Discovery 101 - Front Mounted Child Seat

by Hamax

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds
• ASIN: B000H9C0UC
• Item model number: 554030
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,679 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #37 in Baby > Gear > Bicycle Child Seats & Trailers
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea, Poor Execution, March 27, 2009

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Cycle Dad (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discovery 101 - Front Mounted Child Seat (Sports)

I used to ride nearly every day, but once I had kids, the free time really started to wane. My older son is almost 3, and my younger is 1. My wife bought me a trailer to take the kids for rides, but due to my younger sons allergies, the dust in his face didn't make for a fun time for him or big brother.
So I tried out this front mounted carrier thinking getting the litte one up front out of the dust would help. The concept was great. But this seat just isn't what it touts. Yes is mounts in the front, ON SOME BIKES. But because there isn't a lap bar or anything to keep the kids hands busy, they tend to roam to the bike controls or onto the handlebars which causes a safety hazard. Lastly, I tend to be flexible on things, but one thing that doesn't make me happy is that with the childs arms able to dangle out the side (very little side support or closure), my son decided he wanted to touch daddy's knees as I rode, and he sprained his wrist because he reached down just as my knee was coming up while pedaling. Definately not good.
I like the idea of moving the kid up front, it would be more fun and interactive, but this seat just doesn't cut it. Maybe something with a lap bar or higher sides, because the opportunity of roaming hands and arms is just too great.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best on the market!, August 26, 2008

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M. Lane "Kolibridum" (Hradec Kralove, Czech Rep.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Discovery 101 - Front Mounted Child Seat (Sports)

We have purchased other front mounted seats and this is the best one by far. HAMAX is a brand name in Europe and I am glad they are in the US now (I am from Europe and I remember riding to preschool with my dad on one of these!)

Our children all loved it. My youngest son loves to go for rides now and point out trees, animals, things around us. It really is a great way for us to explore the outdoors and spend time together. I also like the feature that I can remove the seat within seconds if I do not ride with my son.

Absolutely love it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the only thing your child really needs!, October 27, 2008

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Tilman Wuerschmidt (Washington,DC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Discovery 101 - Front Mounted Child Seat (Sports)

The discovery is the best thing ever!
My son Cy and I had tons of fun with it.
And for us it's transportation because we don't have a car.
Front mounted seats handle better than rear mounted ones because they only marginally shift the center of gravity to the front.
What can I say: get one for your child and as a present for friends around you.
We gave it to friends and it's always been a big hit.