Come Christmas time I thought I had the perfect contraption. A bike seat that would attach to our bike and he would sit behind the driver. I purchased it, installed it, made a few custom alterations, and gave it a whril...I HATED it. The rider (myself) couldn't sit on the seat fully, Jack never looked secure no matter how tight I did the bolts, and it rode horribly. This is the one and only photo of him in the seat.
So not long after I got the seat installed, I uninstalled the seat and returned it for a full refund. Gratefully they took it back no questions asked.
After about 3 long months of me trying to locate option number two, and making may stops by Walmart and himming and hawing if I should spend $100 on option number 2, I finally did it. I found a used one at Play It Again Sports today and even got a tutorial, and it was already assembled, and was practically new. It also came with a 7 day return policy.
I promptly came home, unloaded my car, and after dinner I got to installing the new toy. Jack even joined me in helping install the new parts. He got out his wrench and was banging away on the bike. He was investigating every bit of this bicycle as it was something new to look and touch.
After I got it all hooked up I took Jack for his first mini ride. He loved it! He was waving at daddy, and looking all around. He looked comfortable and it was easy to drive. Not to mention it was light and I barely noticed that I was towing something. Granted I need to fill up my tires tomorrow with air but it was the best $100 I spent to get Jack some more outdoor time.
Bike riding was a favorite of mine as a child always looking for the opportunity on the weekends to take a ride with my dad and brother on the bike trail always picking a new destination on the trail to go to. I hope that Jack will also find that same enjoyment.
Now we've just got to get another bike so we can all get on the trail together and daddy can have his bike back. Hehe Mommy stole it! :)
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