iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle Seat
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Description of iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle Seat
Easy and safer loading and unloading of the child, enclosed leg wells for comfort and safety, seat fits most children four years old and younger.Created by parents who were disappointed with the family bicycling options available, the iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle seat was made to offer families the best biking experience possible in safety and comfort. This front mounted seat offers both parent and child excellent range of vision, with the opportunity to interact as they bike together. Noted for its ease of use, the seat takes just a few minutes to install and remove, and it is equally easy and safe to load and unload the child from the seat. Providing plenty of clearance for the knees so that the adult can bike with ease, the seat is positioned so that it is easy to maintain the center of gravity. This adaptable seat fits any adult bike with a minimum of 3/4 inches of clearance on the handlebar stem.
The iBert Safe-T seat was developed after its creators became frustrated with the available bike seat options for children. They found that bike trailers kept their kids uncomfortably far away from them, got too hot in the sun, and only provided a limited view out to the children. The rear-mounted seats presented similar problems. The kids had a limited view and it was difficult to interact with them. Additionally, the balance of the bike was off and it was not easy to load and unload the kids. Other front mounted seats were complicated to hook onto the bike and difficult to remove. These seats also did not allow knee clearance for biking, and as a result were not comfortable.
The iBert Safe-T seat offers a variety of safety and comfort advantages compared to other child bike seat options. The iBert Safe-T seat allows you to maintain control of the bike when loading and unloading your child. To load and unload the child, you simply straddle the bike and lift the child into or out of the seat. When using the iBert seat you can always see what your child is doing and you can make sure that your child is safe and comfortable at all times. The center of gravity in the iBert seat is closer to the center of the bike making it easier to control the bike as you ride. The seat sits higher on the bike and is smooth on the bottom so that even tall riders rarely brush the bottom of the seat with their knees and if they do they just glide along the smooth edges on the bottom.
The iBert Safe-T seat is easy to install. The patented stinger assembly attaches to any bike with a minimum of 3/4 inches on the handle bar stem. The stinger system attaches to the bike in just two minutes and the seat can then be attached and detached from the stinger in 15 seconds. If you buy additional stinger assemblies the seat can be attached to multiple bikes.
The iBert Safe-T seat is made in the U.S.A. with safety and quality as the main objectives. While the iBert Safe-T seat is designed to meet all 1625-00 standards, at this time ASTM 1625-00 is written for rear child carriers not front mounted seats.
Specifications:
- Allows interaction with your child
- Child has a clear view
- No dirt, dust, rocks, or water thrown in child's face
- Small and easy to attach
- Easy and safe loading and unloading of child
- Maintains center of gravity
- Similar construction to rear-mounted seats
- One adult can take multiple children for bike rides
- Easy assembly
- Full clearance for knees
- Made in the USA
- Recommended for children one to four years old
- Maximum recommended height is 42 inches
- Maximum recommended weight is 38 pounds
What's in the Box?
iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Bike Seat, Stinger Assembly
Manufacturer's Warranty
Two year limited warranty for manufacturer's defects
Sports reviews of iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle Seat
Customer Review: Wow! This is great!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I am the sort of girl who never changed a tire and I installed this in 3 minutes on a suspension mountian bike. My Daughter is 22 months old and was initially terrified of this thing. I ended up forcing her to go in it and started to ride, within 60 seconds she was giggling and asking for more when I stopped. We have ridden it to several different parks and I have no problem handling it, though I am not a strong rider.
I much prefer the ibert to the Chariot Double trailer we have for three reasons. One, it is small and easy to get out the door quickly (the last thing I need is something else to slow us down!). The second reason is that it that I don't have to worry about locking it up seperately. I live in the city and a $600.00 chariot would not last long unlocked, but this isn't so expensive that I worry about theft while I drink my decaf, so I just lock the bike and go on my way. The third reason is that because I am not a strong rider, this doesn't add any excess weight. I have the baby who weighs 20 pounds, a panier or two, and myself, and that is it, no excess trailer weight.
It does not take the place of a trailer for longer outings (for those I make my husband peddle the kid with all the gear), but for the casual trip out to lunch, recreational fitness, or to the playground that is just a bit to far to walk, it is great.
My DD loves it so much she woke up from her nap and ask to put on her helmet and go "ridin". When we get home, she crys, "no, I want more ridin."
Finally, I was concerned about the maximums when I ordered, since I had never seen a front mounted bike seat in person, but I think my daughter (22 mo) should be able to use this until she is 4. She is not a large kid, but still has 4-5 inches or so in the legs and her head does not get in my way at all.
Customer Review: Love It! For a 2.5 year Old
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is a fantastic product. Easy to attach and remove. We bought this after buying a trailer and a back fitting bike seat.
Pros
1) Better than trailer/rear seat because its actually fun! I did a 3 hour bike ride with my daughter over Bay Bridget all the way to Tiberon (long for me). When we finished she wanted more! Oh, by the way, I stuff a peanut butter sandwich in her hoodie and some wipes. She can eat her lunch without me stopping!
2) You can actually talk with your child as you ride. Great for multitasking... bonding + exercise. Also, I'm afraid my kids will beat each other up if they are in the trailer since they are so close in age.
3) Ease of use. Easy on and off. Seat can come off the "bracket" that is attached. Easy to get her in and out too. No knee banging. Also works for bikes like our mountain bikes that couldn't fit the rear seat.
4) Flexible. works for my 10 month old and my 2.5 year old. She is only 25-30 pounds and about 3 feet tall. Height wise she fits. I need to get another one so we can all go together.
5) Cool :-) EVERYONE stops us and asks where we got it. I really feel sorry for the kids in the trailers... or worse in the rear seat pressed up against Daddy's butt with a view of daddy's sweaty back.
Cons (not really)
1) If my daughter moves her head too much sometimes she knocks me in the face. I need to snuggle by one side of her face. I guess if I was taller (I'm only 5'2" my arms would be longer and I'd have more clearance). My husband at 6'0" has no problems.
2) Seatbelt not great... sometimes it rides down her shoulder. Worry about her flying off but I'd worry more if she was in the back. At least I can see her. There is a lap bar though... make sure it snaps in place.
Customer Review: IBert infant/toddler bike seat
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
LOVE IT. I did a good bit of research on bike carriers before selecting this one for my baby (1 year old). From what I read it appeared as though the front mounted Ibert would be less a drag on one's center of gravity and easier to use. I have to fully agree. There really isn't much of a difference at all when you have a child in the seat verses not having one. I LOVE it and my baby loves it too! It was so cute. I couldn't see his face when we were riding so I didn't know whether he was enjoying himself or not. When we got off however, I took him in my arms and pointed to the bike saying "BIKE...BIKE..." He started HOWLING and cracking up laughing! It was the funniest thing! When my husband came home from work I took him out in the garage with the baby and pointed to the bike saying "Bike" and the baby again started cracking up! ....he loves it and so do I. I would highly recommend this seat. I've used the ones that you attach to the back of the bike and this one is much easier. You don't feel as though the rear of the bike is going to tip over when you get off. Just a lot more control. FYI, I am 5' 4" for anyone wanting to know about how it affects peddling....no interference at all. I don't think it would bother my husband who's 6' either though. Great option for a bike carrier. VERY, VERY easy to install. 5 minutes.
Only negative??? The straps used to harness the children into the bike seem to be attached to the seat a little too far apart in the back. Instead of the strap riding on the top of my son's shoulders they tend to slide down the side. Perhaps they'll be a better fit fit when he's a bit bigger. In the meantime I'm not too concerned. I can see him. I know where he is and if necessary, it can easily be rigged to sit over his shoulders.
Customer Review: Great for a beach cruiser
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
My daughter and I love this seat. I bought it because I did not want to haul a heavy trailer.
It is installed on my beach cruiser and it fits perfectly - plenty of room for me to reach the handlebars and pedal without the bike seat in the way. I am 5'4" short. It was easy to install. I am surprised at how stable and natural it feels.
I bought it when she was 10 months old, but she was too small to use it. I started using it when she was just over 1 yr and she fit much better (she is average size).
So far we do short rides around the neighborhood in the evenings and weekends and I can take her 1.5 miles to daycare, and she loves it. She can also look up and see me and ring the bell. We can talk about the things we see on the ride, unlike if we had a trailer.
She has fallen asleep twice while riding. There is nowhere for her head to go, but to slump sideways. I have just supported her head with my hand for the few minutes it takes me to get home.
One very nice aspect to this seat is that it mounts on the bike stem, so when she grabs the handlebars, she can't get any torque to steer the bike.
Mine came with the padding for the seat.
Cons:
The shoulder straps are a little strange - they can slide off her shoulder, but this won't be a problem when she is bigger.
The bar that comes down over the child's lap has a cheap attachment mechanism. This ought to be fixed in the next models - it is not acceptable for a product this expensive.
In a light rain (like we encountered last weekend), water puddles in the bottom of the foot cups - I might drill a hole on the bottom of each one (we live in the Pacific NorthWest).
Customer Review: Can't endorse enough
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I want to preface this review with two points. First, I have never gone onto any website like this to endorse a product. Second, I have not been a regular bike rider for almost 20 years.
What I can tell you is simply this...if you have a small child (under 4) and are looking for a bike seat that a) does not interfere with your normal cycling style, b) is safe for your child, c) is easy/intuitive to set up, and d) your child will LOVE...I can't imagine a better product to purchase than the iBert.
My daughter (20 months old) has become addicted to her daily "buck-a-loo" rides. And as a consequence, daddy has become healthier because riding has become so much fun for both of us.
From an assembly standpoint, it's important to note that I am someone who generally ends up giving up putting things together in frustration to my wife, who is more adept. That said, I had the seat put together (CONFIDENTLY) in about 15 minutes.
Once it's in place, the rest is pretty easy. Your child puts their legs through, a strap comes over the head and can be tightened around both shoulders, and then a bar comes down over the child's lap. Strap a helmet on and you're good to go. I should mention that the strap is the one caveat about the product. At least for me, it's been hard to get it so that it stays securely on both shoulders. But after a few weeks now of riding over gravel and grass bike paths, my kid is definitely secure, and happy.
So that's it. Just riding around I've ended up telling at least a dozen people who have asked me about what the iBert is and how can they get one. If you're reading this review, you've already got that part down.
Good luck, and enjoy!