Hamax Caress Rack Mount

Our score 9.49 / 10

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Hamax Caress Rack Mount

Pros

  • The backrest and harness height adjust together, while 20° recline changes the resting position without replacing the seat.
  • Suspension is built into the rack adapter rather than relying on frame-mount support bars.

Cons

  • The newer Caress adapter is limited to 120–160 mm rack width; the wider 120–175 mm accessory claim applies to other seats.
  • The adapter must clear any rear-rack battery, and the safety strap still needs a secure route to the frame or seatpost.
From Age
9 months
Weight
4.6 kg/10 lb
Max Weight
22 kg/48.5 lb
Mount Position
Rear-mounted
Mount Type
Rack mount
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Hamax Caress suits everyday rides when an adjustable backrest, 20° recline and a sprung rack adapter matter more than a basic fixed seat. Your child must be able to sit unaided for the whole ride, from around nine months; recline is not a workaround for an earlier stage.

With the newer two-bolt adapter, the rack must be child-seat compatible, 120–160 mm wide, with 10–20 mm tubes and at least 27 kg/59.5 lb load capacity. Child limits are 22 kg/48.5 lb and 110 cm/43.3 in. The older side-knob adapter instead has a 120–180 mm range and a 25 kg/55.1 lb minimum rack rating; the seat and child’s combined load must still fit that rack’s capacity. The old manual also excludes bikes with shock absorbers; do not interchange the adapters. Leave clearance around an e-bike battery and secure the additional strap to the frame or seatpost.