So, as I mentioned in a previous post, I took the plunge and bought a bike seat for my youngest so he could join us on our family bike rides.
After much shopping around, and almost buying the hype that the only seat to buy was the co-pilot, I stumbled upon the Avenir Snug on Amazon. The reviews were almost universally glowing, and for just £20 I thought it must be worth a look, especially with Amazon's generous returns policy. If it wasn't suitable I figured I would just send it back, no harm done.
Well, I ordered on the Monday and the seat was with me the following day. An hour later it was fixed securely to the bike with almost no hassle. Very easy to follow instructions. The seat felt substantial and the fittings were all robust. So far so good...
A week and many family bike rides later I have to say I am delighted with the seat. It has revolutionised the summer holidays as I can get out on the bike with all three children now and my youngest adores being on the back of my bike.
The seat is comfortable and stable, and better yet easy to attach and detach to and from the bike. The release button is a little stiff, but then this is probably no bad thing. The bright red 'sports' colour is highly visible and fun and the straps and foot rests are all adjustable. In fact the only problem I have had is my son being able to rummage around in my back pockets to help himself to snacks as we cycle along! That probably serves me right for wearing my Rapha jacket and popping biscuits in the back pockets mind...
Of course since I bought the seat the weather has been pretty ropey, which to be fair hasn't put us off too much, but I would much rather be heading out into fine August sunshine than the wet and windy British bloody summer that we're 'enjoying' right now...
Speaking of which, a big yellow glowing thing has just appeared in the sky outside - it stirs some distant memories, although I can't quite recall what it is. I must go out and investigate.
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