Video: Josh Carlson Has the Best School Run

 Someone please put @mikelevy in that seat. I'll pay good money for that. Like $5 CAD, even.

 @rrolly: That honestly seems like a bad idea. I'm game.

 Who was still running toe straps in ‘97? Most of us went SPD by ‘92-93.

 Disagree with the center of gravity... I have a mac ride and the kids love the experience because they are on the front seta (literally) but it's terrible for the Dad or Mom. There is too much weight on the front and the kid has to support himself against front impact.. it's only ok on mellow trails. It's also limited in the variety of kid-size it can accommodate: your knees will bump into baby buttt every stroke, kid's helmet will hit your nose and you have no room left on the bike. You'll definitely need a loooooong new school bike. To be rowdy on the trails with my younger kids (under 5), I prefer a back carrier. It feels like riding with a backpack, your body absorbs all the shocks, if you crash on your face, your kid is likely to be protected. I'm not restricted, we can jump, ride steep and fast.. It's so comfy for the kids that they even often fall asleep!!
The Wehoo is another capable option with some mods. Kid is well protected. I removed the heavy crankset on mine. The worst option is your typical 2 wheels trailer.. not really singletrack worthy...

 @max2max: When you say back carrier, you mean you are riding with your kid harnessed into one of those hiking backpacks that they sit in? I've been looking at the Macride and really only plan on doing mellow stuff/fitness with the kid. I do not want to jump/rowdy/steep stuff, that's beyond my risk tolerance... once the kid is too big for Macride I think it will be time for strider bike/pump track etc. and then hopefully they can start to pedal, BMX etc.

 +1 MacRide is much easier to install and easier on your bike.

My daughter and I both love it, she's always asking to go mountain biking.

 @max2max: dont know why the neg props, you share my same experience. I have a rear carrier too and my youngest gets bounced around too much on rowdy trails. Backpack the best but I do worry about crashing on to them. Cant see many 5 or 6 year olds weighing 22kg limit on this device either. My 3yr old is too big.
Cool for very smooth trails

 @max2max: Personally, having lower back issues makes putting them in a backpack a non option for me.
But i do disagree about the center of gravity. The truth is, there isn't another device that physically locates the kids weight closer the riders CG (When seated). Maybe it is the BALANCE you don't like, but that's an entirely different thing.
For me, i find adjusting to this means NOT doing a lot of things i would normally do when i ride, but personally this seat wasn't purchased for me. I use it to get them out there, and upfront, feeling the bike move, and moving with it. This is a more meaningful experience of a bike ride in my eyes, then being strapped in for a ride.

 @zion-i: I agree with you, great way to spend quality time together and get kids off screens and onto trails. Mac-ride is a great product too. We have thousands of customers with carbon frames and we have had no issues to date, but appreciate that not everyone will be comfortable with that. Enjoy the trails. Cheers, Dan

 @zion-i: This. For me it's just about time with my son. Each to there own but I have no intention of taking him on anything worse than a blue trail. I don't need to get air or ride ganrly stuff to enjoy time with him.
I also use my shotgun on a carbon frame and no issues if installed correctly.

 Your post is exhibit 'A' of natural selection.

 Yes. This.

 PSA: A kid is not just for Christmas... ;-)

 @davidjpeacock: Uh oh

 @davidjpeacock: nope, you gotta save some for the boxing day curry!

 I said co pilot , but it's a co rider

 Thanks @krazyfj