Topeak Babyseat II Child Bike Seat Review (It Comes with a Rack!)
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2020
- The Topeak BabySeat II is an affordable rear child bike that excels at being a simple, efficient, and smooth ride.
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Here are 6 things you need to know about the Topeak BabySeat II before you click that buy button.
0:25 1. It Comes with a Rack
0:46 2. It has suspension suspension
1:17 3. A great fit for babies 12 months to kids about 40 lbs.
1:59 4. 3-Point Harness System has A Lap Bar for Added Safety
2:59 5. Solid Quality Materials
3:34 6. Quick and Easy Mounting System
4:31 Bottom Line
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(1) IT COMES WITH A RACK
The Topeak BabySeat II is the only child bike seat we know of that comes with a rack! That means you don’t have to deal with finding a rack that will work with your seat.
(2) IT HAS SUSPENSION
This is a really nice upgrade, especially at its low price point. The Topeak BabySeat II’s mounting system allows the seat to sit above the rack, leaving room for two gray “shocks” between the seat and the rack.
(3) A GREAT FIT FOR BABIES 12 MONTHS TO ABOUT 40 LBS
With the lowest shoulder strap setting of any rear seat we’ve tested (just 9.5″ from the bottom of the seat), if you’re looking at a rear child bike seat for a baby 12 months or older, the Topeak is one of your best options.
At the higher end, here’s our 44” tall 5 year old tester. The shoulder straps start below her shoulder, making it a less ideal fit. While she can certainly still ride in the Topeak, she’s almost outgrown it.
(4) 3-POINT HARNESS HAS LAP BAR FOR ADDED SAFETY
Child bike seats have either 3 or 5 point harness systems. The Topeak BabySeat II has a 3-point harness, but with the added security of a lockable lap bar.
A downside of 3-point harnesses is that to get your child in or out, you have to lift the entire harness over your child’s head. With a helmet in place, this is often not possible without either taking off the helmet or loosening the straps.
The BabySeat’s straps can be loosened relatively easily by pulling up on the strap and pulling on the slack through the plastic strap slider on the back of the seat.
(5) SOLID QUALITY MATERIALS
The seat’s plastic is thick and durable, with a high back and wrap around sides for additional protection.
The padding is covered in a mesh layer to make it more breathable.
There are no holes in the back of the seat for ventilation.
(6) QUICK AND EASY MOUNTING SYSTEM
Topeak designed a proprietary mounting system for the BabySeat II that allows you to take the seat on and off in just seconds.
Be aware… If your saddle is set low on your bike, there’s not enough clearance for the BabySeat to hook onto or be unhooked from the front lip of the rack. In order to mount or unmount the seat to access that rack lip, you have to raise your saddle.
SO WHAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE?
The Topeak BabySeat II is a fantastic quality, comfortable seat for a really fair price. With a rack included with purchase, it takes the guessing game out of having to find your own rack! While some of its features could be a little easier to use, you’re not going to find a better seat at this price point.
Reviewer: Carrie Wren
Videography & Production: Fressia Eames
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Just wanted to thank you for pointing out the front lip mounting and suggestion for moving the seat. Super helpful!
We're happy we could help! Enjoy riding with your little one!
Great review! I agree that the most annoying thing about this seat is the 3 point strap. It's such a pain getting the kid out with a helmet on.
It really is. 5 point harnesses are so much easier to use!
Thanks for the review! In your review of the Hamax Caress you specify the width between the should straps and the strap heights and compare this with the Yepp maxi. How does the Topeak baby seat compare with these two fit wise? Thanks :)
This is a fantastic review. I can't believe you don't have more subs.
How was the install with rim brakes?
Asking as someone who doesn't even have a bike yet, so I don't know anything about installing any rack.
Do you mean the install of the rack? Pretty simple. Really just like any other rack!
If you don't have a bike yet, you might want to get one that is compatible with frame mounted bike seats as well. That way you have ALL the possibilities open to you, and you can choose your child bike seat based on what you really want, not based on what will fit your bike.
Two Wheeling Tots I have a Trek FX 1 on preorder. They sell these on Trek's website so I thought it was a safe bet for compatibility. I guess I should triple check! Thank you!
This article should help! www.twowheelingtots.com/how-to-choose-child-bike-seats/
Hoy lo recibí, es excelente, gracias!!!
Que lo disfrute!
If your seat leans back you haven’t clipped it on right. There is a lip on the baby seat that slides over the rack before everything. The tee strap really shouldn’t do much at all. The first day I had the seat I thought the same it isn’t explained clearly
Great review! Would you recommend this over the Burley Dash?
The Burley Dash is a bit more expensive and doesn't come with a rack. But we LOVE the harness and the back pocket on the Dash. The harness is a little difficult to use on the Topeak.
We are having problems with the seat leaning back too much. We weren't aware the t strap needed to be secured by removing the seat. Am I hoping this will work but seems the t strap is quite long
The seat shouldn’t be leaning back. Have you contacted customer service?
Do you know if this seat is compatible with a Schwinn Bike ?
This seat attaches to an (included) rear rack. Here's an article that will help you know if your bike is compatible with a rack: www.twowheelingtots.com/how-to-choose-child-bike-seats/
Would this rear seat fit on a magna beach cruiser?
Potentially. Does your bike have eyelets to attach a rack? This seat only attaches to the included rack.
would you recommend the Topeak over the Burley Dash? thank you
The Burley Dash is a bit better for smaller kids, while the Topeak is a bit taller for older kids. Also, the Topeak is only available as a rack mounted version, while the Dash can be rack mounted or frame mounted.