Perhaps someone can suggest a decent road bike that employs a rear fork which can support a child seat.
Most road bikes' rear fork is too narrow.
my cyclocross works but I ideally wanted to upgrade to a road bike.
Thanks.
child seat on a road bike?
Sun, 05/02/2004 - 7:46pm
Mon, 05/03/2004 - 7:25am
#1
Kettler Flipper Child Seat
"Just another option:
Not a road bike but a seat which attaches to the ""Seat tube"" instead of the ""fork"".
If you Google ""Kettler Flipper Child Seat"" you'll see plenty of pictures of it.
"
Mon, 05/03/2004 - 6:24pm
#4
trailer
If you can afford it consider a trailer too.
Probably alot safer as:
1) kid does not go down if you do
2) kid has 'cage' protection including roll-over
3) kid has 5 point belt
4) kid has screen for protection against sun, bees, etc. and protection from rain.
5) room for all the kid stuff you will have to carry anyway (rasins, diapers, drinks, toys, etc..)
As a by product you get a pretty kick as outdoor stroller too.
-Dave
Tue, 05/04/2004 - 2:08pm
#5
Recommendation for riding with a child seat
Riding with a child and riding by yourself are totally different experiences. I found it very difficult to ride with a child seat on my road bike. It was an unstable (and scary) ride. But when using a hybrid bike, I found the ride alot more stable and comfortable. Your cyclecross may also be a good option for stability. So I don't recommend buying a road bike based on its ability to support a child seat. The child will outgrow the childseat before you outgrow your bike.
