iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier
Keep your kids front and center with the iBert safe-T-seat child carrier, which offers passengers a great view and allows easy interaction as you ride! See details
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Keep your kids front and center with the iBert safe-T-seat child carrier, which offers passengers a great view and allows easy interaction as you ride!
Keep your kids front and center with the iBert safe-T-seat child carrier, which offers passengers a great view and allows easy interaction as you ride!
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Keep your kids front and center with the iBert safe-T-seat child carrier, which offers passengers a great view and allows easy interaction as you ride!
- safe-T-seat offers a solid center of gravity, positioning protects against dirt, dust, rocks or water off the bike reaching child's face
- Mounting bracket attaches to most bikes in about 2 min.; minimum of 0.75 in. of space between the headset and stem is necessary to fit the mounting bracket
- Once the mounting bracket is installed, affixing the safe-T-seat is a quick, easy process that can be done in about 15 seconds
- In addition, you can install extra brackets on other bikes, allowing you to quickly swap the safe-T-seat between bikes
- Designed for children age 4 and under; minimum age is 12 mos. as the child needs to be able to sit up well and hold the weight of a helmet on his or her head
- Maximum height of child is 44 in.; maximum weight is 38 lbs.
- Safety shoulder straps keep child in place; padded steering wheel at front of child features a small bit of friction so they can "steer" as you ride
- Meets British Safety Standard (BS EN 14344) which tests construction, strength and durability, attachment of seat to the cycle, restraint system, foot guarding and retention
- The iBert safe-T-seat child carrier is also designed to meet all ASTM 1625-00 standards, which only apply to rear child carriers at this time
Made in USA.
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iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier Customer Reviews
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- Durable (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Good padding (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- All around (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (11)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
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Pros
- Comfortable For Rider
- Easy To Assemble
- Easy to install
- Good quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
I attached the ibert seat to my K2 Zed. Total installation took about 15-20 minutes. I did have to adjust the front stem to put on the mount that holds the seat. I'd say the hardest part was installing the steering wheel to the seat. The screws are tough to get to at the bottom and did not align perfectly but I got it to work!
The iBert seat did not get in the way of steering or riding the bike.
My little one was definitely confused at first, he did not know if he enjoyed it or not. But he did not cry so i will take that as a win! We did buy the new version which comes with the steering wheel. He had a blast turning the steering wheel.
Very excited to use this more when the weather gets better. I definitely prefer this to other traditional seats for babys behind the rider. I was able to talk to the little one the entire time and make sure he wasnt getting bored.
This is recommended for minimum of 12 months. Our little one was 11 months when we first used it. He is standing, doesnt mind the helmet, and had a great time!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Close To Me In The Front
Cons
- Not Tall Enough In Back
Best Uses
- All Around
Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
I really like it overall, but I wish the back was a little taller for a bit more support for my son and it was wobbly on the very first ride--after we had just tightened everything.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
My daughter loves this and I'm a little disappointed this is probably the only summer we'll get to use it since I think she'll be too big (at age two and a half) to fit next year. The included, but optional to install, steering wheel is a nice touch too.
There are some compromises if you have a shorter top bar. I can squeeze in between this carrier and my bike seat, but getting back up is a little tricky. Not the fault of the carrier. Also, there is a quick release coupling, but when the carrier is removed, there's still a 6-8" aluminum stake attached to the headset pointing toward you.
All in all, it's been a lot of fun and I'm quite happy with the purchase
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cool looking
- Good Padding
- Lightweight
Cons
- Can't Stand Up
Best Uses
- Commuting
Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
The seat is nice and neat and my child likes it. However, it is not possible to stand up and pedal. So it is quite tricky to ride uphill.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Padding
- Lightweight
- Placement
Cons
- Clearance
Best Uses
- All Around
Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
Good seat, great placement means that the child sits right in the sweet spot for keeping balance and weight in proportion. Seats that mount to the rear bias all the weight over the back axle, this seat puts everything right in the middle so your bike will handle nice and neutral. My bike had a relatively low rise stem and flat handlebar and we had trouble getting my daughter in the seat when she had boots on in cold weahter. I've since put a riser bar on my bike (wanted one anyway) and she has much better clearance and I'm not bumping into her back as much. One thing to note is if you are using an mtb less than 16" frame size you will only be able to dismount off the back of the bike as their will not be enough room to hop forward, you could set your seat back further or get a layback seatpost but I have not had any situations that made the inability to dismount forward over the top tube a problem. My daughter loves her seat and has not complained once, in fact she's usually laughing and talking to me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dries Quickly
- Durable
- Good Padding
- Lightweight
Cons
- Chafes
Best Uses
- All Around
Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
Very easy to install and use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
...it doesn't fit my bike. I have a 16" Trek 4500 WSD and the top tube just isn't long enough to accommodate both the seat and me at the same time. I got the seat as close to the headset as I could, but I still didn't have enough room to sit on my bike seat. I'm disappointed that I have to return this seat and find another option.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- All Around
Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
We absolutely love this seat! We got for my husband's trek mountain bike and it fits perfectly. Our baby is 9 months and he loves going for bike rides in it! This was a great buy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Assemble
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- All Around
Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
We have been looking for a seat for my son for awhile now. I found this seat online and went and purchased it at REI. LOVE LOVE LOVE this seat. It was super easy to assemble. My son absolutely loves it. The seat is easy to remove from the bike when not riding with my son. I would surely recommend this seat to anyone that wants a durable, safe and fun seat for their child.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy installation
- Fun
- Great view
Cons
- Obstructs pedaling
Best Uses
- All Around
Comments about iBert safe-T-seat Child Carrier:
We got one of these for our first child, and loved it so much we got a second when #2 arrived. It's very versatile, and we rode with our kids before they met the 1year minimum (so long as they are stable and hold their heads up well, they'll be fine).
It's much better than a rear-mounted seat, as I can interact and talk to my child, and he has a better view of everything. My kids have actually fallen asleep in them a few times!
One limitation is that because it's mounted right in front of the adult, I have to splay my knees slightly to account for it, but it's minor. Too bad the weight limit is only 40lbs!
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