Wee Ride Kangaroo Bike Carrier for Kids {Review & Giveaway}

Thursday, August 05, 2010 Posted by Jolly Mom

Something Mike and I have always wanted to do with Lucas is go on a bike ride with him, but honestly--we never felt comfortable about putting him in a carrier that attached to the back of the bicycle. It just didn't feel safe and I also don't like not being able to see Lucas. Plus, he wouldn't be able to see much either--as his view would be blocked by either Mike or me. That's why I was so thrilled when I was offered the opportunity to review the Wee Ride Kangaroo Carrier, a child carrier that attaches to the center of the bike!

As soon as we got the Kangaroo Carrier, we had to use it right away! Although the Kangaroo Carrier will fit most bikes, we did have a little bit of trouble getting the carrier installed on our particular bike. For some reason the knob that attaches the seat to the mounting bar was hitting the bike frame. However, Mike was able to slightly shorten the knob and successfully install the Kangaroo Carrier. The good thing is that once the carrier is installed, you can remove the seat within seconds and you never have to worry about installation again. You can also buy an extra mounting bar and it install it on a secondary bike so you can switch the carrier from bike to bike without having to move the mounting bar.


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If you're wondering whether the Kangaroo Carrier will work for your bike, make sure to read the Wee Ride's FAQ section. They state:

Will the Kangaroo or Classic child carrier fit my bike?
Our carriers will fit most bicycles – mountain, hybrid, cruiser, men’s or ladies. Ones that the carrier will not fit are road bikes with drop style handlebars
(rider is too hunched over) and Downhill/Freeride bikes (DH forks have legs that go up almost to the handlebars and the WeeRide mounting bar will restrict steering).
After using the Kangaroo Carrier, both Mike and I were immediately impressed with how easy it was to balance the bike even with a 35 pound kid on with us LOL. I honestly thought that it would be difficult since Lucas is such a big kid, but it really wasn't. Now, keep in mind that the Kangaroo Carrier is safe to use up to 4 years old {or 40 pounds} so Lucas won't be able to use this too much longer. I am so excited about using it with the next baby though! Another thing that I love about the Kangaroo Carrier is that since the child is seated in front of the parent, you can easily see and attend to your child whenever necessary. Since the child is in front of you--your arms also go around the child--adding an additional layer of stability and safety. Another plus is the child has a clear view in front of him, which makes the bike ride a lot more fun! As you can see from Lucas' smiles in the pictures below--he loved riding on the Kangaroo Carrier!

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Other Great Features:

Sleek design
Adjustable foot cups
Child's weight enhances rather than impairs bicycle stability
Better communication between adult and child
More comfortable, enjoyable riding experience for child
Improved balance for rider due to child's central position on bicycle
Easy to remove child carrier for riding alone

See It In Action:

Want It: Buy the Kangaroo Carrier online for only $59.99!

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner, rhonjerm!




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