Specific baby carriers allow you to transport children from as young as three months, and we have a full review of the best bike trailers online, however, if you want to enjoy the freedom of a front-mounted child seat, you will have to wait a little longer until your child has the strength to sit dynamically. If, like us, you were planning your child’s first bike while they were still in the womb, you will also be keen to find a way for them to join you on bike rides as soon as possible. When can I start using a front-mounted MTB child seat? Yes, rear-mounted child seats are a good way of transporting your child, a front-mounted child seat makes transporting your child fun. Your child will howl with laughter, getting the same buzz as you do when you ride.
However, the main selling point, and one that will strike a chord hardest with bike mad parents, is that a front-mounted seat is far more FUN! Now able to interact safely with your handlebar, stand-up and lean with you into corners, your toddler will love the dynamic riding position.
Some designs feature additional extras like the excellent Shotgun Handlebar The best kids seats can be quickly removed without tools The Thule Yepp Nexxt Mini is our pick for children under 2 years old, fun, safe and easy to use Lastly and importantly, a front-mounted kids seat allows you to wear a back-pack, as all parents will know there’s always one more thing to carry. Also, sitting centrally, the additional weight of the child and their seat is better distributed with less impact on the bike’s handling. Moving the child into the safety between your arms allows you to interact, talk and encourage. If you want to really encourage a love for cycling and enjoy family recreation time, you cannot beat a front-mounted seat. While the market is still awash with rear-mounted child’s mountain bike seats and they can be useful for commuting, most are no fun off-road and are not compatible with full-suspension bikes. Traditionally, kids have sat behind their parents when using child’s mountain bike seats. Front-mounted vs rear-mounted child seats Front-mounted kids seat put your child up front where the fun is happening, not staring at your back The latest front mount seats are compatible with most modern mountain bikes, are safe, and allow you to ride mellow singletrack together. Gone are the days of rattly, uncomfortable moulded seats that spoil your kids’ enjoyment and eat into your knee room. Not only can you connect as a family, share the stoke of a trail with the one you love safely between your arms, but you can also help your child learn skills and balance, whilst also covering far more ground. Front-mounted child’s mountain bike seats are the best thing to happen to mountain bike loving parents.
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