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Child Carrier Question
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 2008-02-03 12:28 PM |
Veteran  383   The ATL |  Subject: Child Carrier QuestionWe have an 18 month old and I think she's finally willing to let us put a helmet on her. Question....both my husband's bikes are carbon, one's a road ones a tri bike. He's thinking you cannot or should not attach a trailer to that. I'm thinking he's probably right. My bike, of course, is aluminum but I have a hard enough time riding let alone pulling a 28 pounder in a trailer! I know there are some other options including a funky front mounting carrier. Anyone had any experience with this or recommendations? Thanks! |
| 2008-02-03 2:41 PM in reply to: #1192045 |
Champion 10668  Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Child Carrier Question I'd say that the child is FAR safer in a trailer than a seat on the bike -- not only is it more stable, but in the event of a crash, the trailer is generally more surrounded (like a roll cage). There are various models of trailers that clamp to the rear triangle (wouldn't recommend this for a carbon bike) or seat post (maybe hubby could get a second aluminum seatpost for this purpose?). |
| 2008-02-03 2:45 PM in reply to: #1192045 |
Extreme Veteran 343 Longview | Subject: RE: Child Carrier Question I agree with the above poster...in case you wreck (not a collision with another vehicle, just a wreck of some type) most all trailers (I don't know if ALL are like this) have a separate pivot point, keeping the child safe. A friend of mine has a burley and loves it.
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| 2008-02-03 3:15 PM in reply to: #1192045 |
Master 1890 Cypress, CA | Subject: RE: Child Carrier Question Obvious answer--hubby needs a new (metal-frame) bike... |
| 2008-02-03 6:09 PM in reply to: #1192226 |
Veteran 383 The ATL | Subject: RE: Child Carrier Question No more bikes! He still laments selling his steel bike a few years ago. If anyone's getting another bike, it's mama! Edited by bboston88 2008-02-03 6:10 PM |
| 2008-02-03 6:26 PM in reply to: #1192163 |
Veteran 383 The ATL | Subject: RE: Child Carrier Question Anyone know of a trailer that attaches to a seat post?? they all seem to attach to the rear triangle  |
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