Towing kids who ride their own bike
Expand your families riding options – take kids places they might struggle to go – by towing them
What is the best solution for your family? Consider age/weight of the child & where you want to ride. Will it fit your bike as well as your child’s bike?
Struggling with all the information? Complete goRides simple Q & A form and receive a personalised Kids Bike Seat recommendation for your family.
Riding with kids towed – bike to bike connections: Tow Frame, Tow Bar, Tow Rope
Tow Frame
Follow me Tandem $499.00
Age Range 3-9 yrs
Weight Range – max 45kg child & bike
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
LEARN MORE – Will a tow frame attach to my bike?
LEARN MORE – Riding safely with a tow frame… coming soon includes video
Best Suited to: all types of traffic, bike path riding, commuting and touring. Can be used on easy trails.
Tow Bar
Trailgator $179.00
Age Range 4-9 yrs
Weight Range – max 36kg child & bike
The Trailgator is a great 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. Your child must learn not to lean.
LEARN MORE – Will a tow bar attach to my bike?
LEARN MORE – Riding safely with a tow bar… coming soon includes video
Best Suited to: bike path riding, commuting and touring. Can be used on easy trails and in light traffic.
Tow Rope
Tow Whee $79.90
Age Range 4yrs to adult
Weight Range – max 225kg child & bike
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. This is the original rope not a copy.
Attaches between two bikes. Loops over lead bike saddle, loops around second bike steering tube. Compatible with any bike types/styles.
LEARN MORE – How to attach a Tow Rope
LEARN MORE – Riding safely with a tow rope… coming soon includes video
Best suited to: trail riding, touring, bike paths. Not recommended for use in traffic with young kids.
Riding with Kids Attached or Towed by Age
1 year old
2 year old
3 year old
4-5 year old
6 year old
Riding with Kids Attached or Towed by Gear
Full Range
Front Mount Seats
Mid Mount Seats
Rear Mount Seats
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailing Half Bike
Riding with Kids Attached or Towed by Type of Riding
In Traffic
Bikepath
Mountain Biking
E – biking (coming soon)
Multi- day (coming soon)
A selection of family riding stories, support & solutions that will make you & your family SMILE
Attached to the Bike Buying Guide
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Towed by the Bike Buying Guide
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Support and inspire other riders and families to ride
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