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Sold and shipped by megababiesusa\.com, megababiesusa.com; payment happens on the store's own checkout. Brand: Thule ## Variants - Default Title: USD 299.95; out of stock. Variant id: `gid://shopify/ProductVariant/45701170364670` - Seller: megababiesusa\.com. Price: USD 299\.95. Stock: out of stock. Variant: Default Title, variant id `gid://shopify/ProductVariant/45701170364670`. shipping not recorded; confirmed at merchant checkout. returns not recorded; confirmed at merchant checkout. [Public evidence](https://top-stroll.myshopify.com/products/thule-ridealong-bike-seat). [Get ready to buy from megababiesusa\.com: prepare checkout](/checkout-prepare?merchant=megababiesusa-com&product_id=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FProduct%2F8081128980734&variant_id=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FProductVariant%2F45701170364670). ## Checked facts Each fact below was checked against the source it cites before it was published. Each carries that source's link and the time RoboTrunk read it. 73 checked facts, checked 2026-10-20T18:13:43.165Z. Research depth: trimmed read. Deep read: the store's own data and 12 outside pages \(the store's own product page; manual; recall notice; review; blog; regulator recall search \(CPSC \(United States\)\); regulator recall search \(Health Canada\); video review \(derived summary of its captions\)\), each read in full by RoboTrunk and trimmed to its main content, then written up and checked\. Facts from the maker or a manual quote the page word for word; what real users report is summarised with a link to the page read\. Recall status was checked directly with CPSC \(United States\), Health Canada: CPSC recall 24\-182 \(April 4, 2024\) covers Thule RideAlong rear\-mounted child bike seats, model 100107, date codes 21/3–23/10, because harness padding may contain excess DecaBDE\. Remedy is free replacement harness padding; buyers should check the date code on the seat's underside\. Health Canada also lists a Thule RideAlong child bike seat recall for a chemical hazard\. The listing shows model 100107 but no date code, so the recall applies only if the date code falls in the recalled range\. - Product identity: Thule RideAlong is a reclining child bike seat for daily commutes and family rides\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-19T19:20:38.895Z. - Assembly: Most assembly is simple, but fitting the bracket can be awkward on some frames and lower bolts are hard to reach\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.335Z. - Harness: Backpack\-style harness is easy to tighten and loosen, continuously adjusts for height, and the buckle is one\-hand adult but child\-resistant\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.337Z. - Model/SKU: The listing is for Thule RideAlong with SKU 100107\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Manual coverage: The manual covers RideAlong models 100106, 100107 and 100108\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Replacement padding: Spare seat pads are listed in light grey/orange and dark grey/purple\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:18.099Z. - Bike compatibility: Reviewer reports the frame\-mounted bracket excludes full\-suspension bikes and carbon frames, and Thule does not offer a rack\-mounted RideAlong\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:21.133Z. - Installation: Setup took under ten minutes: the bracket bolts to the seat tube with four bolts and the seat rails slide into the bracket\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:30.257Z. - Installation: The bracket tightened to the frame with an Allen key; the seat frame slides in, height is set, and the seat locks with a key\.. Source: (blog, Emmy's Mummy, published 2015-11-10), read 2026-10-20T17:48:18.013Z. - Assembly: Seat arrives mostly assembled; buyer only restores the connecting rods, mounts it to the frame and adjusts harness and footrest height\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:48:36.611Z. - Safety standards \(store feed\): One store feed says the seat complies with international safety standards\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-19T19:20:38.895Z. - Frame fit: Presenter found it does not fit all bikes, and routing the brake line needs care so the brake still works\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.335Z. - Controls: Blue colour coding marks all adjustments, and most can be done one\-handed while holding the bike\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.337Z. - Bike compatibility: The universal quick\-release bracket fits most 28–40 mm round frames and oval frames up to 40 x 55 mm\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Age range: The manual lists the age range as 9–72 months\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Installation placement: Mounting is quick, but the seat must sit high enough not to rub the rear tyre and its safety point must not exceed about 4 inches behind the rear axle\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:21.133Z. - Lock/security: The mounting unit is lockable with keys included, and the seat can be removed in seconds; extra mounting units allow use on another bike\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:30.257Z. - Padding: The reversible padded liner is orange on one side and blue on the other; straps and footrests adjust for growth\.. Source: (blog, Emmy's Mummy, published 2015-11-10), read 2026-10-20T17:48:18.013Z. - Shell material: One\-piece polycarbonate shell felt thick, scratch\-resistant and survived an accidental drop without damage\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:48:36.611Z. - Balance: With the seat fitted, the bike's centre of gravity shifts enough that it barely stays on a kickstand and feels unbalanced when walking it\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.335Z. - Recline: One lever under the seat gives five recline positions and can be adjusted at a stop\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.337Z. - Installation: The bracket is mounted with bolts from the front where there is free space to use a tool\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Weight limit \(Europe\): The manual lists 9–22 kg for Europe and the rest of the world\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Recline: Seat reclines up to 20 degrees one\-handed, even while riding, and supports a helmeted sleeping child's head without pillows\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:21.133Z. - Harness: The three\-point harness adjusts for height and length and has a solid childproof buckle that resists small hands\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:30.257Z. - Recline: Five recline positions are useful for long rides and younger children who may fall asleep\.. Source: (blog, Emmy's Mummy, published 2015-11-10), read 2026-10-20T17:48:18.013Z. - Harness: Large, stiff three\-point buckle is hard for a child to open but quick for an adult; the height adjuster is on the back\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:48:36.611Z. - Ride feel: The seat is noticeably bouncy because of the metal mounting rail and suspension, and the rider must take wider turns\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.335Z. - Footrests: Footrests adjust easily, but foot straps are fiddly and determined children can pull their feet out\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.337Z. - Mount/dismount: After the bracket is mounted, the seat clicks into position and is ready in seconds\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Weight limit \(USA/Canada\): The manual lists 9–18 kg for the USA and Canada\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Ride feel: DualBeam bars absorb road shock but make the seat bouncy on climbs and rough trails, and the added rear weight can affect handling when stopped\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:21.133Z. - Recline: A blue lever under the seat reclines it for sleepers and younger children, and the reviewer found this useful\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:30.257Z. - Child enjoyment: The child liked the elevated view and being able to ride further with the family; the seat gets windy and cold, so a blanket helps\.. Source: (blog, Emmy's Mummy, published 2015-11-10), read 2026-10-20T17:48:18.013Z. - Padding/drainage: Waterproof pad is removable, machine washable and reversible, with drainage holes beneath it\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:48:36.611Z. - Construction: The plastic shell with a metal U\-shaped interface felt sturdy and safer at the bike attachment, but the presenter doubted long\-term durability\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.335Z. - Padding: Padding is thin but dense, water\-repellent, removable and reversible, with no ventilation holes for hot weather\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.337Z. - Harness: The child is secured with an adjustable 3\-point harness\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Speed limit: The manual states a maximum speed of 25 km/h, or 15 mph\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Harness: The large buckle is easy for an adult to use one\-handed, but the 3\-point harness can let a shoulder slip and wriggly older children may squirm loose\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:21.133Z. - Weight/size: Reviewer found it around 5 kg and well built; a long five\-year\-old at the weight limit made the front end very light, so they recommend mostly ages 1–4 and smaller 5–6\-year\-olds\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:30.257Z. - Handling: A shorter rider found the bike back\-heavy at first and advises practising before riding on roads\.. Source: (blog, Emmy's Mummy, published 2015-11-10), read 2026-10-20T17:48:18.013Z. - Recline: Five recline positions are useful when a child falls asleep\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:48:36.611Z. - Overall: It carries a child safely and feels sturdy, but assembly and bike fit were disappointing\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.335Z. - Mounting: Mounting and removal are easy once the bracket is fitted; about six inches of clear seat tube is needed, and a low\-saddle adapter helps clearance\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.337Z. - Buckle: The seat has a childproof safety buckle with large buttons\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Frame fit: The manual fit diagram shows round frames of 28–40 mm diameter\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Storage/access: The seat sits close to the rider, so a backpack can crowd the child; there is no seat storage, and the child is hard to see without a mirror\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:21.133Z. - Comfort: Child had no complaints and the suspension softened bumps; the harness clicks securely and is effective against meddling hands\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:30.257Z. - Bike swapping: An extra fixing unit lets the seat move quickly between two bikes\.. Source: (blog, Emmy's Mummy, published 2015-11-10), read 2026-10-20T17:48:18.013Z. - Fit: Universal quick\-release bracket fits round frames about 27\.2–40 mm and oval frames up to 40 x 55 mm\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:48:36.611Z. - Durability: Reviewer calls the seat effortlessly adjustable, durable and reclinable, and worth the higher investment\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:55:37.337Z. - Suspension: The DualBeam suspension system absorbs road shock\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Safety standard: The manual cover references ASTM F1625\-00\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Seat construction: The moulded plastic shell has thin but durable removable padding, hand\-protecting armrests, leg sidewalls and adjustable footrests\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:21.133Z. - Frame material: Reviewer warns not to mount it to a carbon frame because the clamp forces could crush the seat tube; steel, aluminium or titanium are suitable\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:30.257Z. - Age: Reviewer says the seat suits children up to about six years; a smaller Mini version exists for up to three\.. Source: (blog, Emmy's Mummy, published 2015-11-10), read 2026-10-20T17:48:18.013Z. - Comfort/use: Child stayed comfortable for about an hour; reviewer rates materials and build highly and says it suits ordinary curved\-frame and mountain bikes\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:48:36.611Z. - Hand protection: Integrated protection wings guard the child's hands when the bike is leaned against a wall\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Fasteners: The manual parts list includes M6x44 and M6x58 bolts\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Removal: DualBeam arms can stick when pulled at an angle, so removing the seat may need practice before it swaps quickly between bikes\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:21.133Z. - Removal: One turn of the lock releases the seat, leaving the mounting unit on the bike; removing the mount itself takes about two minutes\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:30.257Z. - Visibility: The seat has a built\-in reflector and a safety light attachment point\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Torque: The mounting bolts are tightened to 8 Nm\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Accessories: No shade or cover accessory is available, so buyers may need sunglasses or other sun protection for the child\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:21.133Z. - Overall: Reviewer rates it the best rear\-mounted seat they have used, with a good balance of weight and protection\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-20T17:47:30.257Z. - Footrests: Foot rests and foot straps adjust with one hand as the child grows\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Lock/keys: The manual shows the Thule One\-Key System\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-20T17:47:17.214Z. - Padding/care: The detachable water\-repellent padding is machine washable and reversible in two colour options\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Recline: The seat has five reclining options up to 20°, adjustable with one hand\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Weight limit: The store lists a maximum child weight of 40 lbs\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Seat weight: The store lists the seat weight as 10\.2 lbs, about 4\.6 kg\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. - Harness type: The safety harness is a 3\-point harness\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-20T17:54:14.862Z. The full evidence pack, with every citation, source and gap: [evidence pack](/agent/evidence/megababiesusa-com--thule-ridealong-bike-seat) ## Questions we researched but could not confirm Every fact above is cited. To find them we read the store listing, the manual, a regulator's recall notice, owner reviews, blogs, video reviews and the recall records of CPSC \(United States\) and Health Canada and searched for the maker's page and owner forums. 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