Children's chairs on the bike on the frame and on the trunk: how to choose and install

Fans of active recreation, especially cycling, preferring to ride with children, know perfectly well how important it is to ensure the safety of their movement. For these purposes, there are special seats for children on the bike. They are mounted on the trunk or frame and are reliable construction. But how to choose the right model?

View your bike

Yes, before you choose an armchair for a child, evaluate your bike, its profile and the features of the frame, since it is on it will be attached to the chair. The best option is a round frame, on which it is possible to attach children's chairs to a bicycle of such brands as Flinger, Belleli, Hamax. If the frame is oval, it is possible to choose holding devices of such brands as Polisport or Belleli.

Equally important is the diameter of the frame in the place where the velorzrelo will be fastened. It is important to read the full description of the models to see if the fixing elements of a particular model are suitable for the size of the trunk or frame. After you have completed all the necessary measurements, it's time to evaluate the design features of your vehicle. Any non-standard solutions in the form of unusually planted upper feathers, frame tubes or the presence of a rear shock absorber may interfere with the quality installation of the chair.

Study the child

To choose chairs for children on a bicycle is necessary in accordance with the weight, the growth of the child. For example, on the frame in front you can carry children up to 15 kg and a small stature, and on the trunk can be placed chair, weight is from 18 to 22 kg. But do not limit yourself to the size of the chair, because a child can be large, and then it does not fit into a spacious, in general, device. So it's better to try on an accessory.

Modern armchairs for children on a bicycle are various models which possess the thought over design. In addition to the size, they can differ by maximum seatbelt elevation or style of decoration.

Can I get by with a seat?

Previously, the child was transported to a simple seat on the frame. It is noteworthy that even now such a solution - economical and simplest - is in demand. But whether this is safe is a controversial issue. Many parents think that this design is reliable, allows you to control the child and gives him the opportunity to see everything that is happening around. But compared to the seats, the child's seat on the bicycle is not the most successful solution. We will disagree on the points:

1. The level of protection in this seat is no. In modern models of cycle cars there is a side protection, which prevents injuries to the legs of the child.
2. Fixation of the child is almost no, so the legs can easily get into the spokes, and this is very, very painful.
3. Age and weight. Many parents do not take into account these factors, choosing a seat for a child on a bicycle. In fact, it can carry children up to 8 years, but not older.
4. No head restraint. Modern chairs are complemented by a high back, which can bend over if the child falls asleep. In a simple seat there is no such remarkable function.

Thus, it is immediately clear that the seat is not the best option, especially if in your plans - long trips with the child.

For positioning on the frame

The chairs that are attached to the front are called front seats. They can be attached to the steering column, the pipe under the saddle or the lower frame tube. Such models are designed for a weight of up to 15 kg. The child seat on the front frame is convenient in that you can control the child during the movement. The luggage compartment remains free, and it can be adapted for specific purposes. Among the minuses of the front models can be identified:

• Small size and, as a consequence, the weight limit of the child: a maximum of 15 kg;
• It will not be very convenient for the driver himself to transport a child who will occupy enough space in front.

Many modern brands offer comfortable chairs for carrying children on a bicycle. With compactness they are distinguished by their comfort and high level of safety. Among the popular models, we can mention the armchair for carrying children on a Polisport bicycle with a deep landing, designed for children from three to five years. The advantage of the model is in the fixing bumper.

Models for the seat tube

You can install the seat on a seat tube. This decision is advisable, if you will transport one child and are used to sit on a bicycle, throwing your foot behind the saddle. A lot of interesting and functional devices are offered by the Polisport brand. Deep landing, high-quality bumper, stable shock absorbers - all this makes this model very popular. This children's bicycle seat reviews received only good, despite the fact that its cost reaches 10,000 rubles.

Rear velorecle

The rear bicycle seat has many advantages: it is more convenient and comfortable, it does not prevent the driver from freely operating the bicycle, it is safe. Of course, the child significantly narrows the review, but on the road just more important is security. These chairs are placed on the seat frame of the frame or on the trunk - it all depends on the specific model. Rear seat for a bicycle for a child on the trunk is designed for children weighing up to 22 kg, has a high back, thanks to which provides a comfortable landing of the child.

Most of the rear seats are designed for children up to 5-6 years old, differ in spaciousness and convenience of operation. The best models are those equipped with shock-absorbing and quick-detachable fastening. Such design features are good in that they level out the impact of unevenness on the child.

Features of installation: if the rear seat ...

The armrest on the trunk is fixed as tightly and reliably as possible, so the child will not bounce on the bumps. Most often, the device is mounted on a seat tube: first the holder is mounted, in which the steel "whiskers" from the chair are fixed. It turns out that it seems to hang over the trunk, and therefore during the movement or sudden jerks behaves smoothly and gently.

The chair is placed on the pipe so that there is still a gap of 10 cm between it and the wheel. Fastening to the seat tube is impossible with a small or, on the contrary, too large diameter of the seat tube, especially if its cross-section is oval, square. It is not recommended to install the rear seat if the bike is cushioned.

The front seat is fixed directly to the frame, and the installation will be rigid. In the presence of cables for the brakes on the upper edge of the frame, you need to choose models that will be fixed either to the lower pipe or to the steering column.

Flinger

When choosing an armchair for carrying children on a bicycle, pay attention to its dimensions and compliance with the features of the frame. The products of Flinger brand have proved to be well. Its feature is universality, that is, the chair is suitable for all types of bicycles and is attached either to a seat tube or by means of a pin. It is also important that the device is capable of withstanding the load of up to 22 kg. This bicycle seat is made of durable plastic, which repeats the anatomical shape of the child's body. There is a soft headrest upholstered in fabric. The system of adjusting the backrest inclination according to the position of the child is also thought out. As buyers note, the car seat of this brand is a great way to ensure the safety of your child when sharing a pastime on a bicycle.

Polisport

Many parents prefer active rest together with children, and some even go to work on a bicycle. Especially for such active lovers, Polisport has created a number of practical, ergonomic and comfortable seats. With a simple design, each chair is solid and lightweight, capable of withstanding a multi-day operation. The popularity of the products of this brand is explained by the presence of an exclusive fastening system, thanks to which it is possible to mount the seat without using any tools. The child's protection system is also thought out: special restraining and safety belts in combination with side protection allow to ensure the safety of the child during trips. On the chair for a child on a bicycle the price depends on the particular model of the chair. On average, the cost of brand devices starts from 5000 rubles, but these are the simplest models.

BELLELLI

The armchairs of this Italian brand are rightfully considered a model of high quality and safety. In a wide range of models are presented, designed for different weight categories:

• Front chairs are designed specifically for the youngest children with whom parents want to ride bicycles from an early age. Installation of such models is performed on the steering wheel or frame in front. The maximum weight of children is 15 kg;
• Back arches: these are the most comfortable models in the attachment and comfort, which ensure the convenience of carrying the child. Such velokresla are designed for children weighing a maximum of 22 kg. But the models of this brand are not designed for bicycles, which have square tubes of the frame and too wide trunks.

The products of this Italian brand are in demand due to its ergonomics, maximum comfort. In such chairs, the child will be comfortable, even if the journey is delayed.

RÖMER

This German brand offers a wide range of armchairs, which are distinguished by unique indicators of safety, reliability and comfort. Thanks to the introduction of the latest technologies, the company can offer thought-out designs to ensure the comfort and safety of the child. Among the popular models of this brand, there are two:

1. JOCKEY RELAX. In this chair, the bike perfectly combines maximum safety and a high level of comfort. Adjustable backrest can be moved from vertical to inclined position. Thought out the maximum protection from the spokes, there is a footrest adjustable in various positions. The installation is very simple: the kit contains a sturdy spring steel bracket. The chair is suitable for tourist and sports bicycles and is attached behind the driver's back.
2. JOCKEY COMFORT. This chair for the child is distinguished by a high level of comfort. The headrest is adjustable in 9 positions, the convenient system of seat belts is thought over, which can be adjusted by one hand.

Hamax

Bicycle seats for children of this brand are comfortable structures in which the child is securely fixed. The ergonomics of models is designed in such a way that the child in motion can take any position. Adjustable fasteners are easy to change in parallel with the growth of the child. Due to the special design, the seat belts can not be unfastened during travel. All models of the brand comply with the existing safety standards.

What kind of bicycle seat for a child to give preference? Choose models that match the brand of your bike. And also appreciate how comfortable your child is in the chair.