Omar Avendano
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I’m an ebike rider with children, and I regularly ride with them. At the time of my latest article edit, my daughters are 5 and 3, so I thought it would be helpful to share which child seats are out there in the 2024 market and, specifically, how they fit on electric bikes.
Front Mounted Child Seats for Ebikes
As of this latest update I’ve owned and used both the Thule Yepp Mini & the iBert child seat. The iBert is one of the most popular infant seats I see on the road.
The other popular option for infant seats is the Thule Yepp Mini, which I’ve now owned for a few months. I can say both are top rated seats but there are pros and cons to each of these.
iBert Child Seat
What I like about the iBert
One of the pros for me is that it’s easy to install, making it simple and quick to move between bikes. The iBert has fit most of the 30 or so ebikes I’ve owned, including Rad Power Bikes, the Ride1Up 500 and 700 Series, the KBO Breeze step-over and step-through, and the Aventon Aventure. More importantly, it’s reassuring to see your child in your forward field of view, especially at such a young age.
What has been less convenient
One con I can share from personal experience is that when your child falls asleep, it can be easy for them to slump down in this seat. It can also be clunky to slide the seat onto the mounting bars. I once encountered a potentially terrible situation when I neglected to fully secure the locking pin, which could have gone horribly wrong had I not caught it in time.
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My Experience With the Front Mounted Yepp Seat
This is my most recent child seat. I upgraded to this top-rated seat even though I was fairly happy with the iBert. The primary reason was that I was really happy with the Thule Yepp Mini for my older daughter, so we thought it was a good idea to upgrade.
Comfort and moving the seat between bikesÂ
One of the pros, just like with the iBert, is being able to move the child seat between the different ebikes I own. Although most of you won’t own multiple ebikes at once, I think it’s a pro because it shows that this seat fits many different types of ebikes.
My younger daughter also seems more comfortable in this seat than in the iBert. I’ve ridden with her in both seats, and she can slump down in the iBert, whereas in the Yepp Mini she seems to stay more upright.
Price and stem fit
The cons are that this seat is way more expensive than the iBert, although I think it’s worth it, and it won’t fit all ebike stems. For example, I’ve been trying to find a way to add it to my RadWagon 4. The adapter pictured below, sold by Thule, seems like one way it could work, although I haven’t confirmed it.
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Note: This is now the newest version of the Thule Yepp Mini as of 2026
Rear Mounted Child Seats for Ebikes
After my oldest outgrew the iBert, we started looking for a child seat for our toddler. For us, it came down to two options: the Yepp Maxi or the Bellelli Bicycle Seat. We ended up buying a Yepp Maxi, primarily because it was listed as a top child seat in most of the reviews we found.
After doing a bit of research, my wife and I decided we would make the pricey option of the Yepp Maxi our next child seat. Normally I’m very price sensitive, but how could I put a price on my child’s safety?
Thule Yepp Maxi
Comfort and adjustments as our daughters grew
We’ve owned Yepp Maxi seats for several years, and now we have two of them. They’ve been great. Our daughters seem really comfortable, and as they’ve grown, we’ve been able to adjust both the shoulder harness and the footrests. Being able to adjust these parts will allow us to use the seat until our daughter is around 6 years old or until she outgrows it, which could come sooner!
It was also really nice to move this seat from my cargo bike, a Yuba Mundo, to one of the ebikes with relative ease. If you’re mounting your child seat on a rear bike rack, make sure the rack’s maximum weight rating is appropriate to ensure safe riding.
Choosing the right mounting version
About the only negative I can share about the Yepp Maxi is that there are two versions, which can be confusing if you don’t know which one works with your bike. I often see message board posts from cyclists and ebike riders who aren’t sure which version to buy or whether they need an additional mount.
The version you need depends on whether you’re attaching the seat directly to your bike or to a rear bike rack. I own the Yepp Maxi rack-mounted version, which attaches to my rear rack. Most cargo-focused ebikes, like the Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 and Aventon Abound, have integrated rear racks ready for a Yepp Maxi.
Some ebikes require an additional adapter, and for those racks, the Thule Yepp Maxi Easyfit Adapter is an option depending on what bike you have. Just make sure to confirm the compatibility of the adapter with your specific bike first before buying one. Also this is just one configuration. If you don’t need or want a rack on your ebike, you could install the frame-mounted version of the Yepp Maxi.
We’ll be publishing a how-to video installing an aftermarket, rear bike rack, an easyfit adapter and a Yepp Maxi on a Ride1up 500 series. Visit our Youtube channel to find more content on electric cargo bikes and child seats for ebikes.
Other Rear Child Seats to Compare
Thule Yepp Nexxt
The upgraded version of the Yepp Maxi is the Yepp Nexxt. Some vendors and ebike brands sell one or the other. For example, at the time we’re publishing this article Aventon only sells the Yepp Maxi Nexxt, while Lectric only sells the Yepp Maxi.
The main differences between the Yepp Maxi Nexxt and the Yepp Maxi are that the Nexxt is a bit lighter at 6.6 pounds, can be placed directly on a bike rack, and isn’t as soft as the Yepp Maxi, which is made of a rubbery compound.
If you’re deciding which of the two Thule Yepp seats to buy, both are made by Yepp and have great reviews, so the decision comes down almost entirely to aesthetics and price.
Burley Dash
If the Thule Yepp Maxi or Yepp Nexxt doesn’t convince you, or is over your budget, another top-rated, lower-cost option is the Burley Dash. It’s made by Burley, a leading maker of bike trailers for kids and pets.
The Burley Dash is for children 12 months or older (up to 40 pounds). The seat weighs 6.4 pounds. In my opinion, one of its best features is the five-point harness, which adjusts from both the top and the sides, giving you a bit more adjustment than the Yepp.
It also has storage space behind the seat for items you take along on your trips. It’s a small feature, but it’s useful, especially if your bike doesn’t have a front basket. Lastly, the Burley has armrests so your child can sit comfortably.
Bellelli Pepe Baby Carrier
If the Yepp Maxi doesn’t convince you, or you’re looking for a more affordable option, our second choice is the Bellelli Pepe Baby Carrier. It has great reviews and more shoulder-strap settings than the Yepp Maxi. Children also like the extra ventilation provided by the seat’s design.
