http://bikes-as-transportation.com/choosing-to-ride-a-bike-in-the-winter/ cargo bikes, family bikes, electric bikes and complete streets Fri, 17 May 2013 12:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://bikes-as-transportation.com/choosing-to-ride-a-bike-in-the-winter/#comment-431 markstos Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:56:00 +0000 http://bikes-as-transportation.com/?p=2771#comment-431 Lisa, I use four different options with my four year old. Here they are in order of her preference (and mine!): 1. A Burley Piccolo with 6 speeds. She enjoys pedaling and I can feel the difference. 2. Stoker bars on Xtracycle. She enjoys the freedom, and I appreciate the minimal weight. 3. Yepp Maxi rear seat. It’s very well made, doesn’t absorb water in the rain and best feature– it quick releases on and off. 4. “Peanut Shell” rear kids seat, sold by Yuba. It’s relatively inexpensive and gets the job done, but it’s time consuming to install and remove and has pads that would soak up water in the rain. The cheaper plastic foot straps might break off, and the attachment could scratch your frame if you aren’t careful.

]]> http://bikes-as-transportation.com/choosing-to-ride-a-bike-in-the-winter/#comment-420 lisa Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:13:00 +0000 http://bikes-as-transportation.com/?p=2771#comment-420 What type of rear child carrier do you recommend for a four year old?  I am considering a trailer since we will be traveling long distances, but am looking for an alternative until getting a trailer.   

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