Gear for One-year-old Cyclist?

[ElPerro]

Anybody have a suggestion for a good child seat? To avoid desecrating my LeMond, just got a good used Trek road bike that will be specifically used for taking the little guy out – and he is gonna love it! In any case, I have no experience in this area and have no idea which one to buy. Cost is not a concern, safety is the only issue.

Of course, I will also get him a good helmet, a cool jersey and some cool shades; but I think we’re gonna have to wait awhile for the bike shorts…..

 

[MCOSR]

Anybody have a suggestion for a good child seat? To avoid desecrating my LeMond, just got a good used Trek road bike that will be specifically used for taking the little guy out – and he is gonna love it! In any case, I have no experience in this area and have no idea which one to buy. Cost is not a concern, safety is the only issue.

Of course, I will also get him a good helmet, a cool jersey and some cool shades; but I think we’re gonna have to wait awhile for the bike shorts…..

I use a Topeak seat and it works very well (http://www.topeak.com/products/baby_lead.html). It's solid and secures the child in well, but it is pretty big. I put it on an old beater MTB so as to not desecrate my road bike as well. It will definitely make your intervals tougher, but your boy will love it.

 

[lumpy]

I'd suggest you check to see if Consumer Reports has rated them. Or even a parenting magazine. I know the handlbar forward facing ones are quite dangerous (they're not available in the USA to my knowledge).

My little guy went onto a Adam Trail-A-Bike when he was about 3. I highly recommend them.

have fun!