Reviews over the
Bobike Junior Classic Plus
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3 / 5
Does the job well, but the finish of the product is rather average.
Does the job well. A little time-consuming to install correctly, but easy to assemble/dismantle the platform afterwards. However, the quality of the stickers that attach the padded seat to the plastic support leaves a lot to be desired.
5 / 5
Very good child seat.
Solid seat. No complaints from the child even on longer bike rides. The belt hangs open and if you don't close it immediately, it gets stuck in the spokes. I have given my child the task of always closing the belt after getting off the bike. That works quite well.
4 / 5
Handy chair which is fairly easy to disassemble.
Handy seat in our case for the electric bike. Since I often use the bike for work and only take the kids on the back on weekends if necessary and on vacations, I find it very handy that once mounted it is fairly easy to put on and take off. This way I can easily put my pannier on during the week and the seat on the weekend.
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2 / 5
Doubtful
I find the whole thing quite heavy, especially the bracket. In our case for e bike no problem. On the mtb it is the extra kilos that really matter. The frame mounting block could have used some stiff and resilient material and longer bolts. The diameter frame tube mount is limited. The block slides down over frame when cycling Does not clamp because seems hard plastic on smooth metal. Oval shape of frame of our e bike is not mentioned in manual. Only triangle or square frames are not allowed. Round is. ..but oval?
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4 / 5
Very good chair, but difficult to put in place.
A very good and robust chair, but very complicated and time consuming to mount on the bike, and some parts did not fit, but the chair could be mounted in place firmly, anyway.
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5 / 5
You will not be disappointed!
This is such a good seat, I thought my days of exercising with my daughter in the back of the bike were over but this has given me another few years! My daughter loves it and even fell asleep on it the other day! I find the spoke protectors are quite big, I hit my heels on them each time my leg goes around when pedalling, I’m going to have to trim them down.
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4 / 5
Good seat for big kids
I'm very happy with this seat for my 6-year-old daughter, who also really likes it. The luggage rack is very practical for schoolbags, for example. On the other hand, I sometimes touch the stays with my feet while pedaling (rockrider 500 M frame).
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5 / 5
Perfect bike seat for an older child to take to school and then to work!
The package was delivered very quickly (order placed on a Saturday, validated on Sunday, sent on Monday and received on Thursday, with a bank holiday in between). The assembly gave me a few difficulties, but by downloading the digital version of the instructions, I was able to zoom in on certain descriptions to better understand the various stages. I had a scare when it came to attaching the 2nd clamp to my electric-assist bike, but in the end everything was securely in place.
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3 / 5
Very complicated installation
What a pain to install... Poorly machined parts impossible to screw on assembly instructions illegible
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5 / 5
Great product
Easy to install, good quality product, delighted with my purchase!
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5 / 5
Very good product!
A very easy product to install and use for a 5? year old. The assembly seems solid, only the locking mechanism with plastic parts leaves me doubtful about the product's longevity;
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4 / 5
Superb child seat, top product quality
Very comfortable seat and perfect stability for children who feel safe.
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5 / 5
Top, comfortable, safe, great for children aged 6 and over!
Very comfortable. Our 6 year old daughter was hesitant because of the lack of handle but in fact, we did 20 kms and she didn't move at all. Even in the holes... The foot supports are essential. Top of the range. I would recommend it 100%.
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5 / 5
Very good product
It is a great high chair for older children. It is my third chair but first with the new frame mount. Unfortunately, the old mount would have fit my new bike better.
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4 / 5
Good construction - with weaknesses (seat gets wet in the rain when folded..)
Makes a robust impression, easy to use.
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5 / 5
Nice solid seat
The seat fits well on my bike and was mounted relatively quickly. Folding footrests and additional belt are not negative points, but "nice to have". The spoke protector is quite sharp-edged from behind. It is a bit annoying when locking the bike.
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5 / 5
ha met my expectations
Structure Description pictures could be a little bigger or better printed
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5 / 5
Very satisfied.
Very practical. The seat is quickly put in place and children are quickly and comfortably seated. The radius cover plates are not really usable, but they're not really necessary either. I would recommend this product. The delivery was fast, very good service.
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5 / 5
No sooner installed than tried, very satisfied
My daughter and I feel safe
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5 / 5
I would recommend the article to all mothers/parents.
I'm delighted, I'm very calm with my daughter in the seat, it's very safe.
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5 / 5
The Bobike Junior is great for older kids, safe and comfortable.
I had the bobike Junior fitted at a specialist shop. I'm sure it wasn't necessary, but I preferred it for safety. My daughter loves it. She is particularly proud to no longer sit in a toddler seat and climbs onto the seat on her own with the help of the pedals. The pedals can be adjusted individually depending on the child's leg length. They also don't get in the way of driving yourself. I could even attach simple bicycle bags to the luggage rack under the seat. I especially like the fact that everything is complete (seat, pedals, attachment for the seat post AND trouser protector). Ordering and shipping went smoothly and very quickly. My daughter and I are very satisfied. And in the morning it's off to the nursery in no time.
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1 / 5
I strongly advise against
I strongly advise against this. It was installed by a bicycle professional because it was complicated to install. We were able to go for a few rides but twice the child carrier touched the wheel of the bike even though it had been reinstalled by a professional. I wouldn't recommend it at all. We had to finish the ride on foot with my child.
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4 / 5
Practical, compact and light.
We like it and and it is practical. It would be brilliant to have arm rest but not a problem. The only downside is that there is no place to fit a light at the back for when it gets dark.
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3 / 5
Practical version for older children but crazy unclear assembly instructions!
The chair itself is practical and good and meets an important demand. The spoke guards do not work very well. In the way of the lock and end up above the child's feet when the lowest position of the footrest. Took all evening to assemble using several youtube films in different languages. Still don't know if the seat is right. We have to get another spoke protector, new lock and new rear light... more cost so. Would have liked clearer information and better spoke protection.
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2 / 5
Not compatible with all luggage carriers. But with flat, not too wide models.
I bought this seat because I often travel with a suitcase on my back, and with a normal seat the suitcase always bumps into the seat. The attachment was not compatible with the standard carrier of my Gazelle Medeo (raised rim under saddle):. so it had to come off to attach the seat. The attachment is done on the frame. First we used the ABS bracket, but it broke the first time we used it with a 17 kg daughter. Presumably the screw was not tightened enough? The design of this long bracket could be better, and in better material. Anyway: exciting moment when the seat suddenly hung loose while cycling - it didn't fall off, but kept 'dangling'. We then reattached it without the long bracket, tightened very firmly, which also damaged the paint on the bike. Seems sturdier now. Pannier can only be attached in closed position (narrow carriers, so my bag always jumps up!), but once unfolded your pannier has to be put somewhere else: you can unfold the carrying handle to the back, but according to the description it can only carry 1 kilo. Good for light school bag, but not for my standard pannier with big lock and mackintosh. As I had to remove my standard bike carrier, I don't immediately have another option. Possibly a (not too wide) pannier could do with a more standard carrier. When the pannier can easily be placed over your carrier, installation does not seem complicated to me. Pictures are small and vague, though. Legs not collapsible, which doesn't bother me that much. Foot protection hangs over the bike's small lock: so a little bit of a hassle when securing the bike, but not too bad because the mudguards do fold a bit. Great concept, but with a few important points of attention. Tightening very, very firmly is one of them. Putting the hooks on the lower fasteners in the right position too. (Is unclear in description, but we did).
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5 / 5
Great seat for older children
Great seat for big kids, attaches directly to frame with protection for feet
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5 / 5
Satisfied
The installation was very easy. Looks safe.
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5 / 5
Super again and again
Super everyday help when there are longer journeys by bike
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5 / 5
Excellent product
Gives no trouble while pedalling. Stable and child seated comfortably thanks to the belt.
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5 / 5
Quality and practical product
The product met my expectations. This seat meets our needs in terms of use and practicality. It provides comfort and safety for the child.
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4 / 5
very poor quality screws
very poor quality screws . Otherwise daily use is satisfactory
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5 / 5
Simply a great seat for shared cycling fun.
Very, very nice children's bike seat, especially for bigger children, I have been looking for such a seat for a long time. I am very satisfied. The assembly and also the mounting on the bike was super fast and easy. We love this seat and it is great fun to ride the bike with my child.
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3 / 5
Very good concept, but not a very well finished product.
I think the product concept is really brilliant: the seat folds away so quickly and is self-carrying (no need for a luggage rack). The seat and its equipment are very safe. On the negative side: no screws and poorly threaded mounting screws... I spent 1 hour on the last two bolts and the same problem on the two fixings! Fortunately, I ended up finding two compatible bolts with better threads in my stock and I finally managed it, not without difficulty... As for the rest, I have my doubts about some of the plastics (notably the luggage rack opening/closing mechanism) but we'll see with use. I'm pleased though, because there's no other equivalent product and I think the concept is really clever!
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1 / 5
Heavy and lanky
extremely difficult to fit, didn't fit my bike at all so it didn't sit well either. It is heavy and I have actually removed it as it felt rickety. Can't understand how they can make such a poor product.
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5 / 5
Smart design and good function at a reasonable price
The chair is cleverly designed and works as intended. My five-year-old daughter loves it. The pictures in the instructions are a little on the small side, but if you have the slightest experience of using screws, nuts and tools, it's not difficult to assemble. Should fit all normal bikes, but maybe not if you have a mountain bike with a very thick or unusually shaped frame. However, you need to remember to fasten or close the safety strap that secures the child when you don't have a child in the seat. It can easily get caught in the rear wheel and cause an accident otherwise.
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4 / 5
Smooth and good, and definitely worth the money.
Great for taking your child on a bike, even when they have outgrown the traditional bike seat.
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4 / 5
Good with small flaws
The seat is great, but it is difficult to set up with a carrier, the seat "hangs" and is only loosely attached to the saddle, but does not form a 90 degree angle. This only comes about through the lateral supports, a large part of the weight is also on these, instead of on the attachment to the saddle. I don't think that's so good. I removed the luggage carrier, otherwise the seat rests on it or bangs on it again and again. The problem could have been solved by a slightly different construction. The footrests are also not foldable and thus widen the rear of the bike. This could also be solved more elegantly. Otherwise a great seat!
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5 / 5
If you take a closer look at everything, the assembly is simple.
I know bobike as a solid good brand. Also a safe brand.
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1 / 5
Not suitable for all bikes, round frame required
We were unable to fit the seat because this type of seat does not attach to square tubes, so beware of mountain bikes with square tubes from the frame to the rear, the fastening system very specific. We'll be sending the seat back, shame it wasn't explained well enough in the description!
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5 / 5
I would recommend the seat for older children
I was able to install the seat on my own without any problems, my children can get on it easily on their own and the seat seems stable.
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5 / 5
Best buy this year!
Easy to assemble. My bike frame is quite small and so there wasn't much to attach to but works well anyway. The seat is quite heavy but since I have an electric bike it doesn't matter to me.
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4 / 5
Works well
Good and quite easy to assemble
5 / 5
Very good and fit for purpose and sturdy too. Easy to assemble as well. Well worth it!
5 / 5
PERFECT
Nothing to complain about, the seat does its job perfectly. Transporting children and luggage. Very clear instructions.
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5 / 5
Easy to assemble and easy to use!
I mounted it on my bike on my own, both my children sit very well in the chair. Perfect for slightly older children who no longer want to sit in a child seat but still need a ride on the parent's bike sometimes.
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5 / 5
Fantastic
Bought it for my 5 yr old, hes 1.2m tall and weighs 28 kg, its brilliant, plenty big enough, easy to assemble, plus work on mountain bike with disc brakes.
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5 / 5
Stable and safe
Easy to assemble, fits several different bikes, stable and comfortable to ride according to the daughter too!
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5 / 5
very satisfied
The product was solid and functional.
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4 / 5
Nice but missing a couple of refinements
This is a simple, easy to fit bike for slightly older kids (5 upwards). Took about 30 mins to fit with a wee bit of fiddling, and I found it to be really robust once fitted. Only thing missing is something for the child to hang onto - a small handle at the front would be great.
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5 / 5
Very good junior size bike seat
My daughter like it very much
5 / 5
Excellent fit. Our Dutch neighbours are simply one step ahead of us.
Excellent for older or handicapped children who cannot drive themselves. We have made an extra strap around the chest. This makes the child more stable and prevents it from tipping sideways.
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5 / 5
Very happy and functional
The only thing I can say about it is that the child's footrest is too far forward so my foot rests on it when I'm pedalling.
5 / 5
Very cool
This is a little gem, tough to put together but very rigid and safe, my daughter has loved every second.
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5 / 5
Very good chair.
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4 / 5
Good, functional and safe
The chair works well and feels safe, with a footrest, seat belt and protection to prevent, for example, a foot getting into the tyre. It is also good that the chair can be folded and that there is a small fold-out shelf at the back, which works well for a backpack, for example. The only negative is that it is somewhat complicated to install and that the front mount does not fit all bikes, for example depending on the design of the luggage rack. But that could be solved and the chair works well overall.
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5 / 5
Excellent product
Fantastic product.
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5 / 5
Good, check fastening
Good
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4 / 5
Great seat for older children who can't ride a bike
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5 / 5
Perfect for its purpose
Just perfect for transporting your four-year-old to and from preschool and activities. Stable and easy to use. Heavy, fortunately I have it on an electric bike otherwise I would not have been able to cycle on all the steep hills.
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5 / 5
It's perfect. It's perfect for our expectations
4 / 5
Good product
satisfied good quality, comfortable but we didn't try it over a long distance. It's a shame that the footrests don't fold up because they're quite rough when you rub against them. I'd also like to know if there's a 3-point harness that can be fitted to it, as the belt is a bit light for my 5-year-old. I'd advise tightening the fasteners because my 7 year old daughter slipped when she got on it and the mudguard rubbed on the tyre.
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3 / 5
A bit too heavy
A bit too heavy
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5 / 5
Excellent seat for older child
We purchased this seat for our autistic grandson who is 5 in September and who is at upper limit of a conventional child seat. He is not able to use a ‘tow along’ arrangement, but loves to go out on the bike with his dad. The Bobike junior has been a real game changer. It was easy to fit and our grandson is strapped in securely on this sturdy seat. Our son says that it does not throw the bike off balance and the seat folds neatly away when not in use. Our only problem is that our grandson cannot wait to use it each day!
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4 / 5
A good seat for older kids.
The seat is pretty easy to install, but it definitely needs to be very well tightened or it will slip when in use. Once it's on there properly, it doesn't shift and is a great option for older kids. You'll have to get used to balancing though- not always easy!
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5 / 5
Very good
We are really happy with it,my daugheter loves it,thanks a million
5 / 5
Great bike seat.
Easy to fit and strong. Detaches quickly with mounts left in place. Definitely wouldn't work with Boxy frames.
4 / 5
Great seat and worked well with my 5 year old daughter. Tricky to fit and you tube video really help
5 / 5
Practical
5 / 5
Fantastic decision great product
Great product, the seat is very comfortable for the child but also stable and trouble-free for the parent recommend
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4 / 5
Good Seat, but heavy.
Great Seat that works great with e Bike. A little too heavy.
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5 / 5
Comfortable and nice.
Comfortable and nice. Very fast delivery. Easy to assemble. I recommend a seller and product.
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5 / 5
Great product
Very happy with my purchase fast shipping and bobike junior seat is absolutely great,my daughter loves it.it makes our family trips much easier,would definitely recommend to everyone
4 / 5
Very good product
This is a very good product and relatively easy to assemble. My only negative would be the seat belt. If you left unstrapped by mistake it could cause a serious accident by going into the spokes. I would prefer if it was a harness belt instead
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5 / 5
Great seat. Easy to remove if needed.
4 / 5
Handy but needs foot protection plates
Service from Mantel was excellent. Seat arrived promptly and well packaged. It's a very handy commuter seat. Not at all heavy & folds up flat when not in use. The only issue I have with it is that my son got his foot stuck in the spokes day 2; shoe came off and it blistered his heel - quite serious really. I'm finding it very difficult to source the foot protection plates, that go with this seat.
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4 / 5
Handy but needs foot protection plates
Service from Mantel was excellent. Seat arrived promptly and well packaged. It's a very handy commuter seat. Not at all heavy & folds up flat when not in use. The only issue I have with it is that my son got his foot stuck in the spokes day 2; shoe came off and it blistered his heel - quite serious really. I'm finding it very difficult to source the foot protection plates, that go with this seat.
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4 / 5
My little girl loves it.
We do indeed like the seat. Would like the option of over the shoulder straps as going from a seat with arm rests to nothing is a little different and feels less safe. Tried to get tge straps but it isn't an option on a junior Bo bike so as a parent slightly annoyed you don't have the option and puzzled why there are holes for straps but my daughter loves it as she feels more grown up.