Biking equipment manufacturers offer rear-mounted child bike seats to carry children from 1 to 5 years of age or up to 40 lbs. These seats fit most adult bicycles. Safety features include a five-point harness and light deflectors. Since Consumer Reports warns these type of bike seats are probably less safe -- a child could experience a fall of around 3 feet -- your child should still wear a helmet for proper protection.
Step 1
Turn the seat bolt underneath the adult's bike seat counterclockwise with the adjustable wrench until it comes off.
Step 2
Place the U-bracket's open end -- provided with the child's bike seat -- over the seat bolt's hole, lining up the end hole on the U-bracket.
Step 3
Replace and twist the seat bolt clockwise to tighten it.
Step 4
Line up the left and right child bike seat supports with the holes on the U-brackets. Most models have up to five holes; choose the holes so that it positions the seat most comfortably for both you and your child.
Step 5
Place the provided bolts through the holes and turn clockwise to tighten.
Step 6
Place the short bracket into the long bracket's slotted end and position. Insert the bolts and turn to secure to the bike's rear fork near the wheel.
Step 7
Place the foot guard under the bike seat's front. Place the strips over each side's bike fork and thread each strip through the hole. Pull on the strip to tighten.
Things You'll Need
- Adjustable wrench
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