I NEVER leave TH-cam comments but i'm leaving this in the hopes you get this feedback. This was incredibly helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to shoot this video and for being so thorough. I couldn't find anything that was anywhere close to this helpful online about these two products, let alone bike seats for children in general. Just wanted to say thanks it means a lot!
The definitive compare and contrast video out there. Never have I left absolutely sure with what I wanted to buy. You covered everything in an organized and logical format. Easy to follow, and straight to the needed information we need. WELL DONE!
The only disappointing thing about this video is I can only give it a thumbs up once!! Thank you so much for taking the time to put together such a comprehensive video together!! I recently got a cheaper brand of baby/toddler bike seat, it's mounting system was similar to the RideAlong and it was unbelievably flimsy and flexy, so much so, I felt like my daughter was at risk of falling out of it when first used it. I'm now looking at the Yepp Maxi, because it seems so much more rigid and stable in the mounting section. I've got a road bike, so should be fine. Thanks again mate, really appreciate this video 🍻
Amazing! Thank you for taking the time to do this. We have been trying to decide which seat to go with for our son and this answered all our questions.
Thanks for doing this. The 2" clearance on the Yepp's mounting bracket is a good point, but as I will be installing it on a road bike, I don't think it is something I need to worry about. Also, my kid is a bit of a nut, so the 5 point harness with the difficult buckles is a selling point.
Thanks for the comparison. I have been using the Thule for 3 years and my only complaint is that there is only one small reflector. Im only looking into different seats now because I have a new bike that is incompatible with the Thule. I thought it could be helpful to share some of the features I think are great on the Thule that I would definitely miss with the Yepp. 1. The small bars holding the seat are designed to flex and greatly reduce the impact your kid feels when you hit a bump. My kid wants me to go as fast as possible on forest trails with my road bike. 2. The arm rests / handles are great. My kid is always using them and the part of the seat below them that is wider is excellent protection for his hands when I lean my bike against a wall and , I could imagine, in the case of a crash. 3. Easily adjustable everything is a must if using the seat with two different sized children. Colin, your right. I cant imagine a bike where you would be able to slide the seat forward. Perhaps this feature is for when the seat is not mounted on the bike to make it a little more compact.
Thank you so much for the insightful comment! I am positive it will help with others when deciding which is best for them. No matter what, you can't go wrong with either of these seats. Thanks again!!!
I'm sure you've already discovered this, but for your viewers' benefit, the Ridealong foot strap can be set to the correct size then the side can be snapped off/on via the blue tab on the end of it without having to mess with the sizing again.
Thanks a lot I enjoyed your flic About safety : i will choose the yepp ( that already is safety award winner here in germany) One point is the belt That can easily be opened by a kid in the ridealong ( my 2 years old son is very „ intelligent „ at these things , and the other factor is the 5 vs 3 point fixation. Also , the rigit fixation of the yepp is a good think as i Drive also offroad sometime, as you said.
Never owned a child seat, but right off the bat the Yepp seems like a way better seat! Two massive reasons: A) It's much more comfortable with the soft foamy plastic and narrow frame that holds the kid more securely. B) The mounting frame doesn't flex nearly as much and the narrow and much lighter seat makes the bike have better balance and the kid have a smoother ride. It seems like it flexes just enough to absorb bumps on the road. Also the ventilation. Also the fact you can weave a bungie cord trough the holes and strap clothing or groceries on the back of it.
@@tayjay604 i got the Thule, my bike frame is also small. Thule fits but when I hit bumps my son will bounce on the tire... he's probably getting to heavy for this setup too.
So I have had the Yepp Maxi for 3 years now, first kid I was super happy with it. The second kid has already figured out the two hand harness locks and he is only 2 years 5 months. I am thinking of getting the Thule for our second bike (wife’s e-Mtb) because of the mourning system being more flexible, so giving more “suspension” and the better adjustability with the straps
Fantastic! I got a yepp maxi on my bike and couldn't fit it in my wife's coz of the tube being too wide for the bracket! Was wondering to go for the yeppmaxi for rack mount or for the ride along, as my wife wont go to trails with our little one will get the ride along based truly on your review. Thanks.
Thanks for the review. Only thing missing - how do they compare in the ride? The smaller bars seem better for absorbing vibration and allowing for flex when you hit bumps. If you have anything more you can add, this would be it. I did skim through the video after about 8 minutes, so I may have missed it. Thanks for the excellent review.
One thing I’ve been curious about is if I fall on the bike. The Thule seems like it has more protection for little ones limbs over the Yule. Would you say that’s true? The Thule looks more protective but also that it might be heavier for that reason? Thx!
My friend bought one of these Maxi used. Seems the bracket is not compatible with GT bikes such as the Aggressor Pro. The triple triangle forces it to ride very low and rear tire will rub. I can't find a solution to help him out
Thank You for the video as far as im conserned ThuleRidealong wins in every way ordereded it just now. And the shoulderstrap height adjusment is a great bonus on the RideAlong cause of how simple it is. We will use it for 2 kids 1 and a 3 year old.
Hello greetings from Mexico. I appreciate your comparison video. I have a question, which of the two seats do you recommend so that the chair does not rub against the rear tire? my daughter weighs about 18 kg. Thank you
Thank you for posting! I am new to all this. I am looking for a bike and child seat so that I can take my child to daycare. Could you please guide me on what kind or which bike and what other things I need to get to be able to ride my daughter with me. Thank you so much in advance!
Great video, I just bought the Yepp maxi last week, tough decision between this too but i really think the Yepp will last longer and been more durable since it looks much sturdy
I was just wondering about the RideAlong does the mounting bracket interfere with the gear cable on the seat tube. My cable runs down the seat tube to the mech on the front chainring. Thanks in advance.
KENNY MTB that’s a great question. Honestly I believe that both of these would interfere. Thule does make a “rack mount” option which mounts differently. But you would need a rear rack on your bike.
Hi, I have same bike trek verve 1 low step, wanting a bike seat for a 30lb 2 year old. But wonder if I could also use it for my 50lb 4 yo. This may be crazy but if I could have a front seat for the 2yo and a rear mount for the 4 yo I’d like to try this.
I have a mountain bike with 3 chain rings at the front, the cable down the seat tube, and the tule ridealong fits fine. I'm surprised this doesn't come up more, and I remember before I bought mine it was very hard to find this info. I actually emailed Thule to ask me, and they wrote back and said it would not fit. However, they also sent me a copy of the manual, and it had a picture showing the bikes it fits with and it included mountain bikes, so I just took a chance and bought it. Anyway, long story short, the clamp that goes on the frame has a cut away that means there is room for the cable. I can't say for sure that it would be fine for every bike, but certainly fine on mine.
Hi! I have a children of 21Kg (46lb) and soon he will weight more, do you think the Yepp Maxi is more strong to carry its weight securely? I try to say, do you think is over strength that other like Ride along because its mount bar instead of thin bars? Thanks! :)
hey, im curious, how are the adapters holding up? is it safe enough? i have a child that's 19KG (saw that max weight is 22KG) im just concerned if those adapters (specifically yepp maxi) are strong and durable enough
They have been doing great. Remember though, that the max weight is with the child fully dressed and with a helmet. I have another front seat that holds kids up to 27kg which is called the MacRide. I have another youtube video where I cover that seat and both my sons LOVE it.
Could you please help me out...I moved forward and went with the Thule Yepp Maxi in Orange. The seats look great; install was definitely not the easiest but well worth it on my wife and my bike, so excited to shofar our 2 girls around. The only issue I m having is it is so hard to slide the seat out of the mount and back in. What lubrication do your recommend and is safe to use on the product? I tried calling Thule multiple times no one answers and I just leave voice messages. Thank you in advance for you help.
Where the bracket attaches to the square part that the seat slides into can be over tightened. I would make sure that you don’t over tighten that component. I also found it very tight sliding in and out, so I use some silicone spray lubricant. It would not stain anything, or deteriorate any sort of plastic. So make sure that the bracket isn’t over tightened and try using some silicone spray. Another tip, use the silicone spray on any zippers on jackets, bags, etc.
Colin Chilibeck thank you for the I over tighten everything especially when it is for something for my children to play on or use. Just in my nature :-)
Are both seats on mountain bikes? Do they have disc brakes? We’ve been having difficulty finding a seat that will fit my mountain bike. I’m only 5’2 so have a very small frame with not much room for attachments without the disc brakes getting in the way. Thanks
Yes, both seats are on medium mountain bikes with disc brakes. I would recommend going to a store that sells both seats, and see if you’d be able to test fit them to make sure they fit your bike.
Hello Julie, which seat did you buy and found fitted please? I am in exactly the same position with being 5'2" and on a mountain bike with disc brakes. Thanks so much
The harness buckle is a big let down from Thule who normally are the pioneers in safety solutions in car industry and may have to do my own workaround improvment. It's a tough decision and if they combined best features from both products they'd produce the best seat most people would want to have. Unfortunately, it won't happen because of marketing and profits making priorities. I've made a tough choice and bought the RideAlong seat becuase of better vertical frame positioning options (Maxxi's mounting bracket height can be limited by bike's frame thinkness as in this video in particular when you need to mount it higher because of already installed rear racks on a bike) , really nice easy and quick foot straps that are real pain in our brand new Hamax Sleepy (one nipple that holds the rubber strap just broke off possibly becuase we lean the bike against the seat when putting our child in). Other things are the easy straps adjustments which are also a pain in Hamax. Some people may say it's not a problem and you set them once - no, this is not true as we have to adjust them quite frequently whenever we put on or take off a thicker jacket so it's rather frequently used. I'd agree about using less frequently height adjustment for the straps as well as horizontal sliding seat positioning as we set it once and didn't touch it again for a long time. Another nice thing in RideAlong is arms rests and ability to tilt the seat back when our wee one goes to sleep. We use it quite often and rarely keep the seat set on maximum upward position - child's face too close to our butts and another very important reason! Namely in Hamax Sleepy there's a rotating seat forward/backward tilt adjustment large red knob which can cause injury if the child's seat is mouted too close to the rider's seat in particular when maximum back tilt position is set which rises the red know further up closer to riders seat. Basically, when we set our Hamax on maximum backward tilt position a gap beween the rotating tilt adjustment knob and the rider's seat can be about ~0.5-1cm. Now, when riding on uneven surface the child's seat tends to flex/jump up and down so when a child puts their little fingers in this gap it can SQUASH and possibly BREAK FINGERS! I've been always thinking about it while riding and thus avoiding pot holes and bumps becase was too worried it would cause such injury. Thule RideAlong has a much better and safer tilt solution underneath the seat thus leaving more room between the rider's seat and mounted child seat so bear it in mind. I do not know why engineers didn't think about such things and why Thule didn't make an additional buckle safety pin like in Hamax? They have been making these seats for years and should have now been designed to the perfection without such rather silly mistakes. One last thing - lack of universal attachments at the back of most child seats e.g. for extra higher positioned rear lights etc. - why not? I had to use zip ties on Hamax to attach a light - riddiculous! I wish I had the capability to manufacture my own seat that would combine all the best features of all - maybe a kickstart project? Anyone would be interested? Cheers, David ps. go to my website which is my username to contact me directly.
Thank you for this comparison. One last thing you could mention is, which one is more comfortable form the child's perspective? Did your kid try both of them? Which one do they prefer?
That's a good question. I would say that because the RideAlong can recline and has the arm rests, it would be more comfortable on a very long ride. But our son has been in the Yepp Maxi for over 2 hours with not a single complaint. Also, the Yepp is a softer/pliable plastic material that has some flex to it. The RideAlong is a rigid plastic and the padding is very thin. So really, I would say they both have their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to comfort.
Oh man that is a tough question. I honestly would say they are both very safe. But the Yepp has a 5 point harness compared to the 3 point of the Ride Along. So if it was the bike being dropped, I would say the Yepp is going to be "stonger" and "safer". But I have not tried this so don't quote me!
that's what I was thinking about as well... from what I can see, the yepp does have the 5 point harness, but it also is very very open on the sides, where the ridealong has sides on it that would act as a barrier between the child and the ground, kind of encapsulating them...
Colin - maybe you can help me. that Yepp Maxi compatible with triangle frames gt bikes? i have avalanche comp 2020 years model - and find anyone good child seat for my son. can you send the size of the mount and pipe for this chair? since my avalanche has a narrow triangle and I'm afraid whether the mounts will pass between them or not. Thank you for your time. You are the last one who can help me. This 2020 avanalche is a great bike, but the child mount is very frustrating for me. th-cam.com/video/B7wruzn74X0/w-d-xo.html (you can see seat triangle system)
I NEVER leave TH-cam comments but i'm leaving this in the hopes you get this feedback. This was incredibly helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to shoot this video and for being so thorough. I couldn't find anything that was anywhere close to this helpful online about these two products, let alone bike seats for children in general. Just wanted to say thanks it means a lot!
I’m glad it was helpful!
I subscribe to every word. Thank you very much, again, for the creator of this video
4 years later and this is still super helpful. Thanks!
Very informative thanks mate, will be buying the maxi tomorrow, cheers from Australia
The definitive compare and contrast video out there. Never have I left absolutely sure with what I wanted to buy. You covered everything in an organized and logical format. Easy to follow, and straight to the needed information we need. WELL DONE!
The only disappointing thing about this video is I can only give it a thumbs up once!! Thank you so much for taking the time to put together such a comprehensive video together!! I recently got a cheaper brand of baby/toddler bike seat, it's mounting system was similar to the RideAlong and it was unbelievably flimsy and flexy, so much so, I felt like my daughter was at risk of falling out of it when first used it. I'm now looking at the Yepp Maxi, because it seems so much more rigid and stable in the mounting section. I've got a road bike, so should be fine. Thanks again mate, really appreciate this video 🍻
Amazing! Thank you for taking the time to do this. We have been trying to decide which seat to go with for our son and this answered all our questions.
Thanks for doing this. The 2" clearance on the Yepp's mounting bracket is a good point, but as I will be installing it on a road bike, I don't think it is something I need to worry about. Also, my kid is a bit of a nut, so the 5 point harness with the difficult buckles is a selling point.
Thanks for the comparison. I have been using the Thule for 3 years and my only complaint is that there is only one small reflector. Im only looking into different seats now because I have a new bike that is incompatible with the Thule. I thought it could be helpful to share some of the features I think are great on the Thule that I would definitely miss with the Yepp. 1. The small bars holding the seat are designed to flex and greatly reduce the impact your kid feels when you hit a bump. My kid wants me to go as fast as possible on forest trails with my road bike. 2. The arm rests / handles are great. My kid is always using them and the part of the seat below them that is wider is excellent protection for his hands when I lean my bike against a wall and , I could imagine, in the case of a crash. 3. Easily adjustable everything is a must if using the seat with two different sized children. Colin, your right. I cant imagine a bike where you would be able to slide the seat forward. Perhaps this feature is for when the seat is not mounted on the bike to make it a little more compact.
Thank you so much for the insightful comment! I am positive it will help with others when deciding which is best for them. No matter what, you can't go wrong with either of these seats. Thanks again!!!
Thank you for taking the time to make this. It's exactly the explanation I was looking for.
Fantastic video, thanks so much for posting. We're going to go with the Maxi, or whatever isn't completely sold out.
I really really like what you did here. very helpful and I thank you so much!
Fantastic video, really helpful and covers everything that the Thule website doesn't! Thanks!
Thank you so much for comparing these 2 bikes! So helpful!
Thank you so much for this video! Super helpful!
I'm sure you've already discovered this, but for your viewers' benefit, the Ridealong foot strap can be set to the correct size then the side can be snapped off/on via the blue tab on the end of it without having to mess with the sizing again.
excellent video review dude - thank you very much - great to hear from the parents perspective !
Thanks so much! Your video was helpful! It was difficult to compare based on the product descriptions from Thule
Thanks a lot
I enjoyed your flic
About safety : i will choose the yepp ( that already is safety award winner here in germany)
One point is the belt That can easily be opened by a kid in the ridealong ( my 2 years old son is very „ intelligent „ at these things , and the other factor is the 5 vs 3 point fixation.
Also , the rigit fixation of the yepp is a good think as i Drive also offroad sometime, as you said.
Thank you so much, this was very helpful! Greetings from Germany 👋
Great informative video, thank you very much for taking the time to shoot it!!
Never owned a child seat, but right off the bat the Yepp seems like a way better seat! Two massive reasons: A) It's much more comfortable with the soft foamy plastic and narrow frame that holds the kid more securely. B) The mounting frame doesn't flex nearly as much and the narrow and much lighter seat makes the bike have better balance and the kid have a smoother ride. It seems like it flexes just enough to absorb bumps on the road. Also the ventilation. Also the fact you can weave a bungie cord trough the holes and strap clothing or groceries on the back of it.
*update 3 yrs later*
The yepp maxi now has the same mount as the ride along. The yepp also has a better magnetic harness. Thanks for the video.
Really great video, after buying a seat that doesn't work for my 29" wheel, this really helped me on clearance concerns
What did you use for your 29 er ?
@@tayjay604 i got the Thule, my bike frame is also small. Thule fits but when I hit bumps my son will bounce on the tire... he's probably getting to heavy for this setup too.
Thank you for the detailed video!
Very nice, detailed video. I will say the tilt / sliding feature (or convenience of having) might help with multiple kids of different sizes.
Very helpful review, thank you!
Thank you for creating this video. Super helpful
Great video! Was having trouble weighing up the two so this was very helpful!
This is the exact video I needed. Thanks.
Thank you very much for making this video! You helped me a lot.
Thank you for the video.A huge help!
So I have had the Yepp Maxi for 3 years now, first kid I was super happy with it.
The second kid has already figured out the two hand harness locks and he is only 2 years 5 months.
I am thinking of getting the Thule for our second bike (wife’s e-Mtb) because of the mourning system being more flexible, so giving more “suspension” and the better adjustability with the straps
Sounds like a parenting issue then. “Don’t touch.”
As if we never tried that
He is like Houdini
He can escape just about anything
Awesome review! Thank you! getting the yeppi
Thanks for the video! Very informative!
Great review! Thank you for helping make my mind.
Fantastic! I got a yepp maxi on my bike and couldn't fit it in my wife's coz of the tube being too wide for the bracket! Was wondering to go for the yeppmaxi for rack mount or for the ride along, as my wife wont go to trails with our little one will get the ride along based truly on your review. Thanks.
Diego Duarte I’m glad to hear it helped!
Thank you so much for making my decision hard! Lol 😩
Thanks for the review. Only thing missing - how do they compare in the ride? The smaller bars seem better for absorbing vibration and allowing for flex when you hit bumps. If you have anything more you can add, this would be it. I did skim through the video after about 8 minutes, so I may have missed it. Thanks for the excellent review.
One thing I’ve been curious about is if I fall on the bike. The Thule seems like it has more protection for little ones limbs over the Yule. Would you say that’s true? The Thule looks more protective but also that it might be heavier for that reason? Thx!
My friend bought one of these Maxi used. Seems the bracket is not compatible with GT bikes such as the Aggressor Pro. The triple triangle forces it to ride very low and rear tire will rub. I can't find a solution to help him out
Thank You for the video as far as im conserned ThuleRidealong wins in every way ordereded it just now. And the shoulderstrap height adjusment is a great bonus on the RideAlong cause of how simple it is. We will use it for 2 kids 1 and a 3 year old.
Super helpful! Thanks!
Great and so useful !!!🎉
Brilliant video thank you!!!
Great comparison! ThankU
10/10 review! Thanks
This was so helpful! Thanks so much!
Great video! Thank you for the info!
Hello greetings from Mexico. I appreciate your comparison video. I have a question, which of the two seats do you recommend so that the chair does not rub against the rear tire? my daughter weighs about 18 kg. Thank you
Thank you for posting! I am new to all this. I am looking for a bike and child seat so that I can take my child to daycare. Could you please guide me on what kind or which bike and what other things I need to get to be able to ride my daughter with me. Thank you so much in advance!
Thanks a lot for video. Which one of these work better fir a bike which already has a rack installed and we dont want to take the rack out
Thule does make a “rack mount” option which mounts directly to the rack.
Would the Thule work on a Fat Tire Bike? 4 in wide tires.
Which one will fit your child longer? meaning which one adjusts for a larger kid so they won't outgrow it as fast.
Good question. I’d like to know too 😊
What about the max weight capacity
Great video, I just bought the Yepp maxi last week, tough decision between this too but i really think the Yepp will last longer and been more durable since it looks much sturdy
El Selecto I think you are right about durability. One thing is, no matter what, both are a great seat so either way you won’t be disappointed.
Do you know if it would fit on a hard tail with 29in wheels?
I was just wondering about the RideAlong does the mounting bracket interfere with the gear cable on the seat tube. My cable runs down the seat tube to the mech on the front chainring. Thanks in advance.
KENNY MTB that’s a great question. Honestly I believe that both of these would interfere. Thule does make a “rack mount” option which mounts differently. But you would need a rear rack on your bike.
Great video Colin, or shall we say... Paul Rudd!!!
I have a Trek verve 1 disc low step. Would either of these work for my bike
Hi, I have same bike trek verve 1 low step, wanting a bike seat for a 30lb 2 year old. But wonder if I could also use it for my 50lb 4 yo. This may be crazy but if I could have a front seat for the 2yo and a rear mount for the 4 yo I’d like to try this.
Hi 👋 great review. Which would you say has less side to side movement?
The Yepp for sure. It is much more rigid.
Which one is easier to detach? Or uninstall?
The RideAlong is absolutely easier to remove and reinstall.
Hello.
My bike has a front gear cable on the seat tube. Will the Thule fit?
I have a mountain bike with 3 chain rings at the front, the cable down the seat tube, and the tule ridealong fits fine. I'm surprised this doesn't come up more, and I remember before I bought mine it was very hard to find this info. I actually emailed Thule to ask me, and they wrote back and said it would not fit. However, they also sent me a copy of the manual, and it had a picture showing the bikes it fits with and it included mountain bikes, so I just took a chance and bought it. Anyway, long story short, the clamp that goes on the frame has a cut away that means there is room for the cable. I can't say for sure that it would be fine for every bike, but certainly fine on mine.
Hi! I have a children of 21Kg (46lb) and soon he will weight more, do you think the Yepp Maxi is more strong to carry its weight securely? I try to say, do you think is over strength that other like Ride along because its mount bar instead of thin bars? Thanks! :)
Would either fit a beach cruiser?
I would say they both should fit. But, if you can, go somewhere that has both and test fit them!
hey, im curious, how are the adapters holding up? is it safe enough? i have a child that's 19KG (saw that max weight is 22KG) im just concerned if those adapters (specifically yepp maxi) are strong and durable enough
They have been doing great. Remember though, that the max weight is with the child fully dressed and with a helmet. I have another front seat that holds kids up to 27kg which is called the MacRide. I have another youtube video where I cover that seat and both my sons LOVE it.
I see a Portuguese flag (at 1:09) I like the video. Haha.
Could you please help me out...I moved forward and went with the Thule Yepp Maxi in Orange. The seats look great; install was definitely not the easiest but well worth it on my wife and my bike, so excited to shofar our 2 girls around. The only issue I m having is it is so hard to slide the seat out of the mount and back in. What lubrication do your recommend and is safe to use on the product? I tried calling Thule multiple times no one answers and I just leave voice messages. Thank you in advance for you help.
Where the bracket attaches to the square part that the seat slides into can be over tightened. I would make sure that you don’t over tighten that component. I also found it very tight sliding in and out, so I use some silicone spray lubricant. It would not stain anything, or deteriorate any sort of plastic. So make sure that the bracket isn’t over tightened and try using some silicone spray. Another tip, use the silicone spray on any zippers on jackets, bags, etc.
Colin Chilibeck thank you for the I over tighten everything especially when it is for something for my children to play on or use. Just in my nature :-)
Are both seats on mountain bikes? Do they have disc brakes? We’ve been having difficulty finding a seat that will fit my mountain bike. I’m only 5’2 so have a very small frame with not much room for attachments without the disc brakes getting in the way. Thanks
Yes, both seats are on medium mountain bikes with disc brakes. I would recommend going to a store that sells both seats, and see if you’d be able to test fit them to make sure they fit your bike.
Hello Julie, which seat did you buy and found fitted please? I am in exactly the same position with being 5'2" and on a mountain bike with disc brakes. Thanks so much
very helpful thank you
Glad it was helpful!
The harness buckle is a big let down from Thule who normally are the pioneers in safety solutions in car industry and may have to do my own workaround improvment. It's a tough decision and if they combined best features from both products they'd produce the best seat most people would want to have. Unfortunately, it won't happen because of marketing and profits making priorities. I've made a tough choice and bought the RideAlong seat becuase of better vertical frame positioning options (Maxxi's mounting bracket height can be limited by bike's frame thinkness as in this video in particular when you need to mount it higher because of already installed rear racks on a bike) , really nice easy and quick foot straps that are real pain in our brand new Hamax Sleepy (one nipple that holds the rubber strap just broke off possibly becuase we lean the bike against the seat when putting our child in). Other things are the easy straps adjustments which are also a pain in Hamax. Some people may say it's not a problem and you set them once - no, this is not true as we have to adjust them quite frequently whenever we put on or take off a thicker jacket so it's rather frequently used. I'd agree about using less frequently height adjustment for the straps as well as horizontal sliding seat positioning as we set it once and didn't touch it again for a long time. Another nice thing in RideAlong is arms rests and ability to tilt the seat back when our wee one goes to sleep. We use it quite often and rarely keep the seat set on maximum upward position - child's face too close to our butts and another very important reason! Namely in Hamax Sleepy there's a rotating seat forward/backward tilt adjustment large red knob which can cause injury if the child's seat is mouted too close to the rider's seat in particular when maximum back tilt position is set which rises the red know further up closer to riders seat. Basically, when we set our Hamax on maximum backward tilt position a gap beween the rotating tilt adjustment knob and the rider's seat can be about ~0.5-1cm. Now, when riding on uneven surface the child's seat tends to flex/jump up and down so when a child puts their little fingers in this gap it can SQUASH and possibly BREAK FINGERS! I've been always thinking about it while riding and thus avoiding pot holes and bumps becase was too worried it would cause such injury. Thule RideAlong has a much better and safer tilt solution underneath the seat thus leaving more room between the rider's seat and mounted child seat so bear it in mind. I do not know why engineers didn't think about such things and why Thule didn't make an additional buckle safety pin like in Hamax? They have been making these seats for years and should have now been designed to the perfection without such rather silly mistakes. One last thing - lack of universal attachments at the back of most child seats e.g. for extra higher positioned rear lights etc. - why not? I had to use zip ties on Hamax to attach a light - riddiculous! I wish I had the capability to manufacture my own seat that would combine all the best features of all - maybe a kickstart project? Anyone would be interested? Cheers, David ps. go to my website which is my username to contact me directly.
Thank you for this comparison. One last thing you could mention is, which one is more comfortable form the child's perspective? Did your kid try both of them? Which one do they prefer?
That's a good question. I would say that because the RideAlong can recline and has the arm rests, it would be more comfortable on a very long ride. But our son has been in the Yepp Maxi for over 2 hours with not a single complaint. Also, the Yepp is a softer/pliable plastic material that has some flex to it. The RideAlong is a rigid plastic and the padding is very thin. So really, I would say they both have their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to comfort.
Thanks for the video! Which seat do you find is safer, in the event of a bike drop or accident?
Oh man that is a tough question. I honestly would say they are both very safe. But the Yepp has a 5 point harness compared to the 3 point of the Ride Along. So if it was the bike being dropped, I would say the Yepp is going to be "stonger" and "safer". But I have not tried this so don't quote me!
that's what I was thinking about as well... from what I can see, the yepp does have the 5 point harness, but it also is very very open on the sides, where the ridealong has sides on it that would act as a barrier between the child and the ground, kind of encapsulating them...
Maxi it is.
thank you!
Colin - maybe you can help me.
that Yepp Maxi compatible with triangle frames gt bikes?
i have avalanche comp 2020 years model - and find anyone good child seat for my son.
can you send the size of the mount and pipe for this chair? since my avalanche has a narrow triangle and I'm afraid whether the mounts will pass between them or not.
Thank you for your time. You are the last one who can help me.
This 2020 avanalche is a great bike, but the child mount is very frustrating for me.
th-cam.com/video/B7wruzn74X0/w-d-xo.html (you can see seat triangle system)
Orcage73 I used to have a GT with the same design. Definitely go with the RideAlong. I’m very certain it would fit. The Yepp Maxi would be a gamble.
I have a 15 month year old
Do theses work for 1 year olds
thule ridealong is only good for up to age 6
Thanks! Extremely helpful content!