Thule Yepp Nexxt Mini Grey

**Pros:** 1. **Versatile Fit:** Despite the recommendation for a cylindrical steering axle, the Thule Yepp Nexxt Mini surprisingly accommodated the conical taper along the Lectric Xpedition's shaft, allowing me to fit three kids on my bike. 2. **Snug Fit:** The seat provided a very snug fit, ensuring the safety and stability of my 18-month-old, even with a non-standard steering axle. 3. **Ease of Assembly and Use:** I appreciated the simplicity of both assembly and on-off everyday use, making it convenient for quick setups and rides. 4. **Front-Facing Riding Experience:** My 18-month-old, despite being close to the size limit, enjoyed riding at the front of the bike, providing a positive and engaging experience. 5. **Structural Integrity:** After a few months of use, I experienced no structural concerns, and I always felt confident in the product's ability to keep my kiddo secure during rides… only complaint is the shoulder straps tend to slide down the sides of the arms (could use a cross-chest clip to keep centered). But they’re still secure. **Cons:** 1. **Size Limitation:** The seat's size limitation became apparent with my 30-inch-tall child, leaving me wishing for a slightly larger design to accommodate growing toddlers. I realize this is likely a safety issue. So, can’t be too upset. 2. **Plastic Material:** While the lightweight nature is appreciated, the excessive use of plastic might be a downside for those looking for a bit more robustness (or who prefer more eco-friendly materials in their products). 3. **Weight Capacity:** I wish the seat could support a bit more weight and a larger child, potentially limiting its usability as my kids grow. **Overall Impression:** The Thule Yepp Nexxt Mini is a versatile and snug-fitting bike seat that defied expectations by adapting to a non-standard steering axle. Its ease of assembly and use, along with reassuring structural integrity, make it a reliable choice. The front-facing riding experience was fun to witness. However, the size limitations and the significant use of plastic may not suit everyone's preferences. Despite these concerns, it remains a sturdy and dependable option for those with smaller children. ***forgive the creepy smiley anonymized photo!***

I waited and waited looking at reviews and specs for months. Finally, I got it and had been so much fun riding with my son. It has been worth it just to listen to his comment on everything he sees. It's also so much fun to see people burst into smiles as they realize that a baby/toddler is waving at them when we pass by. The seat was a bit tough to install if you don't have the right tools but once it was on it feels secure and sturdy. Being able to pop it out when not needed makes this very practical if you commute with your bike and don't always need the child seat. Though great it is not perfect. One issue is that when I peddle I do hit the seat so I have to move my knees to the side which is a bit clumsy. Also depending on your bike, as the child gets bigger it might get harder grab on to the handles without bumping into the child's head. Bikes that allow for a more upright position might not have this issue. Lastly, the weight limit is around 33lbs which depending on your child they are going to exceed when they are anywhere between 26 to 36 months old. So stop waiting and get it as soon as they are able to safely put on a helmet to get the most rides with your little.

Amazing bike seat. Used it with my toddler until he was out of the weight limit. The best thing for me was that it fit in my mountain bike (Trek Fuel EX 8), which was challenging with other bike seats I tried.

I’ve had this bike seat for about 6 months now. I’ve gotten PLENTY of use and learned a few quirks along the way. First off, I’m a hefty woman. I was worried about how much space this seat would take up, but on my beach cruiser I still have plenty of room in front of me. The seat sits far enough forward that it’s a very comfortable ride. My toddler also loves being up front and seeing everything. If you have a particularly wiggly child, they may be able to throw you off balance since their movement can affect the steering. My biggest annoyance with this product is the key lock to keep the seat in place. I’ve taken the seat off using the key a few times, but then it just stopped working. I put the key in and for the life of me I cannot turn it to unlock. The entire inner part of the lock started sliding out (where you can see the pins inside) so I just shoved it back in and I guess I won’t be taking the seat off anymore. I also find it impractical to need a key for a product like this in the first place. It’s cumbersome to keep track of a key when they should have just made it a built in latch instead. Pretty inconvenient. The material that the seat is made of is basically the same material that bike helmets are made of. It flexes a little and it does feel like you could snap it if you really wanted to, but so far no issues carrying my 25 lb toddler. Overall I like this seat but I don’t not think it’s worth the high price.

My 2 year old fits perfect with more room for growth. I like that the seat locks on the bike so no one can steal it if we go into a store or something. I like having the baby up front. I was worried that it would be hard to steer but it’s easy to steer.

This thing is awesome! My son is petite for his age and fit perfectly in this. He has had such a good time going for rides with his dad. He seems to feel very comfortable in it. Only had an issue adjusting the feet rests, it was very difficult to fit to him and the process seemed to freak him out.

This seat is great! Expensive? A little, yes, but it is amazing, it is light very, strong and the quick release makes it super convenient! You can go from take a ride with your toddler to down hill/ cross country in couple seconds. The limited steering angle is true but honestly you don’t need that much when riding with a kid on the bike. Super recommend!

This seat will not fit a bike with an ahead set without several spacers underneath it, because in that case the steerer tube has been cut too short. Many bikes in north america are set up that way, particularly on mountain bike frames for smaller female riders. Thule's older design, the "Yepp Mini," as opposed to this "Yepp Nexxt Mini," is still sold, but the aheadset adapter for the "Yepp Mini" does not fit the "Yepp Nexxt Mini." Thanks Thule! You can look forward to lots of frustration, after the seat doesn't fit properly, figuring out what is available to adapt it to your bike. Once you determine there is NOTHING available that will make it fit, the 30 days to return it to this seller will probably have passed! That's what happened to us, and I am annoyed and unlikely to buy anything by Thule again. We are thinking maybe the Bo bike mini would work, since they sell an ahead set adapter and clearly state which seats it is compatible with. So, everyone reading this... DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. Go try some other company that actually cares.