Do you have a step through bike frame?
Understand the options that may be suitable for your style of bike. Helping you get the Right Kids Bike Seat Attached to your bike.
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Overview: Bike with a Step Through Bike Frame
Kids Bike Seat Match:
Front Seat – YES. The Front Kids Bike Seat (Thule Mini) is often the best option for this style of bike.
Mid Mount Seat – YES. The mid mount brand Do Little may be an option for you. It comes with a tall or retro adaptor. Your frame needs to be a double down – have two tubes like in the photo of the yellow bike.
Rear Seat – YES. Rear seats can be carrier or frame mounted and your bike style suits both these options.
A step through bike offers many options for riding with kids… Some points to note.
SMALL and XSMALL FRAMES – if you are considering a front or a mid mount seat then pay particular tension to whether you will have enough space. The upright body position you ride in will give you this space on smaller frames.
29 INCH WHEELS – If your bike has 29 inch wheels then a frame mount rear bike seat is not a suitable option.
ELECTRIC BIKES – Battery placement can be an issue with Rear Bike Seats – rear carrier batteries will effect you ability to attach both a rear frame and carrier mount. Batteries in the frame of the seat post tube will also create problems for frame mount seats. Consider whether an unharnessed mid mount seat is suitable for an electric bike if you plan to ride at speed.
Front Kids Bike Seats
A Front Kids Bike Seat sits right behind the handlebars so the child is in between your arms. Kids love this as they can see where they are going. This seat provides the best interaction between you and your child as they are right in front of you and you can see what they are doing.
A step through bike frame commonly puts the adult rider in an upright body position. This position is ideal for front kids bike seats as it provides space in front of you for the seat and child. You will still need to work though ‘will it fit’ to confirm that you have enough space to reach your handlebars around this seat and ride comfortably.
A solution for you? Max weight is 17kg, generally children 1 to 3yrs, child must be able to sit unsupported to be put in this seat, height up to 110cm. Your child must be able to fit a helmet see toddler helmet..It’s also a good multi child option as it leaves the back of the bike for more children – if your riding is up to it!!
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Mid Mount Seats
A Mid Mount Kids Seat attaches directly to your bikes top tube or via a bar/adaptor that creates a top tube. It gives great interaction and good protection in between your arms. Most mid mount seats have no harness (exception WeeRide). These no harness systems are great for kids who have ridden balance bikes from a young age.
A step through bike frame is best suited to the Do Little Mid Mount Seat. This brand comes with a supplied adaptor to allow these seats to be fitted to a step through frame. They offer a solution for a standard or an electric bike. You will still need to work through ‘will it fit’ to confirm that you have enough space to reach your handlebars around this seat and ride comfortably.
A solution for you ? Max weight is 25-30kg, generally children 2 to 5-6yrs, child must be fairly good with balance to begin riding with them. .Mid mount seats are also a good match to bike path/trail riding.It’s also a good multi child option as it leaves the back of the bike for more children – if your riding is up to it!
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Rear Mount Seats Carrier and Frame
A rear kids bike seat fits above the rear wheel of your bike attached to a rear carrier (carrier mount) or directly to the frame of your bike ( frame mount). A great commute riding option. .The biggest issue is weight to the rear of your bike… You will need to practice riding with the extra weight high at the rear of the bike.
A step through bike frame can attach a carrier mount rear kids bike seat as long as a compatible rear carrier can be mounted to the bike. A frame mount kids bike seat can be mounted as long as it meets the will it fit criteria
A solution for you? Weight up to 22kg, generally children 1 to 6yrs Harnessed seat, adjustable shoulder and footrest heights at allow for height change as they grow There is a Junior Seat for older kids: Max weight is 35kg, generally children 4 to 10yrs, the harness is a simple lap belt Rear seats are a good multi child option as it leaves the front of the bike for more children or the wheel hub for tow options– if your riding is up to it!
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