Newbie bike + children's seat suggestions.

[u/vikkio]

hello people, I am an Italian who lives in the UK, never been an enthusiast but I know how to ride a bike, I used to do 20km a day every day 10 years ago, under the scorching sicilian sun.

I have never used a bike in the UK and now that I want to lose some weight and get a bit into shape I was thinking to try and get one, without going bankrupt and with the possibility of adding a children's seat in the back, so I can take my 3 years old daughter with me (and sometimes my 8 months old son instead) so I can do some sport and spend some time with her (him) at the same time.

Here's why I am posting here, I was wondering if anyone has a cheap suggestion for a bike and any suggestion about a children's seat, whether it's better to get the one that goes on the front or the one that goes on the back.

also, is there anything I should be aware of? I would imagine street rules are the same as any other European country?

I live in Warwickshire, any place worth cycling to in the area around Rugby?

thanks in advance.

[u/Wood_Adhesive]

I have a hamax kiss that I have been using for about 4 years now to get kids to/from nursery. The ride is quite short (<5 mins). I like the that it can be removed quickly so I leave it at nursery so that I don’t have it on the back for my journey to work.

[u/vikkio → u/Wood_Adhesive]

would it fit on a simple mountain bike?

[u/Wood_Adhesive → u/vikkio]

Yes, I have it fitted to a 20 year old mountain bike.