Like anything else, rear mounted seats offer advantages and disadvantages. Advantages include the ability to fit bigger kids (up to 48.5 lbs. for the Caress), a more comfortable riding position for the parent (because the child isn’t impeding your legs or your view), and usually an easier install process.

Hamax Siesta with Pannier Rack Carrier Adapter | Halfords UK

What size child fits in the Hamax Caress? The “best fit” is very dependent on a child bike seat’s harness system. Based on the shoulder strap height adjustments, the Caress is one of the best seats for riders as young as 12 months old. While simple in concept, with two of the bikes we tested the Caress with, we had challenges getting within 10 cm of the rear axle. With both bikes (Specialized Ariel hybrid and Priority Bicycles Large frame) the saddles of the bikes got in the way, preventing the Hamax Caress from moving forward enough on the mounting rails. Hamax bike seats are designed to ""grow with your child - the safety harness and footrests are adjustable to allow this. The seat is also very easy to attach and remove from your bike. The Hamax Kiss is a straightforward rear-mounted child seat. It is supported by sprung rails that clamp to the bike’s seat tube and jut out behind the bike. Made from high-quality materials, the Caress is incredibly durable and will last for many years. With a focus on ease-of-use, it certainly simplifies the process of getting out for a ride.

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Starting at the top, the Hamax Caress seats have a unique harness system that’s incredibly easy to use. Cycle to Work is a salary sacrifice scheme, where you can save up to 42% off a new Bike and Safety equipment. This means the cost is deducted from your salary as a non-cash benefit, so you save on tax and national insurance. One option is to fit a bike trailer. Many of the best bike trailers come with space and seats for one or two kids, or you can buy seats to fit. That makes the trailer more versatile because it can be used for shopping and other activities too. It will have a life once your children have graduated to riding themselves. Usually, you can fit a hood to make the trailer weatherproof.

Hamax Spare Child Seat Lockable Fastening Bracket

The ability to operate the adjustable 5-point harness and adjustable foot straps with just one hand is really nice, as it allows the parent to strap the child in with one hand while holding the bike up with another, something our Thule Yepp Maxi doesn’t offer. If you’re in the market for a rear mounted bike seat, the Hamax Caress is a great option. In fact, it offers features we don’t see on most bike seats. The Bobike Go Mini is another front-mounted child seat. It has a double-walled seat that wraps around the child for protection and includes armrests.

Hamax Kiss Rear Child Bike Seat

The padding is removable and can be hand washed, and is also bacteria and weather resistant. That said, we’re not sure how the felt-like material would hold up to the sweat, grime, and exposure to the elements in a daily-use situation. This is one area where we feel the Thule Yepp Maxi bests the Caress, as the Maxi’s rubber seating material can be easily hosed off without issue.