It’s not as elegant a system as the Trail Gator, but it is functional and simple to do, with the hanging strap wrapping around, and clipping onto, the seat post when you have a bike in tow. Simple. Can you carry luggage, or does the FollowMe hitch get in the way? After finishing the set up and ensuring all bolts were tightened correctly, I headed out for a shake down ride (without a passenger) to confirm that I’d set everything up right and nothing was going to fall off and bounce down the road. And what a ride it was. The bike felt extremely stable with the Islabike hooked up, with no noticeable rattles as I bumped along pothole ridden roads. If you haven’t towed anything before it would be worth spending some time getting used to braking and turning with the child’s bike behind you.

FollowMe Tandem - Clever Cycles

dítě se unaví, chce ještě jet na kole, ale nemá už sílu nebo chuť šlapat, nebo naopak Vy nechcete, aby jelo dítě samo a chcete ho mít pod kontrolou (rušná silnice, horší terén, prudký sjezd); Leafing through the manual it is apparent that setting up the FollowMe is not for the faint-hearted, with the setup being quite an involved process. Kristen is a USA Cycling certified coach and loves to share her passion for biking with other families. Blair is a bike geek, mechanic, and mountain bike junkie. Parker is our resident tester and inspiration.We love that the FollowMe Tandem, unlike a trailer-cycle, allows your child to ride their own bike for much of your outing. Kids can start out on their own bicycle and then hook up when they get tired or when you get to a higher traffic area. Let’s talk about what it is, what it does, how it works, if it’s worth your hard-earned cash and, most, importantly, if it is a safe gadget for YOUR next family bike tour. Yes! At least to some degree. But here’s a disclaimer: The FollowMe is designed for roads, not for trails! Everything you do is at your own risk, obviously. Install it and also attach the included strap for storing the folded FollowMe to your saddle. Parent’s bike with completed FollowMe installation… Step 2: Prepare Your Kid’s Bike

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I’m currently used to riding with T on an Oxford Leco Top Tube front seat whilst pulling N on a tagalong, and before that had various trailers, so for me the FollowMe was an easy transition. Cycle Sprog helpful hint for FollowMe Tandems #2: I’ve not used the Follow Me, I think I’d have to see one in the flesh to see if it’s worth the money. In summary, a well-constructed product that is very secure in use, with no unnerving flexing or movement for either rider or passenger. It also gets the all-important thumbs up from our four year old. Yes, it is more expensive than other offerings, but on this occasion, you do get what you pay for. Where to buy the FollowMe Tandem It’s not a case of attaching a bar and tightening a bolt and away you go, but more of a logical sequence of stages that take time to work through. However, give yourself a couple of hours to ensure everything is spot on and you will reap the rewards because the end result is extremely satisfying. Because it folds forward when not in use, it’s also easier to ride with solo than a trailer-cycle. This makes it good for hauling a kiddo to school, and then riding home alone. And vice versa at the end of the day. Better Stability Than Traditional Trailer-Cycles

If you enjoy biking and have kids aged between 3 and (probably 12, I guess), then FollowMe is for you! Secondly, there is a little strap and spring hook included that you may want to run through your saddle. It allows you to securely store your folded FollowMe frame when your kid wants to ride her bike by herself. FollowMe Saddle Strap for storing the folded FollowMe… Component #3: “Kid’s Bike”-Kit Yes! When your kid gets active and starts moving on his bike or help you by pedaling together with you, you may notice a bit of that movement interfering with your riding, but for me, it never was a problem. Just make sure you communicate well and tell your kid when to move and when to stop. Das Hinterfahrrad kippt nach rechts und links und der Haken am Kinderrad hat sich sogar bereits soweit gelöst, dass mein Sohn in einer Tour über Schotterwege aus der Halterung raus ist, und böse hingefallen ist.