Peg Perego Orion 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.

It was easy to install. Pretty safe and comfortable. We have been using it for 2-3 months now and My 1 year old really enjoys it.

Great bike seat! Safe, sturdy and awesome design. Its solid construction will last a very long time. Made in Italy!

Why spend hundreds of dollars on a trailer or the big name brand versions of this seat? I purchased this seat for my 4 month old at the time and we instantly fell in love with the design. It is super sturdy, easy to use, and we even bought another bracket for my Wife's bike such that we could easy move the seat between our two bikes without having to move the mount. Our now 11 month old's favorite activity is riding with papa around town. We even take this seat "off" roading in a field and the design allows for some absorption of the bumps.I have recommended this seat to many coworkers, and get a ton of looks from passerbyers who have yet to see such a well designed seat.

Overall solid product. Takes a bit of time to install but once installed pretty solid. Probably only good through 2.5 years given the weight restriction as well as seat size

Hits legs while riding.