I brought this seat and it has a huge flaw - the side panels flair out rather than taper towards the bike which means your heels will hit the panels on each upwards pedal stroke. The only way to avoid this is to either flair your heel out the side or ride the pedals on your foots arch (which it looks like you're doing in the video). This may not be a problem if your bike has long chain stays where you can mount the rack further back or you have very small feet. I'm currently deciding whether to return the seat or drill some holes through the panels so I can zip tie them to the seat stays to avoid contact with my heels.
Hey Nick. I did actually notice this and mentioned it in my longer written review. While I had the issue when I first started riding with it, I no longer have that problem. Not sure if I've just adjusted the way I ride... but I ride with a lot of different seats (for testing purposes) and this is the only seat that I had that issue with. For reference, I am 5'10 and wear women's size 10 shoes.
Two Wheeling Tots Thanks for replying, is there any other seats you can recommend - does the non “nexxt” version also have this problem? I really like the seat but not sure if it’s usable for me. I have read reviews on REI that say they’ve drilled holes in he plastic and used zip ties to taper the panels inwards, thinking I might try the same but don’t want to do a hack job and ruin the resell value.
@@swekiwi4517 just drill the holes in plastic where you want the seat to be narrower. Keep in mind the wheel position, so it won't rub. Take a rope, make a knot on one side, pull through. Make a knot on the other side. Voila, no more heel rub
This is an Axiom rack. Most racks will not state that they are compatible with a child bike seat because the company does not want to take on that liability. Make sure that whatever rack you choose has a weight capacity that will cover both the bike seat and the child.
It will mount to most bike racks, unless you have an ebike, which tend to have wider racks that this seat wouldn’t be able to clamp on to. Make sure your rack has an appropriate weight capacity!
@@Twowheelingtotsbikes I just tested it and it works perfectly. The thing that bothers me slightly is the safety aspect of it. Since the install just relies on tightening the seat brackets around the rack bars, is it reliable ? Do we have to worry about the seat brackets loosening over time ? Stuff like that scares me but maybe I am just being paranoid.
I’m looking at these but unsure about the rack mounted option - I’d prefer it but is it a comfortable ride for the little ones? Doesn’t look like there’s much suspension going on if you accidentally hit a bump and also there’s not much room behind the adult...?
Mounting bars on frame-mounted seats do tend to offer a bit of suspension where rack-mounted seats cannot. That said, we only ever ride with rack-mounted seats because my everyday bike can't take a mounting block. My daughter loves it. She says "ouch" every once in a while, but is happy every time I tell her we're going for a ride. Frame-mounted is cheaper because you don't have to buy a rack though...
Hi I'm looking to purchase this child seat but I was wondering what rear rack you were using for this particular seat? I'm getting a lot of different information of what rack would accommodate this seat.
@@Twowheelingtotsbikes translation: "But how do the belts open? 😅 my son has been sitting for 3 days ". Answer: push the thingy inwards, and then slide right. @ANGIOLINO_DRONE_FISHING, I hope your son will be able to walk without a seat for the first time in 4 months!
Thank you for your video. I probably miss a thing as it seems so simple regarding the instructions but I can't figure how to change the shoulders straps height :/ I mean I really can't pull them off from there original position to move them up on the higher level. Any tip would be so much appreciate 🙂 Cheers from France
Hola. Excelente video. Dices que para 4 años de edad. En la descripción de la página de Thule dice que hasta 6 años o 22 kg. Lograste probarlo con niños de ese peso? Gracias!
Yo no. Mi hija menor ahora pesa 18 kg, y es bien grande. Aunque se puede llevar un niño de 22 kg, se convierte más y más difícil mantener el equilibrio de tu bici. Pero es difícil con todos los child bike seats, no solo con éste.
The quality of these reviews is stellar! I'm giving YOU a 10/10 😉
Wow, thanks! We think you’re Groovy.
I have one and I also give it a 10/10!
I brought this seat and it has a huge flaw - the side panels flair out rather than taper towards the bike which means your heels will hit the panels on each upwards pedal stroke. The only way to avoid this is to either flair your heel out the side or ride the pedals on your foots arch (which it looks like you're doing in the video). This may not be a problem if your bike has long chain stays where you can mount the rack further back or you have very small feet. I'm currently deciding whether to return the seat or drill some holes through the panels so I can zip tie them to the seat stays to avoid contact with my heels.
Hey Nick. I did actually notice this and mentioned it in my longer written review. While I had the issue when I first started riding with it, I no longer have that problem. Not sure if I've just adjusted the way I ride... but I ride with a lot of different seats (for testing purposes) and this is the only seat that I had that issue with. For reference, I am 5'10 and wear women's size 10 shoes.
Two Wheeling Tots Thanks for replying, is there any other seats you can recommend - does the non “nexxt” version also have this problem? I really like the seat but not sure if it’s usable for me. I have read reviews on REI that say they’ve drilled holes in he plastic and used zip ties to taper the panels inwards, thinking I might try the same but don’t want to do a hack job and ruin the resell value.
I did the zip tie hack right away. I hope it *increases* the resale value, haha. Did you end up keeping yours?
@@funkylosik what hack is that?
@@swekiwi4517 just drill the holes in plastic where you want the seat to be narrower. Keep in mind the wheel position, so it won't rub. Take a rope, make a knot on one side, pull through. Make a knot on the other side. Voila, no more heel rub
29” wheels on a mountain bike how do I get the seat not to rub. I’m unable to use it
I owns the Thule yepp nexxt 2
Where is the seat rubbing? If you could email a picture to carrie@twowheelingtots.com, I can try to help you further.
Hi,
I know this video is a little old now but I wondered what rack you were using?
This is an Axiom rack. Most racks will not state that they are compatible with a child bike seat because the company does not want to take on that liability. Make sure that whatever rack you choose has a weight capacity that will cover both the bike seat and the child.
Hi! Is there any difference between the Maxi and the latest Maxi 2 Thule introduced?
We haven’t seen a Thule Yepp 2 Maxi. Could you send us a link?
Really interested getting this for my 2 year old, Will this mount up to any bike rack or are there specific mounts for this seat?
It will mount to most bike racks, unless you have an ebike, which tend to have wider racks that this seat wouldn’t be able to clamp on to.
Make sure your rack has an appropriate weight capacity!
@@Twowheelingtotsbikesawesome thanks! I ended up ordering the Yepp maxi.
Awesome video. Do you know if the seat is compatible with the Topeak Babyseat II Disc Mount Rack (the rack that the Topeak Seat ships with)?
We have not tested this, and Topeak’s official stance is that it is not compatible with any other bike seat.
@@Twowheelingtotsbikes I just tested it and it works perfectly. The thing that bothers me slightly is the safety aspect of it. Since the install just relies on tightening the seat brackets around the rack bars, is it reliable ? Do we have to worry about the seat brackets loosening over time ? Stuff like that scares me but maybe I am just being paranoid.
This is how most rack mount bike seats work, but since Topeak’s stance is that it isn’t compatible, we can’t recommend using it.
Will this mount to a bike with quick release on the back wheel?
A quick release on the back wheel shouldn't affect anything how the seat mounts to your bike. Are you trying to attach it to a rack?
I’m looking at these but unsure about the rack mounted option - I’d prefer it but is it a comfortable ride for the little ones? Doesn’t look like there’s much suspension going on if you accidentally hit a bump and also there’s not much room behind the adult...?
Mounting bars on frame-mounted seats do tend to offer a bit of suspension where rack-mounted seats cannot. That said, we only ever ride with rack-mounted seats because my everyday bike can't take a mounting block. My daughter loves it. She says "ouch" every once in a while, but is happy every time I tell her we're going for a ride. Frame-mounted is cheaper because you don't have to buy a rack though...
Hi I'm looking to purchase this child seat but I was wondering what rear rack you were using for this particular seat? I'm getting a lot of different information of what rack would accommodate this seat.
We use an Axiom rack. Make sure whatever rack you use has an appropriate weight capacity!
Can you pls be specific and say which model in the Axiom range you used?
How wide the the clamp lock open up to? Rear rack I have is over 8in...wide
I recommend calling Thule's customer service. We have a friend using this seat right now and I can't measure it myself for several weeks. Sorry!
I am currently trying to decide between this and the Yepp Maxi. Which one do you prefer ?
Are you using the rack or frame option?
What bike seat would you recommend, the ridealong, ride along lite or nexx maxi?
RideAlong all the way, unless you really need ventilation on the back.
Would this fit a low step bike? I have a Trek low step.
We have a really thorough bike fit guide which you can read here: www.twowheelingtots.com/how-to-choose-child-bike-seats/
Ma come si aprono le cinture? 😅 mio figlio è seduto da 3 giorni
Hablo espanol, pero italiano.. no. Lo siento!
@@Twowheelingtotsbikes 😂
@@Twowheelingtotsbikes translation: "But how do the belts open? 😅 my son has been sitting for 3 days
". Answer: push the thingy inwards, and then slide right. @ANGIOLINO_DRONE_FISHING, I hope your son will be able to walk without a seat for the first time in 4 months!
Which bike do you use? I have a mountain bike with rack but looking for a option to ride with him
The bike in this review is a Priority Classic Plus Gotham. I highly recommend it! www.prioritybicycles.com/products/thegotham/?aff=3
Thank you for your video. I probably miss a thing as it seems so simple regarding the instructions but I can't figure how to change the shoulders straps height :/ I mean I really can't pull them off from there original position to move them up on the higher level. Any tip would be so much appreciate 🙂 Cheers from France
They should pull out from the back of the seat. You may need to use your fingernail or a butter knife to wedge it loose…
Hola. Excelente video. Dices que para 4 años de edad. En la descripción de la página de Thule dice que hasta 6 años o 22 kg. Lograste probarlo con niños de ese peso? Gracias!
Yo no. Mi hija menor ahora pesa 18 kg, y es bien grande. Aunque se puede llevar un niño de 22 kg, se convierte más y más difícil mantener el equilibrio de tu bici. Pero es difícil con todos los child bike seats, no solo con éste.