Rear mount child bike seats tend to allow more weight.
Baby bike seat weight limit.
Front mounted child bike seats typically have a maximum weight of around 30 lbs.
What is the maximum weight for a child bike seat.
The maximum weight of child rating for both versions rack mounted and seat post mounted is 22kg.
Rear mounted seats are suitable from nine months up to around 45 pounds.
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They provide a very special bonding experience with your child that you don t get with a rear mounted seat.
Many front mounted seats are designed for younger riders ranging from nine months to two or three years old or a weight limit of around 35 pounds.
Once kids have outgrown the weight limit usually around 35 pounds you can switch them to a more open style bike seat like the macride.
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If you have a child under that weight limit you might want to check out my top picks for front mounted bike seats.
Child baby bike seats.
Even if a seat seems sturdy enough to take a heavier child than that it s a bad idea to exceed its weight limit.
The hamax observer has a maximum weight of 33 lbs.
A traditional style front seat like the ibert left is best for babies and young toddlers.
Comparison charts comfortably take your child along for the ride ideal for ages 12 months to 4 years whether you want your toddler up front between your arms or behind you while commuting or riding for fun we ve tested over 20 different child bike seats to help you find the best.
Some like the hamax caress accommodate up to 48 5 lbs.
And this seems to be the maximum child weight for all rear seats.
They allow kids to be strapped in.
Unfortunately they have a pretty limited life span as the weight limit is usually around 30 to 35 pounds.