http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: For sale Child's bike seats en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:08 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29795 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:19:32 +0000 Stepdoh 29795@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks RJ. Will have a look to see if my rack fits okay and get back to you. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29790 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:10:44 +0000 RJ 29790@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi Stephdoh - YHPM </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29781 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:32:17 +0000 Stepdoh 29781@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi RJ, interested in the copilot, do you want to PM me with details or e-mail stephen dot doran at live dot co dot uk</p> <p>ta! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29755 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:37:16 +0000 recombodna 29755@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The one with the cushion has sold ......... stlll one left. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29723 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:25:08 +0000 RJ 29723@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a Co-Pilot looking for a new home. It'll need a new (Blackburn EX-1) rack, as the original one is too worn* to sell.</p> <p>RJ</p> <p>* - pannier fittings have worn grooves in some of the struts </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29721 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:36:20 +0000 chdot 29721@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Hmmm...I've always assumed trailer would be warmer than bike seat since the major factor is windchill."</p> <p>I think there is an 'it depends' factor. (Plus you might be right!)</p> <p>BUT main point is that adult/cyclist is likely to be warmer than 'passenger'. Also adult probably has more 'technical' clothing. </p> <p>At least it should encourage tandem stoker or trailer-bike rider to do some work! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29720 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:29:33 +0000 SRD 29720@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>One thing many parents underestimate is how cold 'passive' kids can get.</em></p> <p>Hmmm...I've always assumed trailer would be warmer than bike seat since the major factor is windchill. </p> <p>Anyway, that reminds me, I'm selling 2 sets of outerwear guaranteed to keep small people warm and dry on bike seats: </p> <p>One pair size 3T girl's wind and waterproof (goretex) bib trousers, with warm insulated lining - made for North American winters - ie well below freezing). These are in blue with a floral pattern 'periwinkle blue'. from LLBean 'Katahdin' range. </p> <p>4T Jacket and bib trousers in 'Wild Berry' (pink) same as above - Katahdin, goretex/insulate - very warm for bikeseat. My daughter wore these on bikeseat and extended sledding/snowball fights etc over last two winters and never once complained of cold or wet. </p> <p>Also very worn but very warm toddlers US size 7 pink snowboots to match above snowsuit, with two pairs of warm felt liners. </p> <p>If anyone is interested, let me know! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29715 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:02:47 +0000 chdot 29715@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Not much point to cycling with them regularly if they're not comfortable/happy"</p> <p>Don't worry, it was very rare occasions that I had a bag that was <em>that</em> inconvenient.</p> <p>"comfortable/happy" - One thing many parents underestimate is how cold 'passive' kids can get. Not so much of a problem in kids' seats as they tend to be sheltered and near some active body heat, but sitting in a trailer deserves extra layers. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29713 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:58:26 +0000 SRD 29713@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Or ignore the complaints...</em> </p> <p>Not much point to cycling with them regularly if they're not comfortable/happy. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29705 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:24:50 +0000 chdot 29705@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Tall riders won't have a problem with this"</p> <p>Or ignore the complaints...</p> <p>My daughter used to fall asleep, even on short journeys - that's what the straps are for!</p> <p>From the back, her head 'falling over the side' must have looked a bit alarming.</p> <p>A driver once stopped me and told me how irresponsible I was.</p> <p>Same daughter did LEJoG last year. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29704 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:21:21 +0000 steveo 29704@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Could you mod saddle bag mounts to the baby seat and attach a Carradice? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29701 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:14:01 +0000 SRD 29701@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Stepdoh, the only real design flaw of the copilot is that you can't attach a pannier at same time, so you would need to use a rucksack or courier bag, and then transfer it to rack after removing seat. How convenient this is depends on how long your nursery run, I guess. Small-framed riders may find it tricky to wear rucksack when child is in seat (or child may complain). Tall riders won't have a problem with this. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29649 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:56:15 +0000 recombodna 29649@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bobike mini is very easy to pop on and off. The bracket stays attached to your stem and the seat just pulls off. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29641 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:12:50 +0000 Stepdoh 29641@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Wull, I'm on the lookout for one if you want to MeBay it :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29639 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:58:07 +0000 mgj 29639@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Agree 100% on the copilot; I could do it no problem. Wife struggled, so I always did the nursery run. I loved it. Sadly both my girls now too big for it, must get it on to Freecycle/eBay </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29620 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:47:16 +0000 SRD 29620@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>yes, we had one of those and it went on one bike fine, but stuck on the other. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29619 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:45:53 +0000 DaveC 29619@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If its like these:<br /> <img src="http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p86/Dave_Crampton/remove.jpg"><br /> Then it takes 5 seconds to clip then in place or remove them. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29617 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:44:01 +0000 SRD 29617@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Stepdoh, even when they say 'easy on/off' you have to try it on your own bike. we had a copilot, which Mr SRD found easy to get on/off his bike, while I struggled everytime with mine. May have had something to do with our racks, which appeared identical, but must have had some slight angles different. gradually mine got easier too, which i think confirms that my rack was just slightly askew. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29608 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:14:52 +0000 Stepdoh 29608@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>How quick is it to att/detach. Looking for something for the nursery run that I can just pop off and on. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29601 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:27:24 +0000 recombodna 29601@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Of course feel free to take one and try it out. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29600 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:26:25 +0000 SRD 29600@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mr SRD has been talking about trying one of these - can we pop by sometime? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2778#post-29596 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:22:23 +0000 recombodna 29596@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have 2 Bobike mini childs bike seats for sale. They fit children from 9 to 15 kgs and are the type that clamp round your handlebar stem. these are the ones <a href="http://www.dotbike.com/p/8390?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=base&amp;utm_campaign=FGL" rel="nofollow">http://www.dotbike.com/p/8390?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=base&amp;utm_campaign=FGL</a> one of them is missing the cushioned pad and I even have the winscreen for one of them ( a bit scratched but I never used it it's just sat in my messy garage) </p> <p>I loved the fact the child sits between your arms and you can chat away as you ride, also great weight distrobution. I'm looking for £20 for the one without the pad and £25 for the other one. you can choose whether or not you'd like the windscreen free of charge. </p>