Bicycle seat guide

As soon as small children can sit alone, they can also be taken on a bicycle. On Child seatFor the bike is an absolute must, so that the little ones are safe and can not fall off the bike. Some manufacturers are active in this market and offer different equipped child seats in different price ranges. Among them are many manufacturers who also have child car seats for the car.

At what age can children in the child seat be taken on a bicycle?

The age of a child is not as important as the ability to sit alone and have a sufficient body size. In addition, the manufacturers usually specify a body weight for which the child seat is suitable. Usually this is a range of 9 to 22 kg. This range corresponds to a child’s age of about 9 months to 6 years. Of course, the suitability for a child seat is individually dependent on the height and weight of a child. The specified weight range serves only for orientation.

The bicycle seat „Boodie“ by Polisport is specified by the manufacturer as suitable for children weighing 9-22 kg. The inexpensive child seat has adjustable footrestswith straps. An ergonomically shaped seat shell ensures a relaxed posture and a 3-point safety belt for a secure grip while driving. The seat can be attached to bicycle frames with a tube diameter of 28 – 40 mm with a so-called quick-release bracket.

Safety first – individually adjustable child seats

Every child is different. Legs and upper body different lengths and feet different sizes. When buying, it should therefore be ensured that the backrest and the leg shells can be adjusted in height or length individually to the body dimensions of the child. Only then can the safety belt be put on properly and the feet secured with the straps. It is important to put on the straps for the feet so that the feet can not get into the spokes of the bicycle while driving.

Of the bicycle seat Jockey Relax by Britax Römer is a customizable bike seat. The backrest and the footrests are adjustable. Practical is the removable reversible cover, which can be washed in the machine if necessary. Optimum safety is ensured by the extra-large spoke protection on this seat.

What should be considered when buying a child seat?

When choosing a suitable child seat several points are important and should be noted. On the one hand, this is the already mentioned possibility of hiding the backrest and footrests. Adjustable seats not only provide more safety, they can grow with the children. As a rule, then only a child seat must be purchased, which can be used until the offspring can ride on their own bike.

Another important point is that the safety of the child seat has been tested. That is, the seat should carry the TÜV-GS mark, which confirms the verification of the seat by the TÜV. By the way, the standard DIN EN 14344 applies to bicycle child seats. It laid down uniform criteria throughout Europe, such as the structural strength of the seat, the quality of the materials and a few other safety features and criteria for testing seats. A label on the seat provides information on whether the selected seat has been built and tested in accordance with these regulations. This should also be taken into account when choosing a child seat.