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07-30-08, 07:26 PM
I recently came upon this bike while looking on the internet for transporatation options for me and my two kids (ages 3 and a baby):
http://www.browncycles.com/tandems.htm
My 3 year old currently rides up front in an ibert safety seat, and really seems to enjoy being up front for two reasons: enjoying the scenery and talking with her mother. This bike seems like a way for her to graduate safely from the ibert into a more interactive role, but still enjoy the things she loves about biking. Also, I feel like I might be more comfortable with her in front of me where I can see her when she is first learning the ins and outs of riding a bike rather than being a passive passenger. (We live in the country on a 45 mph road that sees a lot of bike traffic, but is in no way safe for a child to ride by herself.) Also, I could put my baby in a seat on the back (when he is a year old) and we could all 3 ride together.
However, this bike is much more expensive than a trail-a-bike, a trailer, or even an xtracycle freeradical. So I am looking for first hand experiences of this bike to see if it is worth further invesitgation. (The closest dealer to me is about 5 and a half hours away, so invesitgating it first-hand will be rather involved.) I would love to know about your experiences with this bike, especially as it compares with some other ways I could transport/ ride with two small children. I am intersted in safety, comfort, quality of interaction, and fun.
Thank you for your help.
http://www.browncycles.com/tandems.htm
My 3 year old currently rides up front in an ibert safety seat, and really seems to enjoy being up front for two reasons: enjoying the scenery and talking with her mother. This bike seems like a way for her to graduate safely from the ibert into a more interactive role, but still enjoy the things she loves about biking. Also, I feel like I might be more comfortable with her in front of me where I can see her when she is first learning the ins and outs of riding a bike rather than being a passive passenger. (We live in the country on a 45 mph road that sees a lot of bike traffic, but is in no way safe for a child to ride by herself.) Also, I could put my baby in a seat on the back (when he is a year old) and we could all 3 ride together.
However, this bike is much more expensive than a trail-a-bike, a trailer, or even an xtracycle freeradical. So I am looking for first hand experiences of this bike to see if it is worth further invesitgation. (The closest dealer to me is about 5 and a half hours away, so invesitgating it first-hand will be rather involved.) I would love to know about your experiences with this bike, especially as it compares with some other ways I could transport/ ride with two small children. I am intersted in safety, comfort, quality of interaction, and fun.
Thank you for your help.