A child bike seat is easy to install, ideal for a single child and practical for everyday use. But which child bike seat is right for you? In the following article you will learn everything about the popular britax romer jockey comfort³ child bike seat.
- headrest height adjustable
- Relax position
- Easy to use
What speaks for the jockey comfort?
Besides quality and safety, plays in our evaluation of course also the price-performance ratio a crucial role!
With the jockey 3 the manufacturer brings the IMPROVED FOLLOWERS from the basic model jockey relax to the market. In the previous version, unfortunately, there was the problem that the kids could open the belt too easily by themselves.
The problem was improved by a two-stage magnetic lock. The previous model had seat belts that were much easier to undo than required by the test standard.
Mounting the britax romer jockey comfort
In the following video you will find all important information about the fitting the jockey comfort. The video is very helpful, but in english.
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Of course, a detailed instructions included contain. This is very clearly and easily understandable formulated. You will find it attached to the bottom of the seat.
With a few simple steps, the bracket is attached to the frame and the seat is also prepared for riding the seat can be attached to the intended frame mounting. Attention: in practice, depending on the type of bike, the monts can prove to be different in ease or difficulty!
We would also like to mention positively the adjustment options on the seatthe footrests can be easily moved up and down by up to 14 cm and the headrest can also be adjusted to the size of the child in nine different positions with just one handgrip on the back of the seat.
The britax roemer jockey comfort 3 also has a relax position – this can be brought into the sleeping position with only one handle as well as the headrest. This has the advantage that your passenger can take a nap in a more comfortable position and the child’s head cannot easily tip forward during sleep.
The cantilevered shell is reminiscent of a large wing chair and provides the necessary comfort during the ride. The wide, softly padded armrests are also comfortable.
Important note: britax romer also points out in the instructions for use that parents should check that the child bike seat is correctly seated before each use or that the child bike seat is properly secured. Follow up. Even if this is self-evident from our point of view, we would like to explicitly mention it again at this point!
Suitable accessories
In scope of delivery a holder for one bicycle is included. If not only you, but perhaps also your partner or grandparents use the child seat for the bicycle, it is recommended a second holder can be bought for just under 30 euro.
Thus a problem-free change between the wheels possible. Also not a bad additional investment in our opinion is a rain cover for the child seat when you park your bike outdoors. A protective helmet is absolutely necessary anyway.
Quality check on the jockey 3
The seat already fetches the first plus points with its design – the colors of the upholstery and the seat offer nice combinations and there is something for every taste.
Also the large upholstery is top and offers our little ones high comfort, especially in the shoulder area and on the sides. In addition, the reference very hard-wearing and easily removable (convenient for turning or washing).
The opinions on the new jockey comfort are positive across the board. © britax romer
The seat including the upholstery is stable as well as very high quality and clean finish. In addition, the child seat has not been found to contain any questionable or controversial substances.
it is relatively easy for the parents to assemble and the low tare weight hardly noticeable when driving. The comfort cushions bumps quite well, as its name suggests. So your child won’t pass on the shocks 1:1.
The quality is also distinguished by its safety regulations according to DIN EN 14344 fully complies with. ImportantIt is also TuV and GS tested.
Technical details
For all number freaks: here you will find all important technical specifications at a glance:
- recommended for ages 9 months and up
- Load capacity up to 22 kg
- Sturdy spring steel handle
- Seatbelt system with buckle
- Weight: 5.5 kg
- dimensions: 71.2 x 46 x 43 cm
Practical functions
- 9-position adjustable headrest
- One-hand adjustable backrest with rest position
- Extra large spoke protector
- Multiple adjustable footrest
- Particularly soft shoulder pads!
Other opinions
On the whole, the child seat made a good impression in our test. But what do other buyers say about the jockey comfort 3?