WeeRide also uniquely fits full suspension bikes. HYBRID BIKE The WeeRide Safe Front Seat is a uniquely designed child seat which mounts to the bikes top tube for a closer parent and child riding experience. The unique mounting position allows for your child to feel extra safe by sitting comfortably between your arms, leading to a more intimate shared experience. Not only does this make for a better experience for your child, the weight is distributed more equally to allow for better handling of your bike when riding. You can therefore focus more on chatting to your child and pointing out all the amazing sights on your ride! It was a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon last week, so we grabbed the chance to visit the Cheshire countryside and try out our new WeeRide Classic bike seat. Restraints are critical to keep your child safely inside the seat without any possibility of falling out. Will your child be held securely on the seat? Ideally a 5 point safety harness is your best option.

Once you try it, it’s easy to see why the WeeRide Kangaroo is The No. 1 selling seat in the USA and U.K. Giving the seat a freshen up with some new straps or replacing the occasional part saves the cost of buying an entirely new seat if anything does break or wear out.Combined with our range of tag-alongs and balance bikes, WeeRide has the best products available to get your whole family outdoors enjoying the healthy lifestyle that cycling has to offer. Fitting Questions First and foremost Lil_E L O V E D the ride. She told us this, and as she kept asking her daddy to go faster and faster…I think she felt safe and secure. The ultimate in child comfort and safety, the Weeride Kangaroo Deluxe is the best child-in-front bike seat available in the world. The weight limits are set by EU (15kgs) and US (18kgs). However, these are based on seats that attach to the handlebars where it is clearly dangerous to have too much weight directly affecting steering.

Disclosure we were sent a Weeride classic bike seat in exchange for an honest review. All views are our own and those of my family ** Centre Mounted Bike Seat – a bike seat situated in front of the rider but mounted over the crossbar. You know you’ve found the best kids bike seat when it lasts many years and is passed down from child to child. Finding a product that is well supported with both customer service and spares can be really useful. The Weeride Classic is unlike other bike seats, it is a centre mounted seat, placing the weight central and therefore having little impact on steering and balance.”WeeRide seats are unique as although they are at the front of the bike they are not front mounted. They actually improve the balance of the bike as the patented centre-mounted bar puts all the baby weight in the centre of the bike. Well made seat – is your child protected and supported? Is there protection at the rear and on the sides? Is the seat well made by a reputable company?

Unique mounting system attaches to top tube of bike (between the saddle & handle bars) for optimal bike control & weight distribution As above, I would recommend a front or centre mounted seat. Just for the benefits of being able to communicate with your child and for their enjoyment. CRUISER BIKE Spend quality time with your child whilst exercising – better than leaving them in a creche at a gym, or spending your time with them in front of the tv. The type of bike you have influences how to choose the best child bike seat. Most bikes can accommodate all types of seat so your choice is often based on where you would prefer your child to be positioned on the bike. ROAD BIKE Bike seats mounted in front of the rider became popular with the launch of WeeRide over 15 years ago. Front mounted seats gave you the benefit of being able to communicate with your child, which was clearly more fun for the child and adult. If your child drops something or needs your help, you can see them and deal with any issue. But had the disadvantage of adding all the weight to the front of the bike, often directly on the steering, something that could be dangerous under heavy braking. CENTRE MOUNTED BABY BIKE SEATS – SUIT AGES 6 MONTHS TO 4 YEARSSo, with such clear disadvantages why do we still see so many being used? It Is because they have been around the longest. Plus there were so many misunderstandings about front and centre seats and how safe they were, that meant the old fashioned seats maintained a large percentage of the market up until recently. Although WeeRide don’t make rear mounted seats there are some great rear mounted models made by the likes of Polisport and Bellelli. Warranty – WeeRide baby bike seats are made to the highest spec in Europe and have a 2 year warranty. Front seats are perfect for Cruiser bikes where you tend to have more space between the rider and the handlebars, a good example being the Ibert Baby Bike Seat. CHOOSE A BIKE SEAT THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH DIFFERENT BIKES Footrests are great for keeping your child’s feet away from the moving parts of a bike. Here are some things to consider: is there any chance of entrapment? Are the feet secured in place to ensure no opportunity to go near the bike’s wheels.

Fits most bikes including oversized head tubes and full suspension of 16”+ (except drop handle bars). Comes with its own bar so fits to Ladies and Mens bikes. New adaptor available for zero headset bikes. However, you’ll only have to install it once. Once in place, the seat itself can be removed and reattached easily, which our tester really loved. Although the bar left behind when the seat isn’t on doesn’t look too snazzy and adds a significant weight to the bike, being able to remove the seat for everyday riding so easily is a huge bonus. The ever-practical headrest is another brilliant extra, and it’s positioned perfectly in front of your child so when they fall asleep on the move, they can do so comfortably and safely, all while securely strapped into the harness, too. Is it sold by a major brand ? This should give you peace of mind and know that safety would be their priority – WeeRide, Polisport, Belelli, Hamax, Raleigh are all major companies that would not take a chance with your child’s safety. SAFETY FEATURES TO LOOK FOR IN THE BEST KIDS BIKE SEATFits most bikes including oversized head tubes and full suspension of 16”+ (except drop handle bars). Comes with its own bar so fits to Ladies and Mens bikes.