Timeline for Can a child seat attached post-manufacture be as good an attachment as a manufacture installation?
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| Jun 13, 2017 at 7:59 | comment | added | Chris H | @mattnz almost, but not quite. As RoboKaren says, cargo bikes are too bike. Assuming the cranks are the same length, that mom-bike with 20" wheels is about the same size as the conventional (26") bike at the top. It's not something I've seen in UK/Europe/USA, so don't know a better term for it. | |
| Jun 13, 2017 at 2:55 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/StackBicycles/status/874460192825630722 | ||
| Jun 12, 2017 at 23:03 | comment | added | mattnz | The discussion should be about the bike design, not who fits the seat. The question the OP should have asked is "Is a Cargo bike better than a traditional bike for carrying children". | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 22:46 | history | edited | RoboKaren |
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| Jun 12, 2017 at 20:48 | comment | added | RoboKaren | Added images from the links. The two bikes are indeed very different. 26" wheels vs. 20" wheels and an elongated frame on the bike with the child seat. | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 20:43 | history | edited | RoboKaren | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Jun 12, 2017 at 20:35 | answer | added | RoboKaren | timeline score: 2 | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 19:33 | comment | added | Chris H | @Whatisname in fact a bike mechanic might do a better job than a factory operator (though fitting a bike seat is pretty simple). | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 18:46 | comment | added | whatsisname | Why would a bike shop tightening screws be any different than a manufacturer tightening screws? | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 16:01 | answer | added | Chris H | timeline score: 0 | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 15:19 | answer | added | Deleted User | timeline score: 2 | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 15:05 | comment | added | Chris H | My lack of Japanese prevents me being sure, but the model with the integrated seat looks intersting, in that the smaller wheels lower the centre of gravity of the child (who can be assumed to wriggle). This shoudl imrpove the handling. But a good sturdy step-through (which is what she appears to already have) with a child seat added to it, is probably the most common way to carry children on a bike, at least here in the UK. To put it bluntly, grandparents fuss, usually about the wrong things -- do they ride themselves? | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 11:35 | history | edited | user2617804 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| S Jun 12, 2017 at 11:32 | history | suggested | compton | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Fix missing word. Pretty sure manufacturers not yet installing babies.
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| Jun 12, 2017 at 10:23 | comment | added | Criggie♦ | @compton Excellent spotting - you made me read it again. | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 10:23 | comment | added | Criggie♦ | Manufacturers do not attach child seats to bikes, but a bike shop certainly would. If an LBS can't fit a child seat properly, they're not much good! Personally I like the forward-facing top-bar mounted seats like the WeeRide, mostly because they're centered. The only bikes I can think of that are built with child seats would be tandems and some cargo bikes where there are seats and belts in the cargo tray - they're not cheap though. Finally, you can listen to the parents input, but make your own decision as adults and parents yourselves. | |
| Jun 12, 2017 at 9:47 | comment | added | Chris H | Seats installed when the bike is built are incredibly rare in Europe. Can you link to some examples? You should probably also indicate what you're thinking of having fitted (front/rear, rack/seatpost). I use a seatpost-mounted seat which I fitted myself and am happy with the stability, security of mounting, and the effect on the handling. It doesn't move laterally though is designed to have a bit of give in the vertical dimension. Riding with some weight up high takes some getting used to but is fine if you start before your little one gets too big. | |
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| Jun 12, 2017 at 8:12 | history | asked | user2617804 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |