by Annette | Aug 9, 2018 | get Inspired
Being able to get any type of load off your body and onto the bike will make your riding experience comfortable. There are solutions out there for your gear carrying problems and when the gear is lightweight the solution shouldn’t be too complicated.
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What is a Lightweight Load?
To follow are some examples of what a lightweight load is. To give you an idea in kilograms most lightweight carriers will be restricted to a maximum of 7 to 10kgs.
Examples of lightweight loads
- round town errands and you need a place for your handbag/wallet
- simple one bag food shopping, takeaways, milk etc
- commuting to work
- taking the kids for a bike path adventure and you want to pack a lunch or have a place for jackets/jerseys
- multi day back country trail riding where the lighter the load the easier the ride will be, these loads are often placed all over the bike
Bike Carriers – Placement & Weight Options
You will discover as you use your bike to ride more places, more often that the need for carrying stuff with you can interfere with how you enjoy the ride. To stop any barriers getting in the way when you are choosing to ride your bike or not, use a bike carrier.
When attaching a bike carrier to a bike you have 2 options – front or rear. Rear carriers are traditionally more popular as having weight at the back of your bike doesn’t interfere with your ability to steer, which front loads can do. In saying that if you are a competent rider and your loads are going to be light, using a front carrier can be a simple, easy to use option.
We like to split bike carriers into 3 categories according to the strength and therefore the ability to carry weight. World/long distance/across country touring requires the heavy duty, carry lots type of carrier capacity. Mid weight carriers will see you through most reasonable carrying situations in both the town and 2 to 3 day touring environments (see The Best Rear Carrier for Town/Commute Riding). Lightweight carriers are for simple loads and give you a great alternative to carrying things in a backpack.
Front Lightweight Carrier/Basket
Our first choice for around town riding when you want to carry simple lightweight loads is the PDW Front Carrier. It has a load capacity up to 7kg. The carrier attaches around your handlebars and is easy to mount.
One of the most important features of the PDW is the sturdy design. Made from 10mm aluminium tubing with a 25x15cm inside space.
When carrying lightweight loads in this type of carrier you will need to enclose them by simply putting them in a bag. This carrier can be bought with a water resistant roll down bag.
Thule Tour Rack – Front or Rear
The Thule Tour Rack is a lightweight front or rear carrier option that can be used for any type of riding but is really well matched to back country bike packing on mountain bikes. This carrier is compatible with full suspension mountain bikes because of its unique clamping attachment system. These clamps are tightened to the rear seat stays or the front forks of your bike.
The weight limit of 11kg on the rear and 10kg on the front is all you need when exploring remote country trails or for simple day rides.
The Tour Rack is a New Zealand designed product that was brought by Thule in 2017. Since them Thule has designed a range of pannier bags to be used with the rack. These panniers have a 7kg limit on the rear, 6kg on the front and are a great addition to widen the ways to use this carrier. However, for backcountry mountain biking, you simply need a dry bag attached with bungy cords/straps and you will have a secure, dry way of carrying minimal gear.
This carrier can be fully removed in a quick amount of time by simply unlocking the tightened clamps. Another feature of this locking mechanism is that it makes the carrier impossible to remove from your bike without the key. This gives you security when leaving the bike unattended.
Safety
When you have a loaded bike you must ride within your capabilities and consider the effect of extra weight e.g. brake earlier to stop. Also the distribution of this weight should be as even as possible so that your balance is not greatly affected.
Riding causes vibration up through your bike with some surfaces providing more vibration than others. Vibration can loosen screws on your bike. Please check all attachment points of your carrier regularly for any loosening.
Your bike riding success is different to others… use our stories and support, get the right solutions.
Use the full range of gear carrying options to get the right solutions for you and your family.
Read stories about NZ trails, tracks & parks. Find out what other families & riders are doing. Be inspired! Is this ride an option for you or your family?
A collection of stories that will help you learn about carrying bike gear. All on an easy to navigate page.
What should you look for in a rear carrier to be used around town and for commute riding?
When you go out for a ride what will keep you safe? Do you need to plan or prepare in a better way? Lets find out.
Stories in Bike Path Riding support you to learn about riding a bike in different environments. So you can successfully choose to ride more place, more often.
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by Annette | Jun 20, 2018 | get Inspired
Do you want to be able to transport your kids around by bike? Considering a cargo bike as an option? Understand the different types of cargo bikes and what could be an option for your family.
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Cycling is a smart investment. It benefits the environment, the economy and all road users. When you add to this mix a bike that is ideal for moving loads or cargo your use options open up even wider. Now daily school runs and grocery trips can be comfortably achieved by bike. If you are considering using a cargo bike to transport your family around town you have come to the right spot. Read on for tips and advice about how to achieve this amazing active transport option.
As the name implies cargo bikes are designed for taking weight so are perfect for transporting more than one child. The set ups are either front or back, seats or boxes. Boxes can be enclosed or open. So you should be able to find something that suits your family dynamics. Financially this is a bigger investment but with everyday use you will get your money back in saved car bills. See below for good explanations of your options and to get an idea of what brands are available in NZ.
You push the load rather than pull it. The freight or cargo area is in front of the rider between the handlebars and the front wheel. There is plenty of room for a large box here. The box is placed low to the ground which means good weight distribution. These cargo bikes come in single or double front wheel (trike) options, see more on trikes below. Look out for boxes that are designed to carry children rather than freight – padding, rounded edges etc. Brands like Bullitt offer alternatives to boxes – canopies or simple seats for older children.
A couple of the well known brands that are available in New Zealand are Christiania Bikes (Danish) & Radkutsche (German). Also Yuba – see photo & Bullitt
Front loading cargo bike designed to carry children – the “Yuba Supermarche”
Just like riding a normal bike just extended at the back. Great for adding kids on to the rear extended carrier seat. Adding kids here means you will have to adjust to the balance needed for weight sitting high at the back of your bike – this is a fairly easy adjustment especially for someone who rides regularly. Step through frames are recommended and there is a huge variety of these bikes available in New Zealand.
Popular brands are Yuba, eZee & Tern
Long tail cargo bike with lots of storage options – great for family riding
Front or Rear Load Trikes
Good option for people not used to riding or returning to riding. Wide at the front or back so your footprint is bigger giving you stability. Not an agile bike but can carry a lot. What you gain in stability you lose in agility. This type of cargo bike has a large loadable area and can take the weight with little effect on balance. Large boxes with ramps can hold wheelchairs for disabled children. If you add an electric motor it can be used for a wide range of transport & carrying tasks.
Radkutsche, eZee to buy or consider custom made with Cycle Trailers NZ Ltd
Wide stable base so ideal for carrying load.
This bike has a reinforced frame that can handle added weight but not up to the capacity of a normal cargo. Rides just like a normal bike (same shape/length/width) but is better than a normal bike for taking weight. Harder to use with a large family/older kids unless you choose to tow seats or a trailer. Often comes as an electric bike.
We found Moustache, Winora & Kona reinforced bikes in NZ.
Utility bikes won’t take great weight but they are better than standard bikes
Where do you want the kids to be & how many kids do you need to seat? How much storage do you need – what kind of loads will you want to take? Where will you store the bike when it’s not being used? And the big question – how much money do you want to spend? Cargo bikes range from around $900 to over $10,000…
Is electric for you? Electric assistance will give you the ability to go further, climb hills that would be a challenge and add weight without affecting the effort you need to put in. Whether you get a built in motor or add one on, electric bikes give you the ability to use your bike to go more places, more often.
The kids bike seat market has grown and expanded over the last few years. There is now a lot more choice in the NZ market. Included in this choice is the Bike Tow Frame from Follow Me Tandem. This bike to bike connector effectively creates a very stable & secure tandem bike. Because of the low hub to hub placement of the frame, rear kids seats can be used. This gives you options for assisting & carrying more than one child. The frame works with kids from 3-9years and is a more budget friendly investment for a family. It also has the added advantage of being a teaching aid. Helping kids to ride through traffic or over hills, experiencing these things on their own bikes making the transition to riding independently much easier.
Follow Me Tandems are a great towing experience for both the adult & child, recommended for use in traffic.
What to do when the kids are too old for your Cargo Bike.
A great story about planning for the transition off the cargo bike. When your family grows your options will need to change.
Your bike riding success is different to others… use our stories and support, get the right solutions.
Is a front kids bike seat ,,,the right option for your family. Use the goRide Buying Guides to get the right kids front bike seat attached to your bike.
This goRide Story has helped direct many. Get an overview of the options that are available so you can ride with your family.
What is the best way to ride with your child? There are many factors to consider in your decision. Use our goRide Buying Guides to get the right kids bike seat attached to your bike.
First Bike Helmet
Everything we ask for your first bike helmet. Lightweight, good head coverage, adjustable, chin pinch guard. The back of this helmet is flat so toddlers can comfortably lean their head on bike seats
Read through this list of questions that many people have when thinking about a front mounting kids bike seat. Is this seat the right solution for your family?
What is the best way to ride with your child? There are many factors to consider in your decision. Use our goRide Buying Guides to get the right bike seat – towed by the bike.
Is an E-Bike a good choice for transporting kids or grandkids? What do you need to know about an E-Bike before using it with your family?
What is the best balance bike for your child? There are many factors to consider in your decision. Use our goRide Buying Guides get the right Balance Bike.
We love this seat. Super lightweight, quick, & easy to attach to a carrier and change between bikes. Suitable for a wide age range – 1-6 year olds.
Biking with Babies
When is it safe to start riding with your young child? Learn what the NZ laws are and what the experts recommend and why? Be safe and your first riding experiences will be good ones.
Read stories about riding trails, tracks and mountain bike parks in beautiful NZ. Be inspired and learn whether this may be an option for you or your family.
Support and inspire other riders and families to ride
Share your riding outings, adventures and experiences on our quick and easy question and answer forms. Join us in helping others ride bikes. All entries receive a free shipping coupon and go into our seasonal prize draw.
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by Annette | May 23, 2018 | get Inspired
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ADDING THE KIDS
Where’s the space or where do you want them to be? You need to have a balanced bike that is safe for you to use. A couple of options we recommend have been discussed below but there are more – Bike Seats for Kids – What are my options?
ON THE BIKE – Front or rear kids bike seats – For around town travel, in and out of traffic environments, having the kids on the bike with you as an ideal set up. Either a front or rear option (or one of each) positions them close in a harnessed seat that can be used from the age of 1. Read more at The Best Kids Bike Seats for Town Riding
TOWED BY THE BIKE – Bike Trailer – A double bike trailer is designed for 2 children which gives you more space but you can also get single trailers. They are enclosed and provide great weather protection meaning you can ride in more challenging weather conditions. The storage is fantastic with this option as well. You will have less to worry about in terms of balance on your bike but be aware that the rear of your bike will be wider so cornering and passing objects needs to be practised.[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”16608″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]A Yepp Mini front seat with rear carrier basket for storage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”16607″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]For the larger family: Front, rear & bike trailer[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
CARRYING STUFF
To be able to choose your regular bike for more journeys you will need to provide yourself with the ability to carry stuff. Think about what you are likely to carry and how best to load this onto your bike.
Panniers – these saddle bags provide a significant amount of space. While they are normally mounted on the rear carrier you can also get front wheel carrier & pannier sets which might help with balancing load. The down side of front panniers is loading the front wheel effects steering. With all types of panniers try to balance out heavier loads between the two sides.
Baskets – incredibly handy for ease of access/throwing things into – water bottle, handbag, lunch box, jacket, camera, small grocery items, favourite toy, kindergarten bag. Think of this storage area as saving your body from having to carry a backpack. Don’t over fill or get too heavy as again weight on the handlebars effects steering.
Frame & Saddle Bags – while they can’t carry a huge amount, frame & saddle bags can be handy for simple journeys. They come in a great array of shapes to fit within/on top of your frame – you will need a top tube for mounting most of these types of bags. They are convenient for tucking away layers that are coming off in good weather, carrying tools/pump, your phone/keys, snacks. Good quality waterproof ones will last you a lifetime.
Towing – consider whether this is an option for your family. If you choose to tow the children in a bike trailer you will always have the option of using this for loading as well. You can get trailers with buckets designed for carrying loads. Check out the light weight trailers made by this amazing New Zealand business Cycle Trailers NZ.[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”16650″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]Light weight trailer for bigger or heavier loads[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”16613″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]Yepp rear child seat with panniers attached via a carrier extender[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][themeone_spacer height=”0px”][themeone_spacer][vc_column_text]
BIKE CHOICE
Be aware that steel framed bikes are the better choice when deciding to add loads/weight because of their strength.
Gears – with any added weight on a bike you will discover that getting going is a little more challenging and climbing becomes difficult more quickly. A good gear range will help with this. So make sure your bike is prepared for this. Does it have a small cog at the front and a wide range in the rear cogs. If you’re not to sure about gears, read some of our stories starting with Understanding Bike Gears…. or go and talk to someone with knowledge
Brakes – with any added weight on a bike you will discover that stopping is a little more challenging and controlling your speed on a descent requires more concentration. Good well maintained brakes will help with this. Make sure you regularly check your brakes.
Add Electric – with any added weight on a bike you will discover that distances and hills become more of a challenge. This may be fine, you could be up for a challenge but if this kind of challenge makes you choose not to ride it’s a problem. Consider buying an e-bike or adding an electric battery to your existing bike. This assistance for your pedalling will allow you to have a much more enjoyable experience on your bike and will lead to you using it for more trips. E-Bikes can also come with internal gear systems which mean less maintenance.
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Town & bike path E-Bike with front basket
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SAFETY
Adding weight to your bike requires adjustments to how you ride. Please practice for the first time in a safe environment.
When you have gained some understanding of which bike and what type of carrying set up is best, it will be time to either buy a bike or sort out your currant one. When you’re doing all this stuff please keep safety in mind
- where possible get good quality which will last the repetitive daily use that you want to get out of it
- visibility in traffic will be an important part of your everyday life – wear bright colours and get a great set of rechargeable lights
- keep your loads balanced and well secured, expect to have to adjust your riding and get used to riding with weight
- again good quality helmets that will last through the high usage, protect you in the environment you are riding in and if toddlers are involved, work in kids seats – toddler helmet
- you must have checking systems in place…Am I Safe to Ride in Town or Ride with Kids
- make good safe route choices. The direct way may not always be best especially if high traffic volume applies when you are well loaded
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get Inspired and goRide – Using a Regular Bike to Transport Your Family
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Thanks for reading. Used together our stories, resources & products support you to achieve and develop as a rider.
Related Resources:
Using a Bike as Your Primary Form of Transport
Using a Cargo Bike to Transport Your Family
Kids Bike Seats – Match your Bike to a Seat
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by Annette | May 21, 2018 | get Inspired
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_column_text]Can I just start by saying cycling is a smart investment. It benefits the environment, the economy and all road users. Add to this the health benefits of exercise and the mental health benefits of being more engaged and aware of your surroundings. So how can you do a bit more each day? What things can you change to improve your current transport options? How could you use a bike as your primary form of transport?
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Cargo, electric, good old regular town bike…whats the ideal? What will work for YOU? Are you going car ‘lite’ or want to dive into being car ‘free’. Will this be short term while the kids are young, just for town commuting or a long term lifestyle change? What kind of loads can you imagine wanting to carry? These are all BIG questions that may be easier to answer with a bit more understanding of what different kinds of bikes can achieve.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][themeone_spacer height=”18px”][vc_btn title=”Kids Bike Seat Buying Guide” style=”flat” color=”violet” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgoride-debugclone.mystagingwebsite.com%2Fportfolio%2Fkids-bike-seat-buying-guide%2F||target:%20_blank|”][themeone_spacer height=”18px”][vc_btn title=”Shop Kids Bike Seats” style=”flat” color=”warning” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgoride-debugclone.mystagingwebsite.com%2Fkids-bike-seat%2F||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
BIKE CHOICE
Why Cargo? Well as the name would suggest these bikes are all about carrying loads. So they are perfect for the person who needs space on their bike for groceries, kids, work gear etc. While cargo bikes are not speedy or great over long distances they are perfect for around town, urban style, preferably flat riding. There will be a cargo bike solution out there for you – read more at Using a Cargo Bike to Transport Your Family, each class of cargo bike is discussed in this story. Also be aware that most cargo bikes will have an electric version making them an e-cargo bike. Electric bikes are perfect as a car replacement, to use to travel over distances that you may not feel comfortable doing on a normal bike or when you have to deal with hills.[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][themeone_spacer height=”58px”][vc_single_image image=”16666″ img_size=”medium”][themeone_spacer height=”58px”][vc_column_text]Cargo bike with front cargo basket[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Why Electric? An electric assist battery can be added to an existing regular bike or built into an e-bike. This gives you the ability to make biking easier as the energy required to complete a pedal stroke is not solely coming from you. When you add weight to a bike, which will be a common occurrence if you are trying to reduce the use of your car, electric assist can be really helpful. Yes it will be more of an investment but your enjoyment of the ride and the range of uses for the bike will increase dramatically. You will be able to ride further and carry greater weight while still enjoying the experience of being on a bike.[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][themeone_spacer height=”58px”][vc_single_image image=”16644″ img_size=”medium”][themeone_spacer height=”58px”][vc_column_text]Town bike with electric battery on rear carrier & front basket[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Why a Regular Bike? Perhaps you need to or just want to use a normal regular kind of bike for your transport. This can be done quite easily but you will have to have good carrying ability if you are going to make this work. As much as possible add options to the frame of your bike to get loads off your back. Consider panniers over the rear or front wheel and a handlebar basket is ideal on the front. When your load is going to be bigger could or would you use a bike trailer? Also remember there are many regular style bikes that come with electric pedal assistance or you can have this fitted at a later date.
Using a Regular Bike to Transport Your Family[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][themeone_spacer height=”58px”][vc_single_image image=”16668″ img_size=”medium”][themeone_spacer height=”58px”][vc_column_text]Adding panniers is an easy way to give yourself storage[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_column_text]
ADDING THE KIDS – Where to put them?
Front, back, towed – where is the space? Keep the bike balanced, as the kids grow how will this work? For more on this topic read our Kids Bike Seat Buying Guide or take a look at the really popular story – Bike Seats For Kids – What are my Options?[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”16670″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]Long tail cargo bikes are ideal for rear kids bike seats[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”16138″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]A bike trailer gives you good storage options as well as being fun for your passenger[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”16647″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]It is possible to ride with more than one child attached to a normal bike[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_column_text]
SAFETY
When you have gained some understanding of which bike and what type of carrying set up is best, it will be time to either buy a bike or sort out your currant one. When you’re doing all this stuff please keep safety in mind
- where possible get good quality which will last the repetitive daily use that you want to get out of it
- visibility in traffic will be an important part of your everyday life – wear bright colours and get a great set of rechargeable lights
- keep your loads balanced and well secured, expect to have to adjust your riding and get used to riding with weight
- again good quality helmets that will last through the high usage, protect you in the environment you are riding in and if toddlers are involved, work in kids seats
- you must have checking systems in place…Am I Safe to Ride in Town or Ride with Kids
- make good safe route choices. The direct way may not always be best especially if high traffic volume applies when you are well loaded
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get Inspired and goRide – Using a Bike as Your Primary Form of Transport
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Thanks for reading. Used together our stories, resources & products support you to achieve and develop as a rider.
Related Resources:
Using a Cargo Bike to Transport Your Family
Using a Regular Bike to Transport Your Family
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by Annette | Mar 29, 2018 | get Inspired
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_column_text]Using a bike for transport is a really engaging way to move your family around a town or city. Arriving anywhere by bike gives you a sense of being a part of the environment rather than watching it go by. Town riding includes
- a short commute to or from work
- cycling to playgroup/kindergarten/school
- biking to playgrounds/parks/the beach
- using your bike for trips to the library/shops/cafes
- arriving at events/meetings/appointments
So if you want to start this kind of riding with a young family – from 1yr – what are the best kids bike seats for town riding?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][themeone_spacer height=”18px”][vc_btn title=”Kids Bike Seat Buying Guide” style=”flat” color=”violet” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgoride-debugclone.mystagingwebsite.com%2Fportfolio%2Fkids-bike-seat-buying-guide%2F||target:%20_blank|”][themeone_spacer height=”18px”][vc_btn title=”Shop Kids Bike Seats” style=”flat” color=”warning” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgoride-debugclone.mystagingwebsite.com%2Fkids-bike-seat%2F||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”12600″ img_size=”800 x 400″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Yepp Maxi rear mounted child bike seat for 1 to 6yr olds
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“On” the Bike
The kids bike seat market is expanding with every season so there is a lot of choice and options around where you can place your child when riding with them. From towing trailers to simple top tube seats there is something to please everyone. For a full overview see Bike Seats for Kids – What are my options? When you first start to ride through traffic with a young toddler we believe it is a great idea to have them harnessed on the bike with you. So that they are nice and close making it easy for you to talk with them. You will know that they are safe and the closer they are to you the safer they will feel. This makes rear & front mounting child bike seats the best choice for town riding.[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
Yepp Maxi Rear Bike Seat $249 to $279 – Great age range, value for money
[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”12325″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]Yepp Maxi seat that attaches to your bike frame[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”15427″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]Around town fun on the Yepp Maxi.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_column_text]A rear mounted seat with good adjustable footrests and shoulder straps can be used through a great age range. We are talking from around 1 to 6 years old. This makes a rear seat by far the best value for money as you can use it for twice as long as a front mounted seat.
Most bike types are compatible with a rear mounted seat. This gives your family the ability to have more than one attachment adaptor meaning different members of the family can go riding with the child.
Rear mounts still give you good options for carrying other things as handlebar baskets can be used. Most good rear seats like the Yepp, will come with adaptors for mounting panniers if you have a rear carrier.
A great feature of the Yepp Maxi is its colour, adding bright colours to your riding set up increases your visibility in traffic. This means drivers are more likely to spot you as they approach. The Yepp Maxi also has 3 rear reflectors which again increase your visibility especially in poor light conditions – weather, time of the day.
Not only can rear seats be used around town but you will find them being used on easy off road trails and also for family bike touring. Being seated right in behind your body gives your child really good protection from air flow. In colder climates this can allow you to use the seat for more of the year.[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1522209795031{background-color: #ffffff !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column delay=”0ms”][themeone_spacer height=”14px”][vc_column_text]
Learn more about the Yepp Maxi
Will a Yepp Maxi Fit on your Bike?
How to Attach a Yepp Maxi Frame Mounted Seat
How to Attach a Yepp Maxi Carrier Mounted Seat
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Yepp Mini Front Bike Seat $219 – Best interaction
[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”45px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”12302″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]Yepp Mini attaches to your exposed handlebar stem[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”15372″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]Footrest & shoulder harness adjustment is important for good fit[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][themeone_spacer height=”45px”][vc_column_text]Front mounted seats are a great way to introduce your toddler to riding on a bike. The placement of your child right between your arms gives them a sense of safety and gives you the best interaction possible. As you ride along they will see everything you see and you can chat about where you are going and what’s passing by.
A front seat has the smallest of age ranges out of all the child bike seats – from 1 to 3 years old. However, we believe that you will use & enjoy this seat more than others – again this is about the interaction that is possible.
Having a kids bike seat mounted at the front of your bike leaves you with options at the rear. So depending on your family, or future family, this gives you space for attaching or towing another child. It also allows for good storage options in panniers or on a carrier. Riding around town doing simple chores/messages may mean you need this kind of space. Cargo bikes are a great round town option for family riding and front bike seats are designed for use on these styles of bikes. Along with crusier/retro bikes anything that puts you in a fairly upright position will work really well with this seat.
Good quality front sets, like the Yepp Mini, will have adaptor options. This means you can use the Mini with more than one style of bike. For example, it can be attached to a mountain bike or trail bike using an A-Head adaptor. This gives you even more options for use and enjoyment – easy off road trails and family bike touring.[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1522209795031{background-color: #ffffff !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column delay=”0ms”][themeone_spacer height=”14px”][vc_column_text]
Learn more about the Yepp Mini
The Yepp Mini – The Best Front Mounted Kids Bike Seat
Will a Yepp Mini fit on your Bike?
How to Attach a Yepp Mini
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Town Riding With a Kid Bike Seat – Safety
When you have a passenger you must ride within your capabilities and consider the effect of extra weight e.g. brake earlier to stop. Practicing in a safe environment is always recommended before you head out into traffic so you can get used to how your bike responds with your toddler “on” it.
Safety routines for checking before every ride are really important. So make sure you check the child seat is attached correctly & check your bike (30sec pre-ride safety check). That all harnesses are closed and anything that could dangle down is removed or fastened. Helmets are compulsory in NZ for passengers on a bike. Make sure that the helmet is correctly fitted and the right size (watch our helmet video found in this story).[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1522207542674{background-color: #bc64a9 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column delay=”0ms”][themeone_spacer height=”14px”][vc_column_text]
get Inspired and goRide – The Best Kids Bike Seats for Town Riding
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Thanks for reading. Used together our stories, resources & products support you to achieve and develop as a rider.
Related Resources:
Kids Bike Seat – Match Your Bike to a Seat
Kids Bike Seats – How to do more riding with a toddler or 2
Kids Bike Seats – Safety & Care
The Best Kids Bike Seat for Mountain Biking
The Best Kids Bike Seat for Bike Path Riding
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by Annette | Mar 22, 2018 | get Inspired
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_column_text]Mountain biking can take you into some very beautiful settings and mountain bike parks are doing a great job at providing easy beginner trails that are perfect for family riding. Some examples are
So if you want to start this kind of riding with a young family – from 2yrs – what are the best kids bike seats for mountain biking?[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”38px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][themeone_spacer height=”43px”][vc_btn title=”Kids Bike Seat Buying Guide” style=”flat” color=”violet” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgoride-debugclone.mystagingwebsite.com%2Fportfolio%2Fkids-bike-seat-buying-guide%2F||target:%20_blank|”][themeone_spacer height=”18px”][vc_btn title=”Shop Kids Bike Seats” style=”flat” color=”warning” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgoride-debugclone.mystagingwebsite.com%2Fkids-bike-seat%2F||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/6″][vc_single_image image=”15244″ img_size=”800 x 400″][vc_column_text]
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Mid Mount Kids Bike Seats
As more and more of us are enjoying the pleasures of mountain biking the demand for specialist mountain biking products is growing. Part of this growth has seen the development of kids bike seats designed specifically for placing on mountain bikes.
When attaching a kids bike seat to a bike you have 3 options – front, mid and rear. It is the mid mounted seats that work really well with mountain bikes. Mid mounted kids bike seats place your child between your arms in a really central position on the bike. This means that your centre of gravity is less affected by adding the weight of a child to the bike. Also meaning your balance and steering is less affected, which is important for all riding, but particularly crucial in a mountain bike environment.
A couple of other reasons mid mount systems work for mountain biking are that they are suitable for full suspension bikes (you can not put a rear child bike seat on a full suspension bike). They are compatible with carbon bikes so won’t damage a carbon frame (front & rear seats should not be attached to carbon frames).[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_column_text]
Shotgun Kids Mountain Bike Seat $220 – Fully adjustable, easily removed & attached
[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”31px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”27922″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]Shotgun – adjustable width, angle & tilt[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_single_image image=”12607″ img_size=”600 x 400″][vc_column_text]The Shotgun with handlebar & 2 year old[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][themeone_spacer height=”41px”][vc_column_text]Our first choice for a kids mountain bike seat is the New Zealand designed & made Shotgun (2 to 5yrs). Shotgun introduced their kids bike seat onto the New Zealand market in 2017 so this seat has been designed with modern mountain bikes in mind. The seat is fully adjustable – not only do the swing arms pivot but the width of the seat frame can be changed and the kids seat can be tilted. The Shotgun team believe their seat will fit any mountain bike frame including all frames with wide, flat top tubes and small frames. It can handle top tubes widths from 30 – 58mm wide, and down tubes widths from 30 – 100mm wide (this also means that the seat will fit any bike with a top tube – not just mountain bikes).
One of the most important features of the Shotgun is that once you have it set for your bike shape it is really quickly removed & re-attached without tools, watch this video. Having the ability to do this means that when you use your mountain bike, for mountain biking, there is no issue with attachments or fittings that could get damaged or the hassle of a time consuming removal/reattachment process.
At the beginning of 2019 Shotgun added another awesome feature – rubber foot straps
- To keep the child’s feet secure whilst riding
- But designed to break away in the event of a crash
Shotgun also offer an optional kids handlebar that gives your child their own handlebar to grip when riding. This can save any worry you have about where they will hold on. This is really beneficial for young 2-3yr old riders as it helps with their balance and stability. However this does add an attachment that you may want removed when mountain biking by yourself.[/vc_column_text][themeone_spacer height=”28px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner delay=”0ms” css=”.vc_custom_1521688163599{background-color: #fafafa !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][themeone_spacer height=”6px”][vc_column_text]
Learn more about the Shotgun
How to Attach a Shotgun
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Do Little Kids Bike Seat $155 – good value, versatile
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The Do Little is another mid mount seat option that can be used for mountain biking. This seat also works on a lot of other bike frames including a step through frame (no top tube) as you can buy a “Retro” fitting to attach to your frame and mount the seat on. This gives you the ability to have multiple fittings and use the seat on more than one type of bike making it versatile. The age range for a Do Little is therefore slightly wider, up to 6 or 7 – around 1.4m tall. This is because it can be used on bikes that put you, the rider in a slightly more upright position giving you more space for a child.
We have discovered that the rigid frame of the Do Little is not compatible with small mountain bike/trail bike frames but people on the small side struggle to ride for very long with a child between there arms as there is simply not enough space. They need to be on crusier/retro bikes that give them space.
Do Little is also a New Zealand made product, it was the first company to make a mid mount bike seat without a harness and was designed when mountain biking first began to get a following in NZ. This seat works really well with medium to large triangle frames. The low rider fitting (added in 2017) has made the Do Little more compatiable with the modern full suspension mountain bike shape – just be careful with the width of your top tube, anything over 4.5cm will be too wide.
A Do Little can be fully removed if you have used the standard fitting to attach it – it’s just a slower process than the Shotgun involving 3 bolt sets and an Allen Key. The retro fitting is clamped to your frame and more challenging to remove.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner delay=”0ms” css=”.vc_custom_1521688334838{background-color: #fafafa !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][themeone_spacer height=”6px”][vc_column_text]
Learn more about the Do Little;
Will the Do Little fit on your bike?
How to Attach a Do Little
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Mountain Biking Using a Kid Bike Seat – Safety
When you have a passenger you must ride within your capabilities and consider the effect of extra weight e.g. brake earlier to stop. Also always factoring in that your child is not secured to the bike, if they start to move around this will effect your balance and steering.
You may want to lower your seat at first as you adjust to riding with a child between your arms, this is only natural. Try to return your seat to its normal height as soon as you feel comfortable. This will allow you to maintain your natural pedaling style, improves your power and also increases the gap between you and a larger older child.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1521589502505{background-color: #bc64a9 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column delay=”0ms”][themeone_spacer height=”14px”][vc_column_text]
get Inspired and goRide – The Best Kids Bike Seats for Mountain Biking
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Thanks for reading. Used together our stories, resources & products support you to achieve and develop as a rider.
Related Resources:
Kids Bike Seat – Match Your Bike to a Seat
Kids Bike Seats – How to do more riding with a toddler or 2
Kids Bike Seats – Safety & Care
The Best Kids Bike Seats for Town Riding
The Best Kids Bike Seats for Bike Path Riding
goRide helps you find your riding SMILE. Now it’s your turn….Contact goRide. Your thoughts, comments or feedback will make us SMILE.
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