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Permalink Reply by Duppie on April 8, 2013 at 2:23pm

I do have a One Way. Love that bike. But I wonder whether a Yepp would fit to begin with?

The One Way has a really forward position, much like a road bike. If you install the Yepp, would you still be able to reach the handlebar comfortable without hitting you head on the child carrier.

It looks like the Yepp is designed for more upright bikes.  I think my mom used to carry me around like that when I was a toddler. She had a Dutch bike.

This sounds like a great question for Uptown bikes.

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Permalink Reply by Kelly on April 8, 2013 at 2:31pm

Yeah, I'm wondering the same thing, Duppie. I'm thinking if I could get cruiser handlebars and raise them a bit, it might work but I really don't know. I really hate to start over with an entirely different bike, but that may be the case.

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Permalink Reply by Gecko on April 8, 2013 at 2:33pm

You'd have to replace the stem, headset, and fork just to get that thing to work.  If you buy the right stem, you could conceivably reuse your old handlebars.

I personally would suggest a trailer.  I don't have any empirical evidence to back it up, but I wouldn't take the chance putting any child an on-the-bike carrier like that.  In a trailer, the child is strapped in, with a protective metal cage around them in the event of a collision or rollover, plus protection from the elements.  In a seat like that, they are exposed to the same things as the rider (sun, rain, wind, debris, etc.)  Also, if you fall or crash, there's a good chance that the child will be injured, even if they are wearing a helmet.  Remember, a fall or small collision might not be a big deal to you, but children young enough to fit into one of those seats are extremely vulnerable and fragile.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on April 8, 2013 at 2:38pm

If you look down the page on the right of the rei link they have an adapter for 1 1/8" threadless stems. That should get it on your bike the right way. Then you can add the bars that work for you.

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Permalink Reply by Kelly on April 8, 2013 at 2:44pm

Thanks Paul! That's a lot easier than replacing all that stuff. Wow.

Nick, I was going to get a trailer and then after talking to a few people who ride with children, a front mounted seat was recommended. I think these riders felt more in control while riding on city streets with a front-mounted seat than a trailer. I'll have to do more research. I'd like to be able to pick my son up from daycare after work and ride him home (1.7 miles). You can get a windsheild for the Yepp but I'm not how much that would help with wind and debris.

Anyways, thanks for all the responses. I'll see what I can do with the bike I have.

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