Peg PeregoOrion Front Mount Child Seat

We initially purchased a Bell carrier on a whim while out shopping. It was about $50 but it was terrible. Flimsy plastic, and you practically had to weld it to your bike so there was no removing it.I'd found a review of the OKBaby Orion, but it just seemed to be available in Europe, but now, Peg Perego have taken the same model and made it available in the US.Initial impressions on opening the compact box was that it was very well made compared to the Bell, the plastic was tougher, but not too thick to make it heavy, the padding was ample, you also get all the required fixing components in a nicely made tub rather than all dumped into a plastic bag, which made it feel good quality.Fitting the fixing system (basically the black block in the photo) was pretty straight forward, you pick the correct size rubber padding for your headset, then bolt on 4 bolts to your frame. It took about 15 mins to get it fixed, and this was just using the small spanner that was supplied in the box, using a socket set would have been easier. You then attach the metal fixing bar to the seat and this slots in to the Orion fixing. It takes 10 seconds or so to attach and remove the seat, it's fantastic and much sturdier than you'd expect.Using the seat on a bike is great.Our 1 year old wee girl is about 20lbs and fits in it perfectly, but there is still room for when she grows. We took her out on a smooth bike trail and she was confused by it at first, but seemed to enjoy it, we had her smiling towards the end, I'm sure she'll love it more once she gets more used to it.It feels safe, with the harness and the quick release front bar, plus there was no movement at all from the fixing, even although it is only fitted by two bars and four bolts.Would highly recommend, and it is a great design and perfect if you're looking to use your bike with and without the seat..Edit - added photo of mount on my hybrid

A definite 5* item. Ways better than all the others we’ve tried.Sturdy and well made, thick plastic keeping its shape under a 25lb kid. All mounting components are solid and properly finished. Overall quality feel to the whole thing.Installs easy and secure to most bike frames including double suspension. One exception would probably be tri-fold 20” city bikes with tall handlebar stem. Can still be attached, but might be uncomfortably low for both parent and kid.Mounting system is a blast. You attach a very compact clamp to the bike frame that doesnt bother you at all if riding alone. The seat itself, including its support spring, snaps in and out of the clamp with a single button push. The seller can provide additional clamp on request to outfit both parents’ bikes and transfer the seat between them as needed.Child restraint system includes shoulder straps, seat bar, and foot stands/straps. Kept our wiggly restless kiddo in and secure, which isnt at all easy.All in all, clearly the best of all front riding systems available.1-yr update: still holding fine, sturdy enough for a 30-lb kid. Not a single complaint so far.One minor issue, the latches holding footrests in place are rather small, so the kid can get his foot loose with a well aimed upward jerk. Could probably bolt those rests in place but seems too minor to bother.Seat bar latch on the contrary is pretty tight and hard to get open for someone with small fingers. Guess that’s intentional though.

I'll start with how much I love that this bike seat is up in front. It's also very sturdy and my 1 year old seemed comfortable in it. The feet adjust easily, she straps in easily and the little bar in front also unsnaps easily all while still making me feel safe about riding with my daughter. My husband took a bit longer than I expected to install it, the instructions are not the greatest and are pictures only so he found a video or two to help but it wasn't terribly difficult.There are some negatives though. I am a smaller built woman (5ft 3in) and it was a little difficult to pedal with the seat in place, I accommodated and we did just fine but I can't imagine it working well for a larger adult or child. Also, even after adjusting the child seat back as far as I can when pedaling my daughters knees tap my handle bars if I turn too sharply, I make sure to put my hands above her knees to buffer when I have to turn like that. My daughter is only 1, so I can't imagine putting a child much larger in this seat.All of that being said, I read many of the reviews on this seat before purchasing and many others did not have my same experiences so it may also be my bike which is a beach cruiser style. Overall I am glad I made the purchase given the reviews from other front mount seats.

We bought a different, and nearly twice the price brand that installs on the rear of the seat at first.. my curious kiddo hated being in the back. Total waste of money… then I found this peg perego one and we absolutely love it!My little has been using it since she was 9 months old. She is so calm and content getting to see everything.The seat is petite like my little one and it fits her perfectly. I’m not sure how great it would work for a super chunky babe.I like that it’s not big and bulky, i don’t have to pedal awkwardly to avoid hitting my knees on the seat, it adjusts forward pretty far.The color is great too, it matches the green pinstripe on my Specialized bike. And the install was pretty quick. We got this the day we left on a camping trip, and I installed it myself while my husband set up our campsite.I’ve recommended this seat sooooo many times in other moms groups I’m in. We love love love it!

Great seat for our 16mo. She had some room to grow which is great. Once I figured out how this thing went on it was a pretty quick install. I like that you can not only adjust it forward and backward, but you can remove it easily for kid-free rides. It feels very sturdy and secure. The seat even has a nice cushion. I’m very happy with it so far.