Is this a good bike for adding a front or rear child seat (for a 1-year old)?
145289
I'm not sure in terms of attachment but in terms of weight I think the frame is strong enough to hold the weight of a 1-yr old. I have front and back baskets attached and use them for groceries which when filled would weigh more than a 1-yr old.
145290
Yes. I have "Yepp" child seat on front of my bicycle since my son was a year old. It has been working perfect for both my son and I. He is now turning 2 and still loves and enjoying to ride. We added basket on the rear rack and going grocery shopping and get a lots of compliment about the bike itself and also with child seat. Hope this will help.
145291
I never tried a front carrier. The back seat type (Thule Ridealong) works with some effort adjusting the carrier's downtube bracket. Check your seat manufacturer. We only use the one. I don't see why you couldn't make the front type work too.
1719576
The child is strapped in but not intensely. I'd say it may be OK if your child can sit up straight and not slouch too much. In general, the trailers aren't much better either, the only other option I'd recommend for a 1-year-old is a seat mounted on the handlebars.
1681107
I would be comfortable with my one year old riding in it. It wouldn't be an overly cushy ride but I think if he meets the weight and height requirements and you make sure to install (and fasten him in) properly, it would work. I probably would feel more comfortable with an 18 month old in it, but I think it would work for a 1 year old and be safe.
949062
No. Based on what I saw with my two kids, multiple neighborhood kids, and visiting cousins, no kid can "ride" this bike. It is low, awkward, uncomfortable, un-ergonomic, etc. It looks cool, so kids will be excited to sit on it. Aftwr two minutes (MAX) attempting and failing to find a way to have fun with it, they'll get off and never get back on. Buy a different balance bike, or better yet, stick with a good tricycle until it's time for a bike with training wheels. Learning to pedal is more important at this age anyway.
853146
I wouldn't go much below 1 year... The straps go pretty high and it's not really meant for infants. We took our daughter at maybe 10 months on a really slow ride around the block and she was slumping down and not very comfortable. We waited a few months and she loves it.
408014
My daughter is 6 and she will have a lot of growing with this bike. The breaks are on the handlebars and finding I need to move them some because her hands are not big enough to reach. It has training wheels which she needs but hoping she can have them off later in summer. Seat post is moved all way to bottom so I think she will have this bike for quite a few years (hopefully).
2160655
Yes. We have owned this bike for about 2 years and it has a very good bike for my now 9 year old son.
2176886
Hi, my daughter was 2.5 yes old when we got her this bike and she is still using it at 3 yrs old. This is a great starter bike, if your daughter has been riding bikes for a while, I'd go with a 16" instead.
129153
It is good on any surface that your grandchild can balance him or herself on. The bike is more about the child learning balance and pushing them-self along. There are NO pedals on this bike. The tires are solid so you do not have to worry about inflating them or tubes popping on rocks or difficult to navigate surfaces.
1868349
Yes because the top handlebar is adjustable so it will fold down and your one year old should be able to reach it. I know when I bought this for my daughter (age 7) at Christmastime my 1 1/2 year old grandson could push it.
2066822
This is a really solid bike, and we've impressed with it's durability. However, my son is 4 and the bike is just a little on the small side for him. If you have a 5 year old, I would suggest finding the same bike in a slightly larger size.
1719577
I think it should be safe for 1yr old. My only concern would be to make sure that kid's feet do not touch the ground while riding. Normally , the legs would be secured on the pedals, and older kids would understand not to touch the ground. However, 1yr old probably won't be able to reach the ground even if s/he tries.
1306461
It is a larger seat, so I would personally skip it. How old, tall, and heavy is your child and how much are you wanting to spend on a seat? I could recommend something more compact.
169738
It's subjective I think, but just know this is tiny. We got it for our average size 18 month old and he fit perfect. I'd consider the next size up bmx style one, so you have more longevity. There are some blog reviews where you can see kids of different ages/sizes on the bike.
1743108
I bought this for my 2-year old. The seat definitely goes down low enough for two-year old height. She loves putting things in the little pouch in front and LOVES the water bottle. Developmentally, she wasn't quite ready for a bike right at 2. She's slowly learned to peddle and propel herself a little, but at 2.5, she's still not strong enough to peddle unless we are on even pavement. We use the back handle a lot. I'm hoping this bike will grow with her for a couple more years. It's a solid choice, but you might also consider a balance bike (without peddles) to ease your child into the world of bicycles.
1842973
It may be. If heseems to have good motor skills it should be ok. My three year old grandson seems to prefer his tricycle at present. He is over thirty some pounds. He will probably use this bike before he turns four.
1360616
It's a great bike. I purchased this bike for my son's 7th birthday and it fit him like a glove. He was a couple of inches taller than your son at the time, but your son should have no problems with it. It's actually a very well constructed bike (which is why you're considering this one from the start). After 2 1/2 years and a few seat and handlebar adjustments, he still rides it.