How does this seat compare to the Frontier 85 SICT?
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If your child is nearing the 40lb mark you will have to install the seat with the seat belt. The Frontier 85 is complicated to install with the seat belt (I've done it) whereas the Frontier 90 is THE easiest seat to install ever. look up you tube videos on both the seats, you'll see what i mean.
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I don't have the SICT for the 85, but do have the Frontier 85. While I love them both, the 90 has the new click tight system that can install the car seat with the seat belt vs. latch which is important if you your child is over 40lbs. It's also nice when you have a seat that is often moved (which our 90 is) because I can uninstall and re-install in under 5 minutes and it's very secure.
1791222
It has many of the same features. It has a new tilting mechanism that allows you to adjust the seat and lean it back.
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The comparable seat to the Frontier 85 SICT is the Pinnacle 90 (almost identical to the F90 but with the SICT. The F85SICT has 20" top harness slots, where at the new 90 versions have 20.5" top harness heights. The SICT is Side impact cushion technology. The Frontier 90 doesn't have this, the Pinnacle 90 does. Both have the Click tight installation, which is super easy to use.
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90 has the clicktight (seat swings up to thread seatbelt thru then lowers with a click and has a Kung fu grip on the seatbelt). Especially when kids are growing and getting bigger you are going to want to use the seat belt on the booster not latch. The 90 makes seat belt connection easy. We have a britax 85 in the car that doesn't get moved a lot, but bought the newest model 90 for moving between daily driver and grandmas car.
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Here is a comparison chart from the Diono website. Hope this helps! http://us.diono.com/car-seats/comparison-chart
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my daughter is 2.5 years old and is 46lb. she is very happy getting in and out of her frontier seat. it is so much easier the install int he car too.
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Betty, I have a 4410 ehydro tractor. I really like the seat but I had to drill my own holes to custom fit it. The seat rides slightly higher and had a lot more spring to it. I live in the mountains, and always seem to be a a 20 degree plus slant. What I really like is that I now buckle for every ride. I sit up higher which helps with foot pedals (the 4410 steering wheel adjusts nicely). But with all of this change, I found myself riding more comfortably but realizing that I could be thrown out in a tip-over more easily. I love the way the seat rides and I actually love wearing my seat belt now. But I have no idea how this translates to a 5210 except for the above general info. Betty, I have a 4410 ehydro tractor. I really like the seat but I had to drill my own holes to custom fit it. The seat rides slightly higher and had a lot more spring to it. I live in the mountains, and always seem to be a a 20 degree plus slant. What I really like is that I now buckle for every ride. I sit up higher which helps with foot pedals (the 4410 steering wheel adjusts nicely). But with all of this change, I found myself riding more comfortably but realizing that I could be thrown out in a tip-over more easily. I love the way the seat rides and I actually love wearing my seat belt... » Read More Betty, I have a 4410 ehydro tractor. I really like the seat but I had to drill my own holes to custom fit it. The seat rides slightly higher and had a lot more spring to it. I live in the mountains, and always seem to be a a 20 degree plus slant. What I really like is that I now buckle for every ride. I sit up higher which helps with foot pedals (the 4410 steering wheel adjusts nicely). But with all of this change, I found myself riding more comfortably but realizing that I could be thrown out in a tip-over more easily. I love the way the seat rides and I actually love wearing my seat belt now. But I have no idea how this translates to a 5210 except for the above general info. « Show Less
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I think it would be a good choice. They are very similar. The biggest thing to consider would be whether or not your son likes a reclining seat. The Pioneer can be installed reclined, but it doesn't recline very much. This is perfect for my son, because he likes to be sitting up, and he feels a bit smushed when the boosters/car seats recline at all, so I put it in straight up. Even straight up, though, his head stays back when he falls asleep. The harness is great and keeps him securely in, and he sleeps better in this on long car rides than he ever did in his other seats. If your son likes a deeper recline, you might be better to go with a Frontier. For the money, though, I think the Pioneer is great. Hope this helps, and good luck!
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I never used Pioneer car seat, so I cannot really tell the difference from my own experience. I've read in one review that Pioneer is a cheaper version of Frontier (meaning cheaper materials etc). I decided to go with Frontier for two reasons: 1. being in a bad car accident with my 3-year-old in a solid Frontier gave me a piece of mind, and 2. I hope to get many years of use from this seat, once my second son grows into it.
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That's what I could grasp from reading different sources on the internet. I have a 86205 and I'm very happy with it. 2 months and counting. I'm a big guy - 6'5 and 230lbs. No sign of sagging or ruining the seat or back. Working from home almost on a daily basis and the chair is comfortable to spend all day in it.
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The Frontier has more padding and is generally a more comfortable seat, but most importantly, it has the click-tight technology whereas the Pioneer does not. I found the Pioneer very hard to install using the seat belt (which you must use instead of the latch connectors for children over 40 pounds). I could not get a secure install and it was not an easy. I returned the Pioneer the same day I tried to install it in my car. The Frontier is more expensive, but worth it. It installs in minutes, and is rock solid, doesn't move an inch. I wrote a review of the Pioneer (one star) which you can read that has more info. The Frontier has more padding and is generally a more comfortable seat, but most importantly, it has the click-tight technology whereas the Pioneer does not. I found the Pioneer very hard to install using the seat belt (which you must use instead of the latch connectors for children over 40 pounds). I could not get a secure install and it was not an easy. I returned the Pioneer the same day I tried to install it in my car. The Frontier is more expensive, but worth it. It installs in minutes, and is rock solid, doesn't move an inch. I wrote a review of the Pioneer (one star) which you can... » Read More The Frontier has more padding and is generally a more comfortable seat, but most importantly, it has the click-tight technology whereas the Pioneer does not. I found the Pioneer very hard to install using the seat belt (which you must use instead of the latch connectors for children over 40 pounds). I could not get a secure install and it was not an easy. I returned the Pioneer the same day I tried to install it in my car. The Frontier is more expensive, but worth it. It installs in minutes, and is rock solid, doesn't move an inch. I wrote a review of the Pioneer (one star) which you can read that has more info. « Show Less
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I would also like to see someone address this. I have a 3 1/2 year old who is in the lower percentages for his age. He is 33 lbs and so it says (on the "fit my child" part of the Britax website) that either the Advocate or the Frontier would work for him.The differences I see is the Advocate sits up slightly higher, and it reclines.But the Frontier has arm rests and cupholders.
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my day care kids seem comfy in the r100 I dont know any thing about the other seat. I bought the r00 because I could squeeze 3 seats in the 3rd row of my pilot. straps are very nice nice cush
339278
I bought the better seats and I am glad I did. I have not sat in the cheaper ones but they are pretty comfortable and I like the zipper compartments in the back, it's a great place to stow the air caps.
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I haven't sat on the lid, but durability was a concern of mine for the adult seat itself. As a person of "ample carriage," our previous seat would flex a bit and didn't feel sturdy. This seat actually feels MORE sturdy than the old one. It's solid, molded wood and is more rigid than the old one. I think the placement of the spacers underneath the adult seat (resting on the toilet bowl) are placed in a better position to support weight.
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I purchased this seat for an indoor spin bike that I ride twice a week during a class. It's more comfortable than my previous seat. It depends on where your looking for relief. Overall the seat is very firm. There is added padding in the rear of the seat for your sits bones. However, the padding is very firm. I'd prefer less padding in the back because it lifts my seat too much putting more pressure on the front of the seat. The cutout helps the most. If you have a sold seat now, just this change alone will help. For the price, it's a good seat. I think it would fair well for a long ride.
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I don't have any of the booster seats yet, but the website says it'll fit. They even give a list of all the models that fit and the pinnacle 90 is one of them. That pinnacle 90 looks like a pretty cool though
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I'm a thin-to-average male, and the seat is very uncomfortable after about 20 minutes. The seat on the 170 is much more comfortable, but I refused to pay the extra when the only feature I wanted was a different seat. I'll find a cover or a cheap alternate seat somewhere once I can no longer stand this one.
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The most important (I would argue) difference is the height maximums. The Frontier 90's highest harness position is 20.5" whereas the Pioneer 70's highest position is 18.5", on par with a lot of other combination seats out there. A lot of the time kids outgrow seats by height before weight - few kids would be able to use this seat harnessed all the way to 90 lbs or the Pioneer to 70 lbs. The Frontier, as the tallest combination seat on the market, is great for really tall kids but may be overkill for kids of more average or short stature. Great comparison: http://carseatblog.com/22545/review-of-the-britax-pioneer-70-a-pioneering-new-seat/
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I don't think it is comparable.It is a very nice car seat however, as it adapts from an infant seat to a toddler seat. A great value.