Cycling with children: 4 - 10 Years
Although all children grow and develop differently, usually at around 4 years old your child will rapidly growing and might of out grown some forms of child transportation suitable for smaller children. There are still methods which allow you and your child to enjoy riding together at your pace. They are ;
Whilst every child will be ready to learn how to ride a bike at different times, usually from the age of 4 children become strong enough and ready to ride independently, we have a range for children’s bikes suitable for all ages. To view our range of children’s bikes please click here.
Rear mounted child seats
Between 4 - 6 your child may of grown or soon be growing out of a standard child seat. If you would still like to transport your child by a rear mounted child seat there are manufacturers who specialise in building heavy duty child seats.These child seats are designed for carrying children over 6 years olds and up to 35 kilos.
We recommend and stock the GMG classic rear seat six years plus.
- Pros
- Fits most bikes
- Quickest and easiest way to carry children by bike
- 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
- Depending on the size of your bike may limit rucksack space
| Rear Mounted Child Seats |
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GMG - Classic rear seat six years plus Suitable for ages 6 plus Suitable for weights up to 35 kilos Saftey strap Quick and easy installation Adjustable foot support Sturdy and durable construction Corrosion resistant Attaches to the rear pannier rack which must be 13-17cm wide with a load capacity of forty kilos Most UK racks will require the GMG35 universal adaptor plate for the seat to be mounted correctly £65.00 |
Trailer Bike
A trailer bike is the rear end of a child’s bike that attaches onto another bike (including tandems). This allows your child to pedal, or freewheel their bike whilst being connected to the parent’s bike.There are a variety of trailers bikes available with various fittings, we’ve found that some of the trailer bikes that attach onto the seat post of the adult bike sometimes leads to the child’s trailer bike leaning sideways and spoiling the enjoyment of the ride and compromising the child’s safety.
We recommend and stock the Roland Add+Bike trailer bike, these bikes attach to the rear pannier rack.
We also stock child seats which can be fitted onto the rack
- Pros
- Allows older children to be ride and be towed on longer journeys.
- Children can pedal as much or as little as they like whilst being towed.
- Helps children to develop their riding skills
- Additional Add + Bike can be fitted to other Add + Bike to tow 2 children
- Cons
- Child cannot be allowed to ride any of the journey independently.
- Children can pedal as much or as little as they like whilst being towed!
| Trailer Bikes | |
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Add + Bike - 1 speed Single speed freewheel Suitable for children 4 - 7 years Suitable for children up to 32kg Chainwheel 36 teeth with 125mm crank length Freewheel 16 teeth Wheel size 20" Ergonomic and adjustable children handlebar Equipped with mudguards, chain protection and signal bell Cushioned children seat post with saddle support QR device for saddle post height adjustment Rear rack maximum weight capacity 20kg Can be mounted hassle-free to most standard bicycles with 26-28" wheels Available in red or blue Optional extras; 2 legged stand, extra panneir rack for standard bike and pannier rack for Add + Bike £270.00 |
Add + Bike - 3 speed 3 speed SRAM Spectro Suitable for children 4 - 7 years Suitable for children up to 32kg Chainwheel 36 teeth with 125mm crank length Freewheel 16 teeth Wheel size 20" Ergonomic and adjustable children handlebar Equipped with mudguards, chain protection and signal bell Cushioned children seat post with saddle support QR device for saddle post height adjustment Rear rack maximum weight capacity 20kg Can be mounted hassle-free to most standard bicycles with 26-28" wheels Available in red or blue Optional extras; 2 legged stand, extra panneir rack for standard bike, pannier rack for Add + Bike and Schwalbe Marathon kevlar tyres £365.00 |
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 |