Originally Posted by
prathmann
I would trust either arrangement. Don't like seat-post mounted racks, but in this case the seat-post clamp is only providing the top attachment and the weight of the child and seat is being supported by the lower support at the rear dropouts of the bike. I used a child seat with the top support attached to clips around the seat stays and generally preferred it to using a trailer due to the closer interaction with my daughter. When she outgrew the seat she became the stoker on the back on our tandem.
lots of folks pushing me to use a trailer. not just on this forum, but everywhere.
I understand the reasons how it could be safer. but I think there are pros and cons. I agree with you, closer is better, for me.
cheers
local shop has the seat post mount and it's only $12. I will use this initially. check it's rigidity and determine if it's safe.
if it's not looking good, I'll go with the
tubus stay mounting clamps.
I just wanted a hear that someone else has used one of these mounts successfully for a rack with a child seat on it, which I did. So thank you all again.