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Article #10337Infant bike seats?
From: Jim Fulker
Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 00:00
Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 00:00
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Anyone know what the scoop is here? My wife and I want to ride with our 10 month old, but I'm not sure what the safest/best thing is. I didn't find anything in consumer reports... 1) Rear mounted seat This seems to be the most common choice in the states, and aside from the falling-over risk, I feel like it's the least risky. So, what brand is best? 2) Front mounted seat Mostly used in europe. I don't know enough about them, except that the makers of front-mounted seats claim they're safer than rear-mounted. I don't trust them as much... maybe because I first saw one advertised in a United Airlines sky-mall magazine. 3) Trailers I want to have more control and flexibility than I think these contraptions will afford. Plus, they're low and trail behind the bike, and as a result, at risk of being driven over by impatient car drivers not expecting a trailer. Seems like Cannondale's is the best. 4) Don't do it at all The "what to expect" book implies that not taking your baby with you on a bike is best. Probably right, but... Any ideas or opinions are appreciated. Thanks. -Jim
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