This front bike seat is suitable for babies, as well as toddlers, from about 9 months until about 3 years old. Several years ago Oxford discontinued the Leco, and the world was a slightly less happy place as a result. Then, last year at the Cycle Show at the NEC I met a guy from Oxford Products who told me a new, replacement seat was being designed. Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Child Seats. As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Child Seats. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Oxford, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.

It was a brilliant set up for family cycling – the youngest Sprog could sit up front with me on my bike between my arms and we could chat away as we rode, whilst the eldest was behind on the tag-along. We got it when the Sprogs combined outgrew the weight limit for our trailer (or was it that my legs just couldn’t cope with hauling them both behind me any more?!) Sometimes we aren’t always able to store a bike in a warm, safe place. People living in shared accommodation, student housing, flats or other types of arrangements may not be allowed to keep their bicycle in communal areas (where space is usually the biggest). I have to say that on our Leco I don’t think this was ever of much use to my child, as he was always leaning forward to hold onto the handlebars, and was certainly in the way when I was riding the bike without him in it. There were definitely risks with getting bruised by the metal if you landed on it, so in my opinion this is a good move by Oxford. This is a cost effective way of getting small children out cycling with adults, but is it any good? How easy is it to fit and do I recommend it?Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Child Seats. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product. The best part about cycling is that you need very little to get going. There are a number of must-have pieces of equipment such as a helmet, high visibility clothing and lights, but apart from this small group, you don’t need anything extra. With 40 products available we worked out that 21 cost more than Oxford Little Explorer Cross Bar Seat and 17 were cheaper. Cost of Oxford products

Improperly installed or repaired products (always follow the instruction guides for any product set-up or installation) The first thing is material. Looking at what Oxford Little Explorer Cross Bar Seat is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation. With a head tube-mounted seat an issue that may crop up is that there's not enough space between the bike seat and your saddle. This will depend on the combination of the geometry of your bike, your height and the seat. Seat name This is a very simple but very important question. You may have heard the old adage ‘all the gear and no idea’. This concept is very much applicable to new riders that want to make sure that they have everything they need before their first trip on the pedals. Stripped pedal threads - a comprehensive guide on the correct installation of pedals is sent out with every bikeOnce a warranty claim has been placed we will review the claim and advise on an appropriate course of action, please do not return your item until you have spoken to an advisor. If you've enjoyed reading this article, please do sign up for our newsletter- we'll keep up updated when we have new articles which may be of interest. Thanks!

Dear Karen, the Little Explorer looks pleasingly simple which is what cycling ought to be about. I learnt all sorts of road sense whilst sitting on a seat like this in the early 1950s with my Dad explaining everything directly into one or other of my ear’oles. It’s a pity it doesn’t have a similarly old-fashioned price tag!

Length is awkward for negotiating some obstacles (e.g. I have a local kissing gate that would be impossible) Most bikes and accessories are covered by a standard manufacturer's warranty but please be aware that there are faults/issues that are NOT covered by your warranty. This includes; The passenger will naturally grip the handlebar which is one thing to consider. However in my case rather then fiddling with the brakes I have designated my daughter as bell ringer so she has a useful job in warning others of our presence. But what do you need to look out for when shopping for cycling gear? What are the best brands? What kit is really necessary? Do you really need it? Description: Oxford Little Explorer Cross Bar SeatThis high-quality seat is designed to give your little one the best position on your bike on family outings as it offers a firm and comfortable hold. Engineered for use with alloy and steel frames, this easy to install model is compatible with 50mm wide top tubes for a safe and secure mount. Equipped with a well padded seat and strapped footpeg for maximum comfort, this superb accessory keeps your three to six year old child positioned in the front and centre as you share your journey. Features: Maximum Tube Width: 50mm Age: 3 to 6 years Maximum Weight: 22kg Suitability: Steel and Alloy frames (not recommended for Carbon)Buy Oxford Bike Accessories from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.

Please allow a minimum of 15 working days from receipt of returned item(s) for repair/replacement under warranty. We expect to be able to return the items within a maximum 30 working days, however, specific timescales can change based on the requirements of the individual case. Overall if the above compromises suit your use case it definitely can do the job on a tight budget so gets a “somewhat recommended” thumbs up from me.Balance of the bike is good as the considerable extra weight of a 2-4 yr old is placed lower and central. The further from centre of gravity and higher postioned any extra weight is, the bigger the negative effect on balance which is a definite plus for this system versus a rear mount seat. Long time Cycle Sprog followers with good memories may recall that one of my all time favourite things when the Sprogs were about 3 years and over was our Oxford Leco Top Tube seat.