What requirements should a good child bike seat meet?

Few things beat exploring the city and countryside by bike with your child sitting close to you. If you choose the right bicycle seat, nothing stands in your way! That is why we are glad to tell you what requirements a good bicycle seat must meet; according to the rules and regulations, but also in order to have the best possible time on the road!

A child’s bike seat has to be safe

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!

A bicycle seat should be comfortable

Next to being safe, a bicycle seat should be comfortable. Only when your little one sits comfortably, it will fully enjoy all the impressions it gains along the way. With a flowing ergonomic design, soft shoulder straps and adjustable footrests, Urban Iki bicycle seats guarantee hours-long comfort on the front or back of your bike!

A bike seat should be easy to use

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!

A bicycle seat should meet your demands

Life is better with a bicycle seat that exactly matches the demands of you and your child. And because we all want to look good, it’s nice if your bicycle seat is as stylish as you are. That’s why Urban Iki gives you the possibility to choose from various unique Japan-inspired colors, and even allows you to design your own bicycle seat! In addition, the seats come with beautiful details, such as a fan pattern on the outside and a beautiful glittering label on the side. And if you’re tired of the colors, you can easily adjust them by ordering a styling set (available as styling set for rear seat or as styling set for front seat) in a different color!

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  • 08-09-2024 - Steven FGreat productsGreat products, stylish, safe and great colour options too.
  • 03-09-2024 - Barbara SConvenient and reliable productsConvenient and reliable products
  • 02-09-2024 - Crizanne Marie DIt’s my first time ordering… I like how informative the product page is. The photos as substantial to satisfy your curiosity of the product and how...
  • 01-09-2024 - James HNice products and good website designNice products and good website design, with good specification. Browsing on an old laptop so videos didn't always display very...
  • 29-08-2024 - Abigail RWebsite is goodWebsite is good, images are nice. I haven't received the product yet so cannot actually review that yet.
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