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Hamax · Rear-mounted

Hamax Siesta

Based on 3 independent scored tests: Kassensturz (SRF) (2010), ÖKO-TEST (2012), Stiftung Warentest (2007). The score is capped at 35 because of a recent safety failure or Don't Buy rating.

Tested for Europe & UK
35
Shortlist score
Weak
High confidence

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Warnings from testers
⚠ Failed a safety test

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Test results

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Kassensturz (SRF) CH · Consumer organisation
Kassensturz Velo-Kindersitze-Test 2010 · seat-tube (frame) mount
4,9
gut
Our scale63
weight 0.40
Listed at CHF 189 9 rear seats tested (6 frame, 3 rack); only the four seats rated gut are listed on the page
View on srf.ch ↗
ÖKO-TEST DE · Consumer organisation
ÖKO-TEST Fahrradkindersitze 5/2012
mangelhaft
Our scale12
weight 0.34
⚠ Failed a safety test Grade as quoted by testberichte.de for ÖKO-TEST Nr. 5 (Mai 2012); Platz 7 von 10; Der Siesta von Hamax erzielt in der Praxisprüfung „ungenügende“ Ergebnisse: Zwar ist die Erstmontage recht einfach, die ermittelte Nutzungsdauer beträgt jedoch nur knapp 12 Monate. Zudem ist die Rückenlehne nicht höhenverstellbar und für größere Kinder zu niedrig. Auf dem Schwenkprüfstand brach eine
View on testberichte.de ↗ quoted result
Stiftung Warentest DE · Consumer organisation
Stiftung Warentest Kinderfahrradsitze test 4/2007
2,7
befriedigend
Our scale56
weight 0.34
Grade as quoted by testberichte.de for Stiftung Warentest 4/2007; 15 Produkte im Test; „Guter Halter. Gutes Gurtsystem. Sitzneigung einstellbar. Instabiles Fahrverhalten, besonders in Schlafposititon.“
View on testberichte.de ↗ quoted result

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