Kettler Flipper Child Bike Carrier

by Kettler

Product Features

• 3 Piece injection molded high impact resin body w/ spoke guard, removable panniers and locking lap bar
• 3 Position adjustable wrap around headrest & 7 position adjustable foot rests with adjustable foot straps
• No luggage rack required, fits virtually all bicycle frames & 50lb weight limit
• 3 Point double locking safety harness & reclining back rest for a more comfortable position
• Offers KETTLER Natural Suspension System, minimizing vibration and trauma to a child's body

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This bike carrier from Kettler provides a cozy and relaxing experience for your child. This luxury version features an adjustable back rest and safety hoop. The height of the head and foot rests can also be adjusted, while two additional side pockets offer additional storage space. The carrier includes a three-point belt system, an easy-to-clean cushion, and a secure attachment for the frame.

About Kettler
Kettler is a leading producer of leisure furniture, sports and fitness equipment, table tennis tables, bicycles, and children's outdoor toys. Since 1949, the company has grown from a small enterprise in Heinz Kettler's hometown of Ense-Parsit, Germany, into a worldwide manufacturing and marketing organization, selling in 60 countries and employing more than 2,000 people.

Heinz Kettler has always remained true to a "Made in Germany" principle of quality, and it is still the central pillar of the company's management philosophy. This means that, even after 50 years of trading all over the world, most of the factories, and particularly the most important ones, are still in Germany. The Kettler group, with all its international factories, offices, and sales companies, is organized and administered from its head office in Ense-Parsit. Committed employees develop and produce Kettler's innovative and high-quality products for people who want to stay fit or simply relax and enjoy their leisure time.

Product Description

Exclusive mounting bracket eliminates a frame-mounted rack while offering natural suspension. The universal mount fits virtually any bicycle and allows the removal of the child seat with one pull pin. The Flipper has an adjustable headrest and footrests with straps that allow the bicycle seat to grow with the child. The Flipper also features a reclining backrest for a more comfortable position for the child. Safety features on the Flipper include a safety lap bar and a 3 Point double locking safety harness. The Flipper also has 2 removable saddle bags for storage. Safely holds a child up to 50 lbs.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31 x 17 x 16.5 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001PHBG8M
• Item model number: 8947-570
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,855 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #28 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Accessories > Bicycle Child Seats & Trailers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A seat for miles of smiles, August 16, 2010

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Wendy Sanem (Eagle River, AK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kettler Flipper Child Bike Carrier (Sports)

This seat was a hit from the moment I took it out of the box. My 20 m.o. loved playing on it. Then, when I put it on the bicycle, she was really thrilled. It has been great fun for us both. I love having her ride up on the bike with me instead of in a trailer on the ground. No trouble with dust or mud flying at her. And she's up high and safer with me in case we come across aggressive-looking dogs, bears, etc. I was worried that the bicycle would ride awkwardly with the additional weight of the seat and child, but it rides great. I can maneuver well on narrow trails. Also, the suspension system works great when we hit the bumps. The assembly instructions were straight forward and fit my no-suspension mtn bike fine. With her bike helmet on I feel she is pretty well protected. Of course, I ride rather conservatively--all in all I think the seat is pretty safe. One safety aspect that I am very concious of is that I keep a good hold on the bike any time the child is in the seat and I'm off the bike. If I'm off the bike, then she comes out of the seat--but that gives her more opportunities to stretch her legs than if she was in a trailer. One other thing--don't wear pants with an elastic waistband or your kid may entertain herself during the ride by depantsing you!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great seat for my 29er MTB, April 6, 2011

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Jake - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kettler Flipper Child Bike Carrier (Sports)

After coming to the realization that I would need to fabricate some parts in order to get a child seat on my 29er mountain bike (REI Novara Matador {L}) I found this and it seemed two good to be true. It had everything I was looking for; quick on and off, no rack required, safe and comfortable for the little passenger, and would not interfere with operation of the bike. I found it to be exactly as advertised, the installation was straight forward and my daughter LOVES her new seat. The construction of the seat is not as heavy duty as the Britax car seats we have but it seams well made and I don't have any reservations about putting her in it. She is almost 2 1/2 years old ~26 lbs and it seems like she has quite a bit of growing to do before she outgrows it. Removing the seat from the frame clamp is super quick and easy, under 5 seconds quick! Because the seat doesn't attach to the frame near the rear wheel like the rack based seats there is no interference with my disk brakes or rear derailleur. The only thing I don't like about it is the shoulder straps. They could use some padding and a second buckle over her breast plate, I fear the straps will to easily slip off her shoulders. I will probably rob the buckle and pads from an old car seat to solve the problem. Overall I am very happy with it and highly recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Possible Child Seat, November 30, 2010

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Aviv Arieli "AA1" (HOUSTON, TEXAS, US) - See all my reviews
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This is probably the best seat around. Well made, well designed and very easy to use.
Even though they say it is not for fully sprung (soft tail) bikes, it can be fitted on at least one. I fit it on a Cannondale Rush and it works very well. Even went on some smooth forest trails with my 11 month old daughter who loved it!!
It depends on the design of the downtube.seatpost and rear suspension. In general, if the travel is horizontal and there is room with clearance above the top travel point andconnection point of the crossmember of the frame, it will fit and work well.

Worth every penny!