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Old 06-01-16 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gsa103
Extremely stupid question, how do you get on a bike with a rear mounted seat?
Step 1: Load child.
Step 2: ????
Step 3: Ride away.

Does it require a step-through frame or something? I'm having trouble seeing how to kick my leg high enough to clear a child without kneeing them in the head.
Tip the bike slightly towards you to lower the top tube and lift your leg over the top tube.

Or swing your legs over the handlebars.

But yes, a step through frame helps tremendously.
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