As mentioned before,
carbon frames are not generally designed to hold child carriers because they are not as strong as most metal frames
. This is primarily because of a major difference in manufacturing methods. Metal frames are reinforced all the way around and made stronger than they might need to be.
What can you not do on a carbon bike?
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Can you put a kids bike seat on any bike?
While frame-mounted seats are the most common, they can also be the most difficult to mount due to various features or design elements on the bike's frame.
Rear rack-mounting child seats typically fit on any bike that accepts a traditional bike rack
.
Is it safe to put a carbon bike on a trainer?
Felt cannot officially recommend using any trainer to which a frame can be mounted
, as intense pedaling efforts can cause side load on the seat stays and potentially cause breakage. If the frame breaks, then this would NOT be covered under warranty.
Can you put a toddler seat on a bike?
Fitting with a child seat on your bike
Even if you're used to riding with rear panniers, a child seat takes some getting used to
. Panniers put the weight around or between the axles. Child seats put the weight above and – more significantly – behind the rear axle, which destabilises the bike.
Can you put any seat on any bike?
While
“most” bicycle seats are universal and interchangeable
, not all bicycle seats are interchangeable or universal. However, the good news is that most modern bikes and brands have accepted that one fitting is best.
How do I carry my 5 year old on a bike?
Kids can be carried in a number of ways, depending on the bike: They can
sit on a bench or shelf on a rear rack, in a front bucket, box or container, or strapped into a bike seat
. Longtail bikes: These let you carry children on an extended rear cargo rack that sits over the back wheel.
Can you put a baby seat on a mountain bike?
Gone are the days of rattly, uncomfortable moulded seats that spoil your kids' enjoyment and eat into your knee room.
The latest front mount seats are compatible with most modern mountain bikes
, are safe, and allow you to ride mellow singletrack together.
Are bicycle seats universal?
Are bike seats universal?
Yes, most modern bike seats are universal
and can be interchanged with different seat posts. The exceptions are if you have much older equipment or a specialized bike. It's best to check the number of rails and the rail width on your saddle to ensure a correct fit to the seat adapter.
How long will a carbon frame last?
Carbon composite based on epoxy resin shows a very long lifetime during fatigue testing, thus
there's no degradation of the composite over the lifetime of a bike
. Only long-term strong UV exposition can harm the epoxy structure, but all our frames have a UV protective agent included in the final paint layer.
Do carbon bikes break easily?
Do Carbon Fiber Bikes Break Easily?
Carbon fiber bikes will not break easily
due to the strong materials that are used to make them.
Do carbon bike frames last?
Myth: A carbon frame won't last as long as a metal one. Reality:
As long as you don't crash hard or take a hammer to the frame, a carbon bike can theoretically last forever
. In fact, steel and aluminum last only so long before the metal fatigues and can no longer be used safely, but carbon remains stable indefinitely.
Do trainers damage bikes?
While the “
riding on a trainer will damage your carbon frame” myth has been officially busted
, indoor riding can still pose a threat to your bike in two ways: wheel strain and sweat corrosion. We've put together an exhaustive list of common trouble spots reported by riders who train regularly on Zwift.
Can you put a mountain bike on an indoor trainer?
Most direct drive trainers are compatible with mountain bikes
, as long as you have the correct adapters for your bike and a cassette that is compatible with the drivetrain on your bike.
Does sweat corrode carbon?
This is because carbon and aluminium are on opposite sides of the galvanic scale, and
when they are connected by an electrolyte, like sweat, the resulting chemical reaction speeds corrosion
.
Do babies need helmets on bike seats?
Does my child need to wear a cycle helmet when they are in a rear bike seat? In the UK
there is no legal obligation for anyone to wear a helmet
, but many parents choose to use them.
Can you put a regular bike seat on an exercise bike?
Can you change your seat on exercise bike?
Yes, you can replace the bike seat
, all you have to find is the right fitting standard seat. Many people buy a seat and when they find it comfortable they replace it and can ride in comfort.
How do I carry my 6 year old on a bike?
Try a longtail Cargobike with two back seats and a tag-along if the older child insists on pedalling too. Tandem such as Circe Helios or Morpheus that can take both a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old who can pedal, then attach a single trailer with inserts for baby.
What is safer a child bike seat or trailer?
Trailers, which have two bicycle-type wheels and a long hitching arm that fastens to a bicycle from behind and ride low to the ground, are potentially safer in an accident
. That's because a child would fall about three feet from a mounted bike seat compared with a fall of about 6 inches from a trailer.
Can a 7 year old go in a bike trailer?
Children typically are able to ride in the trailer until about age six, or until they become too tall for their helmet to fit below the internal roll bar. The max age will depend on the child's development.
Burley manuals say a maximum age of 7 years old.
Can you put a rear child seat on a mountain bike?
Though
rear child bike seats are generally considered safe
, it really comes down to your confidence and comfort level while riding a bike. It's a good idea to practice riding with extra weight before buckling your child into the seat and always ask for help if you need it. And don't forget, always wear a helmet!
When can you put a baby in a bike seat?
“It's not so much a question of age, but of physical development. Infants vary a lot as to the age at which they are able to sit up unaided (as in sitting in the middle of the carpet, playing with toys etc), which is when they are ready to ride in the usual sort of bicycle child seat. Usually this is
about nine months
.
