![]() ![]() Or you could even try searching for a Thule seat by name in an online parents’ group you are part of maybe you’ll find someone whose kid has outgrown their seat.ComfortAir PILLION Motorcycle Seat Cushionįeatures of the ComfortAir Pillion seat cushion features a narrow, long rectangular shape, to match the seat profile of most pillion seats and enduro-style motorcycle seats. Before buying new, we recommend that you search for a used one for sale locally. But after testing bike seats with flimsier construction and shakier mounting hardware (which rattled slightly and caused us to stop and double-check our Allen-wrench work), we think Thule’s design and commitment to quality justify the cost for many riders (especially those with a young child who will likely get several years of use from the seat). We recognize that the Thule Yepp Maxi (as well as our runner-up pick, the Thule Yepp Nexxt Maxi) may be out of budget range for many cyclists (and perhaps particularly for newer riders who just dropped cash on bikes, helmets, and other gear). But the seat’s biggest potential drawback is its price. All of the bike seats we selected as picks have adjustable, five-point harness systems (two straps at the shoulder, two at the hips, and one between the legs) that cinch in to ensure a custom fit for each little rider.Īs described above, the Yepp Maxi’s frame-mount hardware makes it a bit more time-intensive to install than is preferable, and this model is not as conducive to moving between bikes. The harness systems should feel snug and secure when tightened, so there’s no space for a child to wiggle out a shoulder or lean too far out of the seat. There should be no play at the seat’s attachment points, and the materials should never feel flimsy. Once secured to the bike, a good bike seat shouldn’t wobble or shift at all, even when cruising over uneven terrain. Beyond ensuring that the seats we tested met those certifications, we used our own judgment to assess which bike seats felt safe. All of the bike seats we researched and tested met US ( ASTM) and/or European safety standards, which put restrictions on weight limits, dimensions, means of attachment, and more (ASTM standards apply only to rear seats). And it’s easy to sell used.Ī safe and secure ride: We think most parents would agree that safety is the most important criterion for a good kids bike seat. This bike seat also accommodates kids from 12 months, and up to 40 pounds. Like our top pick, the frame-mount version of the Nexxt Maxi weighs 10.1 pounds the rack-mount model is lighter, at 6.6 pounds. Overall, though, the seat felt safe and secure during rides-and it maintained a similarly stable ride to the Yepp Maxi. The wide-set positioning of its buckle also made it feel less secure for kids under 18 months or those with narrow shoulders. Even though it’s cool, the Nexxt Maxi’s new magnetic harness system seemed a little over-designed and more difficult to unlatch than the straps on the Yepp Maxi. And the upright seat angle is more apt to interfere with the back of a child’s helmet. ![]() The styrofoam-like seat material is less forgiving-and thus less comfortable for young passengers-than that of our pick. ![]() However, the seat itself has a few small design flaws that place it in runner-up status. If you’re planning to frequently alternate between riding with and without the seat, we’d recommend this model over the Yepp Maxi. The Yepp Nexxt Maxi (a similar seat from the same parent company) has a quick-release frame-mount system we think the Nexxt Maxi’s frame-mount system is preferable to our top pick’s because it’s simpler to attach and easier to transfer from bike to bike. ![]()
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