What requirements should a good child bike seat meet?

Safety first! Safety remains the most important factor in choosing a bicycle seat. Therefore, bicycle seats must comply with the European safety standard EN-14344. This standard orders, among other things, that there may be no sharp parts on a seat, that the feet are shielded from the spokes, and that the seat belt and straps cannot be opened by the child itself. Also, it is advised to pick a seat with a belt that runs over both the shoulders and the legs for added safety. Urban Iki bicycle seats meet all applicable requirements and more. Our seats (up to 6 years) have been tested and approved by the independent German TÜV institute, and even meet the highly demanding Japanese safety standards!

Ease of use is another important aspect to take into account when choosing a bicycle seat. You want to be able to install the seat quickly and safely so you can ride away from the get-go. And if necessary, you also want to switch it to your partner’s bike without too much hassle.

Next to that, opening and closing the safety belt should also be easy, as these are actions that you have to repeat countless times. That is why our bicycle seats are designed with great attention for usability. For example, you can click the seats in and out of the mounting frame or block within seconds, and you can close the 5-point seat belt with just one hand. This means you always have one spare hand to hold your bike. To summarize: using our bike seats is so simple it will bring a smile to your face!