Bicycle child seat: selection criteria

Bicycle child seat - a wonderful invention, thanks to which parents do not part with their children, even during cycling. As cycling enthusiasts say, such trips are only for the benefit of children - they get acquainted with the outside world, breathe fresh air and slowly get used to cycling even before they acquire their two-wheeled friend. Many varieties of this product, which appeared on the market, certainly complicate the choice. But if you know all the nuances of different types and models, you can choose and buy a child seat, which is optimal for both the child and your bike.

Chair shape

It should be ergonomic - the more comfortable it is for a child, the calmer it will behave. A high plastic case protects the baby during the fall, three-sided leg protection will not allow the legs to get into the wheel.

Seat

Manufacturers leave from a rigid plastic seat, equipping a bicycle child seat with a soft inner lining. It is very useful when traveling on a rough road. Some models are equipped with ventilation holes that do not allow the child to sweat in hot weather.

Tilt device

If the baby decides to sleep on the road, then the system that changes the angle of inclination of the velorrace, will allow him to take a comfortable position. Armchairs having these devices can move horizontally.

Seat belts

Bicycle child seat is most often equipped with a belt on the fasteners. Slightly less common are belts with three attachment points - two above the shoulders and one - between the legs. But the most ideal option for child safety and your peace of mind - belts with five attachment points.

Bumper

Its main function is to protect it from falling. But more often toys are attached to it.

Three locations

On the frame

The chair can be placed on the frame - it is attached to the steering tube or to the front triangle. Pros : you see what the kid is doing, and he is everything that comes before; Free carrier. Suitable for bicycles with a rear shock absorber. Cons : usually hard narrow chairs; Small load-carrying capacity - armchairs for children up to 15 kg; Discomfort for an adult - to go, widely spread arms and legs uncomfortable; When falling, the child is helpless from the turned rudder, the front wheel and the body of the parent; Incompatibility with some bike models.

On the trunk

Bicycle child seat rigidly attached behind the driver, on the trunk. Pros : versatility - easy to install on most bike brands; Increased load capacity - you can carry a child weighing 20-25 kg; More comfortable movement in comparison with the seat, located on the handlebars. Cons : it is impossible to follow what the child is doing behind; There is no depreciation, the problem is solved by buying a velorzrel with springs.

On the seat post

The bike seat is attached to the frame thanks to a special lock. Pros: versatility - baby chair can be installed on almost all bike models; Load-carrying capacity is the same as for "trunk" seats; Easy and fast installation / dismantling; The ability to reset a veloreclo from one bike to another, if the second one has the same lock.