How can I decide which is safer...a front or rear mounted child seat on my bike?

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San Jose M

My hubby says putting a child seat on the front of my beach cruiser is wrong. But from what I've been reading, the front is safer than the rear. Plus I would rather see my son.

Is there a site I can go to that would give me a definite answer?
What do you do?

Thanks!

Answer
Front-mounted seats are very popular and have been used in Asia and Europe for decades. They are less common in North America. Many people swear by these because it is easier to keep an eye on the child and have a conversation with them, and get the child in and out with greater ease. The fore-aft position of the child affects stability. More mass over the front wheel is more stable than mass over the rear wheel. Therefore, a front child seat will be more stable than a rear child seat.

Over three years old a trailer for sure. Most kids get too tall before too heavy for seats.

What are the things attached to bikes that kids can ride in?

Emma

Those buggies that can be attached to the back of a bike so someone (or more than one person) can pull it. Not the small strollers that only seat one, or the seats that can be strapped on. I'm talking about the actual 2+ people carts. And it needs to be able to fit on the sidewalk.

â¢What are these called?
â¢Where can I get them?
â¢About how much do they cost?
â¢How much can they seat?
â¢How old do you have to be to not fit in it anymore? (ex. only kindergarten - 2nd can ride)

Any other information would be great too. Thanks! :)

Answer
trailers
around $200
people sell them used all the time
most of them are for 2
100 wt limit total usually

wle

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