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On 3/14/2012 10:33 AM, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
snip I never used one but have talked to people who have and they love them. There appears to be none of the problems you asked about and a big plus safety feature of this type of child carrier is that if you should crash your armsdo a lot to protect the child. Another thing that's great about these carriers is that the child does not have to lean over to one side in order to see around the rider. That makes any trip much more enjoyable for the child plus the rider can see what the child is doing at all tmes. My next door neighbor has this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048MB82A which attaches to the stem, not the top tube. You want to install it on a bicycle with as long of a wheelbase as possible. He's got it on a Schwinn city bike and it's crowded. His kids have just about outgrown it as well, it's for babies, not toddlers. |
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sms88 writes:
On 3/14/2012 10:33 AM, Sir Ridesalot wrote: I never used one but have talked to people who have and they love them. There appears to be none of the problems you asked about and a big plus safety feature of this type of child carrier is that if you should crash your armsdo a lot to protect the child. Another thing that's great about these carriers is that the child does not have to lean over to one side in order to see around the rider. That makes any trip much more enjoyable for the child plus the rider can see what the child is doing at all tmes. My next door neighbor has this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048MB82A which attaches to the stem, not the top tube. I've seen babies and toddlers in these in my neighborhood, at least two different owners. When I ask the owners about them, they say that they like them. (I know that it's this brand because they mentioned that they were called "iBert".) I haven't used anything like this myself. -- "Now I have to go wash my mind out with soap." --Derick Siddoway |
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On Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:34:22 -0400
Frank Krygowski wrote: Does anyone have experience with the baby carriers that mount to the bike between the rider and the handlebars? Answering a question you didn't ask (but this is Usenet, right?), there is a European Standard that includes such seats, with dimensions, strength requirements, etc. EN 14344:2004 If you want to see it but can't get a copy let me know. Mike |
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Ben Pfaff wrote:
sms88 writes: My next door neighbor has this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048MB82A which attaches to the stem, not the top tube. I've seen babies and toddlers in these in my neighborhood, at least two different owners. *When I ask the owners about them, they say that they like them. *(I know that it's this brand because they mentioned that they were called "iBert".) My shop has those. The sales rep calls them "baby launchers". There have been no complaints (and almost no sales). Chalo |
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On 3/15/2012 5:13 PM, Çhâlõ Çólîñã wrote:
Ben Pfaff wrote: sms88 writes: My next door neighbor has this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048MB82A which attaches to the stem, not the top tube. I've seen babies and toddlers in these in my neighborhood, at least two different owners. When I ask the owners about them, they say that they like them. (I know that it's this brand because they mentioned that they were called "iBert".) My shop has those. The sales rep calls them "baby launchers". There have been no complaints (and almost no sales). Chalo Duct tape the infant in place? -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731°N, 83.985007°W Post Free or Die! |
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Ŧőɱ Ƨħəɍʍɑƞ wrote:
Çhâlõ Çólîñã wrote: Ben Pfaff wrote: I've seen babies and toddlers in these in my neighborhood, at least two different owners. *When I ask the owners about them, they say that they like them. *(I know that it's this brand because they mentioned that they were called "iBert".) My shop has those. *The sales rep calls them "baby launchers". *There have been no complaints (and almost no sales). Duct tape the infant in place? That's what I suggested a couple days ago! Obviously good solutions are obvious, see: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...2fe5e8034f7681 Chalo |
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On 15/03/12 02:34, Frank Krygowski wrote:
Does anyone have experience with the baby carriers that mount to the bike between the rider and the handlebars? I saw a different kinda tandem last night. The child was sitting up front, with pedals and seat appropriately configured for his size, and the adult stoker had steering control. Not sure how the steering linkage worked, but they were upright on two wheels, so presumable it "worked" well enough. Technically, there was a youngster (perhaps you wouldn't call him a baby) between the rider and the front set of handlebars ;-) -- JS. |
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On Mar 19, 11:14*pm, James wrote:
On 15/03/12 02:34, Frank Krygowski wrote: Does anyone have experience with the baby carriers that mount to the bike between the rider and the handlebars? I saw a different kinda tandem last night. *The child was sitting up front, with pedals and seat appropriately configured for his size, and the adult stoker had steering control. Not sure how the steering linkage worked, but they were upright on two wheels, so presumable it "worked" well enough. Technically, there was a youngster (perhaps you wouldn't call him a baby) between the rider and the front set of handlebars ;-) Interesting! As Mr. Fogel can probably show, that configuration or something similar was quite common in 1890s tandems. Back then, it was apparently polite to let the woman be in front. Yet the strong male had to have control. Seems like it would have some advantages. For example, male captains are typically taller than female stokers. So the female stoker gets an excellent view of the captain's back. Put her in front, and in many cases, both could see ahead. Also, the higher torque of the captain would be better resisted by the frame if it were applied to the rear bottom bracket. But the couple I'm asking for isn't likely to get a custom designed bike to carry their kid. Oh, and speaking of stokers: Check out "Shovelin' Coal" at http://www.bicyclinglife.com/NewsAnd...BikePoetry.htm - Frank Krygowski |
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On 20/03/12 15:24, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On Mar 19, 11:14 pm, wrote: On 15/03/12 02:34, Frank Krygowski wrote: Does anyone have experience with the baby carriers that mount to the bike between the rider and the handlebars? I saw a different kinda tandem last night. The child was sitting up front, with pedals and seat appropriately configured for his size, and the adult stoker had steering control. Not sure how the steering linkage worked, but they were upright on two wheels, so presumable it "worked" well enough. Technically, there was a youngster (perhaps you wouldn't call him a baby) between the rider and the front set of handlebars ;-) Interesting! As Mr. Fogel can probably show, that configuration or something similar was quite common in 1890s tandems. Back then, it was apparently polite to let the woman be in front. Yet the strong male had to have control. Seems like it would have some advantages. For example, male captains are typically taller than female stokers. So the female stoker gets an excellent view of the captain's back. Put her in front, and in many cases, both could see ahead. Also, the higher torque of the captain would be better resisted by the frame if it were applied to the rear bottom bracket. But the couple I'm asking for isn't likely to get a custom designed bike to carry their kid. Not custom! http://www.browncycles.com/tandems.htm http://www.browncycles.com/KidzTCustomerPics.htm -- JS. |
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