Child carrier and disc brakes.

[javadude]

I'm keen to get one of these Giant kid carriers. Does anyone know if i can fit one to a bike that has disk brakes?

 

 

[Hog_]

Just take the brakes off, you've already got a kid slowing you down! 

 

I can imagine it would depend on the design of the specific unit, but it should be okay.

 

 

[Speed Devil]

Velo, I have one of those on my MTB which has v-brakes. I don't think you will have any hassles with a disc brake setup as it is low-down on the frame.

 

If you not sure, find an LBS with a carrier in stock and ask them to fit it before you buy.

 

Just a warning: those carriers are so comfy that my son goes to sleep within 10 min Either way it's a win-win situation, he gets his sleep in and I get my training in 

Speed Devil2009-08-31 04:33:33

[gazza]

Yes, you'll have no problem fitting it, a new seat unit comes complete with nuts, bolts, spacers and brackets!! good luck..

 

[javadude]

Thanks for the info guys. Going to try before i buy. Cant wait to hit the trails with my 14 month old daughter. I wonder if they make helmets for her little head.

 

[Eugene]

yes they do.............I have a Barney helmet for my 13mnth old. Unless you have a full suspension, stay off the trails. They bounce around like crazy on the back.

[Chris Joubert]

I actually went shopping for the same thing.  You get seats made specifically for Disk Brake's, just make sure they give you the right one 

[Speed Devil]

yes they do.............I have a Barney helmet for my 13mnth old. Unless you have a full suspension' date=' stay off the trails. They bounce around like crazy on the back.[/quote']

 

 

Good advice.

The other problem is that the bike tends to become a bit top heavy with the extra weight. kids of that age don't yet know about keeping the balance on a bike. They just flop to the side that you turn.

If you go off road keep it as flat and smooth as possible.

[javadude]

I'll be keeping to the jeeptrack probably. Will be riding at Koeberg which is nice and flat as well.

 

[reteid]

first check that it does fit.I had a trek with v brakes and the carrier fitted perfectly.It however does not fit on either my raleigh or mongoose ,both which have discs.As to the sleeping yes,but untill then they do a lot to improve bike handling skills with sudden movements to a side.Hope you get sorted.

[Aquatic]

Check the mounts,some intefere with the disk mounts,othes clamp on the rear triangle further up

[TreeDodger]

I ordered one of these from the USA. Was a big hassle and cost a bit more but when it did arrive it was the bomb. You can use it on a full susser as well:

 

http://www.ibertinc.com/

 

[javadude]

 

I ordered one of these from the USA. Was a big hassle and cost a bit more but when it did arrive it was the bomb. You can use it on a full susser as well:

 

http://www.ibertinc.com/

 

 

Now that's pretty cool. Did you order directly from the website?

 

[TreeDodger]

Yes... they were very helpful and shipping was not too expensive. I got the whole thing shipping included for $120. Also paid VAT when it came into the country.

 

It's got a few drawbacks:

1. Only works up to 17kg

2. Your knees do hit  the seat so you have to cycle slightly bow legged but I have done 1 hour plus rides and it is fine.

 

The rest is all positive.