Saddle height with front mount child seat?
08-17-15, 09:50 AM
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Saddle height with front mount child seat?
The front mounted child seats look very interesting. They seem like a good option for taking a small child on shorter rides.
I was wondering though, what height do you set the saddle at? Do you have to run your saddle comically low, because it looks like you can't come off the saddle forward, and if you have your saddle height properly set, you can't do more than just touch a toe down at a stop?
Does anyone who's used these have any feedback?
I was wondering though, what height do you set the saddle at? Do you have to run your saddle comically low, because it looks like you can't come off the saddle forward, and if you have your saddle height properly set, you can't do more than just touch a toe down at a stop?
Does anyone who's used these have any feedback?
08-21-15, 11:23 AM
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Indeed, I lowered my seat 3-4 cm when using a Weeride Kangoroo.. there aren't always a curb to step on. I also moved the saddle as much as possible for (slightly) better knee clearance around the child seat.
08-21-15, 03:35 PM
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It might depend a on the length of your top tube (virtual) or perhaps the exact kids seat model. I kept my saddle height normal and had room to move forward off the saddle at stops, as per usual. I'm pretty average height and ride 55cm top tubes for the most part, with a Yepp Mini for the kiddo.
