I do not recommend the kid seat on the rear. I did have those for my kids 15+ years ago, because that was all there was, but a child trailer is MUCH safer. A child is much more hurt in a fall from a seat than trailer. Trailers are designed to not tip even if the bike falls, and even if they tip the child is strapped in and protected. So, irrespective of which bike you buy, I would plan to use a child trailer rather than a seat, or a tag-a-long when the child is old enough. Secondly, buy the bike you love, but maybe through them so they won't charge you the restocking fee, but even if they do its cheaper than being stuck with a bike you don't enjoy. You don't need suspension unless you plan to ride off road, just get a basic road bike for road riding.
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04-16-2007, 01:37 PM #1
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04-16-2007, 04:01 PM #2
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Life is too short to ride a bike you don't like. Get one you can love.
As for the kid seats, I agree with everyone here. Don't do it. There are better options out there.Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke.
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04-16-2007, 04:14 PM #3
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I remember riding in one of those bike seats. It was terrifying being strapped in there. My mom would lean the bike up against a wall while she got the mail and I was afraid to flinch. I'm sure the bike almost fell countless times, and lord knows my helmet didn't fit snug enough to be all that safe.
And I was the kid who took the wagon down giant hills and crashed into the bushes for fun.
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