MAc Ride Early Development Childhood development
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Calm down everyone.
I personally won't be hitting up Bovine on Mt Joyce with my son on it, but even on his wee-ride we get out into the local fire trails and single track - as well as a fair bit of local road riding. We even did the Brissie to the Bay 25 on the weekend. He loves it. I don't kid myself that it is idiotproof, but I'm not an idiot about it either. I ride slower and take a lot less risks than when I am on my own.
The biggest problem (on the road) is that drivers don't know there is a kid there, and try and sneak past when they shouldn't - they look across and all of a sudden swerve away.
Dropper seatposts are better than a standard as it is easier to put your foot down in technical parts. The crown of my forks (Fox 29er on a Trek superfly) just knocks the foot peg on the way through - Have a look at how much clearance there is between a frame and fork at full compression.
And personally, I try not to move the steering wheel much past 80°, particularly at speed.
I'm not sure I will be getting one of these now, as the use may be limited - my son is over 2 now, and loves his balance bike to bits so he'll probably be out on that more once the 3mo is on the bike.
The wee-ride is great, not sure it is safer or better just because it has a seatbelt though. My 2yo has reached the design limits (foot size / weight / height) on it already.
scblack
Leucocholic
Wow, anyone who really thinks this is dangerous needs to get out more.:tsk:
Who is honestly going to EVER ride with their kid somewhere other than fire-trails, cyclepaths or smooth XC trails? Child can see ahead, you can see how the kid is coping, if you happen to fall you cradle the child, kids feet are clipped in. I see no real problem.
The only thing I would do is add some padding onto the handlebars/stem in case of face plants.
I would have used this for sure when my kids were younger.
Who is honestly going to EVER ride with their kid somewhere other than fire-trails, cyclepaths or smooth XC trails? Child can see ahead, you can see how the kid is coping, if you happen to fall you cradle the child, kids feet are clipped in. I see no real problem.
The only thing I would do is add some padding onto the handlebars/stem in case of face plants.
I would have used this for sure when my kids were younger.
Zubanoid
Likes Bikes
^ Wow. I wasn't expecting such a reaction! Take a look at these seats...
These are both allowed in Australia... Tell me that having a child strapped into one of these when you crash isn't going to cause damage to a child... No matter what style of bike seat a parent should only ride one trails they are 100% certain they can ride without falling off. If you think this product/seat is implying that you should put one of these on and hurtle down a DH trail then you my friend are wrong. If you, as a parent decided to ride down a rock garden that you were likely to fall off then good luck to you. This is meant for children so they can hold on to the handlebars are experience steering and have some fun rather than looking at a parents ass or be in some capsule completely detached from the bike and the experience. I ride DH and I would not even consider going near a DH trail with my child.
I like it myself and I know my children would love it. I would feel better having them enclosed between my arms than in some capsule or behind me. This seat is also a lot lighter than others which makes it a better balance.
Thanks for your opinions guys but maybe think about it for more than a second or even try thinking at all before reacting and slagging it off. FFS we all ride down dangerous steep trails on our bikes and endanger our own safety for fun but yet you pass judgment on parents wanting to be a little adventurous with our kids! What, are we going to bubble wrap our kids? Why not let our kids experience a little of what we do and teach them how to ride properly so they can be better, safer riders and have fun while doing it!? Don't buy it if you don't think it's safe but don't just go slagging it off the first time you set eyes on it! jeeezzzzzz :/
Here's what Mac Ride have to say about safety: http://www.mac-ride.com/safety-topics/
Zubanoid
Likes Bikes
^ WTF dude! When the fork bottoms out! Wow, I have been riding a long time and you have to be doing some serious trails to bottom out the fork! Fark....
No Skid Marks
Blue Mountain Bikes Brooklyn/Lahar/Kowa/PO1NT Raci
Hmmm kid falling free from bike or being cocooned by parent in a crash, or child staying attached to bike so it's weight is multiplied ten fold resulting in a lot more impact force. At least one leg and both arms are locking the child in at any time.
hifiandmtb
Sphincter beanie
Especially bottoming out your forks when turning.
Maybe that's how Choppy broke his frame?
I've had my children on a seat like the last one pictured, so with a bucket style seat + suitable restraint - this is good for when they unexpectedly decide to have a nap mid-ride. I'd give the Macride a go but I'd want to be sure how my child reacts and behaves on something more secure first, I think.
Im pretty sure Im going to back it, my little guy is 4 months old at the moment, and with a bit of care taken i dont really see it as being any more dangerous than the WeeRide thing. Sure he will probably need to be 2+yo not 1yo to aid with the balance and stuff, but thats ok, means he can come out on some easy fire trail rides as well.
pharmaboy
Eats Squid
Neat idea. Probably not for me though.
Nanny state comments coming from mountain bikers - fuck the irony on that!
No problems for people who say they wouldn't use it with their child but wtf are the comments with "your" child? How about none of YOUR business?
Sorry for the rant, but do gooders who want to protect others from risk are one of the most annoying aspects of modern Australia .
Nanny state comments coming from mountain bikers - fuck the irony on that!
No problems for people who say they wouldn't use it with their child but wtf are the comments with "your" child? How about none of YOUR business?
Sorry for the rant, but do gooders who want to protect others from risk are one of the most annoying aspects of modern Australia .
rone
Eats Squid
Hear hear.
Zubanoid
Likes Bikes
Zubanoid
Likes Bikes
Notice how both images have babies in them as well.... Mac Ride is meant for small children not babies in case you didn't get that part...
This kid seems like he's enjoying the ride... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLTVwaJiDVg
dolphinman
Likes Dirt
I can see why the little ranga likes the idea of the front seat...
In this case, not so sure
In this case, not so sure
DannyAwesome
Likes Bikes
[video=youtube;Qh2sWSVRrmo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh2sWSVRrmo[/video]
I have two kids and I'd consider getting something like this, but they're both probably starting to get too big for one. On the other hand they cant ride a bike on their own so I'm looking for some other way to get them out riding with me.
I have two kids and I'd consider getting something like this, but they're both probably starting to get too big for one. On the other hand they cant ride a bike on their own so I'm looking for some other way to get them out riding with me.
No Skid Marks
Blue Mountain Bikes Brooklyn/Lahar/Kowa/PO1NT Raci
For those with bigger little kids(sub5),these tag along things work great.
Scrubs a bit on the 29er wheel over big bumps/rollovers. 26" wheels would be better. I rate the front baby seat for sub 2 year old too.
Scrubs a bit on the 29er wheel over big bumps/rollovers. 26" wheels would be better. I rate the front baby seat for sub 2 year old too.
Rob_74
Likes Dirt
may be they should consider a rear facing front seat with dual air bag protection in case of a crash