Modern life is very dynamic, and for a mother with a small child, issues of fast movement around the city and transport accessibility of shops, clinics and other public institutions are of primary importance. When the baby has grown up and learned to sit well, a comfortable stroller-bike will help to become more mobile.
Modern sidecar bicycles are available in two versions. One is a children's tricycle stroller-bicycle. It is convenient in that it is equipped with a pusher handle for parents, which allows you to choose the direction of travel without the participation of the child.
Another original and practical option was the stroller-bicycle in the form of a bicycle transformer, developed several years ago. It is at the same time a vehicle for a mother and a stroller for a child.
Which option do you prefer?
The traditional bicycle stroller has many advantages. Firstly, it is convenient to use: you just need to tilt the handle back and raise the front wheel. In addition, it has a functioning steering wheel and pedals that the little one can use on their own. Secondly, a special support is provided for the child's feet if he has no desire to pedal. Thirdly, the stroller-bike has a sun-protection awning, which also prevents the ingress of rain drops, and a convenient trunk-basket.
A cycling stroller helps mom stay fit by doing regular workouts. The cycling stroller has better passability, so it is perfect for picnics and short trips. In addition, a mother and child can quickly get to any place in the city, and, if necessary, the new product turns from a tricycle into an ordinary stroller in 20 seconds.
What to look for when choosing a model?
Different manufacturers of strollers-bicycles have different characteristics. In order not to put a lot of stress on the back of a sitting child, it can be purchased for children over 1, 5 years old, although there are models designed for 6 month old babies. A child can use a stroller-bike up to 5 years old.
When choosing a stroller-bicycle, first of all, you need to pay attention to the child seat: does it have a backrest, sides, a rim in front and safety belts, what is the upholstery of the chair, is it slippery. To prevent the child from falling out and hitting his back, all safety requirements must be met. In addition, you need to pay attention to the size of the wheels and the material from which they are made. On rubber wheels, the ride will be smooth and quiet, which cannot be said about plastic ones. For the convenience of the mother, it is important whether the kit includes a bag or luggage basket for children's toys, food and other trifles;
For a bicycle-transformer stroller, significant characteristics are its weight and ease of transformation. The following features are important for a baby stroller-bicycle:
- how the rests for children's feet are made: are they just pedals or there are also pallets that provide a comfortable and correct position of the feet;
- is the pusher handle convenient for parents: although it is adjustable in height, there may be short or hard handrails with an incorrect slope;
- what is the frame of the model: if it is plastic, then the weight is lighter, if it is metal, then it is heavier, but at the same time, durable.
