Riding with Kids on Bike Seats or Being Towed
Family Riding: What is the best kids bike seat or towed solution for your family? There are many factors that will determine the right solution for your family.
goRide provides a full range of seats and towed solutions to suits different ages, different types of bikes, the different environments you want to ride in and the length of time you want to ride. We want you to get the best match for your family… so you can SMILE when you ride.
Riding with kids attached to your bike: On a Front, Mid or Rear Mount Seat
Front Kids Bike Seats
Age Range 1-3 yrs
Weight Range – child up to 17kg
Best Suited to: Bikepath riding and light traffic. Can be used on easy trails.
Great interaction with child between your arms. Slight reclined sitting and a secure 5 point harness makes this a great option for riding early with your child.Â
Very stable seat attachment via adaptor to just below handlebars. You need space in front of your chest for the seat so works well with bikes that put the adult rider in an upright body position, large bike frames or a dropper seat post.
Mid Mount SeatsÂ
Age Range 2-6 yrs
Weight Range – child up to 22/27kg
Best Suited to: Easy trails/tracks and bike paths. Can be used in light traffic.
So much fun for well balanced kids who have a sense of adventure. These seats have no harness. Best seat for full suspension mountain bikes. Great for riding on bikepath and mountain biking trails that you feel capable and confident on.
Mid mount seats suit a wide variety of bikes. Works well with med or large bike frames as space is needed between your chest and the handlebars to enjoy riding with this seat.Â
Rear Bike Seats
Age & Weight Range:
Maxi 1-6 yrs, up to 22kg
Junior 4-10 yrs, up to 35kg
Best Suited to: Bikepath riding and traffic. Can be used on easy trails.
Rear mount bike seats are a great investment – suitable for a wide age range with adjustable harness & footrests, easy to use and a really versatile option. Popular with commuting families.
Rear seats are securely attached to rear carriers or directly to the bike frame. These seats work with most styles of bike – exception full suspension mountain bikes.
Riding with a Kids Bike Trailer
Bike Trailers
Single Trailer 1-6yrs. Max 34kg
 Double Trailer 1-4yrs Max 45kg, children & trailer. Greater age range if riding with 1 child in a double
Best Suited to: Best suited to bike path riding, commuting and touring. Â Can be used on wide mountain bike trails.
Multi-Use trailers have a stroller kit and option to purchase a jogger kit.
Single or double trailers. On or off road options. Find a trailer to match your family now or into the future. The biggest advantage of a trailer is your child is enclosed in their own cosy space, and the storage. A multi-use trailer can be used for a wide variety of activities – biking, walking and running making for lots of options for your family to enjoy time together. Invest in quality, ease of use & clever, smart design for years of daily use.
Bike trailers attach to the adult rear wheel axel or hub. This means they work with all bikes – most trailers have a range of axel attachment options to match bikes.
Riding with kids on their own bike – bike to bike connections:Â Tow Frame, Tow Bar, Tow Rope
Tow Frame
Follow Me Tandem
Age Range 3-9 yrs
Weight Range – max 45kg child & bike
Best Suited to:Â all types of traffic, bike path riding, commuting and touring. Â Can be used on easy trails.
The Follow Me Tandem the most STABLE option for joining 2 bikes. This set up is ideal in traffic and/or over long distances that they would struggle to ride on their own.
This is a very secure adult to kid bike connection that sits low to the ground and stops the leaning or swaying making it very STABLE for both adult and child. Can ride effectively as a tandem. Your child does not have to be a very competent independent rider to enjoy the Follow Me Tandem.
Tow Bar
TrailgatorÂ
Age Range 4-9 yrs
Weight Range – max 36kg child & bike
Best Suited to:Â bike path riding, commuting and touring. Â Can be used on easy trails and in light traffic.
The Tow Bar (Trailgator) is a great budget friendly solution for helping your child to ride for short periods of time through traffic or over hills that they would struggle to ride on their own. Easily carried on your adult bike to be an option if needed.
Attaches from adult seat post to front of kids bike. Not as stable as the Follow Me Tandem and your child will be able to lean – you will likely have to teach them not to lean.
Tow Rope
Tow Whee
Age Range 4yrs to adult
Weight Range – max 225kg child & bike
Best suited to: trail riding, touring, bike paths. Not recommended for use in traffic with young kids. Do not use when riding down hill.
Take them places they would struggle to ride themselves – up hills, long distances, multiple days. A smooth incredibly stretchy but strong bungee cord. Easy to carry, easy to use, if or when you need it. Â
Attaches between two bikes. Loops over lead bike saddle, loops around second bike steering tube. Compatible with any bike types/styles.
Guides to Riding with Kids
Baby/ 1 year old
 2-6 years old
 4 plus on own bike
Kids independent in traffic
Hire a Kids Bike Seat or Towing Solution
Would hiring be a better option for your family? goRide hires a range of Kids Bike Seats & Towing Solutions. Learn more about hiring.
Hire Kids Bike Seats & Towing Solutions
A selection of family riding stories, support & solutions that will make you & your family SMILE
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Stories & Support – Family Riding All our stories on family riding in one easy to navigate page
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Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your baby/ 1 year old
Riding with a 2-6 year old
Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your 2-6 year old
Riding with a 4 + yr old on their own bike
Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your 4 plus year – riding their own bike
Ride More Places with Kids
Read stories of other families riding together. Is there a ride that your family might enjoy
Kids riding independently in traffic
Guide – Learn how to prepare your child so you have confidence that they can ride safely in traffic
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
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