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Electric Bikes with a Passenger Seat
On our electric bikes with a passenger seat, the passenger is a child on the back, not a second adult. The Sprint's 3-in-1 rear mount takes some child seats, with a 55 lb rear limit inside a 275 lb total. The Flippo is here for its rear rack, which is for cargo only.
Weight Limits and Rear Setup
The total limit covers you, your passenger, the seat and any cargo. The rear limit covers everything on the back, child seat included.
| Spec | Sprint | Flippo |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight limit | 275 lb | 250 lb |
| Rear load limit | 55 lb | 55 lb |
| Rear setup | 3-in-1 rear mount | Aluminum rear rack |
| Carries | Child seat or cargo | Cargo only |
| Passenger cushion | In the box | Not included |
| Throttle | Half-twist | Half-twist |
Riding With a Child on the Back
| Seat fit | Use a child seat confirmed to fit the Sprint's 3-in-1 mount, and follow the seat maker's age and weight limits. |
| Rear weight | Child, seat and anything else on the back stay at or under 55 lb. |
| Feet clear | Young children need a seat with a harness and footrests, so feet stay away from the rear wheel. |
| Helmets | One for you and one for your passenger, every ride. |
| Local rules | Passenger age and helmet rules vary by state and city, so check yours before the first ride. |
| Parking | Lift your passenger off before you put the bike on its kickstand. |
Range and Power With a Passenger
Extra weight shortens range. The Sprint is rated up to 55 miles, but its throttle-only test ran 25.5 miles, so plan loaded trips toward the lower figure.
The half-twist throttle helps you pull away from a stop with a child on board. Shift to an easier gear before a climb, and ease off the pedals while you shift.
Passenger Seat Ebike FAQs
Here, it is the Sprint: a passenger cushion comes in the box, and its 3-in-1 rear mount takes some child seats. The Flippo's rear rack is for cargo, not a passenger.
Some e-bikes are built for two adults, but ours are not. The Sprint is rated for 275 lb total and 55 lb on the back, which fits a rider and a small child.
Yes, on a bike set up for one and where local rules allow. On the Sprint, that means a child in a compatible seat, with helmets on both riders.
On the Sprint, yes: its 3-in-1 rear mount accepts some child seats, sold separately. Confirm the fit and the seat maker's limits, and keep the rear load at or under 55 lb.
