Originally Posted by
LordFoo
sliding seems safer than falling from a high mounted seat in case of a crash. Also, where does one get a helmet for a 1 year old noggin? Finally - is there anything particularly interesting to consider about riding fixed with a load (i.e. trailer+kid)?
Congrats Jeremy!
Sliding is absolutely safer than falling. I had a customer relate the story of a crash with his kids trailer and commented that his child actually was gleeful for the topsy turvy spin he took.
Helmets are not gonna be a prob. Just make sure it has a safety designation...CSA, ANSI, Snell and fits correctly.
I used to do mobile bike repair with my BOB trailer. I carried well over the 80lb weight limit and quickly realized that trying to skid with that much weight mounted resulted in what I can only describe as a jackknife. Not pleasant. I would mount a rear brake if I planned on towing fixed for any extended period of time.