On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 18:57:22 +1100, DaveB said (and I quote):
Quoted message said:My daughter is getting a bit big for the child seat on the back of my mountain bike so I was
thinking of moving up to one of those kid's bikes that bolt on to the back of an adult's bike.
1, What are they called, because I've browsed some of the online sites without seeign any?
Trailer bike.
Quoted message said:2, What sort of age and riding experience do kids need to use them. My daughter is 4 but doesn't
ride a bike of her own (well nto a 2 wheeled one anyway)?
No riding experience necessary, and 4 years old is about right. When you first get it, take a solo
run around an empty car park or something similar, to get a feel for the increased turning circle.
Then add your child. They don't need to do much other than sit - it's very easy for them.
Quoted message said:3, Is there anything that you need to be warned about them?
They're fun.
The two main brands appear to be Adams and Burley. I have an Adams. It is cheaper than the Burley,
but apparently not as good according to people who have used both. Nevertheless, I have used mine
with my daughter for the last 4 years (from age 5 to 8), and it has worked well and I've been happy
with it. It's been a major part of our everyday transport. It's quick and easy to
connect/disconnect, although I think it has developed a bit of play in the coupling mechanism.
The Burley apparently has better handling, and doesn't develop play. If you think you're going to do
a lot of miles with it, you may as well invest in the Burley.
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