Using a rear child seat on a mens bike.
Pesmo 
| 29 Aug 13:02 |
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Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Posts: 62 Bike: My Profile | It was only after I fitted one of these for trips out to the countryside that I realised what a pain it is to use. You can't easily or quickly get on or off the bike without bashing junior around the head with your leg ! It ain't exactly easy to throw your leg over the horizontal crossbar either as an alternative. Before I go and buy a step through frame, is there a recognised technique for getting on or off with a mens frame when using an occupied child seat ? Witty as well as serious answers welcome ! |
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dudley
| 31 Aug 08:23 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | just get used to stepping over the bar, rather than the 'swing around' technique it is just about getting used to it. Getting on is OK - you are aware of the nipper, and will act accordingly getting off, however, is where you can easily forget about your load to the rear, swing off, and clobber the little blighter round the head! (personal experience!) |
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dudley
| 31 Aug 10:22 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | oh, another thing.... if you are lacking a little flexibility, the mount and dismount are both easier if your laden velocipede is leaning against something. |
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Pesmo
| 31 Aug 16:51 |
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Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Posts: 62 Bike: My Profile | Its the flexibility that is the trouble. Getting my leg over the crossbar ain't as easy as it once was (large frame, 28 inch wheels) . I thought about leaning the bike towards me a little but the nipper is probably not going to like that. |
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dudley
| 01 Sep 07:20 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | that's why leaning the bike against a wall or a tree helps. you dont have to be holding the handlebars, so can lean further away from the bike for the legover |
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edwin
| 02 Sep 15:13 |
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Joined: 20 Jun 2010 Posts: 15 Bike: My Profile | Hi Pesmo, don't buy a step through frame! Especially with a rear child seat you need the enhanced stability of a horizontal cross bar. I experienced it a couple of times with rental bikes. The rental companies at the baltic sea in Germany fix the child seat always to Ladys bikes for just the reasons you write. They are a nuisance to ride. The tail of the bike is flip-flapping from left to right with every turn of the pedals. If you are willing to spend money, a central stand for your bike might be a good idea. Cheers Edwin |
