• GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip
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    Kids seated on the middle beam, dont think i have ever seen that setup here in Europe lol. Parents on a bike have their kids in a trailer, or on the back seat.

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      It’s new tech. Front setup is really good because you can have a conversation with your child very easily while riding. The child also has a really engaging, dynamic view of the world from right up front. Keeps the weight central for a very stable riding experience. And they get a shadow experience of holding bike bars! It’s been a big deal good thing for us.

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        Looks much safer too. Its also usually a backseat where I am. I’ve seen some nasty accidents with parents dropping bikes or getting hit with kids strapped into the back seat.

        At least in the front you have a chance to grab them.

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      I had the same setup for my son when he was little ( now a long time ago). It’s the best place for a child. You can talk to them you can hear them, they are cradled in your arms. They get to “help” steer and do the bell. Wouldn’t have them any other place

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      I’ve seen also a lot of fron seats for kids, specially in the Netherlands and Switzerland. Kind of cool!

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      The videos/marketing for them is everywhere. The kids are recorded saying funny things and talking to their parents.

      I think its a good design, and i think its the most selfie friendly bike seat which has helped the success.