Zog The Undeniable said:OK, I'm pretty anti-helmet as people round here go, but even I
thought
Quoted message said:my 1-year old ought to wear one in her child seat. After all, she
won't
Quoted message said:work up a sweat and since she's strapped in and has few survival
reflexes and little strength, she can't do much to save herself if I
stack the bike.What the manufacturers don't tell you is (a) the back of the helmet
rattles against the plastic seat back and (b) it (a Giro Me2) is too
heavy for a small child's head. After 10 miles she was sitting with
her
Quoted message said:head bowed right down on her chest and screaming. After 15 miles we
abandoned the ride, I left her with my wife and raced home to bring
the
Quoted message said:car back (then rode my wife's bike home, since I didn't fancy
removing
Quoted message said:the wheels from a Subway 8).
I suppose it will have to be short family rides until she gets a bit
bigger :-(
Hi there.
Firstly, the better kiddy seats (e.g. co-pilot limo) have cut-outs
behind the child's head for the helmet to fit - whilst still providing
the wrap-around protection that the shorter seats don't. See last
month's cylcing plus for a review...
Secondly, what the f**k were you thinking? If after 10 miles the poor
wee girl was screaming, why did you continue on for another 5 before
packing it in? My 3 year old has been travelling on the back of my bike
for 2 years now, but he does get bored quickly, and I don't tend to go
more than 5 miles at a time.
How far did you intend to go? 30 miles?
Cheers, Andy
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