Subject: RE: Bike Baby Carrier I started some light biking with my son when he was 3. I used a seatpost mount option at first (on a heavier MTB ), but really didn't like it because it was hard to mount the bike and the kids moving around shifts the weight of the bike making it unstable. I never rode a road bike with it, but can only imagine it would be significantly worse for stability. As the kids get older it is easier to teach them to sit still, but you are adding even more weight on the back of the bike. So I got rid of the seatpost mount and we bought a Chariot Cougar: http://www.chariotcarriers.com/english/html/cougar.phpI can't say enough good things about it. We use it for biking, running, hiking, etc. I got a 2 seater and was using it when our daughter was an infant (they make an infant sling specifically for this ). Frequently my 4 year old will fall asleep while riding in it. The kids can take a snack or stuffed animal and enjoy the ride. Last fall I used it to take my son (6 years old ) to soccer practice 8 miles away. He still enjoyed riding in it. With another baby arriving next week, it will start getting a lot more use again. It's more expensive, but the quality is great. Edited by sawfish99 2010-05-15 7:15 AM
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