What is a good bmx bike for a 13 year old?

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Beer Can

I'm only a beginner, in fact I haven't even started yet. I can ride a bike and I am very coordinated. I'm only 5 feet tall, so take that into consideration. And I'm looking for quality, but affordable prices

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Based on your age and request for affordable I did a search for you. I'm really stressing the affordable here, but trying to get good worked into the mix.

I did a brand neutral search, I set the upper price to $150, searched for BMX and looked for the lowest cost one that didn't make me want to blow chunks just looking at it, and I found one.

I found the Diamonback Viper.

It's not that great, lose ball BB, one piece crank, freewheel, and an all on steel plate for a chain wheel. It meets the affordable request you asked for and it is better than a Wal-Mart bike, though not by a lot.

For $50 more you can get a Session that has a better chain wheel and a cassette hub.

These are "rock bottom" bikes. These are better than buying something from Wal-Mart or Academy, but they're still not "good".

Right at $300 I found a Kink Launch which is getting out of the rock-bottom zone.

These are Internet prices. I guarantee unless you live in an expensive area like Beverly Hills you're going to find better deals than this locally than on the web, you're just going to have to do some hoofing it between bike shops and what have you.

You are better off looking for good deals on Craigslist than buying a new one for your first bike if you don't have a ton of cash. Some of these Old School BMX bikes are quite good, and if you find one in good shape you set yourself apart as having a cool classic. Often you'll find brand new bikes someone bought and decided not to use and just want rid of, or a spoiled rich kid who didn't want a Haro BMX like their parents got them, they wanted a Specialized MTB. Of course they sell the Haro when their parents buy them an MTB.

I put an example of a really awesome deal on Craigslist in my area I would snatch up in a second if I were in the market for a 20" BMX (my old large self rides 24" cruisers now)

how can i promote an after school bike workshop?

Jack B

I am in high school, me, a friend and a teacher (who all have knowledge with mountain bikes) decided we would make a bike workshop. its on every tuesday after school, we fix bikes for free, or show them how. the only thing they have to pay is parts, E.G. new wheel.

We advertised with posters around the school. it has been 4 weeks now and noone has came. how can we get people in?

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I developed and taught an 8 week bicycle repair program for 40 kids... they spent 4 hours a day, 5 days a week working with me. It was a success but very expensive to operate... it cost nearly $1000 per student.

It seems you are doing all you can, and I hope you aren't limiting the students to just MTBs since most are not going to have them... I bet you probably don't have a true MTB either but that is beside the point.

Um, its interesting you used "new wheel" as an example of what might have to be replaced. How about repairing the wheel? Wheels almost never have to be replaced...

Yours is a cool idea and I hope you get some interest.

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Anyone have a bicycle seat for baby that you love?

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RearFace@1

I would love to get one for my 13 month old for this summer. Have the breeze in our hair and great exercise and freshness...I want the best for a good price, no more than $60 give or take. I am not sure what to look for. Any ideas or advice? I don't mind shopping online either, but I am not sure where to go and Google is just killin me today.

Also, a baby helmet too...?

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I have absolutely no advice about what brand to get, I'm sorry. If you have a large sporting goods store near you that may be worth looking at. Chances are they would have some.

Mostly I'm just wanting to answer saying that I love the idea of a bicycle seat rather than a trailer. Everyone says that if you fall baby falls too, which is going to happen with a seat or a trailer. With a seat the baby is strapped in and protected on three sides like with a car seat. I'm more paranoid with the trailers. They make the bike longer, which means that you have more of an opportunity for a car or another bike to hit the trailer if they aren't paying attention. Plus if you fall on the bike the trailer is going to tip too, and often kids aren't as secured in them as they would be in a seat.

Here are two that I found on amazon. I think both look great, but for a younger toddler I would go with the one that has head support. The front mounted one looks like it would have better stability for the rest of the bike, but it looks a bit scary.
Good luck!
http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Cocoon-Mounted-Bicycle-Carrier/dp/B000F934W2/ref=sr_1_3/002-6601764-2326445?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1211849978&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/iBert-Safe-T-Front-Mounted-Bicycle/dp/B000H4E7EO/ref=sr_1_1/002-6601764-2326445?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1211849978&sr=1-1

Where can I get a helmet for my 8 month old baby?

Jenna S

A friend just got me the child carrier seat for my bicycle and I need to know where to get a helmet. Thanks!
I have looked at Target, walmart, sports authority and none of them have helmets small enough for her.
I know it is not recommended to take them until they are one year of age however my daughter is walking on her own and I have spoke with her doctor and he thinks she is strong enough for me to take her.

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It is not recommended that you take a child on a bike with you until they are 1 year or older . . . they are still developing good neck / back control and the weight of the helmet is not good for them.

http://www.bhsi.org/little1s.htm

Amazon has some helmets that you might be able to use when she is a bit bigger:

http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Boomerang-Infant-Toddler-Helmet/dp/B000FA973Q

http://www.amazon.com/Giro-Me2-Infant-Bike-Helmet/dp/B000FABD0G

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What's a good way to teach a child to ride a bike?

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Sit'nTeach

I am a nanny and am working with a set of parents who really think it's time their daughter ride her bike without training wheels. She's definitely physically ready and has good balance, etc., but doesn't really seem confident in herself and won't concentrate. If we stop taking her out she gets upset because then she can't get her brand new purple bike, but if we do take her out, she purposely wobbles the bike. We've tried talking to her and we hold onto the back of the seat while she rides. Are there any other tips you could offer? Nothing mean and nasty about pushing the kid--the parents have decided on this approach with the child (and the mom's a child psychologist so she knows what she's doing), I just need to take her outside every day and "practice" until she gets it... Any suggestions?

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We spent a great deal of time trying to teach our son to ride his bike. Riding on grass helped quite a lot, as did spending a lot of time running along holding the seat while he got used to balancing and pedaling and steering at the same time. We also found practicing for short periods often helped keep everyone from getting too frustrated. The reality is most kids won't do it until they are ready emotionally - the physical readiness usually comes long before the emotional readiness. Good luck!

How old was your kiddo when they wanted their training wheels off their bike?

Anonymous

My nephew was begging my sister to take the training wheels off his bike yesterday, and he's almost 5. (2 more months) The neighbor took em off today, and he's out there with my mom riding his "big boy bike"
I remember I was 4 when I got into my dads tool box and tried taking my training wheels off by myself. How about your kids? When did they ask for their training wheels to come off their bike?

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He was 3 when he wanted them off. We tried and it didn't work out well. Earlier this spring(when he was 4 and a half), we took the training wheels off and it was a success.

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I want to take up mountain biking, how can I start?

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No Name AT

I'm looking for a new hobby. As a kid I used to really enjoy biking. Now I want to take up mountain biking. What is everything I will need to start? What gear and accessories? Also any general knowledge or advice for a beginer would be greatly appreciated.

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Step 1. Do you have at least $500 to $550 for a decent entry level bike? Yep, I said entry level.
http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/nevada_17_d

You'll also need an under-seat bag to store a spare tube, tire levers and multi-use folding bike tool. A good frame pump or mini-pump & of course water bottle cage & bottle.
http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/AeroWedgePack_large_Quick
http://www.crankbrothers.com/tools_multi10.php
http://www.topeak.com/products/Pumps/MountainMorph

And don't forget a good helmet. This is a decent one for the price.
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/indicator.html

What can I expect from a Mountain Bike Trail?

Arman2Dito

I'm planning to go biking in a Mountain Bike Trail but I've never been or seen a mountain bike trail, so I was wondering what will I see once I get there, I mean, are the paths always made of concrete (like a sidewalk) or is it a natural path?
Also I need to buy a bike to go there, what would you recomend me and in what price range are the Mountain Bike Trail bikes?
Thanks in advance.

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Real trails are mostly or all dirt, gravel, sand. Hard pack dirt is the best. You will encounter steep short hills and some times long hills depending were you live and ride. Tree roots (very slippery when wet) rocks, small to medium logs to hump over, bumpy rutted down hill are common. Sometimes trails are very narrow between trees with tight turns etc. and small very narrow bridges (hand built) over wet spots are common where I ride. Trails vary widely.

Ask around, trails are rated for difficulty. For a first ride choose the easiest you can find. I don't want to scare you but the 1st time out is an eye-opener for most riders. When I take newbies out I go to the easiest trail which crosses park roads so if they had enough for the day we just ride the road back to the car.

As for the bike, try to buy above the $300 - $400 price range if you really want to trail ride. Wally Mart type bikes will not hold up to the abuse taken on a trail. There OK for once in a while trial rides. Best thing would be to borrow a bike to try it out - trails I mean. If you really like it and are a good athlete spend $600+ to get a bike that will be well equiped to work well under trail conditions. Stay away from duel suspension bikes - they added weight and $$$ and are certainly not needed. They are sold a lot in discount stores because kids (and adults) think there cool.

Make sure you ride on the road to get in at least OK shape and can handle and shift you bike very well. MTB riding requires much more skill than road riding. Finally, go when it's dry.

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How do you assemble a bike trailer,for toddlers?

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tim c

I have a bell trailer,and not sure how to attatch it to my bike.

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Most come with a universal hitch attachment that mounts quickly and easily to most adult bicycles, if not you need to contact the company and find out why.

If by chance the universal hitch doesn't work they also make a skewer type hitch that replaces your existing skewer. I purchased a Burley trailer and I had to use the skewer type hitch on my trike because the angles of the chain stays were wrong and to large.

What bikes for a couple and trailer for toddler daughter?

Raaj

We (my wife 5' 6"" and me 5' 11'') looking for bikes to go around the town and also sometimes for hiking (may be couple of times). Also we have a toddler daughter and planning to buy a trailer for her. Please advice on the model, make and also type of the bike which I should be buying. I live in Chicago area. Thanks in advance and appreciate your help.

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Google " bikes shops + your zip " that will give you a map with all of the local bike shops on it. Visit the shop and tell them where and how you want to ride. Brand is not important but you want a comfort or hybrid bike with gears.
For a trailer I would look on the local ebay and Craig's list for a used one. You can pick up a nice Burly or Chariot for cheap and resell it for close to what you paid for it when you child out grows it.

http://www.bicycletrailers.com/home.jsp

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I would like to know a little bit about Windsor, On?

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terra

I am thinking about moving to Windsor. I am married and have three small kids. Please tell me everything you know about the city, like weather, people, nature and stuff. Your personal opinion is very important too. Thank you all
Wow, I am impressed with the details I got in the second reply. Thank you very much for taking time.

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I live in Windsor.
First off, if you are considering moving to Windsor, I hope you have a job already lined up. You probably know that this area is very dependent on the automotive industry and businesses and factories and laying off/closing down here in high numbers. Hopefully the current labour talks will save the Chrysler plant here, but that is up in the air as well at this moment.
On the up side, Windsor has the best housing market in the country right now. Both rentals and houses for sale are very reasonable, and there are some great deals out there. With mortgage rates so low, it is a great time to buy here. There are an overabundance of rentals available as well, so they are a steal too.
The weather here in the summer can be hot (can reach in the 90's a few days each summer) and humid. Mostly summer temps are in the 80's. Winters can be cold (occasionally can dip below 0) and snowy. This past winter was particularly brutal and we had way more snow and cold than normal. March has been mild tho, so far, with very little snow.
Windsor does not have much of a downtown anymore as far as shopping. Most of the retailers have moved out to the outlying malls (we have two major malls - Devonshire Mall and Windsor Crossings - as well as a few smaller ones). Downtown is mostly restaurants/bars/nightclubs, and on the weekends, they are mostly filled with young American kids who can drink over here at 19.
The casino is beautiful (I work there), employs about 4,000+ in this city, and they are getting some pretty major acts booked in as far as entertainment.
The waterfront here is gorgeous and a real jewel in the city. They have spent tons of money on landscaping, bike paths, etc., and you can walk/bike/rollerblade right along the riverfront for miles.
The west end of the city has the University of Windsor, a mid-sized university, and a lot of the population in that area consists of students and student rentals.
Windsor is home to the 1st place team in junior hockey right now, the Windsor Spitfires, and their games are great to go to. They just built a beautiful spanking new area on the east end of the city.
I find Windsor to be a friendly city.
If you are comfortable with Detroit and its surrounding suburbs, every sporting and entertainment event is available to you within about 25 miles. I go over there all the time and have never had one problem, but that is based on your comfort level. You hear a lot of bad about Detroit, but it is overplayed, and as long as you know where to stay away from, you are fine. None of the problems of Detroit spill over to Windsor. We have the Detroit River to separate us and the border is fairly strict. Windsor may see about 5 or 6 homicides a yearly, and they are mostly domestic or, at the very least, acquaintances. There are very little random murders.
Like any city, there are good and bad areas of housing. Windsor, as well, has some nice areas outside of its city limits (Tecumseh, Lasalle, Amherstburg).
Overall, I like the city. It is just about the right size for me, but if you were coming from a place such as Toronto, you might at first find it too slow-paced. Depends, I think, what you're used to.
Hope this helps.

Why are there more women jogging than men?

At least around Pacific Northwest that seems to be the case. A recent statistics seem to reconfirm my anecdotal observation: 70% of the participants of Seattle Rock-n-Roll marathon are women.

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Why do more women seem to exercise than men?

I have been noticing for the past few years now that there are waaaaayyy more women that are running than men in downtown Toronto! Why is that?

Iâve been working in downtown Toronto for the past few years now. Weâre pretty close to Lake Ontario as well. So, sometimes I go walk by the lakeshore. No matter where I go I have noticed that there are indeed more women outside than men.

More women are walking to work in the mornings and walking back in the afternoon. More women are biking in downtown. More women are jogging, running, roller blading! During lunch time I see them just go out for a jog by the lake as well. I would see you see at least 5 women for every man you see walking, jogging etc.

Why is that though?

I mean itâs always nice to see more women outside than lots of men ;-) But I really thought about it.

Is it because women are a lot more health conscious than men? If thatâs the case then why is that? Do they really believe in remaining healthy?

Or is it because of the media? How weâre shown images of out of this world women with perfect proportions. We all know the kind of negative impact media has on us, especially the young kids these days. But is it possible that that negativity is also imbedded with in ourselves?

Are there more women that are health conscious because of low self esteem? Is it because they really want to be in good shape because itâs considered supposedly ugly to be a little over weight?

Iâve actually noticed how women that look good actually advanced fairly rapidly with in the work place. Not only that but theyâre also treated differently than a little over weight women. A beautiful woman giving you an attitude and you might understand but an over weight one doing the same thing and you would never understand and actually treat her totally differently. Iâve seen this happen actually. An over weight woman was giving attitude to a few people at my work and they started commenting on how fat and ugly that woman was and she was still giving attitude and how if she was pretty they would actually understand her behaviour.

So, is that the reason that more women are into health than men?

What if they actually learned to totally love themselves for who they are? Is that possible? Of course it is possible but may not be as easy as it might be for men. I spoke to a friend of mine about this and he said that a man could be fat and ugly and still get girls as long as he had money but itâs very hard for women in this world to attract men as easily if theyâre over weight.

This post is not something I intended to write. Itâs just me thinking out loud basically. Iâve seen what low self-esteem can do to a person. Iâm really curious to know how different people would be if they accepted themselves as who they are and totally approved of themselves.

Maybe we should have some sort of an experiment. Take someone whoâs really into health and fitness but with low self-esteem and then help them fall in love with themselves and see what happens then.

On the other hand if you love yourself you treat yourself much better anyways. So, you would be really conscious of your health as well. hmm.. that doesnât take me any closer to an answer.

Maybe conclusion is: if you like yourself and are happy with yourself and thatâs why youâre health conscious then thatâs wonderful but if youâre exercising constantly because you want to maintain a certain figure because you believe you would look more beautiful if you were a certain weight, then thatâs not good!

Love yourself completely no matter how you look. Fall in love with yourself because no matter where you are, you are the only one thatâs going to be accompanying you. So, you might as well make yourself your own friend rather than an enemy

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How to deal with children eating to much?

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INNEEDOFAD

I babysit a newly 8 year old boy M-Th 7:30pm-7:30pm. The kid is severly overweight, about 2-3 times bigger than his classmates. His grandpa who is his main guardian is morbidly obese, has sleep apnea (where is spell check when you need it), a thyroid disorder, and possibly diabetes. Even with his health problems he does not seem to care what his grandchild eats and contributes to making it unhealthier by buy dozens of cupcakes, gallons of ice cream, mcdonalds/dominos for dinner 3/4 or more nights a week. I just watched the kid I watch eat a nacho lunchable, a cupcake, chocolate ice cream, a diet pepsi, three corn dogs, and dry cereal. This was all after he had dinner and all within 2 hours. What do I do?

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Yikes. Take him for walks , ride bikes anything, as much as you can. Don't let him eat any if that junk when he is with you.
Teach him to read the serving sizes to get him to cut down on his own. Insist he eats at the table only so he does not snack by the tv etc.
Read children books to him about eating healthy.
Maybe he is bored and eats to pass the time. Can you help him find a hobby such as legos, drawing so his hand are busy.

How much has life changed over the years for kids?

Forever_Lo

In my opinion kids and young teens deal with so much in this generation. Sometimes it's almost unbelievable what some of them go through. Do you think the amount of pressure and/or stress on younger people has grown over the years? Your opinion?

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i love this question so much! i grew up back in the nineties. And when i reflect on my childhood, i just smile. Life was so much more simpler! I could just ride on my bike everywhere and be home to watch Mr. Roger's on tv at 3. We had a movie store in town and a candy store! My grandma mostly watched me.

Now life is GO GO GO! People are stressed, anxious, angry, depressed. It shows through our television and just our whole lifestyle. The shows aren't fun for kids anymore, everything has to be educational! I believe that kids should grow up with fun not a strict schedule! I miss the nineties! The eighties were a fun time, too as my parents say.

This is only coming from a kid, but i hope you get what i mean. I'm 15 now but i feel like people my age can probably answer this question the best. i want life to slow down a bit. less stress, less worries, more fun. you only live once!

god bless,
brittney xoxo

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Looking for a kids bike: age 11 or 12?

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alec m

Ok, so my dad is a bike rider. And we were looking for a bike to get for my birthday that is coming up (September).
So, anyway, we were looking at this bike: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/kids/ages_9_12/kdr1000/ which I like, but It says ages 9-12. The problem is i'm turning 12 on my birthday and I don't want to have a $500 bike that I can only ride for a year. So I was wondering if they make kids road bikes for kids 12+ or that is considered adult bikes. Thanks for the help! :)

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That bike has 24" wheels just as the Felt F24 has. For a almost teen road bike look at ones with 650 wheels.

Here's one: http://www.upsideover.com/Argon_18_Xenon_650_Kid's_Road_Bike_p/Argon-X650.htm?click=2&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=shopzilla

look here for several reviews:
http://www.roadbikereview.com/latest-bikes/kids-bike/PLS_5678crx.aspx

Also note it's not age as much as your size that matters. Are you small, medium or big for your age? If you are a little small for your age, you may get several years out of the bike.

best site for house design?

bryan c

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Before focusing on a design site, I'd suggest thinking about your own lifestyle, family, pets, climate, age, price, land and whether you plan to stay in one place or move on.

I remodel homes for a living and have built new in the past. When homeowners call, I have about 200 questions I need them to answer before even thinking about the design of their house.

Some of those questions include
1. Are you building from the ground up or remodeling an existing residence?
2. New, then what is the lot size?
3. Remodeling, then what is the septic/sewer availability, electrical and plumbing age?
4. What are you hoping to achieve? Meaning is this an entry level home, vacation home, primary residence? Are you looking to flip it, rent it or live in it?
5. Are there special considerations for the property? Do you live in California or Florida, the two states with the most strict building codes in the country or in Georgia where pretty much anything goes? Do you live in NH where granite may have to be blasted away to make way for the foundation? Do you live in Wisconsin or Idaho where the frost line extends down several feet?
6. Who comprises your family? Do you have several children or want to? A third bathroom would be nice and where do you store toys/bikes and sports equipment for three kids? Do you have an elderly relative you anticipate caring for? Then making the house universally accessible is a good choice. Is there a second floor? Can you stack a closet with the eventual use an elevator?
7. Do you have pets? No carpet makes caring for the animals easier.
8. Is a yard important to you?
9. Do you do a lot of entertaining or is it just your family watching the game?
10. A big kitchen is a nice showpiece, but would upgraded doors and baseboards make you happier?
11. A 4000 SF house makes for a lot of maintenance, utilities and taxes. Would a better designed 2700 SF make more sense? Realistically, what is your budget?
12. What is the rest of the neighborhood like? You don't want to be the most expensive house on the block unless everyone is remodeling.
13. What code restrictions do you have? A four bedroom house requires a septic drain field of 1200 sf. Do you have that much area available and still fit the pool?
14. Do you want to take advantage of any specific technologies like wind or solar? Do you want to build green? Are you recycling any building materials?
15. If you are remodeling, where will you live during construction? Are there hazardous conditions in your house like asbestos tiles and lead paint. (The manufacture of leaded paint was stopped in 1978, but I've found it in houses built as recently as 1982.)
16. Do you want a safe room to protect you from intruders, hurricanes, earthquakes and/or tornadoes?
17. Is there a homeowners association or historical association or architectural review board that has to approve your selections?
18. Do you and anyone else involved in the decision process have any idea about building or remodeling? There are several thousand decisions you will have to make. I'm not exaggerating when I say thousands. Are you good decision-makers or do you question your own choices. If you are the latter, be prepared for lots of cost overruns and change-order charges.
19. Do you know what to look for in a builder/remodeler. A new home builder will not have the same skills as a remodeler. Those are very different skills with different trades. Is s/he licensed? What work has been done? How are problems handled? What insurance is required? What permits are required? How is this paid?
20. Build or remodel the house for the life you have, not the one you want. Spending $40K on a gourmet kitchen is a waste if you eat out four times a week with sandwiches the other nights. If you entertain often though, a small commercial ice maker and second dishwasher can really make things easier. A second laundry room makes laundry that much easier if folks are living/sleeping on two levels. A laundry tub/shower base in the garage makes washing the dog a whole lot easier than trying to capture the lab in the tub.

These are just some basic questions off the top of my head. I'd really think about what you want and how you live before designing anything.

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I want to take up mountain biking, how can I start?

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No Name AT

I'm looking for a new hobby. As a kid I used to really enjoy biking. Now I want to take up mountain biking. What is everything I will need to start? What gear and accessories? Also any general knowledge or advice for a beginer would be greatly appreciated.

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Step 1. Do you have at least $500 to $550 for a decent entry level bike? Yep, I said entry level.
http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/nevada_17_d

You'll also need an under-seat bag to store a spare tube, tire levers and multi-use folding bike tool. A good frame pump or mini-pump & of course water bottle cage & bottle.
http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/AeroWedgePack_large_Quick
http://www.crankbrothers.com/tools_multi10.php
http://www.topeak.com/products/Pumps/MountainMorph

And don't forget a good helmet. This is a decent one for the price.
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/indicator.html

What can I expect from a Mountain Bike Trail?

Arman2Dito

I'm planning to go biking in a Mountain Bike Trail but I've never been or seen a mountain bike trail, so I was wondering what will I see once I get there, I mean, are the paths always made of concrete (like a sidewalk) or is it a natural path?
Also I need to buy a bike to go there, what would you recomend me and in what price range are the Mountain Bike Trail bikes?
Thanks in advance.

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Real trails are mostly or all dirt, gravel, sand. Hard pack dirt is the best. You will encounter steep short hills and some times long hills depending were you live and ride. Tree roots (very slippery when wet) rocks, small to medium logs to hump over, bumpy rutted down hill are common. Sometimes trails are very narrow between trees with tight turns etc. and small very narrow bridges (hand built) over wet spots are common where I ride. Trails vary widely.

Ask around, trails are rated for difficulty. For a first ride choose the easiest you can find. I don't want to scare you but the 1st time out is an eye-opener for most riders. When I take newbies out I go to the easiest trail which crosses park roads so if they had enough for the day we just ride the road back to the car.

As for the bike, try to buy above the $300 - $400 price range if you really want to trail ride. Wally Mart type bikes will not hold up to the abuse taken on a trail. There OK for once in a while trial rides. Best thing would be to borrow a bike to try it out - trails I mean. If you really like it and are a good athlete spend $600+ to get a bike that will be well equiped to work well under trail conditions. Stay away from duel suspension bikes - they added weight and $$$ and are certainly not needed. They are sold a lot in discount stores because kids (and adults) think there cool.

Make sure you ride on the road to get in at least OK shape and can handle and shift you bike very well. MTB riding requires much more skill than road riding. Finally, go when it's dry.

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Does anyone know who the actor is who played the blonde man in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior?

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Nada Nada

In the movie , Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there was a blonde man who road on the back of Wez's bike. And later, He got killed by the boomerang hitting his head. I can't find anything on the internet about who the actor is. Does anyone know who he is? And could you also send me a link to where it says that? Thanks alot in advance :)
Thanks so much! :)
So Jimmy Brown was another name he went by?

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His character is listed as "Golden Youth" portrayed by Jerry O'Sullivan

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3363574/

Is riding a motorcycle 420 Miles a good idea?

Mickey

I have a new Harley Davidson 2011 Road King. I am a experienced rider. This year I'm thinking of riding to Myrtle Beach Bike Week rather than putting on a trailor. I have 40 years riding experience, but never have done 400 miles straight. I want to hear what people think of this idea and any tips they might have. I'm leaving Northern Virginia and I dont like riding on 95 but I dont think I have much choice. But what are your thoughts?

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Well to start with, you can't ride it straight. You will have to stop for fuel, at least once. My 1995 Road King, has a 5 gal. fuel tank and I get 179 miles on it before I need the res. Yours is a 6 gal. so will go a lot further. Depending on how far and where I am riding, will determine my stops. Back in the 70's and 80's. I would start looking for fuel, at about 100 miles or so. Pushing your bike because you've run out of fuel, is not fun.

Now I use Google maps to plan my rides, it shows most of the places to stop for fuel. Now I start looking for fuel, at about 150 miles. Every year I ride down to Tulsa OK. It's just a tick over 800 mile from my driveway to my uncle's. I stop 6 times on the way, with one stop being in Rolla MO. for the night. Rolla is 511 mile, from home and about 10 hours ride. My first stop is in Mendota, IL at 170 miles. Next stop is on the south side of Springfield, IL about 150 miles. Next stop is in Eureka, MO. About 123 miles. Then the last leg to Rolla is only 80 miles. You can see the pattern, I use. 170 miles, 150 miles, 123 miles and 80 miles. With each stop being shorter and shorter. The shortest, being when I am the most tired. That's how I survive, a long ride at 47 years of age. I did lots and lots, of very hard riding in my youth. I am paying the price, of that now.

I like my Road King better than my Wide Glide, because I can move and stretch out more. I do get hit with a little more wind, but I don't mind that. I can carry just as much cargo and I installed, a radio on it. Your bike should be much better, on a long trip than mine. So you should be fine, on your bike. Make your first leg about 170 miles. The next leg at 140 miles. Then the last leg, at 110 miles. Or stop every 105 miles, or so. Making the trip, in easy 4 stops.

Have fun and good luck.

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Is there a best type of bicycle trailer for carrying kids?

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katiemigs

There are loads of options, mostly two-kid carriers but a lot seem really much more expesive. Anyone used one of a particular type that wasespecially good?

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I pull a Burley Nomad Cargo trailer and its the best design that I have found. The hitch system is excellent, the quick release wheels and fold ability makes it simple to use and store. There kid trailers are the same setups.

Check this link, most all there trailers are there and you can compare.
http://www.bicycletrailers.com/Shop-By-Brand/Burley/index.cat?engine=adwords!346&keyword=%28burley+bicycle+trailers%29&match_type=&gclid=CMKu-4y5pIgCFSZcVAoduBMeZA

What bicycle trailer would you recomend for a large breed dog?

runestoned

None of the dog specific ones are big enough, through researching on the net I think the burley cub would work - any ideas or experiences please? Would also like to be able to use it as a stroller and also maybe for kids in the future.

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How heavy is your dog? Large breeds can weigh 200 lb

The weight limit for a Burley cub is 100lb (45kg)

http://www.bikesandtrailers.com/children/burley_cub.html#spec

If your dog is over 100 lb (45 kg)Try these guys their trailers are rated to 300 Lb (135 kg). A flat bed with a short fence should do the job.

http://www.bikesatwork.com/bike-trailers/

You will want to make sure your brakes are up to the task. A 2 into 1 lever running to brakes on both wheels of the trailer used instead of your normal rear brake should do the job.

http://www.trimuter.com/BL2-1-P13C4.aspx

Your dog will love riding it is even better than "the head out the window of the car". I've taken mine on a few charity rides. Everyone seems to get a bit of a kick out of it.

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What do you need to do to become a harley davidson mechanic apprentice?

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chhl

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EDIT:...I have recieved 2 thumbs down for my answer, it doesn't matter to me...but my answer is TRUE....apprenticships simply don't happen anymore....you want to work on HD's....get educated like everyone else....this is no different than a DR, you MUST know what you are doing before applying for a job.....READ BELOW!!!

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READ THIS ENTIRE ANSWER.......CAREFULLY!!!!

America is a VERY bad place for employment at the moment...ESPECIALLY in the motorcycle industry, CHOPPERS and HIGH END CUSTOM BIKES even more so. Big Dog Motorcycles, the biggest and highest quality custom bike manufacturer has suspended all production until 2010, American Ironhorse is out of business, and most of the the smaller and lesser known custom bike shops are SEVERLY hurting financially, hell, even Harley-Davidson is hurtng very badly, the halted all production unitl february of 2010, closed the Buell facility and have MV Agusta up for sale right now due the extremely bad economy

BUT....what you NEED to do, especially now while the economy is slow...is to go to school.....APPRENTICESHIPS now are almost non-existant in todays high-tech and lawsuit frenzy world....this profession is just like any other, EMPLOYERS EXPECT YOU TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING BEFORE THEY HIRE YOU....PERIOD....WHY SHOULD THEY PAY YOU TO LEARN ON THE JOB AND MAKE MISTAKES IN THE PROCESS, WHEN THEY HAVE 1000'S OF PEOPLE NEEDING A JOB THAT ALREADY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING??????...... READ ON BELOW.........

Below is my answer to a similar question.......MMI is THE ONLY school authorized and sponsored by all the major manufacturers!!!! WyoTech has motorcycle courses, but is not factory authorized. If you are looking to get into a shop as a technician, go to MMI, no dealership will hire you without formal training by the factories and don't recognize WyoTech as official training since they aren't factory autorized.



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It is worth it.....if your heart is in it!!!
$25k is nothing for an education that can lead to a career. And the cost of tools......start out basic and build up as you go. I was at my last job for 2 years, a high-end custom dealership and I made $74k my second year on salary. I left there due to the economy's hard hit on the high-end bike sales, went from selling 200 units a year, to about 75. I have only been at my new job for 8 months, they initially wanted me to be a flate-rate tech, but I refused that, flat-rate is rushing to get the job done and out, rushing causes mistakes and costs you and the shop money.....I don't like mistakes, so I ended up signing an employment contract for $65k/yr for 2 years then a 10% raise bi-yearly after that.

I graduated HD's program at MMI in '91, spent 5 years at 2 different dealerships, left HD and went into building custom bikes, engines, and dyno tuning, R&D bike & engine builder for Titan and Stroker Cycles. Factory trained by Big Dog, American Ironhorse, Titan, Indian, S&S Factory for engines & transmissions, and have been to DynoJet's facility for certification on Dyno Operations and Tuning and, I just graduated MMI again in May...took HD Late Model for career updating....don't see too many Twin Cams at the custom bike shops. And the dealership I work for now, is sending me back next winter to get updated on the 2010 models.

The road to get where I am and farther is not easy and not cheap, but if bikes are your passion, it's worth it. I have seen people with skills better than mine fail at the business and I have seen people I wouldln't let fix my kid's tri-cycle make it big.......it's really all up to you.

Oh..and also...tuition re-imbursement from ANYONE is almost non-existant....in 20 years, i have never met anyone who found an employer to r-imburse them for their tuition. If you go to work for a dealer and they send you out for update training, they will pay for that.


EDIT: This is a reply to someone who answered a guy's question about getting a job at a shop by starting out changing oil and "apprenticing"......we are now in the 21st century!!!!......the age of FACTORY SPECIFIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS.....apprenticing just simply doesn't happen anymore....there is way too much technology and annual production changes for that without training............

"There is not a reputable shop in this country that will hire you with no experience to just change oil and learn from them. There are some bikes out there that if you don't know the procedure to bleed the oil system, you can fry the engine within a few minutes....YES THERE IS ACTUALLY AN ENGINE MADE MADE BY AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURER THAT REQUIRES YOU TO BLEED THE OIL SYSTEM, SIMILAR TO BLEEDING BRAKES!!! And, there is no way in hell you can learn on your own, the technical procedures for all the different makes and models of motorcycles...it REQUIRES EDUACATION AND TRAINING. I have been working on bikes since the late 80's, started with my Shovelhead and my friends all had Shovels, Pans and IronHead Sportsters, then I bought an '86 Softail with an Evo that had some extensive engine work done to it that needed some repair, although the bottom ends were almost the same, the top ends were a little different. It was at that point, I realized I could make a decent living do this, so I enrolled at MMI and graduated from HD's program in 1991, spent 5 years at 2 different dealerships, and then went into the custom field, I have built a couple BEST OF SHOW bikes, but super high-end bikes ($50k and above) are a royal pain the *ss to work on, ever been afraid to work on a bike with a $6,000 paint job or a $12,000 billet engine, due to fear of scratching it???...**** DOES happen, and eventually will!!! If anyone has ever dealt with a Big Dog or American Ironhorse bike, they know the electrics are not wired like old-school HD's...if you haven't been trained by them, you do not know what you are doing......Big Dog manuals are almost impossible to get by the public, if you aren't one of their dealers or svc centers...good luck...American Ironhorse doesn't (didn't) even make a service manual.
The new Harleys are all but impossible to work on if you don't have the HD Computer System called Digital Technician....ONLY HD Dealers have this system and the ONLY place you can get trained on how to use this system is MMI!!!

What's a good motorcycle mechanic school in Datona, Fl?

escortking

I have been thinking of enrolling in a tech school for motorcycle mechanics. I know there's at leased 1 good one in Datona, but don't know what it's called. It's driving me crazy and I can't find it anywhere.

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Wyotech in Daytona....not factory authorized by most manufacturers.

MMI, a division of UTI in Orlando & Phoenix.....factory authorized by HD, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, BMW

More info below......

Below is my answer to a similar question.......MMI is THE ONLY school authorized and sponsored by all the major manufacturers!!!! WyoTech has motorcycle courses, but is not factory authorized. If you are looking to get into a shop as a technician, go to MMI, no dealership will hire you without formal training by the factories and don't recognize WyoTech as official training since they aren't factory autorized.
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It is worth it.....if your heart is in it!!!
$25k is nothing for an education that can lead to a career. And the cost of tools......start out basic and build up as you go. I was at my last job for 2 years, a high-end custom dealership and I made $74k my second year on salary. I left there due to the economy's hard hit on the high-end bike sales, went from selling 200 units a year, to about 75. I have only been at my new job for 8 months, they initially wanted me to be a flate-rate tech, but I refused that, flat-rate is rushing to get the job done and out, rushing causes mistakes and costs you and the shop money.....I don't like mistakes, so I ended up signing an employment contract for $65k/yr for 2 years then a 10% raise bi-yearly after that.
I graduated HD's program at MMI in '91, spent 5 years at 2 different dealerships, left HD and went into building custom bikes, engines, and dyno tuning, R&D bike & engine builder for Titan and Stroker Cycles. Factory trained by Big Dog, American Ironhorse, Titan, Indian, S&S Factory for engines & transmissions, and have been to DynoJet's facility for certification on Dyno Operations and Tuning and, I just graduated MMI again in May...took HD Late Model for career updating....don't see too many Twin Cams at the custom bike shops. And the dealership I work for now, is sending me back next winter to get updated on the 2010 models.
The road to get where I am and farther is not easy and not cheap, but if bikes are your passion, it's worth it. I have seen people with skills better than mine fail at the business and I have seen people I wouldln't let fix my kid's tri-cycle make it big.......it's really all up to you.
Oh..and also...tuition re-imbursement from ANYONE is almost non-existant....in 20 years, i have never met anyone who found an employer to r-imburse them for their tuition. If you go to work for a dealer and they send you out for update training, they will pay for that.
EDIT: This is a reply to someone who answered a guy's question about getting a job at a shop by starting out changing oil and "apprenticing"......we are now in the 21st century!!!!......the age of FACTORY SPECIFIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS.....apprenticing just simply doesn't happen anymore....there is way too much technology and annual production changes for that without training............
"There is not a reputable shop in this country that will hire you with no experience to just change oil and learn from them. There are some bikes out there that if you don't know the procedure to bleed the oil system, you can fry the engine within a few minutes....YES THERE IS ACTUALLY AN ENGINE MADE MADE BY AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURER THAT REQUIRES YOU TO BLEED THE OIL SYSTEM, SIMILAR TO BLEEDING BRAKES!!! And, there is no way in hell you can learn on your own, the technical procedures for all the different makes and models of motorcycles...it REQUIRES EDUACATION AND TRAINING. I have been working on bikes since the late 80's, started with my Shovelhead and my friends all had Shovels, Pans and IronHead Sportsters, then I bought an '86 Softail with an Evo that had some extensive engine work done to it that needed some repair, although the bottom ends were almost the same, the top ends were a little different. It was at that point, I realized I could make a decent living do this, so I enrolled at MMI and graduated from HD's program in 1991, spent 5 years at 2 different dealerships, and then went into the custom field, I have built a couple BEST OF SHOW bikes, but super high-end bikes ($50k and above) are a royal pain the *ss to work on, ever been afraid to work on a bike with a $6,000 paint job or a $12,000 billet engine, due to fear of scratching it???...**** DOES happen, and eventually will!!! If anyone has ever dealt with a Big Dog or American Ironhorse bike, they know the electrics are not wired like old-school HD's...if you haven't been trained by them, you do not know what you are doing......Big Dog manuals are almost impossible to get by the public, if you aren't one of their dealers or svc centers...good luck...American Ironhorse doesn't (didn't) even make a service manual.
The new Harleys are all but impossible to work on if you don't have the HD Computer System called Digital Technician....ONLY HD Dealers have this system and the ONLY place you can get trained on

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How do I figure out what size my daughter's bike is?

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arliesmom

She needs a bigger bike, but I have no clue what size her current bike is. Someone once told me it has something to do with the tires but I have no idea where to look, there are several numbers on her tire. I see no numbers anywhere on her bike.
The only numbers on the tire that I see besides how much to inflate them is a 56-4013. Does this mean it's 56 inches?? My daughter is 10 years old.

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While frame size is used for adults, tire size is the method used for sizing children. Age indicates size needed but height is better.

My daughters are 9 and 11.5. My 9 year old has almost outgrown a 20" wheeled bike. And my 11.5 year old now rides a 24" mountain bike and has for 2 years. She is 56" tall now, a little short for her age.

The tire size is ALWAYS imprinted on the tire you just missed it. Try looking at the other side. It will say something like 20 x 1.75. 20 being the diameter of the tire and the 1.75 the width. Do not measure the wheel itself as it's not what is used. You also can simply measure the tire height with a yard stick. Standard tire sizes are 12, 16, 20, 24 and 26" for kids. I'd guess she currently has a 20" and needs a 24" now like my daughter

Since your daughter is in between my girls, I'm pretty sure you want to buy a 24" now. However if she is really tall, almost 5 feet tall, you may want a 26" bike.

What is the best, affordable mountain bike for kids who have outgrown their little tyke bikes?

coll49

We are looking for bicycles for 10-and 12-year-olds and want reasonable quality without paying a fortune

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"best"
"affordable"
"reasonable"
"fortune"

The odds of everyone here agreeing on the parameters for those vague terms are quite slim. Probably none.

Very few bikes for pre-teens cost a fortune. Except for a couple special edition jobs and one Italian road bike, I can't think of any. If $300/bike is a fortune, then I can't help you. If $300-500/bike is affordable, you'll have some choices at your local bike shop. Trek and Specialized are just two of the numerous manufacturers of high quality bikes that offer products for riders of every age.

Trek's MT240 lists for $549
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/ages_9_12/mt240/

Trek's MT220 lists for $349
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/ages_9_12/mt220/

Specialized has various Hotrock 24 models from $330 to $420
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCExperience.jsp?eid=164

Other good makes to consider include Jamis and KHS among others. All of these better quality bikes come with good components, factory warranty, and service provided by an authorized dealer. Avoid department store bikes and you should be just fine.

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Dutch girls: do you consider it sexist being helped by a (male) stranger?

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tash42

I myself am Dutch too btw but since recently live in London. I've noticed that here, random people on the street/shops seem to not only be more 'polite' but will help other people more if for example they trip, are carrying a heavy suitcase, fall off a bike etc. British friends who've visited Holland have said Dutch people are ruder.

Coming back to Holland last time, I was slightly struggling with my suitcase down some stairs and it struck me how lots of young guys would stare at me but do nothing to help. It didn't bother me at all, not because it would've been 'sexist', but because ultimately I could take care of it myself (and actually would've been embarrassed, not to mention wary of them stealing it) but I could see a difference with Britain.

I did some Googling and some people have said since Holland is so egalitarian, Dutch women find it sexist if men help them with similar things, hold open doors etc. and this is why it isn't done there. Is this true for you? Would you be offended/embarrassed if a guy offered to help; do you think it is rude that they don't?

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I have also lived in both the UK and NL so this made me smile as I have had "good and bad" experiences in both and actually don't necessarily put it down to nationality.

I have also lived in both a large city in each (Amsterdam and Birmingham) and also in more rural areas in both and this is where I notice the largest difference to be honest.

I have been stuck in Birmingham on the side of a road, changing a car tyre in the pouring rain, and lost count of the amount of single males in cars that drove by staring at me. Equally in NL, (after a car service I might add, the wheel actually came off my car, went into the hedgerow, and I had to try to hunt to find it. Once again, dressed for work in a suit and heels one morning, and even though there was a traffic jam, not one person stopped (even the company Personnel Manager who claimed he was in a rush later). I was completely unamused in both cases!

I am a person who tends to observe and would not hestitate to help if I could - move aside for people on the tram etc etc. However I have been on the same tram, 8 months pregnant and carrying a toddler, and it took an older gentlemen to ask someone to move aside for me.

However, it is not all bad I have to say, living now in a more rural area in NL, it is somehow more personal and calmer here. As well as the service in the shops being better (friendly and cannot help too much generally) then people are more open. A few weeks ago a wheel fell off the children's buggy (yes I know, me and wheels seem destined to be a bad combination!), and within seconds, two different guys were trying to fix it for me, and a woman stopped to see if I needed help to hold the children under an umbrella while they did.

So I wonder also if this is part of the "big city" ethos where people don't speak on the trams, smile on the streets etc (I'm guilty as well when in Amsterdam). I was brought up in a little village and you always smiled and said hello on the street when you made eye contact. I also do this again now in the neighbourhood where I live as people make more eye contact here and thus open the door to interaction.

I think helping people is generally good manners and in today's society, good manners (unfortunatley) are something which are disappearing under the facade of being egalitarian. Unfortunately though I do agree that personal security dictates that people are more wary to help and be helped as there is not so much trust in society as there was e.g. 20 years ago, and this is a real shame.

Personally I don't have a problem with guys being a "gentlemen" and helping out, opening doors (although within reason like Willeke mentioned!). It's not being sexist, more just manners and upbringing. However if a colleague etc goes first through the door - well I never bother about it either. (I do notice the ones who do it though).

Good question though :0)

Cycling on a road with a child seat: HAVE YOU DONE IT?

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Is it safe to cycle on a main road with a child seat, if you're sensible....?

I live in the UK, two miles from town and have no car, and the buses are few. The road that links my village to town is a so called "main road" - though with only two lanes. During the cycle, an average of about ten to fifteen cars usually pass me going the same way, and I never travel at very busy times. I am a woman who cycles with her toddler in a rear child seat and he loves it. It means we can get about faster, instead of pushing a pushchair for half an hour! I am also very careful and vigilant when cycling with my precious cargo.

And we both get exercise and fresh air.
However today when I got back home, my neighbour who had passed me on the way said "you're brave!" - implying what? that i was stupid for travelling on the road? there is a back road i could take but it's very steep hills and i have to push it! i always find traffic very considerate and have been cycling like this for ages now, with no probs at all

would be interested to hear opinions. i assumed it was ok, what do you think?
PS i am an experienced cyclist, and the road *feels* safe to me, and lots of other cyclists use it.

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Canadian

Absolutely it is o.k.. Both of my daughters grew up on the back of my bikes. The girls loved the rides. Threw them in the seats with a bottle and off we went. A little hat underneath their helmet to protect against the sun, and they were good to go for hours. One DIaper in my jersey pocket and one for an emergency tucked under the seat pad and we could handle the only bio issues that may arise.

Don't be afraid of the hills as an alternate route. As you get in better shape and you start to enjoy the challenge... you will find them to be quite enjoyable! Just lower you gears, and keep your cadence in the 70+ range you can get up almost anything.

Enjoy the riding. Your next step is a good road or mountain tandem with a child's stoker kit, My girls rode with me on the 'big bike' from the time they were five years old... too much fun!

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How do I install training wheels around a rear derailleur on a 20" bike?

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StanleyLiv

Just purchased Wald training wheels for kids bike (16" to 26"). The right side has a gear derailleur on it, which extends further than the axle. I can't put the training wheel bar on the axle since I don't have clearance.

Can this axle be extended out farther somehow?

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There are better ways to learn how to ride a bike. Remove the pedals and lower the saddle so they can flat foot on the ground and push them self around and learn to steer. Then try coasting down a small slop with the feet down and then lifting the feet. Next replace the pedals and gradually raise the saddle.

http://www.wikihow.com/Ride-a-Bicycle

What are bike gears and what do they do?

neoslan

I only had one bike in life, which was a present. It was a kids bike so there was no gears I could use and stuff. But now that I have outgrown the bike, I am shopping around for a new one. I see the handlebars have this controller thing that appears to be gears or something, and I have no idea what they mean and how they work. Also, I see bikes advertised as "21-speed Bike" and etc, what does that mean?

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You have led a sheltered life, haven't you.
The gears are used to make cycling easier. Higher gears are used downhill to gain speed without pedaling like mad, while the lower gears are for going uphill where you pedal faster but expend less effort.
A 21 speed bike has 21 speeds available. That one would have 7 speeds on the rear wheel and 3 on the pedal sprocket 3 x 7 =21. The 3 pedal sprocket gears are used for general speed range changing. The lowest for use in hilly country, the second for flat and the top speed range for downhill. The (7) rear wheel gears are used for uphill and downhill as I described before.

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I have been trying to find out if it is against the law to use profanity in Oregon around children?

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Lacy

My son goes to the skatepark by our house, and the high school boys have been using every cuss word in the book around him, and directly to him. They threaten him, and I am worried. I have considered not letting him go anymore, but he truly loves riding his bmx bike and razor scooter there. I want to know if there is a law against using the language that they use around the younger kids. I live in Oregon.

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If its against the law to say profanity around minors? would that help your situation? The word Bitch can mean female dog and the word Dick can be someones name (excuse me if I offended anyone). Its not enough cause to stop from high school kids from bullying your son. Are you with him while this is happening? if not maybe you should pay a visit and stay with him.These kids may not have anything to do or go and find your son an easy target.Take a video camera and record him, possibly be a lil sneaky and tape the boys you suspect in bullying your son without them knowing or realizing it.
Although make your presence known don't be intimidated but also you shouldn't be rude, kids learn by example. If your son is uncomfortable with this idea then you need to tell him to stay home if you don't wish for him to get bullied or worse. This I say since I'm not sure how the neighborhood is like on your end.
I really cant imagine my kids not being able to enjoy the park. I hope this is short lived and resolved quickly, till then keep him company while he skates and don't leave him alone, you can be discreet about it by sitting a few feet away and taking a book and "pretending" to read.

What kind of bmx bike is good and affordable?

ERIC323

IM A BEGINNER AND I DONT HAVE ALOT OF CASH SO I WAS HOPING THAT SOMEONE KNOWS WHICH BMX BIKE IS CHEAP AND GOOD FOR TRICKS AND RIDING.

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Kink Bikes.

they are local in my town and they have been testing prototypes and new lines of completes at x dreams skate park. by far the best value in a complete you'll find.

http://www.danscomp.com/products.php?cat...

if you don't trust me compare them to anything ells on dans comp. "smack manties" was always pissed at the completes companies hauked to stupid kids and decided that it was about time to modernize completes.


a few other goodies are

http://www.danscomp.com/101842.php?cat=b...

http://www.danscomp.com/101953.php?cat=b...

by far from what ive seen from completes kink is the only way to go for a light bike under $500 with all up to date, durable setups that could be improved to match a riders progression.

http://www.danscomp.com/101661.php?cat=b...
i rode this bike the other day and it was solid.

Source(s):
http://www.kinkbmx.com
http://www.danscomp.com

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where can i find a free diet and exersize plan that will fit my goals or advice on my goals would be cool?

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footballis

i am 340 pounds and am 6 ft 6, i want to get to 210 pounds. where can i find a site that will do free planning and fit to my goals. i want to be a singer or go into acting, im 14 so i would be a teen actor, but i dont want to be that fat kid if i go for it, i am also going to try sports so i need to find something that will help me meet my goals, i would also love advice

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I struggled with my weight for much of my adult life. I tried every popular diet around, but the weight always came back. I finally lost weight permanently when I decided to eat a healthy well-balanced vegetarian diet for the rest of my life. I now avoid processed foods, sugars, salt, refined carbohydrates, oils, fats, flavor enhancers, sweeteners, and other food additives. I do not eat meat, fish, poultry, pork, dairy, eggs, or other animal proteins. Instead, I eat leafy greens for calcium, iron, and protein. A combination of whole grains and legumes (peas, beans, lentils) provides more than enough protein. I eat raw and cooked vegetables. I eat only fresh whole fruits and clean water shunning all commercial drinks. By eating whole fruit instead of juice, I consume important fiber. I eat a tablespoon of flax seed each day for Omega-3 fatty acids. I also get out in the sun most days for Vitamin D. For further information review "Forks Over Knives" in DVD or book format.

In terms of exercise, you should plan on a 30-50 minute aerobic exercise period five days per week. During the aerobic exercise, your goal is to maintain your heart rate in the middle of your aerobic zone. Just pick an exercise or exercises you enjoy and that you can include in your daily routine: Swimming, bicycling, running, dancing, jump rope, Jazzercise, and so on.

A resistance training program every other day for 30 minutes is adequate to build substantial muscle. I use dumb bells because I can train at home while watching a video. Muscle tissue stores energy 7 times more efficiently than fat. You can carry around an extra pound of muscle or seven pounds of fat. What's your choice? For details on weight training, purchase "Fit for Life" from your local thrift shop.

A good safe tricycle for a 2 year old?

Consider t

I've been searching for a tricycle for my almost 2 year old daughter. There are so many conflicting reviews, though! Have you bought a trike that worked well for your toddler? What do you recommend?

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Instead of a trike, I bought my little one a bicycle, it had training wheels, and it was a little smaller than an average trike. My thinking, why bother with the trike ? She can learn how to ride on this tiny little bike, when she's comfortable, we'll take off the training wheels, and she can ride it as a regular bike. When she grows bigger, we can get a bigger bike. You wouldn't believe, how quickly she caught on, even faster than some of the neighbor kids that had trikes !! Of course, I waited until I was sure she could handle it, before I took the extra wheels off. In fact, I waited until she "told me" she was ready for it !!

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