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iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle Seat Description
The iBert Safe-T-Seat is a front mounted child bike seat that employs a patented mounting system to attach the seat safely and securely to your bicycle’s handlebar. Front mounted child seats for bicycles have been popular in Europe and Asia for decades, but far less common in North America.
The rarity of front bike seats is hard to explain, because most cycle-loving parents who’ve tried them prefer front bike seats over rear mounted versions, or even trailers. Their reasons are numerous, ranging from better balance to a closer connection with their child.
Most of the complaints parents have with front bike seats relate to banged up knees or complex assembly. The iBert safe–T–seat improves on current design problems by raising the seat so your knees won’t hit it, and making assembling and installing this front bike seat extremely simple. In just minutes, and with only a single tool, you can attach the iBert ‘stinger system’ to your handlebar. After that, attaching and detaching the iBert safety seat takes just a few seconds.
The iBert Advantage over rear mounted child seats
The biggest reason why the iBert safe-T-seat is superior to child bike seats that sit over your rear wheel is the way the iBert keeps your child’s weight centered over the bike itself. A rear mounted child seat throws off your center of gravity, making turning and take-offs feel awkward. Riding in the iBert, your child will have an unobstructed view, as if they were riding alone.
Best of all, you and your son or daughter can maintain a steady conversation about what lies ahead without losing sight of the road. With the iBert, you won’t have to lean back and scream when they ask the inevitable, “what is that? / where are we? / when are we eating?” questions.
The iBert Advantage over bicycle trailers
The iBert safe-T-seat is a simple, low profile means of bringing your child along for bike rides long or short. Compared to a bike trailer, the iBert is not only smaller, it keeps your child close and connected to you rather than (literally) dragged along for the ride. In addition, the iBert is easy to attach and provides your child with a much better view than a low-lying trailer.
It is also very easy to get your child in and out of the iBert.
iBert Safety Tips:When riding with your child in the iBert, its very important that
Your child always wear an approved safety helmet
Your child not be holding anything they could potentially drop into the front wheel
You support the bike by straddling it while getting them in and out of the iBert
iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle Seat Details
- Front-mounted child bicycle seat for added safety and comfort
- Puts your child directly in front of you for easy and safe interaction
- Fully adjustable 3-point safety harness; pivoting lap bar that locks into place
- Patented tool-free Stinger mount attaches to handlebar stem in minutes
- Solid leg wells provide 180 degrees of protection; 38-pound weight capacity
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iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle Seat Customer Reviews
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Unbeatable!
5 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , Raymore, MO Date: May 24, 2011
The major thing about this seat is that your kid is in front of you, not behind. You share the ride, and talk about things you see and places you go. My son and I have so much fun that it’s the highlight of both our days. The center of gravity is unchanged from regular riding so there are no real safety problems. He can change my gears, though, which he finds quite entertaining
Best thing!
5 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , Middletown PA Date: June 24, 2010
I got the IBert after ALOT of research and debate. We love to ride bikes but when we had our son we thought that was a thing of the past since we did not want to use a trailer and my previous experiences with my nephews using rear seats was less than enjoyable. After alot of research I came on the IBert I was sold almost immediately. I love this seat. My son loves to ride the bike and says “let’s go!” in his two year old way when he sees the helmets! He wants to ride and I love having him right there with me while we do! It does make the ride a little more cumbersome but I am not put off balance nearly as much as a rear seat. I love it and would not let it go for anything!~
Love this seat!
5 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , Eagle River, AK Date: May 07, 2010
My daughter and I both love this seat. Going for bike rides is her favorite thing now. Also, what’s great about the front-mounted seat is that I can ride with my 2-year-old in her iBert and my 4-year-old behind us in his tagalong or trail-a-bike. My knees don’t touch the seat unlike other front-mounted seats, and it’s so easy to put on and take off. I also like that the bike feels balanced and easy to maneuver unlike rear-mounted seats. My only complaint is that I have to put the harness on first over her head and then her helmet. This is a bit difficult to manage by myself while also holding up my bike. It would be much easier and safer if the harness did not have to go over the child’s head and or it was more easily adjusted so that I could leave her helmet on.
iBert
5 stars
Reviewer: -D , Denver, CO Date: February 15, 2010
It’s easy. My wife was concerned because it was different from what she’d seen in the past. Once she tried it she was hooked. It fit’s my modern X-try MTB and my wife’s classic cruiser. Awsome.
love it
4 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , Port St Lucie, FL Date: July 15, 2009
I think this device is wonderful! I started using this when my daughter was 16m old. I would have used it a lot sooner if I knew about this bike seat! I am short (5’3″) and manuever this very well. Oh! My daughter loves it too!
Love it!
5 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , St. Petersburg, FL Date: July 14, 2009
I love this seat. We purchased a different front seat and returned it immediately. It just didn’t work. This seat; however, is great. The only thing you need to make sure of before buying it is that there is enough room on the stem of your bike to attach it. It just fits my Gary Fisher but does not fit my husband’s Specialized. My year old daughter loves this bike seat. I would not feel comfortable with her behind me. I can see when she falls asleep and we can stop the ride. She doesn’t get dirt kicked up on her in a trailer. I’m very happy with this seat.
We love this seat!!
5 stars
Reviewer: Kim , Elizabethtown, Pa Date: June 08, 2009
We bought this seat because it got great reviews. They were right! It mounts incredibly easy, is very secure and my 18 month old son LOVES it! We can communicate so well while we’re riding, he even points out all of the basketball nets we pass on our rides! I was concerned that my larger chest size might be an issue (and I’m short, 5’2″) and some of the reviews mentioned it being a problem with having shorter arms. It’s not for me, I’m extremely comfortable with him on the front! The only problem I can say we have and it might just be me, is you can’t really stand up to pedal up hills. We live in a slightly hilly neighborhood and sometimes that’s a problem. I just had to learn how to use my gears properly though!! All in all, I recommend this seat, and this site to everyone! Bicycle trailers has a great return policy (check it out) so I felt comfortable ordering this seat sight unseen!
I love this seat!
5 stars
Reviewer: Adel Erdelyi , Naperville, IL Date: June 02, 2009
My son 24 months old. He is begging us every day to take him for a ride. We pass by the park every day and he does not ask to stop and play! He feels safe and he is the happiest kid on the block. Plus we get complements each time we go for a ride, so we tell everyone to come and get this seat on your site! Thank you for this great product!
My son loves his IBert seat!
5 stars
Reviewer: Andrew , Los Angeles, CA Date: January 24, 2009
I bought this seat after a friend recommended it and I could not be happier with my purchase…and niether can my one year old son! He absolutely loves it and gets very excited when he sees me getting ready to take him for a ride. It is very easy to mount, very secure and I love the fact that he is sitting in front of me where I can have a lot more interaction with him while we ride. It is a very sturdy, well built product!
Great Bike Seat!
5 stars
Reviewer: Carrie , Tampa, FL Date: November 19, 2007
We purchased this seat after reviewing the front-mount options because it claimed to be very easy to install and I liked the bright green color (thought it would make me more visible to auto drivers). The seat mounted VERY easily and is secure. It doesn’t get in the way when I’m peddling and my 15 month-old daughter enjoys the ride. I like having her in front and am glad I purchased this seat to get the job done!