Testimonials
Balance Bikes - The Progression Project!
Being a parent and an avid cyclist - I want to get my son on his own two wheels as soon as possible to enjoy the sport I am mildly obsessed with. I recently got a Balance bike for my 23 month old son and over the next 12 mths I am going to record and photograph his progress.
When Elijah got his parcel through the post as usual he wanted it instantly out of the box to play with. After about 3 minutes of construction and removing the optional brake lever he was ready to take his first steps on the balance bike.
He instantly loved it and after a couple of bails and slips off the seat he was off and away and loving it. He even attacked my skateboard kicker ramp and managed a fakie roll back quite succesfully.
He seemed to love the fact he could roll around and be in control of the bike and speed instantly. He managed most obstacles in my garden and was happy enough to roll around on it following me around our new riding track for around an hour.
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If this is what he is managing on the bike and under 2 years old and in such a short period of time I am quite anxious and excited to see what he will be doing on it over the next few months.
jumble (jumble.pinkbike.com)
Ok, I had to write a review on this bike. Although I bought the first one here at Walmart.com which was black & red, we talked our neighbors into getting one for their toddlers as well. Although one neighbor wasn't crazy about the new color scheme, it's still a great bike if your child is already interested in riding as ours was (due to Daddy's love for dirt bikes!).
My husband and I love to take the kids with us wherever we go. My husband takes the kids for a bike ride every day in the pull behind bike trailer we have. While this is great, and they have a good time, we were looking for a more intimate way to be outside with the kids. We are not able to see them while they are in a pull behind or rear-mounted car seat...unless you want to take your eyes off the road and turn around (which I don't suggest). I am so excited to introduce you guys to the WeeRide Kangaroo center-mounted child bicycle carrier! This thing is amazing! It keeps your kiddo up front with you, making for a safer, more enjoyable ride.
We were able to have this from box to child in seat in 25 minutes! That is just for the initial set up, though, because once you have the mounting bar set up, you can take the seat on and off in SECONDS!!!
There are several things I love about the Kangaroo. I think my favorite is the adjustable foot cups. I have a two year old and a 9 month old. In an instant, the 'size' can be changed to fit each child. Another thing I love is just being able to see what they see! You can point to things to show them, as they can you. You can hear them when they get all excited about a duck they just saw. I also like that the kangaroo has a big space for your child to hold on to. This makes them feel better and keeps them from trying to play with your handlebars! It really is a great product!
It takes a minute to get used to having something taking up space in front of you, but it isn't awkward like you might think. That was my only real concern before I tried it out. Have no fear! You get used to it after a few minutes and it's becomes normal. I can't tell you how great it is to hear my boys babble away about all the things they get to see from this new viewpoint...it just makes me sad to think about how much we miss when they are behind us! Thank you, WeeRide!
Mama Hill (mamahill.blogspot.com)
My son, Hayes, got a WeeRide for his first birthday. We went for our first ride and he didn’t want to stop. I have always felt so comfortable with him in my arms and now I have the same comfort on our bike rides. With WeeRide he is still in my arms. Hayes loves to point at things as we ride and “talk” to me about everything he sees. If it weren’t for WeeRide, our bike rides would not be a family event as he would be apart from us. But with WeeRide he is right in the middle of everything. Just like he likes it. I would write more, but we are heading out for a bike ride. Thanks WeeRide!
Andi Oldner, Katy, TX
This was a great buy. Our little guy loves it. I wasn't sure about purchasing a front mounted bike seat verses the typical one's.
Assembly was a snap. The seat comes on and off easy for the times you are riding alone. Getting him in and out of the seat alone isn't hard. The design of the front cushion where he can hold on and/or rest his head is cool. And he's done both. The quality of the product is first class.
Having him in front has lots of benefits. I can keep an eye on him better. He can see more and is enjoying the ride a lot more being in front. The issue of riding with your knees sticking out as you peddled has not been an issue. I really don't notice a difference.
Highly recommend this bike seat.
Kyle W Stockton
We bought this seat for our 1 year old son to ride in during our family bike rides. We love it and so does he! It's so great to have him in front of me. The seat did not affect my balance at all, my bike doesn't feel heavier and it only took a few minutes to get used to holding my knees out a bit wider to accommodate the seat (and I'm only 5'2"). It's amazing to be able to lean down and talk to my son and point out things that we see. He actually fell asleep at the end of our first bike ride in it and I gently laid his head on the front pad and he was fine until we got home. We love this seat and we are so happy we found it!
Tanya Lundberg - Northville, MI
Shopped around for something similar for a few weeks, range from 80 to 600 dollars - decided on the wee rider based on average of prior reviews and ability to return.
Received today, took 20 minutes to set up, followed directions exactly to avoid the problems that many of the negative reviewers had... no concerns.
Took my 3.5 year old daughter for a 6 mile ride up and down hills, over curbs and off and on the sidewalk and street - bike rode great, checked all connections several times, solid as could be with no issues, all the neighbors were impressed, are going to be looking into buying them tonight.
Feel free to spend 400+ on the trek version, I am happy with my 80 ride and my daughter LOVES it. Mom is happy that it is same and secure enough.
S. Hummel - Wake Forest, NC
I will start off by saying I was really scared it wasn't going to fit on my bike since i did read reviews where some people had trouble with that. You see mine and my husbands bikes both have very little room(neck space)between where the cross bar meets the handle bars and where the handle bars actually start to turn. Some people said u need 1/2inch or so, but we didnt even have that. When we got the seat we were pleased to see that the bar u attatch is not the solid 1/2 inch that it looks like in pictures..it is hallow on the underside(still extremely sturdy though)and has a a cut out notch in the front to go around the neck of the bike. Therefore I had no issues what so ever attatching it to my 24" womens bike or my husbands bike. AWESOME seat!!! I'm 5'3 and I can ride very comfortably with my son:)I HIGHLY reccommend this seat. It looks really small when you get it out of the box..but works just fine!! Oh and I noticed some people were complaining about the harness..I see no issues with it..it adjusts easily...Also there is a cross strap on the harness that is meant to go on your kids shoulderblades to keep harness straps seperated..not in front how some people on here keep saying they are doing
ShellFam
The seat is small and compact, but has plenty of growing room for my 21 lb, 30 inch tall 14 month old. I have to shift my knees out a little to avoid bumping the back of the seat as I peddle, but that wasn't too hard to get used to.
It was easy to put together and is very sturdy on my small beach cruiser. My son absolutely loves going on bike rides with me!
HypoplasticheartMom - Utah
My husband I were a little apprehensive when we first opened the package as the seat was much smaller than we expected but once we mounted the seat to the bike we changed our minds. Our little one (17 months / 26 pounds / 32 in) fit perfectly and LOVES the rides her daddy takes her on. He wasn't sure about having her sitting in between the handle bars and the seat but again, changed his mind quickly and returned the rear seat he snuck out and bought! So far so good! I would recommend this product.
Bullymadness - Los Angeles
My 6 year old daughter wouldn't ride her bike with training wheels at all. I was a little frustrated with her not wanting to ride her bike. I tried telling her how much fun bike riding is but she had it in her mind that she was going to fall and hurt herself. I then ordered this product and attached it to my bike. She was hesitant but got on the bike and we were on our way. She loves riding bikes now. I like this trailer bike because it still gives her the motion of riding a bike....she has to learn to balance it because there's a little wiggle to her bike. It does take some getting use to for the person pulling the trailer bike but it's nothing an adult can't handle. We ride to the lake every weekend now and explore the dirt trails and we haven't had any issues with the trailer. It's easy to attach and setup on the adult bike. It's also easy to adjust the handlebars and seat on the trailer bike. The concerns I think that people are having is that the trailer bike does have some play to it but I think that is a feature to help the child try and learn to balance themselves. I don't see it as a safety issue as the play is not enough to cause the child to fall. Overall, this is a great product and we will continue to use it and hopefully by spring my girl will be ready to tackle riding the bike by herself!
Stacy Apodaca - Richland Hills, TX
This is a great bike seat - one that I have no regrets on purchasing. I have shopped on Amazon for a few years but this is the first review that I have taken the time to write. I am 5'3 and own a Trek 7100 WSD bike - 14inch. It was somewhat difficult to install the seat becasue I did not take time to read the directions. I had to separate the bars, install separately and then attach in the center. When I first took it out of the box I did not think that my 2 yr old - 30lb - 38 inch - shoe size 8.5 son would fit - BUT HE DOES!! More importantly - HE LOVES IT!! My reason for posting this review is because I was very skeptical that this would work - based off my height BUT when it went on sale for $40 - I had to try it!! I WISH I had broken down last year as I KNOW that next year he will be too tall for it. My son ABSOLUTELY LOVES HIS BIKE SEAT! When we ride my knees are slightly pointed outward BUT it dosen't bother me at all. The only problem was coming to complete stop. Instead of jumping off the seat to stop - I lean slightly to the left or right.... that took a little getting use to... but we both love it and have been going bikeriding every day that we can.... I'm glad that they improved the padding on the seat because the bike ride always sends my son to sleep... I wish they made a bigger seat so that I wouldnt have to invest in a burley..... but this seat has great memories!!! Don't hesitate!!!
Sandra Flowers - Chicago
Layla the puppy loves to ride in her bike basket. Shes getting bigger and still hasnt outgrown it. It is very convenient to carry all of her toys, doggie bags and my wallet and water in the same basket. We ride all around town and often park and take walks in the park. The bike basket is easy to clean and very universal for most bikes.
Laura Drevlow - Minnesota
I wish I would have bought this bike trailer as soon as I layed my eyes on it. Instead I looked at the negative things said instead of all the positives!
Finally I ordered my WeeRide and a day later it was at my door (thanks amazon)!
Came packed solid. Not one scratch! It took me all of 20 mins to build. And that's quit an acomplishment since I'm lucky to pump gas in a car! LOL But seriously - VERY EASY TO ASSEMBLE. I think I might have glimpsed at the instructions. I didn't really need them other than to make sure I had put it together right for my daughters safety.
Now to the really fun part. My daughter (4) was very apprehensive when first trying out the WeeRide. She did'nt want to ride it at first, but with mommys help holding her up we started to ride. Mom let go and we were off! She wasn't very happy with me or mommy at first and was "freaking" out just a little. Moments later she started getting use to it and then thats when all the "this is fun" sayings started pouring out (I wish I had around $85.00 for everytime she said "this was fun" for I would be able to buy you all one)! Now not only is she wanting to ride everyday, but keeps daddy in shape for the days I'm feeling lazy - "Come on daddy, lets go riding"! :)
I seriously do not have any negative comments on this WeeRide at all. Not one.
Now please do you and all of your family a big favor. Forget the more expensive trailer bikes, stop reading these reviews, buy it and you too can totally enjoy all the "this is fun, this is fun, this is fun"!!!!! Comments too !!!!
Timmy B - Ohio
I did my research before purchasing and thank goodness I didn't go by the few people who complained about the leg room or that it wasn't sturdy, etc. I installed it first on my bike (woman's 26" bike) and it was great! No problems with stability or leg room and my 2 year old LOVED it! The installation was so simple that I installed it on my husband's Men's bike that weekend to cruise on the beack boardwalk. Again, perfect! My husband is 6' Tall and had absolutely no problems with riding it and his only complaint was why didn't we try it sooner. We were so confident in the safety of this product that we even installed it on my 11 year olds bike because she wanted to ride her brother around too and even on a pre-teen girls bike it was great. The kids had a blast and now we go bike riding more than ever since we can include our 2 year old on faster longer rides and he actually feels like he's the one riding our bikes like a 'big boy'! LOVE LOVE LOVE & recommend it to everyone!
Cemnsophi - Miami Beach, FL
WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer was shipped in a well packed heavy duty carton. Instructions were simple to follow and it literally took 10-15 minutes to assemble.
Construction: it's a solid bike (well, half a bike); the manufacturer didn't skimp on quality of materials used. The only thing I'd improve on is the bracket assembly that attaches to adult bike's seat post. Namely, I'd make the plate that accepts 4 machine bolts out of stainless steel rather than aluminum. I'd also make the coupling pin to accept a colter (or spring) pin for extra safety.
Performance: Both bikes handled very predictably both in bike lanes and off-road. Almost no impact on stopping distance. The only two things to watch out for are: 1. don't let your child lean sideways, which causes noticeable balancing issues for the adult bike; and 2. make slow(er) and wide(r) turns with your child riding behind you.
Comfort and fun factors: My daughter (she's almost 7) loved the first ride (we've biked almost 40 miles since our first ride) and reported that it was very comfortable - both to ride and to pedal.
With my daughter riding behind me and providing "free" power boosts every now and then we can easily cover 5 to 7 miles in about 30 minutes. I also very much like the easy of disconnecting the WeeRide from my adult bike.
Bottom line: fun for my daughter and myself to use, a great way to get your kids outside and exercise, and most importantly safe product. And kudos to Amazon for smooth (as always) transaction and fast shipping.
A. V. Areyan - Princeton
I have a 4 yr old boy and a 6 yr old girl. Took training wheels off 6 yr old's bike last week and got the WeeRide copilot for the 4 yr old. The WeeRide is fantastic! The quality is fine and I anticipate only using it for 1 year or so and therefore did not need high end components. The clamp bolts to the seat post, but there is a quick release to remove the WeeRide from the clamp for storage. My 4 yr old loves being a copilot and a back seat driver. He was singing during the entire ride. The flag is nice to identify an extra long bike to cars. If you want to cycle and have 3-5 yr olds, buy this inexpensive, temporary solution and get your fanny on the bike!
J. Beaver - Olympia, WA
I received this item in less than a week and my six-year-old and I have been enjoying every day since. We even went on a 10 mile trek this weekend and loved every minute. I feel like she's safely attached to me versus being on her own bike. I highly recommend the Wee-Ride Co-Pilot. Great product, great price, fast shipping and it's allowing my child and I to have quality time amid nature. I'd call that a win-win-win-plus!
M. Smith - Florida
We love our WeeRide!
This installed relatively easily. The WeeRide comes with all the tools you need to install: Allen wrench and wrench. The first step is to fit the bar between the handlebar stem and the seat stem. Basically the bar sits parallel to the bar on the typical "boy" bike. My bike is pretty small and I was worried that there wouldn't be enough space to secure the front of the bar. There was just enough room for the front of the bar. Then the seat itself is secured onto the bar. You can easily take it on and off. The seat also slides back and on the bar a little bit. Once we get over the trauma of putting on his helmet, my son loves riding in his seat. He sometimes leans down and grabs a hold of the handlebars and pretends to steer with me. It's very cute and it doesn't affect my steering. Once or twice he has put his feet up on the handlebars, which is sort of scary because it definitely affects my steering and could cause me to swerve. So I have to be firm about not letting him do that.
I am very happy with this purchase. I was reluctant to get a bike trailer - a trailer just seemed like way more gear than I wanted. I just want to get on the bike and go and not have to mess with a whole other piece of equipment. Also, I'm just very wary of the safety of trailers, too. The profile is so low (even with the recommended flag) and I'm worried that cars can't see the trailer and that a car would turn into it. (Yes, neurotic mother, I know.) On the WeeRide, my son can see where we're going (another advantage over trailer).
I definitely recommend the WeeRide.
BKE
This seat feels very secure. An best of all, the child can ride with you instead of looking at your back like many other seats do. It is very easy to install and remove. I take it off after every use. It takes about 30 seconds to remove the seat. The bar it sits on can stay on the bike and not bother the rider. To put back on the bike is another 30 seconds of screwing in the bolt that holds the seat on the bar.
Would highly recommend this.
Emmit Fitts Humes - Miami, Florida
I was skeptical about this product. My son is 1 but the size of a 3 year old 33 lbs I was afraid he was going to be too big. I attached to my beachcruiser and it works awesome. People see me at beach and i always hear aww how cool or thats cute!! Steering is no problem and he seems to love it. I just need to get him a bigger helmet his head is big and the 3 year old helmet seems to be to small. I feel totally safe and secure with him on weeride. Awesome invention I'm so glad I finally got one it is so much fun.
Jade Lanverton
I bought this seat to go on a beach cruiser bike and absolutely love it. I have a normal 26" Electra Beach Cruiser and it fit perfectly with no modifications. My husband installed it in about 5 minutes. I am 5'2" and have no trouble riding with my daugher in the seat, I don't even have to pedal differently. It is important to note that there are only 2 parts to this system, the plastic seat and the metal bar. The plastic seat can easily come off of the metal bar, so if I want to go for a solo bike ride I just take off the seat, without having to remove the whole system.
Once I received this product, I understood the name because my daughter babbles "weeeeee" the whole time. It is tons of fun!!
M. Cabrera
This seat/system is very stable ,safe and secure.The balance on the bike is excellent. I'm 6'2" and ride a easy street 26' k2 deuce bike.Adding this seat didnt change anything as far as riding comfort or ease of use is concerned.My knees dont touch this seat.My 18 month old boy seems to enjoy it a lot.
S. Katragadda - Lebanon, NH
This is a valuable asset!
Physically: extremely comfortable for daughter and myself. Seat depth and position are securely and easily adjustable. It's a great way to exercise and run errands. Very secure holding child between arms!
Mechanically: When purchased from Amazon.com, all hardware (allen wrench, hex key) are included. In other words, all the tools needed for assembly are provided. Total assembly time= less than 25 minutes.
Emotionally: Absolutely joyful thus far- it's a great learning/educational opportunity. We are learning so much about our environment: road rules, tire pressure, safe riding and maintenance with this seat.
Financially: It paid for itself the first ride- that was about fifty rides ago!
Aesthetically: We get so many inquiries about where to purchase- (even from local bicycle dealers) that we inadvertently advertise this product! The mount bar is strong, the seat is well made, washes easily and has small reflective stickers. 40lb. weight maximum. This seat is worth every penny.
Moopey - Columbus, OH
WeeRide is an excellent solution to a dilemma - should I have my kid stare at my behind, or should I be mildly inconvenienced by him sitting in front of me?
To me, the answer was simple, despite the fact that in a couple of bike shops the salespeople said they refused to carry WeeRide seat because it is so unsafe. I installed the WeeRide in 15 minutes. The space on the front fork that you need to secure the front clamp is about 1 inch, not more than that. Most of the bikes will have that much room. The rest of the installation is a piece of cake.
Also, despite my fears from reading the reviews, I did not have to really get my knees too far away from the child seat in order to avoid hitting it. Maybe that's because I have not built up those monstrous quads, so that they don't get in the way. Yes, I assume having to clip into the pedals may be a pain in the butt, so I just ride in my sneakers instead. Besides, if I have my 3-year-old (30 lbs), I am not really there for a speed ride or a workout, so we do fine with my sneakers.
The child's feet are very secure in the cradles, and I am able to make sharp turns with a fairly small radius without much of a problem.
The front of the seat has a rest, where my son keeps his forearms and hands, and it is very comfortable. We can jump curbs without risking bumping his face at a hard surface. You can take the seat off by undoing one screw and leave the mounting bar on the frame for a ride without your kid. I was a bit concerned that there is only one screw holding the seat to the mounting bar. However, even if something happens to this screw during the ride, the child is right between your arms, so nothing is going to happen.
Finally, the seat is very reasonably priced, so I would very much recommend it. One word of caution: when I ordered the seat, it was not clear if the mounting bar came with it, so I bought it for $20 separately, as was suggested by the website. You don't need to do that, the bar is included in the package with the seat.
Buy it, you won't regret it.
BB - New Jersey
Great way to transport your kid, I have used it for both of mine. You can talk to your child, they can see everything and are truly excited by the experience (faster daddy!). It does not change the center of gravity of the bike and is therefore more stable to ride.
If your child is below 4, don't even waste your time with a rear carrier.
Michael Milczarek
My son was 16 months old when we bought this bicycle seat and he really enjoys riding in it! It really did LOOK small when we first saw it, but our son fits comfortably. I really like the padding -- it's very comfortable -- as well as the safety features. It's really nice because when we ride together I can see him easily and interact with him. Riding is a bit different (my knees are a bit farther apart than when the seat is not there) but it is well worth it. We are not going out for rigerous bike rides when we all go together -- we take it easy and enjoy the family time. I would suggest this seat to anyone who is looking for just that -- interactive family time, that is also a SAFE option for your baby! :)
K Follett - Pullman,WA
I went with this seat after trying to decide between this and the Ibert. I went with this seat because it had more padding and also had the front piece so that my son could rest his head. The Ibert would have to attach to the handlebars so that the seat would turn with the handlebars. This was a dealbreaker for me. I didnt feel it was safe to have him turn with the handlebars, especially if we had to make a sudden turn, I wouldnt want hom to get whiplash. The wee ride sits between the handle bars and seat, and is very stable. I'm 5'10" and was very comfortable with this seat on my bike. I did have to ride slightly bowlegged, however it really wasnt that noticeable. My son loved the ride, and we rode for 3 hours without any problems.
GK - New York City
We tried both the rear mounted child seat as well as this seat and found this style to be so much more comfortable to ride with . I am on the small side and always felt unstable with my child on the back of the bike. With this seat I am so much more comfortable riding that we go all the time! You are able to interact with your child much more and can hear what they are saying when they point out things along the way.We don't have the LTD version but I am thinking that I might just invest in it for my husband's bike because we have been so happy with this product!
Tiffany - California
We received this 3 days ago and have completed 3 long rides with our 2 1/2 year old son. He is in love with this seat! I love it too and find that it is comfortable.
It makes sense that shorter folks may have trouble with this, but I'm only 5'10" and I'm okay so I don't think you have to be "tall" per se.
I love the position--we can talk and I can point things out--what a difference from the rear-mounted seats!
P Lio - Boston, MA
Works great, tried the Ibert first and it didn't fit so we ordered this one. Shipping was fast, ordered wednesday got friday. Could see how it might be uncomfortable on a mountain bike or a bike where you have to lean forward, but it was installed on my wifes beach cruiser which has a more upright seating position. I conducted the first test ride and barely knew it was there, my wife is 5'2" and she loved it, was no problems for her. My son who is 18 months old, he loved it also, was all smiles.
Installation was easy, took about 15 minutes. If you're the type of person who has to strictly follow the instructions don't forget to remove the bolt from the bottom of the pedestal part and mount it throught the seat, don't remember the instructions saying to do that and the bolt comes already installed and tightened onto the pedestal for some reason. Suppose you could also just not install the pedestal, only reason I see it being there is for them to rest their head if they fall asleep. Depends on the child but I don't ever see mine falling asleep on it.
M. Michel - Virginia Beach, VA
I love cycling and couldn't wait to get my daughter out with me. She absolutely loves sitting up the front of the bike on this seat. She thinks she's driving. It was easy to install and she sits quite comfortably in it. It took a little getting used to having her there for steering and dismounting but no more than the one time out in the park.
Kim Henderson - New York, NY
I've been using the Wee Ride for some time now and my daughter and I both love it! I've even had people stop me on the street to ask where I got it and how they can get one. It seems I'm not the only parent who feels uncomfortable having my child behind me where
a) I can't see her and
b) She throws off my center of gravity.
Plus, this way she gets to see where we are headed instead of just a close up of my back. Another great thing about it is how easy it is to remove if you want to ride without it! Takes less than 30 seconds! This was a great investment my daughter and I have gotten hours of enjoyment out of and I plan to hang on to it for when I have another child.
We bought this seat for our 17 month old so we could take family bike rides. She loved it and loved being able to see where she was going. I like her being in front instead of behind me. It is well constructed and easy to install on the bike. Great buy.
slowmo
This is a great item. My nearly 4yo son has loved our bike trailer since we started using it with him. My 2yo is very different and doesn't like to be way back there, so far from the security of Mommy's arms.
After installing it, he still wouldn't try it, so I let my 4yo show the little guy the fun he was missing by giving him a little ride on the driveway. To my surprise, even my average-sized 4yo, with helmet didn't fit too badly! Of course his feet were too big for the stirrups, but it wasn't really meant for him.
After seeing big brother give it a whirl, little brother decided he could risk it and we were off for a spin of the neighborhood. My 2yo LOVED it and would even point out, and then wave to, cars and pedestrians.
Very much a GREAT product.
ScrappyLady - Minnesota
My husband takes my 18 months old boy to a ride 3 times a week. and both of them have a great time/ its very safe, baby has the best view, and dad can be sure baby is doing fine...we bought the little helmet too.. highly recommended/
M. Velez - Adventura, FL
I couldn't be happier that my husband bought this bike seat. My son is 13 months old and likes to move around alot! Being 5'0" and 100lbs myself, even his mere 23lbs shifting about can put me off balance on the bike with a normal rear seated one, but this center mounted is seat is excellent. He is so comfortable that he barely moves anyway - especially as he has a perfect view of everything going on to keep him occupied instead of having to stare at my back. When he does move, I can't feel a thing. I love being able to talk to him and point things out as we ride along and generally reassure myself that he is fine and enjoying himself because I can see him! Can't praise this seat enough - it's great!
UKgirl76 - Binghamton, NY
We love to be outdoors as much as possible with our 18 month old. We originally purchased a bike trailer but she didn't seem comfortable in it and hard for her to see while riding. I've seen the new front bike seat on the trails and in magazines and couldn't wait to buy one. It was easy to install and our daughter loves it. And I love having her up front where I can see her and know what's going on. It is a great value for the money and I would definitely recommend it!
Volley2U - Batavia, IL
At last I am able to take my 21 month old daughter on a bike ride without having to worry about her falling off the back. Now she can see were we are going and I know what she is pointing at. Installation took about 10 mins. Very easy to install and secure.
Previously my husband and I had bought another bike seat that we had to return because we were unable to use it in a bike with full suspension. This one was perfect for my husband's bike, and my daughter loves riding to the park and playground and all of over town with him on it. She's 25 pounds and the seat has plenty of growing room for her. It's great, too, because she's not sitting behind like most bike seats are. Highly recommended!!!
FinickyShopper - Central PA
I absolutely love this product. I had a rear mount when my daughter was born, but the Wee ride is a better choice. My son and I can talk about all the things we see on our rides, and he enjoys "pretending" to drive as he holds the handle bars. He has been riding in it since he was 3 months old (now 22 mo.) I get alot of questions about it too. I know I've helped sell alot of these.
DeeDooBaby - Palm Beach, FL
I bought this for my 18 month old & we love it. I've looked at lots of bike seats for her & this was the one I decided to try 1st. She doesn't like riding in a regular carseat so the behind the bike baby seats were not something I thought she'd like. She was so excited to get on Mommy's bike & just looks up & smiles anytime I talk to her while we ride. She feels like a big shot up front & likes to help Mommy turn the handles.
GraceannsMommy - KY
I couldn't be happier that my husband bought this bike seat. My son is 13 months old and likes to move around alot! Being 5'0" and 100lbs myself, even his mere 23lbs shifting about can put me off balance on the bike with a normal rear seated one, but this center mounted is seat is excellent. He is so comfortable that he barely moves anyway - especially as he has a perfect view of everything going on to keep him occupied instead of having to stare at my back. When he does move, I can't feel a thing. I love being able to talk to him and point things out as we ride along and generally reassure myself that he is fine and enjoying himself because I can see him! Can't praise this seat enough - it's great!
UKgirl76 - Binghamton, NY
my son loved his seat. he didnt let me or my husband stop riding. it is easy to stear, stop, turn. your better balanced on the bike. i just cant stop raving about it. ITS GREAT
MateosMama - LA QUINTA, CA
Previously my husband and I had bought another bike seat that we had to return because we were unable to use it in a bike with full suspension. This one was perfect for my husband's bike, and my daughter loves riding to the park and playground and all of over town with him on it. She's 25 pounds and the seat has plenty of growing room for her. It's great, too, because she's not sitting behind like most bike seats are. Highly recommended!!!
Central PA
I absolutely love this product. I had a rear mount when my daughter was born, but the Wee ride is a better choice. My son and I can talk about all the things we see on our rides, and he enjoys "pretending" to drive as he holds the handle bars. He has been riding in it since he was 3 months old (now 22 mo.) I get alot of questions about it too. I know I've helped sell alot of these.
Deedoobaby - Palm Beach, FL
I bought this seat around 3.5 years ago when my son was around 18 months and have put well over 1000 miles on it since we got it. It has been a blessing and wonderful bonding experience i will never forgot. He enjoyed every second of it and never fell asleep like most kids do in those other seats. He is turning 5 soon and our days are numbered (probably 6-9 months past due) It will be sad when we take that final ride....I loved it, Yes the are/shoulder straps are small but the waist belt still fits and he is right at 40lbs.
RIDERFORLIFE - South Florida
I bought this for my 18 month old & we love it. I've looked at lots of bike seats for her & this was the one I decided to try 1st. She doesn't like riding in a regular carseat so the behind the bike baby seats were not something I thought she'd like. She was so excited to get on Mommy's bike & just looks up & smiles anytime I talk to her while we ride. She feels like a big shot up front & likes to help Mommy turn the handles.
Graceannsmommy - KY
My little girl (2yrs old) has a fit over bikes and wants to ride but of course she is too small. We got a bike seat that attaches to the rear of the bike and she freaks out on it, the fist couple of rides were great and she enjoyed them but then all of the sudden if we even took her near the seat she would flipout. I saw this and thought I'd give it a try even though the reviews say it doesn't fit bigger children. My daughter is very tall for her age and I was a bit skeptical that she wouldn't fit. My hubby put it on his bike and put her in it and she loves it. She wanted to be where she could see all the action and pretend she was steering and not looking at the back of her daddy. My husband has no trouble peddling the bike and my daughter fits perfectly. The only problem is that his chest pushes her helmet into her eyes but that is the fault of the helmet-the smallest helmet is still to big for her little head and we cannot adjust it any smaller. We absolutely love it. If you are having problems with a rear bike seat like we had, try this one. I personally think that kids want to see what is infront of them and get the full bike experience.
Mommashell - STN MTN, GA
Excellent Product. My son loves it. We previously had the kind that goes behind our seat, but it wasn't comfortable for me and we had to stop several time so I can help him with his helmet. So he got irritated pretty quick. Riding in front of me is so much more convenient! My husband rides with him too and the seat is not in our way. I recommend this product.
CaseysMom - Spring, TX
My daughter is almost 2 and she loves going out on the bike! She runs in the house the moment we get home and grabs her helmet, I've had to start hiding it. It was easy to mount on our bike and it does not make you have to ride bow-legged the way I thought it would. I would definetly reccomend this product. And the shipping cost to my home was less than $2! Great deal really!
ForeverSingle - Mesa, AZ
I bought a WeeRide after being disappointed with the Burley Trailer. The trailer quality was fine, but for anything buy pavement riding, it spray's debris into the seat compartment. My daughter was covered in dirt, sand, etc. This was not fun for the canal path her in Ohio.
What I love most about the Wee Ride is the experience. The seat lets me be my daughter's tour guide to the world. We have great little conversations about seeing bunnies, birds, joggers. I get to point things out to her and she responds. It is great. With the trailer, I felt we just brought here along for the ride and she wasn't really thrilled.
As far as the product goes, it's well built and sturdy. My knees DO NOT bump into the bottom of it. I'm not sure why that happens to others. It might be the type of bike you have. There is some adjustment possible. I have a large hybrid bike (Trek 7.2). There needs to be a little room on the neck of the bike right below the handle bars, beneath the headset, to secure the WeeRide. I don't think it would work on my wife's bike for that reason, who has more of a mountain bike. The harness is a little basic, but I feel much safer with her between my arms than in the back or in a trailer. Also, the balance and control of the bike is unaffected. Rear mounted seats can't claim that. My only complaint is that I wish it had a little cup holder for the rider.
Overall, I'm very happy with the product. I haven't used the trailer since. My daughter loves going for rides with me and it truly is quality time for just me and her.
Our son just loves this seat! He can see everything and can lay his head on the rest when he is sleepy for a nap. They really have thought of everything!
Melissa Altar - Orlando, FL
My whole family loves this idea of this prodact.
I was always thinking about how can I ride my bike with my 2 years old son and be feel safe at same time.
I didn't like the idea of child sits right behind you, because what if something happens on the back of the seat and I wasn't be able to catch him right away???
I've always wanted to have my son sit front of me, and here this product comes. It is pretty easy to put this thing on, and also strong enough to hold your loved ones. My son really loves his view when we get to ride the bike and I can be feel a lot safe during the ride.
You will be feel safe, and your child will enjoy his/her view like you do or more ;)
You can change the size for the legs and seatbelt as well. 1 year and up. (maximum capacity of 40 pounds)
It is very easy to put it on to adult bikes.
Mika Moe - Queen Creek, AZ
This product is great! we love it and had used it a lot! The most important thing is that my son loves to ride with me in this!
Monica Cliff - Madison, WI
I've owned this product for approximately 1 year now and I am completely satisfied with it. I began using it with my son when he was 18 months (24 lbs). He is now 36 months (~30 lbs) and we are still having a great time. Once mastered, the assembly only takes about 2-3 minutes. I have been using this on my mountain bike, so I usually assemble and disassemble the entire thing several times a month. I feel that the seat is very secure, and have ridden both on and off road with my son. Although not recommended for off road use, I think it is safe enough for the sandy/dirt trails where I live (no rocks, jumps, non-technical).
PROS:
- Spend quality time with my son, and give my wife a break
- My son LOVES the bike time.
- I get a good workout with the added weight of the seat and child, which has actually helped me on those singletrack climbs when I go out mountain biking.
- People will stare at you as you ride by and say very nice things about you, the seat, the child, etc...
CONS:
- Interferes with your knees just a bit when pedaling, but you only have to adjust your legs a few centimeters. This is a small price to pay for the great feeling of taking your child out with you on a beautiful day.
P. Fajardo - El Paso, TX
My wife and I purchased this with low expectations. It has turned out to be a great investment for the summer as our son loves to go on bike rides. It was easy to install on my wife's bike. It is not obtrusive and lets our son get full view and the wind in his face.
Fatherof1 - St Louis
I absolutely love my Wee Ride. Having my son right up front leaves me confident and him soooooo happy. I'm still in control and his weight really has no negative effects on our ride or my comfort. To me it is not much difference than riding alone.
mom2chayse - Ridge, NY
This seat is a great idea. I like being able to see my kid and he likes looking at anything besides my back side! this product is easy to assemble and will give you hours of entertainment.
loveit228107 - East Gary. MN
I love to ride my bike but, after I had my baby, I could not really enjoy rides because I'd wonder how my baby was doing at home. One day I saw someone on a bike carrying his baby in a seat situated on the rear of the bike. I wanted to get one of these seats so I could ride with my baby. I found this center-mounted child seat on Amazon instead. My baby and I went on many rides with this and now I think my baby enjoys bike rides more than I do.
It is easy to strap the baby in the seat and easier to take him out. I can do it comfortably with one hand around my baby and one on my bike.
The baby is 23 lbs. and 29 inches tall and he fits perfectly. I'm afraid he might outgrow this seat soon. However, the seat may only look small because it's supposed to accommodate babies up to 40 lbs.
Some people say they have a problem with having to pedal with their knees slightly outward with this seat on the center of their bikes. It is no big deal to me. I think some just expected every aspect of cycling to be left unchanged but as with any alterations you make to your bicycle, you must anticipate having to make some adjustments to riding. The advantage of a center-mounted seat as opposed to a rear-mounted seat is that the rider retains better balance. My baby moving from side to side during a ride is enough for me. I can only imagine how troublesome this would be if he did that on the rear of my bike.
Installation of the mounting bar was difficult on my first bike but after I figured it out, I installed the second bar on my husband's bike in about five minutes. With my bike, I tried tightening one side of the mounting bar to one bike post at a time, and I had to keep loosening and tightening everything all while trying to hold the mounting bar up. The trick is: first, take out the spacers because 90% of bike posts aren't that skinny, then loosely attach the whole mounting bar to both bike posts, and tighten everything last.
The seat feels very secure and I love having my baby right in front of me. I wouldn't want my baby in the back where I can't see him and I don't think he would enjoy it very much either. Anyway going on bike rides with my baby is so fun. This is the best thing I bought for him. However I don't like it when he falls asleep because then I have to hold his head up. But I think that says something about how comfortable he is in this seat.
Lina - Rosemead, CA
What a great bike seat!! My daughter is a boisterous, tall, 35-lb three year old, and I was a little apprehensive about staying upright. But once we got it on (which did take a while because the bolts were so tight – you might ease up on that a little), we simply took off. We both love it. Our first ride was about ten miles, and she actually fell asleep on the way home—just laid her little helmeted head on the hand rest and was out. When she got home she immediately fashioned bike helmets for her favorite stuffed animals so they could come, too.
We ride to daycare now and get a lot of waves and smiles. In fact, you'll probably get a slew of orders from the Sacramento area because people keep stopping us and asking where we got it.
Thanks!!
Patricia Heinicke and Josephine
Just wanted to say thanks for the fast delivery of the Kangaroo child bike seat. My 2 year old son loved his first ride last night, and I did too. It's a nice piece of equipment, and thanks for such a good deal with the free shipping. I know we're going to use this a lot. I'll be keeping an eye on your web site in case any other good things appear.
Joe Spivey, Houston
This product has been a blessing this summer! My 2 1/2 year-old son and I have been able to enjoy some quality time together on our long bike rides. He loves being able to sit on the front and see everything that I see. The number of comments we get from people is amazing as well! People are absolutely amazed at this design.
Although he is a tall, skinny boy, he fits just fine in the seat, although the straps are a little on the big side for him on top but small on the bottom. Overall, we have loved having this seat and have tried it out with several of the neighborhood toddlers who have loved it as well.
Newark, Ohio
Well engineered product. I had some questions before the purchase and the manufacturer was quick to reply via email. I use it on a 26" beach cruiser and have no problems with my knees hitting the child seat. My daughter and I love it!
S. Toor, Bay Area, CA
This is a great child seat. I can hardly feel the difference from riding alone. The center of gravity is not changed at all (like the ones that attach on the back of the bike which I have had). I do not feel wobbly at all. My child loves seeing everything and we can talk while riding. I feel safer when I am on city streets with my child in front of me that when I used to have the wagon being pulled behind. This is amazing. I hesitated in buying it because my child was approaching the weight limit, but for the price and how much we've used this in the past few weeks it was worth it. I'd buy this again and would HIGHLY recommend it to others.
L. Jarvis, Redwood City, CA
We purchased this product to go on bike rides with our 15 month old. She is motion-adverse (doesn't even like the baby swing) but absolutely loves this bike seat. When we mention a bike ride - she is all smiles. My wife and I feel more comfortable as well with her in view and keeping the center of gravity where it belongs. Highly recommend!
Sic Semper, Atlanta, GA
This is the second one that I've bought and I highly recommend it. We have two young Grandsons who just love riding in this! It gives you peace of mind knowing that they are right in front of you and can better keep an eye on them.
"Mammy", New York
This was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want the rear mount type of seats because of balance and because I wanted to be able to interact with and enjoy the ride with my 3 year old. Installation was not difficult. My daughter and I have really enjoyed riding together. I am thrilled with this item!
M. Brush, Tennessee
Yay! My wee ride seat arrived today! I am very impressed by the quality of this item! My husband attached to my bike pretty quickly.. and since it's winter here in Michigan we practiced a bit in the living room! So, I haven't officially taken my girl for a ride yet, but I don't see any issues with getting on the bike or peddaling. A lot of people said that you had to peddle with your legs bowed, but I don't have that issue. I'm 5'4 and also find no problems getting on the bike with the seat in place. My 14 month old loved our practice run in the living room! can't wait to take it for a full ride!!!!!!!!!
S. Ryan
I absolutely love this product! It was simple to install, and it is so easy to take off when not in use. My 2 1/2 year old boy loves to ride with me. We have taken 15 mile trips and usually he falls asleep during the last 20 minutes. Even when he is sleeping, I still have no problem handling the bike. I would recommend this product to anyone with a child who is 40 lbs and under. I look forward to warmer weather so we can all go biking again!!
G. Lowe, Olathe, KS
Did a fair bit of research before settleing on the Weeride Kangaroo, front mounted seat seemed safer to me & make more sense, & sure enough, it is, and does. Installation was easy, 10 minutes tops, first ride with my 10-month old I knew this would be at least a once-a-day event--she absolutely LOVED her ride, in fact when I took her off when we got home she threw her very first tantrum. I would say honestly this is one of the best purchases we have ever made for the baby. We feel safe with her in front, we can see her, make sure the harness is as it should be at all times (something you can't do with rear seats), interact with her, and she has a great unobstructed view (as opposed to rear carriers where all baby sees is pretty much the riders back). We were so impressed we ordered an extra mounting bar for moms bike (about $20), so now we can take turns taking baby for her very favorite activity :) Highly recommended.
Paul Goodwin
My husband is an avid biker and always on the look out for a better bike seat for our son to accompany him on his rides. He never liked the rear seat because of how it shifted the center of gravity when he tried to steer, and he hated not being able to see or speak to him. He tried a couple of front mounted seats from a local bike shop,but they were too wobbly. A friend suggested this WeeRide Child Carrier and we ordered it hoping for the best, and the best is what we got! My husband is in heaven and our son is so happy to see where he’s going and ask his daddy questions about what he sees. My husband’s chief complaint was about the strapping system, it is a little confusing in the beginning, what we thought strapped over the front actually straps from the back, but that was quickly figured out. Our boy is about 37 pounds and 38 inches tall and he fit fine, the seat mounts very securely, and my husband feels much safer with our son in the front. If you like the idea taking your child out with you on your bike rides, this is absolutely the best solution we’ve found.
www.buildingblocksplaygroup.com
Definitely one of the best buys I made since my daughter was born. I use it almost every single day, and my daughter loves it. We go for long rides, and short rides. Our longest ride was from upper west side in Manhattan all the way to Brooklyn, crossing the Brooklyn bridge. She never complained, and the fact that the seat is in front she can see, and feel everything like we do. I just wouldn't imagine having a seat in the back of my bike, because I have so much more control in seeing her what she is doing without taking my eyes of the road. It's just a fantastic invention. Too bad I can't have both kids in front. You will not regret this purchase.
S. Mustafa, NY
I just wanted to let you know how happy we are with the WeeRide. I looked into several options for my child before finally stumbling across another person using a WeeRide here locally in Las Vegas. Their testimonial to how much they loved it encouraged me to try it out. Our family loves it. We planned a 2 week bike adventure across Ireland with every intention of including our 1 year old son. We had one trial run with the WeeRide before embarking on our journey and truthfully were very skeptical as we loaded him up the first day. He absolutely loved it. He wanted to go go go.. and at the end of each ride on each day got upset when he was taken out of the seat. Your right... we loved having him right in front where we could point to things, talk to him, and interact with him throughout the ride. I believe that alone made all the difference in the world. I also felt really safe having him position right in front where I could see him... and right between my arms. This is a great product that I encourage all who love biking and have young children to use. Thanks for such a great product!!
Stephanie Anwar
This is a valuable asset!
Physically: extremely comfortable for daughter and myself. Seat depth and position are securely and easily adjustable. It's a great way to exercise and run errands. Very secure holding child between arms!
Mechanically: When purchased from Amazon.com, all hardware (allen wrench, hex key) are included. In other words, all the tools needed for assembly are provided. Total assembly time= less than 25 minutes.
Emotionally: Absolutely joyful thus far- it's a great learning/educational opportunity. We are learning so much about our environment: road rules, tire pressure, safe riding and maintenance with this seat.
Financially: It paid for itself the first ride- that was about fifty rides ago!
Aesthetically: We get so many inquiries about where to purchase- (even from local bicycle dealers) that we inadvertently advertise this product! The mount bar is strong, the seat is well made, washes easily and has small reflective stickers. 40lb. weight maximum. This seat is worth every penny.
Enjoy! Thanks for taking a moment and reading my review!
Moopey, Columbus OH
I bought this seat to go on a beach cruiser bike and absolutely love it. I have a normal 26" Electra Beach Cruiser and it fit perfectly with no modifications. My husband installed it in about 5 minutes. I am 5'2" and have no trouble riding with my daugher in the seat, I don't even have to pedal differently. It is important to note that there are only 2 parts to this system, the plastic seat and the metal bar. The plastic seat can easily come off of the metal bar, so if I want to go for a solo bike ride I just take off the seat, without having to remove the whole system.
Once I received this product, I understood the name because my daughter babbles "weeeeee" the whole time. It is tons of fun!!
M. Cabrera
I live in a neighborhood with a lot of parks and a lot of biking trails. My two-year-old son loves going to the parks, but since some of them are a bit farther than he could walk (he could probably walk halfway to one of the parks we go to most often), this often necessitates that we bring him in his stroller. This presents a problem because as soon as we get to a park, he insists on pushing the stroller around instead of playing.
The other excuse is that walking to some of the far parks tire *me* out, so I don't feel like walking back and pushing him in his stroller.
So, getting to the parks by bike was the best option, unfortunately, none of the child carriers that I researched or saw on other bikes appealed to me, since I didn't like the fact that most of the carriers would have my son sitting BEHIND me, therefore giving him a great view of my sweaty back and allowing him to do whatever he wants (like wiggle around and throw off my balance) without my knowledge of it. I also didn't want a bike trailer since they sit below a car driver's eye level. Well, that is, until I saw the WeeRide Seat.
Once I got the WeeRide, I had my son sit inside while it was on the floor so I could adjust the seatbelt (which, according to another reviewer, is pretty crappy, but works as designed) and the footcups. Installation on a beach cruiser was pretty easy. I'd imagine that it would be just as easy on a mountain bike...but regardless, due to the position of the WeeRide's front 'armrest', don't expect to utilize any accessories (trip computer, air horn, etc) which may be mounted in the middle of your handlebars.
Riding the bike with the WeeRide and my son sitting in it isn't awkward at all. Granted, I'm riding a beach cruiser and the handlebars swing back so I don't have to lean forward since I sit upright. I'd imagine that folks riding a mountain bike would probably not have the same seated position, so they'd probably hit their chests against their kids' helmeted head. I do have to pedal a little differently since my legs are spread apart a little to compensate for the width of the WeeRide and it definitely works a different muscle group than normal pedaling. But, I've adjusted and it's pretty natural now.
As far as I can tell, my son enjoys riding around on the bike while in the WeeRide. As soon as I put his helmet on him, he knows that he's going for a ride, and he tells me where he sits (the WeeRide) and where I sit (directly behind him). Whenever we ride around, I can point things out to him so he can see, but most of the time, he points things out to me...like, "Doggy!", or "Ducky!", or "Big Truck!"...you get the picture. It's also great being able to keep an eye on him and make sure that if any bugs get in his mouth, I can wipe them off. Just kidding, no bugs - just a little snot (he's a teething two year old, what do you expect?), which I can wipe away easily...or, to my son's liking, I give him a tissue so he can wipe it away himself.
The other day as we were riding around the neighborhood, two electricians driving by stopped me and asked me where I got the WeeRide. They were pretty excited since each had a child of his own and didn't know that something like the WeeRide exists. They were pretty ecstatic and raved about how my son was in front of me and didn't look tired and how he could see everything. [...]
With that in mind, on one level, the WeeRide enables my son to see more of the world...and on a different level, the WeeRide is an enabler in Father-Child bonding. Already, I've passively encouraged two other fathers that being with their children for an activity as trivial as riding a bike could be an enjoyable and enriching experience.
Gerard Garcia
I wasn't into the typical bike seat...I got enough wrinkled noses at the idea of biking with my toddler on board, so I wanted to try an alternative. This seemed interesting, and more comfortable to keep my daughter where I could see her and talk to her while keeping my eyes on the road. It was no sweat to install and we have used it frequently since early spring, when my daughter was 3.5, 30 lbs and 33" tall. I find it an easy balance, even when we fill our front basket with library books, etc. She loves the riding experience. We even FELL with this seat once, on a recent rainy morning - my kid came out unscathed, as, being near my arms, I was able to catch her above the pavement when we slipped on the it while mounting up!! Now that she's just over 4 she's getting tall enough that we will be looking at trailers soon, but it is still a comfortable ride. I paid almost double the current price and consider it well worth it!
S. E. Lockman
I got this for my 20 month old son so my husband and I could bike again. We installed this in about 20 mins. and went for a WONDERFUL ride. My son was comfy the entire time and the seat is very stable on the bike. The harness LOOKED like it was going to be tricky to figure out but after looking at the instructions I had NO problems getting my son seated and the harness adjusted just right. After dealing with so many other child harnesses, I actually liked how the adjustments worked.
I had no trouble pedaling with the seat on- you do have to pedal knees out a TINY bit- but the only part of you that will notice is the new set of muscles involved until they get in shape- but that just may be my muscles since we haven't biked since before I was pregnant!
The interaction with my son as we biked was great- look at the bunny, see that tree, lets watch the puddle, etc. GREAT! And his pointing and the weeeeee weeeeee and giggles of delight as he enjoyed the wind n his face make this an excellent choice! I expect to be able to use this for quite some time!
Munchkin's Mom
This is a genius invention.. its heard to believe that it took so long to come up with! My 2 1/2 year old Allyson absolutely LOVES going for bike rides in this seat, in fact when the ride is over and mommy and daddy want to go back in the house.. she wants more! Also you will feel like you're driving a fancy car down the street when you see the people turn their heads as you ride down the street! Great job WeeRider!!
Robert Dean Phillips
Love this seat! It didn't take but 10 minutes to install and we have been using it ever since. My son (2 years old) can't get enough. It has been fun for me to get back into biking too after a long break. I have a women's mountain bike, installed just fine. Buy this seat.
Becky Carter
I bought this bike seat for my husband for Fater's Day, trying to get him into more exercise. Well, it worked....he went right out and bought a new bike. Both he and my 2 1/2 son LOVE it... it is much safer than the back child seats because the center of gravity is in the front. It is really easy to peddle, barely notice a difference with child in front of you. My son can talk to my husband or whoever is riding the bike and he can see plenty of things around him. I am so glad that I purchased this. In fact we enjoyed it so much that my Dad bought one for his bike to take my son for rides and we have purchased 2 additional mounting bars to fit all of our bikes. What a great invention!!! I tell everyone how great thisproduct is and when we ride around town we get stopped all the day because of the seat. Very Cool!!!
Eve, NY
This seat worked just as described. Installation was pretty easy. I followed the directions and it went fine. The best attribute is that the child sits in the middle, not in the rear. This makes riding much easier, as the center of gravity is where it should be - in the middle. I also feel more in control over the bicycle. I can get on and off much easier, too. My boy is 3-years-old, and he likes it and fits in it comfortably. I recommend this product.
Shishka Leroy
It is impossible for me to understand how some people find this product difficult to install, or uninstall-able on their bike. I found the product to be highly versatile in its installation options and I'd wager I could install it on any bicycle on the planet. (And just for the record, my bicycle has less than 1/4 inch of clear space between the top bar and the steering collet.) If you have any cleverness about your wits at all, you will be able to install it.
It also still leaves plenty of room on the handle bars for accessories (lights, reflectors, bells, etc.) although I had to move my trip computer out onto the mountain climbing grip in order to be able to see it clearly.
After shopping all such devices I also find it difficult to imagine why any of those other products are even legal on an American street. This is the only product I've seen of the five or so main ones available which will offer the infant any kind of protection in an end-over accident scenario. That funny wing looking "dashboard" is what will keep the entire weight of the bicycle from smashing down on the child should there be an accident. Every other design I've seen, that is exactly what would happen if the bike went end-over. The child would be pinched between the pavement and the bicycle.
And of course, as many have said, our child loves it! Much better than a rear seat. She can see and she loves to let her arms hang down and touch my legs every time I pedal around.
The only drawback is the child's head is pretty much right in your chest. Clearly a "well-endowed" mother and a child with a helmet on would not be compatible. But I don't see that as a design flaw, it is just a reality. I could also see how a very petite person might have a hard time finding enough room to get everyone aboard as well.
The product is exactly as advertised, easy to install, is the only save option I see out there for a product of this kind, and is well made. And the price on Amazon is just perfect for the product. Home Run!
Darren Summers
After searching for a bicycle seat for my 20 month old daughter, this seat has it all! I didn't feel comfortable with the seats that sit on the back of your bicycle, the weight distribution was awful! After getting the wee-ride, it took my husband about a half hour to put on, my daughter LOVES it!!! The first time out, she fell asleep on the head rest and my arms kept her straight, the foot holders are great. When people in my neighborhood saw us riding around they did a double take! I cannot rave enough about this fabulous seat! My daughter is safe, comfortable and loves going for a family bike ride now!
C. Cicero
