Bicycle seat / Child seat

From what age can you use a bicycle seat?

The use of bicycle seats is generally recommended from around 9 months of age. But some children need to be older than that to be able to sit well in the highchair. As for the maximum weight in the bike seat, it varies from different manufacturers, but 22 kg is a normal maximum weight.

Bicycle seat front or rear?

The advantage of a front bicycle seat, which is mounted on the handlebars, is that you then have better contact with your child while cycling. It is easier to hear what the child is saying and to talk about things you see while cycling. The disadvantage is that the bike can be a little more difficult to steer with the weight of the handlebars. A front bicycle seat also has a lower maximum weight, and thus also a shorter service life.

The advantage of a bicycle seat at the back of the bike is that it does not affect how the bike is to steer, and that you can use the bike seat longer as the maximum weight is higher. There is also better space for older children. The disadvantage is that you do not get as close to the child, and that it is more difficult to talk to each other while cycling.

Does the bike have to have a luggage rack in order to use a bike seat?

No, the bike does not have to have a luggage rack. There are now many bicycle child seats that are anchored in the bicycle with a bracket that is screwed around the bicycle frame. If you have a bike that does not have a standard frame, or have an electric bike with a battery that sits under the saddle, these mounts do not always work. Then you can instead procure a bicycle seat that is mounted by fastening to the package holder.

Which is better - frame bracket or package holder?
Attaching the bicycle seat with a frame bracket or to the package holder is, provided the assembly is carried out correctly, just as safe. But an advantage of a frame bracket is that it is often possible to buy extra brackets. Then it is easier to move the bicycle seat, for example between the parents' different bicycles.

Should you choose a bicycle seat or bicycle cart?

A bicycle seat is a flexible way to get your child on the bike, and it does not make the bike noticeably bigger. A bicycle cart takes up more space. But it also means that you can bring extra packing and that you can disconnect the pram from the bike and walk with it if the child, for example, would have fallen asleep during the bike ride. If you are a person who needs to bring several children with you, a bicycle cart can feel easier than having a bicycle seat on the front of the bicycle and one in the back.

Can you have a bicycle seat on the moped?

If the moped is approved for passengers, it may be used to transport children. We on Bicycle & Skid experts recommends using a bicycle child seat with a belt and legrest, if one can be fitted. There are also special child seats for mopeds. As always, children must wear a helmet if they are transported or cycle by themselves.