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Topeak Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack

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An innovative suspension, quick and secure rack attachment and customizable seating and harness make the Topeak BabySeat™ one of the best deals around. Disc-brake rear rack is included.

Included tubular aluminum rear rack is disc brake compatible and features fast and easy BabySeat mounting and removal
Wraparound seat design with integrated, padded roll bar handle creates a cocoon of protection for baby; roll bar provides extra head protection and doubles as a carry handle
6-point harness offers superior comfort and security
Adjustable footrests with toe straps keep small feet away from spinning wheels
Removable padding has an easy-to-clean surface
Dual steel spring suspension system between BabySeat and rack helps cushion child from bumps and jolts
Carries child up to 40 lbs.
BabySeat racks are QuickTrack™ compatible with all MTX TrunkBags™ (sold separately) for extended versatility

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Topeak Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack Customer Reviews

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TopeakBabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack

3.7

(based on 11 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (9)
Easy to configure and adjust (4)
Comfortable ride (3)

Cons

Heavy (3)

Best Uses

Street riding (6)
Light riding (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

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May

2013

4.0

baby seat

By Beth takes pix

from st louis missouri

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Getting Started

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Pros

Sturdy

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Kids Under 3
Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

great for younger toddlers, the bar in front not only gives them something to hold onto but also peace of mind that their more secure. adjustable foot rests are also a plus as is the straps to keep their feet safe from the spokes!

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May

2013

4.0

baby seat

By Beth takes pix

from st louis missouri

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

This is a great seat for older kids, ours is 2 & 1/2 and he is terrified of the pull behind carrier. So this is the only option for us- its a bit awkward with a kid at this weight, but he loves it!! its comfortable and its nice that the foot pedals have straps to keep their feet away from the spokes. I was sold mostly on the bar in front, it makes me feel like he's more secure.

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Apr

2013

2.0

didn't work well with my kids

By Trail Ultrarunner

from East Bay, northern CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Hard to Configure
Uncomfortable Ride

Best Uses

Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

We got this for our 1st child for a trip with friends to Yosemite. It wouldn't configure with either my wife's nor my bicycle, so we actually bought another bike so we could mount the special rack you need to use this seat. While the product is well made and does what it says, there is an inherent problem. I believe in most states, any child has to wear a helmet when in any bicycle. This resulted in our son having to bend his neck forward since his helmeted head runs into the back of the seat. Uncomfortable, and also no chance he might be able to fall asleep if it were nap time. So we ended up buying one of those trailers you pull, which was much better-- more comfortable, most models you can fit two kids, and they can fall asleep safely, even with their helmets. I should've returned the item immediately, but REI took it back a few years later (I used it only twice-- the Yosemite trip and one other time, before realizing the concept was flawed). I felt a little guilty, but this is why I support this company so much. Once either of my children were tall enough that their head would clear, they were riding their own bikes. So maybe this will work for bigger kids, dunno.

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Apr

2013

1.0

Didn't fit well with my bike geometry

By Far North Coast

from Humboldt, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Hard to Configure

Best Uses

Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

I finally bit the bullet and paid for this pricey bike seat. I looked forward to getting this seat and spending time with my child while getting exercise. After spending time in the garage carefully attaching it to my bike I disappointingly discovered that the baby's hand bar overlaps with my own bike seat. I guess it wasn't designed for the size and geometry of my bike - I'm 6'1" and my city bike is a 1994'ish Trek mountain bike. So I packed it back up and am waiting to make a road trip through a town with an REI so I can return it. Who knows, if it had fit maybe I would have given it 5-stars. The construction seemed fine. My hesitation as to whether or not it'd work did have me buy through REI rather than a LBS because of REI's reliable return policy.

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Feb

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A great bike seat!

By Wurstie

from Bass River Twp., NJ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Configure and Adjust
Sturdy
Works with disc brakes

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

This is a great bike seat for toddlers. I started using this last summer with my 1 year old daughter and loved it! It's really tough and sturdy. While it is a little heavy, it's manageable. I'm sure one made from carbon fiber would be super light but also very expensive, so this is the best alternative. The best part is the ease of taking the seat off if you don't need it. It's literally a snap!

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Jan

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Purchase

By Xtine

from Chino Hills, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Big Kids
Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

My daughter has been using this seat since she was 1 1/2 years old and now she is 2 1/2. We like how it is sturdy, secure, and how we are able to make adjustments to the seat as she grows. We decided to purchase this type of seat instead of a front-of-the-bike seat for safety reasons. We usually ride on designated bike trails and street trails and felt that if we fell over, then the seat will provide better protection on the sides. Also, when she falls asleep the sides of the seat give her a place to rest her head.

One disadvantage about this seat is that it is a chore to put on the bike, so we never take it off. Its just a small inconvenience but overall a great buy.

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Jun

2011

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Top of the line.

By sun dance

from sun valley, california

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Easy to Configure and Adjust
Lightweight
Looks great
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

really easy to install. Once you have it on it feels sturdy and safe.

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Mar

2011

(17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Option

By str

from Philadelphia, PA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Configure and Adjust
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

Best option available for a rear child bike seat after a lot of research/testing.
Great modular system to also be able to carry bags when not carrying the seat and kid.
Very sturdy. Very protective (almost encapsulates the child).
Easy on and off for storage (I put it on and take it off for every ride, and its never cumbersome; takes 30 seconds.
Great flexibility for child size. Has been in use from 1-3 years old, and still some room to grow.

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Mar

2011

(13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great product for kids

By aprila

from Taylors Falls, MN

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Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

This is a great alternative to a bulky bike trailer. My daughter loved riding right next to us. It was easy to use and safe. The one review is frustrating because it is not about this specific product it is about their own personal problems with a child's bike seat in general. They truly should have bought a trailer.

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Jun

2010

(13 of 140 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not recommended

By ecodan

from Missoula, MT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Configure and Adjust
Sturdy

Cons

Can't lay bike down
Hard to mount and unmount
Heavy
Makes bike unbalanced
Uncomfortable Ride

Best Uses

Comments about Topeak BabySeat II with Disc Bike Rack:

We bought a Topeak a few years ago to carry our first child. We never fell in love with it- it made the bike really top-heavy and hard to mount/dismount, but it worked fine and we stuck with it.

The problem is that now our first child is riding on his own and we use the Topeak to carry our second. It's pretty sketchy when only one parent is around since the Topeak makes it very difficult to react quickly to a problem since you can just jump off the bike. Just today we were crossing a street and my son had a pretty serious fall. It took me way too long to safely dismount and then find a place where I could safely lay the bike down (my daughter still strapped into the Topeak and very unhappy about the situation) before I could go back and help my son.

We're going to retire it and look for another solution. We really, really wish we would have invested in a trailer instead. To be fair it's a well made piece of gear; it's just a bad idea overall.