Bicycle child seat vs. Bicycle trailer
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Feb 26, 2011 / Tester
I like to ride my bike with my family and I’m deliberating over whether it is better to buy a Bicycle child seat or a Bicycle trailer. Especially from the perspective of what is safer and more comfortable for the child. What do you think?
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I prefer the Bicycle child seat
From my point of view - the bicycle trailer is not bad - a child can sleep in it. The disadvantage is that the child in the truck (trailer) is quite far away - especially on roads with potholes - there is a lack of control about what is happening to the child. I have very good practical experience with the bicycle child seat - I like that I can communicate with the child and in the worst terrain it is more comfortable for the child (because you can choose the best path). Of course, you must be good rider. Also, a helmet for child is an absolute must.
Feb 26, 2011 / DileMaxTrailer for me!
I find the bike very unstable while putting my son on and getting him off the "Kiddie-Seat" and if I was to fall off he has over 3ft (1 Met.) to fall, whereas with the trailers, it`s only 6inches (150mm) from the ground, he is totaly enclosed, out of the elements, and quite often falls asleep within minutes!. There is also the advantage of storage space, and room for bottles, food, maybe a beach towel etc. Primarily the two great advantages of the enclosed trailer are VISIBILITY!! and PROTECTION !.. Safety being the major issue where kids are involved always.
Feb 18, 2012 / Enfieldtrailer
I agree with Enfield, putting child on/off from child seat is the "critical" moment. It needs training and power to manage it. Trailer has yet one advantage - in the winter - put the wheels off and put ski kit on it - I am using trailer this way in the mountains and its very practical..
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