14 DAY TRIAL // Learning to ride a bike is a sort of rite of passage for children, but it's not without its dangers, perils that parents might not feel too comfortable watching from the sidelines. The MiniBrake may solve that problem at last.
A device meant to be attached to the seat post of a bike, it will allow parents to remotely trigger the brakes if they think their son or daughter has lost control of the dual-wheeled vehicle.
It will also let them prevent any attempts on their children's part at hightailing it for whatever reason.
The system is composed of a braking unit (installed with a single Allen key) and an oval-shaped remote control (palm-sized).
A moving bike should be brought to a stop within half a meter after the parent presses the stop button (1.65 feet). The range of the remote is 50 meters, or around 164 feet.
A battery is used to provide power to the seat unit, and an LED shows how much energy is left. Also, if the battery dies, the brake engages and stays that way.
Keep in mind that the brake is only meant for children with a maximum weight of 35 kg / 77 pounds. Pledge at least $80 on Indiegogo if you really want a MiniBrake (shipments will start in June if the funding goal is met).
