Favorite baby/kid carrier?
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To clarify a couple of things.
1) The atb adapter for the Maxi is not the same as for the mini.
2) I didn't look *that* hard for one. My preference was to use the stem mount, because I wanted to use the windshield, which doesn't work with the atb mount.
1) The atb adapter for the Maxi is not the same as for the mini.
2) I didn't look *that* hard for one. My preference was to use the stem mount, because I wanted to use the windshield, which doesn't work with the atb mount.
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I also got the bobike mini and love it, again same problem as JeffS in that I had to attach it to my wifes bike as the stem on my MTB was too big. Still, I've got an old cruiser style bike I want to attach it to for summer.
The seat is great and my 17 month old son loves going for rides in it. We got it when he was about 14 months old and we've only done short trips in it because it's been cold, we generally go to the park or to see the horses in the fields down the road.
We don't have the windshield, but maybe we should, I'll look into it.
The seat is great and my 17 month old son loves going for rides in it. We got it when he was about 14 months old and we've only done short trips in it because it's been cold, we generally go to the park or to see the horses in the fields down the road.
We don't have the windshield, but maybe we should, I'll look into it.
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The windshield definitely expands the usable temp range for us. I can put my head down beside hers and feel that there's very little air blowing on her at all. For a summer-only ride, I wouldn't worry about it, but for cold or rain, I think it's a plus.
It does complicate mounting slightly. I had to lower the stem mount a little to get enough clearance to attach the windshield. Not a big deal.
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On a related note, I contacted koolstop about the mount they have pictured on this page:
https://www.koolstop.com/bobike/index.php
They told me that it's a bobike mount for a 1 1/8" threadless stem. I'm still not entirely sure how it stays in place, but might be worth checking out for someone. I might be tempted to check it out if our daughter stays under the weight limit long enough.
It does complicate mounting slightly. I had to lower the stem mount a little to get enough clearance to attach the windshield. Not a big deal.
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On a related note, I contacted koolstop about the mount they have pictured on this page:
https://www.koolstop.com/bobike/index.php
They told me that it's a bobike mount for a 1 1/8" threadless stem. I'm still not entirely sure how it stays in place, but might be worth checking out for someone. I might be tempted to check it out if our daughter stays under the weight limit long enough.