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should I get this instead of a rear mounted seat?
The WeeRide Centric centre-mounted bicycle child carrier
provides a much more enjoyable and interactive experience for the child
and rider. I’ve installed a mirror on my handlebars which allows my
daughter and me to see each others faces.
She’s about 22 months old, so she doesn’t have all the words
to describe what she’s feeling. But being able to see her smile tells
all.
The center of gravity is positioned in the middle of the
bike, where it should be. I feel that this allows for a much more stable
ride than that of a rear mounted model. Everybody is different, so you
may not actually be or feel safer, but I do.
Frequently
Asked Questions:
1)
Is there a limit on how large my child could be?
Maximum
weight 40 lb./18 kg, at a minimum 1 year old (must be able to hold her
head up).
2)
Is there a maximum height my child could be?
The only
constraints on the height of a child are that their knees must fit under
the handlebars. Small 7-year olds have been accommodated by the seat.
3)
You say that this fits MOST bicycles... how can I tell if it will fit
mine? What if I buy it and it does NOT fit my bike?
If you
buy one and it doesn't fit, I will refund your purchase as long as you
haven’t wrecked the box and all the parts and instructions are intact
and damage free. The makers of Weeride have tried the child carrier on a
wide range of different bicycles. The only bicycles that this seat does
not fit on are bicycles with drop bars, or racing (curled) handlebars.
4)
Why can't I use it on my racing (drop-handled) bicycle?
With
racing handlebars, the rider leans forward too much for the child to sit
comfortably.
5)
Once it is on my bike, do I have to take it off?
No. You
can remove the child carrier itself from the steel support bar quite
easily - it is attached by a single thumb screw - for putting the bike
on a carrier, or if you wish to ride without the carrier. The bar on
which the carrier is mounted remains on the bicycle and does not
interfere with normal riding.
6)
How easy/hard is it to install?
You
should be able to do it yourself in about 20 minutes if you are used to
working on your bike. If you cannot install it, your dealer or bicycle
repair shop can do it for you.
7)
How much does it weigh?
Installed
weight is just over 7lbs/3.2Kgs.
8)
Do I put my child in the carrier before I get on the bike or after? What
is the procedure?
This is
a personal preference. Due to the position of the carrier, the bicycle
is quite stable with the child in it.
9)
What if I have to replace a part?
Please
contact Kent International the makers of Weeride.
10) I noticed that there are two different
types of Weeride center mounted seat available on the
Kent
International website, a grey one and a blue and yellow one. Which one
is better?
The grey
Weeride is the older model. The blue and yellow Weeride is the newer
model. Each seats’
specifications are the same. The carrying capacity of 40 pounds is also
the same. One main difference is that the foot rests are adjustable on
the newer model. The other difference is price. Although each seat is
equal in quality, the manufacturing process for the newer model is less
expensive, so each unit sells for less.
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