2007-06-03 19:23:29 · 8 answers · asked by AMike28 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
An 8 year old is too big to carry on a bike, unless it's a tandem . The trailers and other carriers all have recommended weight limits of 100 pounds or less. Plus with mountain biking, it seems like it would be too dangerous to carry a passenger, with all the bouncing and sudden stops.
2007-06-03 23:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by crazydave 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not to carry. But you might look at a gaitor bar, or a tag along. The problem is that an eight year old might be too large.
However, members of our club enter events and come for rides on tandems. These work OK and I would consider this, as opposed to an articulated bar or third wheel.
Luck
2007-06-04 04:02:01 · answer #2 · answered by Alice S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well lets see,I'm guessing The 8 year old is about 50 to 65lbs.and that would make it nearly impossible to strap any type of rack or seat on the bike it self,so other than bungee cord the kid on -only option is to buy one of those buggy's that connect like a mi nature trailer in back.expensive{yes}but much safer for the passenger and rider as well.better yet,get the kid his own bike!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-04 02:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by TomatoMug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He/she should be old enough to ride his own bike unless he has some disability.
And it would be too dangerous to add accessories on to a mountain bike.
2007-06-04 02:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by jobees 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that is not the thing to do if you mean off road it is too dangerous and he is old enough to have his own bike. you can get a rack over the back tire but his feet may come home bloody and torn up
2007-06-04 02:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get the 8 yr old his/her own bike.
2007-06-04 02:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They make third wheels that attach to your seat post and have their own pedals and handlebars etc. work well and the kid gets to help pedal
2007-06-06 16:16:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about one of those little trailers that hold 2 toddlers
that hook to the frame under the seat
2007-06-04 02:32:57 · answer #8 · answered by alleykhad607 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋