Child carrier bike seat for a 5 year old - anyone know of one?

sillywilly

Hi - I am looking to buy a child bike seat for my 5 year old that attaches to the back of my bike. As a last resort I would try out one of the ones that fits on the crossbar in front of me but can't seem to find one anywhere.

Most of the seats I have seen online seem to say "up to 3 years old or 22 KG".

Basically can anyone recommend a seat that would be suitable for a 5yr old +

Could you also let me know cost, where you got it and how easy it was to fit?

Many thanks in anticipation of any help

Coopdivi

The reason why you can't find one is because of weight restrictions. The seat would have to be well reinforced to take a 5 year old possibly resulting in the bike tipping up.

Have you considered a trailer. They look pretty easy to fit and they're quite stable. Here's a couple of suggestions.

This one from Argos is £80

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0363857/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports+and+leisure%7C14419152/c_2/3%7C15701421%7CBikes%2C+cycling+and+accessories%7C14419153/c_3/4%7Ccat_14419153%7CCycle+carriers%2C+trailers+and+child+seats%7C14419181.htm

Or this one from Amazon seller Y Frame Discounts which is about £113 with postage

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Childs-Tag-Along-Cycle/dp/B001KOTKA6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_1