Truthfully these Yepp seats weren’t necessarily designed with mountain bikes or mountain biking in mind, especially on newer, modern mountain bikes . But they have been named by the mountain bike community as a potential mountain biking seat for babies and toddlers, so of course, we tested it out for ourselves. With a head tube-mounted seat an issue that may crop up is that there's not enough space between the bike seat and your saddle. This will depend on the combination of the geometry of your bike, your height and the seat. Seat name I found the Thule Yepp Mini to be more comfortable to ride with than other front-mounted bike seats I’ve used. This was largely due to the shape of the seat, rounded edges, and material of the seat. Not only does your child enjoy these features, but you as the rider will benefit as well! There is no definitive answer, as both types of seats have their own pros and cons. However, many experts believe that a rear seat is safer than a front seat.

Join the Family Cycling UK Facebook Group and search the group for similar questions. If someone hasn't asked about your specific type of bike then post your own question - there's usually someone who has fitted a seat to a similar type of bike. A front seat, however, can be more comfortable for the child, as it is closer to the parent. It can also be easier to keep an eye on the child, as they are in front of you. When choosing a child seat, make sure it is properly fitted and adjusted to the child. The seat should be at the correct height and the child should be securely strapped in. The Urban Iki Junior is a bike seat for older children. With a maximum load capacity of 35 kg, the seat is made for children from 5 to 10 years old. Your little adventurer sits comfortably on a cool cowboy saddle that is available in two beautiful colors. Under the soft, water-resistant cushion is a hip belt for added safety. Sturdy, non-slip footrests make hopping on and off a cinch, and provide grip during rides. Always ready to go! This is how you mount Junior bike seat There are different types of child bike seats available on the market, but the two main types are front and rear. So, which one is safer?

This is how you mount Junior bike seat

Like most front-mounted bike seats, the Thule Yepp Mini only has one height option for the shoulder straps. You can lengthen or shorten the shoulder straps to accommodate different heights, but the straps can’t be physically moved up or down to better adjust to the height of the rider (like in a car seat).

One of the main reasons for this is that a front seat can interfere with the child’s ability to see and react to what is happening around them. This can be especially dangerous if the child is riding in a busy area or if they are near the edge of the road. Many of the bike seats available have different models for different fixing methods, so do make sure you're buying the correct one for your needs.

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There has been some speculation over the past few weeks that Thule, the Swedish car equipment company, has bought Yepp, the Dutch manufacturer of child bike seats. After testing the Thule Yepp Mini with my 2.5-year-old who currently weighs 29 pounds, I found the Thule Yepp Mini seat to accommodate older toddlers extremely well in comparison to smaller front-mounted child bike seats like the Hamax Observer or Peg Perego Orion. Here’s a side by side comparison of my son in the Thule Yepp Mini vs. the Hamax Observer. You can clearly see how big my 2.5-year-old looks riding in the Hamax versus the Thule. His knees barely clear the handlebars in the Hamax Observer bike seat . You can also see the difference in the seat height if you look at the seat in conjunction with where his shoulders are. The other key difference between the two seats is that the Yepp Nexxt Maxi has a built-in sunshade, while the Yepp Maxi does not. This can be a helpful feature, especially during the summer months when the sun is shining brightly.

Riding with the Thule Yepp Mini only slightly affected my pedal stroke. I really didn’t have to splay my legs much as I rode. I had anticipated that there would be more interference.

You can attach the standard mount directly to the steer tube by removing handlebars and spacers. You will of course only be able to do this if you have enough spacers to remove to then replace with the standard mount. Another advantage of a rear seat is that it is more stable than a front seat. This is because the weight of the child is spread over a larger area, which helps to keep the bike more stable. Designed and tested for children from 9 months* to 6 years old, up to 48.5 lbs/22 kg. *Consult a paediatrician for children under 1 year old.