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08-25-08, 01:09 PM
Well, I've been trying to figure out a way for some time to efficiently carry stuff and my 2 kids around by bike. We have a bike trailer, but my eldest is out growing it. I dreamed of a Bakfiets, but just can't afford one right now. So, I have a Trek 7200 (700c) hybrid that's not being ridden and went ahead an bought a Freedrider kit this weekend with Footie attachments. It should be arriving later this week. I plan to talk about my experience with it and do a review on my blog http://AustinBikeBlog.org in the coming weeks.
My question for the group is about making this bike useable for carrying 2 children, right now ages 2 & 4. I've seen some people put a stoker bar on the back, but I'm looking for something a little more secure as my kiddos have a tendency to doze off on rides of more than 10 minutes.
The best solution I've seen is something like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/happyhoppyfamily/2239299645.
I'm interested to hear suggestions or examples of what has worked with other people.
My question for the group is about making this bike useable for carrying 2 children, right now ages 2 & 4. I've seen some people put a stoker bar on the back, but I'm looking for something a little more secure as my kiddos have a tendency to doze off on rides of more than 10 minutes.
The best solution I've seen is something like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/happyhoppyfamily/2239299645.
I'm interested to hear suggestions or examples of what has worked with other people.