Cycling with children: 0 - 6 Years
Before a child can support their own head it is not advisable to transport them on bicycle, there are however child trailers which convert into strollers available for very young children. There are child trailers available that transform from trailers to prams which, can be used as a pram until your child is ready to be carried by bike.When your child is able to support their own head, normally 6 to 9 months old, you’ll be able to carry them with you on your bike. There are various options available for transporting your child at this early stage, they are;
Front mounted child seats
When your child is approximately 6 to 9 months or 9 kilos you can use a front mounted child seat. There are various options and attachments available for front child seats, we favour the BoBike Mini which attaches onto bikes stem your stem.When your child reaches approximately 3 years or 15 kilos / 33 pounds they will no longer be suitable for front mounted child seats.
We recommend and stock the Yepp and Bobike front child seats and accessories.
We also stock a variety of helmets suitable for all ages and head sizes.
- Pros
- Makes setting off and removing your child easier with the weight at the front
- Helps to share the riding experience with the rider
- Makes conversation easier
- Cons
- Heavy loads on the front of your bike may affect the steering and the balance
- Excited / wiggling children will affect the bikes handling
- Front child seats tend to be smaller so less room for your child to get comfortable
| Front Mounted Child Seats | |
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Bobike Mini+ Suitable for ages 9 months to 3 years Suitable for weights from 9 to 15 kilos With a 3-point safety belt and buckle Fitted with adjustable foot support trays Approved to safety standard EN14344 Available in 28 designs £82.99 |
Yepp Mini Suitable for children from 9 months to 3 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 15 kilos Made from EVA (same material as Croc shoes) 5 point safety harness Fitted with adjustable foot supports Approved to safety standard EN14344 Available in 4 colours £90.00 |
| Bobike Mini+ Accessories | ||
|---|---|---|
Bobike Mini+ - Windscreen Provides extra protection against bugs, rain, wind and sun Transparent screen Available in the same design styles as the Mini+ £36.99 |
Bobike Mini+ - ATB Bracket ATB bracket that allows the Bobike Mini+ to be fit to Ahead stems £19.99 |
Bobike Mini+ - Assembly Block Additional bracket to allow Mini+ to be fit onto other bikes £16.99 |
| Yepp Mini Accessories | ||
|---|---|---|
Yepp Mini - Windscreen Provides extra protection against bugs, rain, wind and sun Transparent screen (Pictured with headrest) £35.00 |
Yepp Mini 'Miffy' Headrest YeppMiniHeadRest £28.00 |
Yepp Mini Headrest Provides comfortable support for sleeping children £28.00 |
Rear mounted child seats
Rear mounted child seats are the most common form of carrying children on a bike with a range of products available.When your child is approximately 6 to 9 months or 9 kilos you can use a rear mounted child seat. If your child is still very young, or prone to falling asleep a reclining child seat is advisable, this will help ensure their head is supported by the seat instead of leaning forward or sideways.
There are various ways rear child seats are mounted onto your bicycle, the most common fittings will see the seat fitted onto a rear pannier rack or the seat will clip into a bracket fitted onto the bikes seat tube.
When your child reaches approximately 6 years old or approximately 18-22 kilos / 40 pounds they may no longer be suitable for rear mounted child seats. This will depend on the child seat, full details will be provided when you choose your child seat.
We recommend and stock Belleli, Beto, Bobike, Co-Pilot, Hamax and Yepp Rear child seats and accessories.
We also stock Cat-Eye and Torch rear lights which have brackets that will fit onto most rear pannier racks and a variety of helmets suitable for all ages and head sizes.
- Pros
- Fits most bikes and are easy to remove or swap between bikes
- Quickest and easiest way to carry children by bike
- Reclining seats offer support for sleeping children and padded seats offer comfort
- Cons
- With the child seat situated fairly high your bikes centre of gravity will be raised, this can lead to changes in the way your bike normally handles
- Excited / wiggling children will affect the bikes handling
- Can be tricky to maintain conversations
- Depending on the size of your bike may limit rucksack space
| Rear Mounted Child Seats | |
|---|---|
Bellellie - Mr Fox Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22kg Helmet holder on the upper part of the backrest. 3 point safety harness Child proof safety buckles Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps Approved to safety standard EN14344 Available with 4 fittings; Relax, Clever, Standard and Clamp Suitable for seat tube and rack mounting £69.99 |
Bellellie - Tiger Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22kg 3 point safety harness Adjustable height backrest with helmet holder Child proof safety buckles Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps Approved to safety standard EN14344 Available with 2 fittings; Relax and Standard. Suitable for seat tube mounting £TBC |
Bellellie - Pepe Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22kg 3 point safety harness Child proof safety buckles Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps Perforated ventilated backrest, cool and comfortable Approved to safety standard EN14344 Available with 2 fittings; Clamp and Standard. Suitable for seat tube and rack mounting £TBC |
Beto - Deluxe Suitable for children from 9 months to 4 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 15kg 3 point safety harness Adjustable headrest allows seat to grow with child Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps 2 built in storage compartments Includes heavy duty alloy rack Adjustable 3-poisiton reclining seat Will fit nearly all 26” and 700c bikes Approved to safety standard EN14344 £69.99 |
Bobike - Maxi City Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22kg 3 point safety harness with reflective belt Comfortable helmet recess Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps Approved to safety standard EN14344 Integrated spoke protectors Available in 7 designs Fits to seat tube and seat stays £110.00 |
Co-Pilot - Taxi Suitable for children from 9 months to 5 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 18kg Extra thick removable and washable seat cover 3 point safety harness Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps Fits to rack - heavy duty Blackburn rack included Rear reflector and bright Co-Pilot sticker included High Vis padded grab bar for safety and comfort Additional fail safe strap attaches to seat tube Approved to safety standard EN14344 £79.99 |
Co-Pilot - Limo Suitable for children from 9 months to 5 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 18kg Extra thick removable and washable seat cover 3 point safety harness Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps Fits to rack - heavy duty Blackburn rack included Adjustable 4-poisiton reclining seat Rear reflector and bright Co-Pilot sticker included High Vis overhead pull-down bar acts as hand rest and can transform seat into freestanding child seat Additional fail safe strap attaches to seat tube Approved to safety standard EN14344 £109.99 |
Hamax - Kiss Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22kg Fits to seat tube with Hamax Safety System Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps The free hanging carrier, fixed to the seat, offers excellent suspension to protect the child’s spine Fits most oval seat tubes from 28-40mm Can be attached to bikes with and without pannier racks Available in 5 colours Approved to safety standard EN14344 £54.99 |
Hamax - Smiley Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22kg Fits to seat tube with Hamax Safety System Ventilation in the backrest 2 Point buckle saftey system Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps The free hanging carrier, fixed to the seat, offers excellent suspension to protect the child’s spine Fits most oval seat tubes from 28-40mm Can be attached to bikes with and without pannier racks Available in 4 colours Approved to safety standard EN14344 £74.99 |
Hamax - Sleepy Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22kg Fits to seat tube with Hamax Safety System Continuously adjustable seat offering supported sleeping position (12.5° degrees) Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps The free hanging carrier, fixed to the seat, offers excellent suspension to protect the child’s spine Fits most oval seat tubes from 28-40mm Can be attached to bikes with and without racks Available in 4 colours Rear seat fitted light included Approved to safety standard EN14344 £84.99 |
Hamax - Siesta Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22kg Fits to seat tube with Hamax Safety System Continuously adjustable seat offering supported sleeping position (20° degrees) Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps The free hanging carrier, fixed to the seat, offers excellent suspension to protect the child’s spine Fits most oval seat tubes from 28-40mm Extra space for the child’s helmet Ventilation in the backrest 2 Point buckle saftey system Can be attached to bikes with and without pannier racks Available in 5 colours Approved to safety standard EN14344 £94.99 |
Hamax - Plus Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22kg Fits to Hamax PLUS system rear rack Seat includes built in suspension Continuously adjustable seat offering supported sleeping position (20° degrees) Fitted with adjustable foot supports, with straps Ventilation in the backrest 2 Point buckle saftey system Red indicators tell you if mounting is correct Approved to safety standard EN14344 Hamax Plus pannier bags available, which can used when child seat is fitted £109.99 |
Yepp - Maxi Suitable for children from 9 months to 6 years Suitable for children weighing from 9 to 22 kilos Made from EVA (same material as Croc shoes) 5 point safety harness Fitted with adjustable foot supports Approved to safety standard EN14344 Available in 4 colours Rear rack or seat tube mounting options £120.00 |
Child Trailers
Child trailers are fast becoming the favoured method for transporting children by bike; some trailers (depending on budget and manufacturer) can be converted from a bike trailer, to a push chair, to a push chair with jogging or skiing capacity. As some of these trailers can be used as push chairs (with relevant accessories) you are able to start using the trailer / pushchair when your child is very young. (Approximately 14 weeks old depending on trailer and your child’s development) When buying or enquiring about the best trailer for you we will of course be happy to offer our advice.In addition to being able to use your trailer with child from a very young age, child trailers are robust and are designed to last for many years. Most Trailers will comfortably tow up to 45kg.
We recommend and stock Burley, Chariot and Croozer child trailers.
We also stock accessories available for child trailers, including additional hitches (what attaches the trailer to the bike), child slings (for very small babies), stroller and jogging kits and a variety of helmets suitable for all ages and head sizes.
- Pros
- Can carry two children at once
- Some trailers convert into push chairs allowing for your trailer to be used with your child from day 1
- Can be used in addition to child seats
- Centre of gravity is not affected
- Most trailers are waterproof
- Most trailers include generous storage facilities
- Cons
- Unlike the passengers the trailers can get wet and dirty
- Can be tricky to maintain conversations
| Child Trailers | |
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Burley - Bee Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 6 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 45.4kg 5 Point harness Front window and side windows with UV inhibitor Recessed helmet pocket Cargo space 26 litres Non-zip 2-in-1 cover for weather protection Full internal roll cage Front, rear and wheel reflectors Wheel size 20 inch £250.00 |
Burley - Cub Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 45.4kg Simple assembly and fold design Height adjustable handlebar which doubles as roll bar Suspension system 5-point harness Removable, washable seat & shoulder pads Reclining seat Adjustable sun screen Reflective materials on all sides Front, rear and wheel reflectors 16' push button wheels Cargo space 50 litres £570.00 |
Burley - D'Lite Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 45.4kg Simple assembly and fold design Height adjustable handlebar 5-point harness reclining seat Removable, washable seat & shoulder pads Parking brake Stow away sunshade Tinted UV-protected windows Reflective materials on all sides Front, rear and wheel reflectors Elastomer suspension system 20' push button wheels Cargo space 30 litres £570.00 |
Burley - Encore Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 34kg Simple assembly and fold design Height adjustable handlebar 5-point harness Removable, washable seat & shoulder pads Adjustable seat Adjustable sunshade Tinted UV-protected windows Reflective materials on all sides Front, rear and wheel reflectors 20' push button wheels Cargo space 20 litres £400.00 |
Burley - Solo Seats 1 Child Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 45.4kg Simple assembly and fold design Height adjustable handlebar 5-point harness reclining seatv Removable, washable seat & shoulder pads Parking brake Stow away sunshade Tinted UV-protected windows Reflective materials on all sides Front, rear and wheel reflectors Elastomer suspension system 16' push button wheels £500.00 |
Chariot - Cabriolet CTS Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 45kg Deluxe padded shoulder harness Protected child cockpit for one or two children Bug proof mesh upper seat Integrated helmet space Light weight anodized aluminum frame Tinted side windows Rear storage compartment Limited Lifetime Warranty Meets or exceeds ASTM safety standards Side air vents with cover flaps Padded seat bottom with wicking mesh 20" light weight spoked aluminum wheels with canted axle Durable polyurethane-coated polyester fabric with water repellent (DWR) finish Removable 2-in-1 weather cover Rear flap that doubles as a sunscreen and rear bug proof mesh panel Additional 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material £560.00 |
Chariot - Captain XL Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 45kg Deluxe padded shoulder harness Protected child cockpit for one or two children Bug proof mesh upper seat Integrated helmet space Lightweight anodized aluminum frame Tinted side windows Rear storage compartment Limited Lifetime Warranty Meets or exceeds ASTM safety standards Durable polyurethane coated polyester fabric with water repellent (DWR) finish Side air vents with cover flaps Padded seat with wicking mesh Additional 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material Foot operated parking brake Larger child cockpit Large rear mesh pocket Deluxe 2-in-1 weather cover with zip down front window 20" lightweight aluminum push button removable wheels Elastomer suspension £800.00 |
Chariot - Corsaire XL Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 45kg Compatible with all CTS conversion kits Deluxe padded shoulder harness Bug proof mesh upper seat Integrated helmet space Lightweight anodized aluminum frame Tinted side windows Rear storage compartment Limited Lifetime Warranty Meets or exceeds ASTM safety standards Durable polyurethane coated polyester fabric with water repellent (DWR) finish Side air vents with cover flaps Padded seat with wicking mesh Additional 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material Larger child cockpit Large rear mesh pocket Deluxe 2-in-1 weather cover with zip down front window 20" light weight aluminum push-button removable wheels Chariot Adjustable Suspension - CAS £705.00 |
Chariot - Cougar 1 Seats 1 Child Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 34kg Deluxe padded shoulder harness Bug proof mesh upper seat Integrated helmet space Rear flap that doubles as a sunscreen with visor Tinted side windows Light weight anodized aluminum frame Adjustable leaf spring suspension 20" push button removable wheels - maintenance free bearings Compact Height right handlebars Rear storage bag Foot activated parking brake No tools required for assembly or conversions Limited Lifetime Warranty Meets or exceeds ASTM standards Widened child cockpit Padded seat back Removable, hand washable padded seat bottom with wicking mesh Side air vents with covering flaps Extra capacity folding rear storage bag Rear pocket for your wallet, keys, or mobile phone Durable polyurethane coated polyester fabric with water repellent (DWR) finish 2 in 1 weather cover reinforcement and luminescent fabric Stridelite ready design Additional 3M Scotchlite reflective material Chariot Adjustable Suspension - CAS Spoked alloy 20" push button removable wheels with maintenance free bearings £655.00 |
Chariot - Cougar 2 Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 45kg Deluxe padded shoulder harness Bug proof mesh upper seat Integrated helmet space Rear flap that doubles as a sunscreen with visor Tinted side windows Light weight anodized aluminum frame Adjustable leaf spring suspension 20" push button removable wheels - maintenance free bearings Compact Height right handlebars Rear storage bag Foot activated parking brake No tools required for assembly or conversions Limited Lifetime Warranty Meets or exceeds ASTM standards Widened child cockpit Padded seat back Removable, hand washable padded seat bottom with wicking mesh Side air vents with covering flaps Extra capacity folding rear storage bag Rear pocket for your wallet, keys, or mobile phone Durable polyurethane coated polyester fabric with water repellent (DWR) finish 2 in 1 weather cover reinforcement and luminescent fabric Stridelite ready design Additional 3M Scotchlite reflective material Chariot Adjustable Suspension - CAS Spoked alloy 20" push button removable wheels with maintenance free bearings £715.00 |
Chariot - CX 1 Seats 1 Child Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 34kg Deluxe five point padded shoulder harness Bug proof mesh upper seat Integrated helmet spacev Light weight anodized aluminum frame No tools required for assembly or conversion Limited Lifetime Warranty Meets or exceeds ASTM standards Widened child cockpit Extra capacity folding rear storage bag Rear pocket for your wallet, keys, or mobile phone Durable polyurethane coated polyester fabric with water repellent (DWR) finish Chariot Adjustable Suspension - CAS Click n' Store brackets Mesh side panels with zip on tinted windows Hand lever activated rear drum brakes Ergonomic five position handlebar with removable brake lever Colour matched shoulder harness Colour matched handlebar bag that doubles as a child's backpack Additional 3M Scotchlite reflective material Deluxe 2 in 1 weather cover with reinforcement and photo luminescent fabric Stridelite ready design Deluxe Sunshade Zip down front window for added weather protection Deluxe removable padded seat with fleece lined interior Push button black spoked 20" alloy wheels with reflective sidewalls, and red anodized hubs with maintenance free bearings Unique to the CX, the dual rear drum brakes provide fast stops in strolling or jogging modes and act as a convenient hand operated parking brake. Available in 2 colours £850.00 |
Chariot - CX 2 Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 45kg Deluxe five point padded shoulder harness Bug proof mesh upper seat Integrated helmet spacev Light weight anodized aluminum frame No tools required for assembly or conversion Limited Lifetime Warranty Meets or exceeds ASTM standards Widened child cockpit Extra capacity folding rear storage bag Rear pocket for your wallet, keys, or mobile phone Durable polyurethane coated polyester fabric with water repellent (DWR) finish Chariot Adjustable Suspension - CAS Click n' Store brackets Mesh side panels with zip on tinted windows Hand lever activated rear drum brakes Ergonomic five position handlebar with removable brake lever Colour matched shoulder harness Colour matched handlebar bag that doubles as a child's backpack Additional 3M Scotchlite reflective material Deluxe 2 in 1 weather cover with reinforcement and photo luminescent fabric Stridelite ready design Deluxe Sunshade Zip down front window for added weather protection Deluxe removable padded seat with fleece lined interior Push button black spoked 20" alloy wheels with reflective sidewalls, and red anodized hubs with maintenance free bearings Unique to the CX, the dual rear drum brakes provide fast stops in strolling or jogging modes and act as a convenient hand operated parking brake. Available in 2 colours £910.00 |
Croozer - Kid 1 Seats 1 Child Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 35kg Supplied with handlebar, brake, tow arm, flag, single 16 inch stroller wheel and 6 inch buggy wheels An innovative internal tension bracket ensures extra shoulder space Five point harness holds the child securely in the seat Combi insect/weather cover Patented system allows for quick and easy folding Spacious storage area Plently of reflective marking on the body Low centre of gravity ensures good stability The single seat is suspended at nine points and is sewn securely into the frame There are massive bumpers on the front and back providing reliable impact protection The chassis is made of steel with the superstructure made from alloy tubing Cover is made from water repellent polyester £385.00 |
Croozer - Kid 2 Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 40kg Supplied with handlebar, brake, tow arm, flag, single 16 inch stroller wheel and 6 inch buggy wheels An innovative internal tension bracket ensures extra shoulder space Five point harness holds the child securely in the seat Combi insect/weather cover Patented system allows for quick and easy folding Spacious storage area Plently of reflective marking on the body Low centre of gravity ensures good stability The single seat is suspended at nine points and is sewn securely into the frame There are massive bumpers on the front and back providing reliable impact protection The chassis is made of steel with the superstructure made from alloy tubing Cover is made from water repellent polyester £405.00 |
Croozer - Kiddy Van 101 Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 6 months Suitable for up to 40kg Padded bench seats 3 point harness All weather cover with protective clear windscreen and seperate insect net 16 inch spoked wheels Steel base frame, alloy superstructure with nylon cover and robust plastic floor pan User friendly folding system Bicycle tow arm with two part universal axle coupling Please note the Kiddy Van 101 cannot be converterd to a stroller £250.00 |
Croozer - Kiddy Van 101 Plus Seats 1 - 2 Children Suitable from 3 months (with baby support) Suitable for up to 40kg Padded bench seats 3 point harness All weather cover with protective clear windscreen and seperate insect net 16 inch spoked wheels Steel base frame, alloy superstructure with nylon cover and robust plastic floor pan User friendly folding system Bicycle tow arm with two part universal axle coupling 12 inch buggy wheel and handlebar supplied to make the trailer into a stroller Easy to fold quickly £275.00 |