how old are most kids when they learn to ride a bike ?

billdeana2

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My kids didn't learn how to ride a bike without training wheels until they were 7 years old. I think that may be older then usual. I think most kids learn at a younger age. Maybe 5 years old. Either way I feel it is individualized from one child to the next. Exposure is the best policy. Make sure that you have a bike available for the child to ride. Alot of parents will start off with training wheels and that helps a whole lot. The bike should be in proportion to the childs body. Some kids are shorter then others and they need to beable to reach the ground while sitting on the bike. If they can sit on the bike with their feet flat on the ground then that is a great size for the child. Most importantly the child has to want to ride the bike and the child has to be ready before taking the training wheels off. Don't ever rush the child to do something he or she isn't ready for. Do get ready to help the child on and off the bike and be the supporter while the child is trying to ride it. Patience, Patience and more patience. There really is no hurry when it comes to riding a bike like everything else in life they will do it when they are ready. Also, make sure they are using a helmet and sometimes you can buy knee and elbow pads. Either way praise, praise and praise again. Alittle time here and there will help build the childs confidence. Good Luck teaching the child to ride their bike. Once they learn it will be almost impossible to get them off their bike. SMILE You will spend lots of hours sitting on your chair in the front yard watching your child ride their bike. The law is that a chld rides with the traffic when riding a bike and walks against the traffic when walking. Teach your child the hand signals so that a car will know when they are turning. Also, at first I taught my child to pull over to the side and stop when a car came because I was affraid they would swirve off in front of the car. Saftey is first.

What age do kids normally learn to ride a bike without training wheels?

Jazmyn

My daughter is almost 7 and doesn't know how and is scared she will fall. I'm just trying to figure out if she is behind other kids.

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It is just fine that kids are learning at 4 or 5, but 7 is not too old either. There are so many factors, most of which are exposure and opportunity, that come into play. The avid rider's kids may ride much more often than someone else's so that one kid has 40 hours on a bike by age 4 when it takes another child to age 7 to get 40 hours. My main point is not to be concerned with being behind; many kids learn up to age 9, with the average age being around 6.
If her fear is really preventing her from trying, suit her up with helmet, elbow and knee pads. Tap the pads while on her so that she can know what it feels like. Be silly about tapping the pads, like it hurt your finger or something.

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Is it important for my kid to know how to ride a bicycle?

Craziee Pa

He tried it and couldn't balance himself on the bike ( which is natural in the beginning). Now he is so frustrated, he is giving up and says he doesn't want to do it ever again.

Should I make him try again later on in the year?

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Yes, I think every kid should be able to ride a bike. He might be frustrated and give up, but he might show interest again later. One thing lots of kids don't learn these days is to handle failure and to keep trying. My son was 4 when we bought him a bike with training wheels and he refused to even try it. Then we visited my parents and they had my brother's razor scooter there and he learned to ride that and had no reason to try a bike. Then one day, my husband decided that since he had such good balance on the scooter, he probably could ride a bike, so he took the training wheels off and went out in the front with my son (who was 5 then) and practiced with him a few times and he got it! He was so proud of himself for doing it. Now his 4-year-old brother has the bike with training wheels and I have a bike and a bike trailer, so now we go for family bike rides in the mornings a lot.

It's good exercise and I think it teaches children patience, endurance, and the will to keep trying. Be positive when he's ready, let him use training wheels if he wants, and always encourage. When he is successful, celebrate and take lots of pictures. He'll really feel proud of his accomplishment.

Kids bicycle that has some sort of motor in it?

kikelchris

My son's bday is coming up.... There is a kid in the neighborhood that is always riding a bicycle that is able to ride up a hill without him pedaling. I believe the bike builds up power from when he is pedaling and then uses the energy to go up hill when he stops. Well my son really wants this bike and I cannot find it anywhere. I do not even know what to call it which makes it a tough search. Please help!

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gocycle

or

just make his bicycle electric (add an electric motor, etc.) with him as a father-son project

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Is it legal for a kid to ride a home made motorized bicycle?

Simon

My friend and i are working on building a motorized bike with a Schwinn Chopper bike and a weed-eater motor (25 cc) and we are wandering if we can legally ride it on public streets.
I live in Florida

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This all depends on your local laws. You don't say where you live so I can't give a specific answer.

In some locations you can ride a motorized bicycle on the street if the engine can not move the bicycle faster than 20 MPH.

Other locations don't allow this at all.

If you live in the United States see the link below. Click on your state. Find the link for "Other Types". This will give you information on the scooter and moped laws in your state. These laws will also usually have information about motorized bicycles.

Are the kids in Japan spoiled?

Dyana

What kind of cars do kids in Japan drive? and what age do they get their first car? I heard that alot of them spend alot of money on designer clothes and gadgets....

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It depends on a family. All Japanese people are not rich. But that doesn't mean that they can't send their kids to, for example, America to have them study in a four year college because the tuition in America is not that bad. Usually people in the middle class can afford to send their kids to overseas.

Anyway, usually many kids in the middle class get a part time job when they are in a high school. But the reason why they get the job is that they want to buy something for themselves: designer brand wallets, designer brand handbags, latest gadets and so on. But the high school that I went to didn't allow students to get a part-time job so I couldn't work. So when I needed money to buy something, I just asked my mom to give me some money.

And normally, Japanese kids can't drive their car until they turn 18 years old because of the law. But of course some rich kids get their first car before they turn 18. My friend's brother got his first car when he was 17 years old. And it was a brand new Mercedes Benz. But my friend's parents are rich so I don't want you to think that all Japanese kids get that kind of car as their first car. Well, usually lots of Japanese kids take a bus and train and/or ride a bicycle. That's the typical transportation for many Japanese kids and actually adult people, too.

But because they don't own a car, they have money to buy designer brand stuff. It's not uncommon to see Japanese people who take a bus and train and ride a bicycle carry designer brand stuff.

And usually many Japanese people get their first car after they turn 18 or 20 years old or after they are obviously permitted lawfully to get their driver's license. Well, I actually don't have a driver's license in Japan because it's very expensive to get a driver's licence there. But since I'll live in the states for the rest of my life( or maybe I'm going to live in a different country??? I don't know...), I don't really need a driver's licence there but here in the states where I could get my driver's licence for $20 dollars( well..I got my driver's license more than 10 years ago...). Anyway, my brother took his driver's license before he graduated from a four year college in Tokyo and it cost him about $3000 dollars. So getting a driver's licence is not cheap in Japan. That's why, some people who can't afford to get a driver's licence don't have a car but take a bus and train and/or ride a bicycle. And typical Japanese college students from the middle class don't own a car but a bicycle or moped.

And two of the most popluar cars among young adults these days in Japan are Toyota Corolla and Honda Fit. But I want you to know that a typical middle class family owns only one or two cars since they usually don't have a house with a huge parking space ( well, if one household has more than one car or two cars, that means their adult kids still live with them or they usually have a job that needs tracks and/or vans or they live in a country side where more parking space is available for cheaper prices or they are farmers).

Anyway, my answer for your question is that typical Japanese kids from the middle class are not spoiled but rich kids are usually spoiled.

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Where can I buy popsicle moulds in India?

Someone-u-

I live in India and you don't need fire or Tom Hiddleston to make this country hot. It's steaming. But popsicles cool me down and I was wondering where you can get popsicle moulds? We don't have Target, Tesco, Walmart, or Ikea. I can't buy them online. I live somewhere around Santacruz, Mumbai. Any stores where I can get them? Do you get them at Crawford Market at V.T.?

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I used to live in India. It was the only country I ever lived in where my chocolate bar would melt in the basket of my bike between the store and home. Now there's a reason to eat it fast!

I saw Popsicle molds once in Big Bazaar in Chennai but this was 4 years ago. You can try using the local Kulfi molds as they work. Parry's corner also had them in the plastic Small plastic food containers can also work for this.

When I was a kid my mother would make them in the ice cube trays and put a toothpick stick into them.

You could freeze them that way and then pop the cubes into the blender, if the power is working, and make a slush like that.

I would vote for buying very small plastic cups like bathroom dixie size and putting it into those. Kind of makes a lot of trash though. But if you are careful and run warm water to release them you can wash the cups again and again. I did it in my classroom that way and used metal desert forks as the Popsicle stick.

Singapore is a cheap plane ride away and they have Popsicle molds for sure. So does Bangkok in the Daiso Japanese dollar stores.

Would I go to vietnam ?

chloe

Hey so I'm 14 years old and some of my extended family is going to Vietnam next summer and I was invited. My uncle was adopted from there and goes back every few years with his wife and kids. My other uncle just tags along because he loves to travel. I was Talking to him and he said I could deffinatly come. There are a few problems though
*my parents might not let me go. They offered to take me to Japan next time they go and my larents had no problom with that, but Vietnam is a third world country and my parents are pretty protective. We have gone to countries like this in vacation (carribean and south America) but stayed in resorts where there are armed gards and have 20ft walls. We're be staying on a small house in the country side (my uncles birth families house)
*Safty- again it's not like we're staying at the ritz. It will be a small house in the middle of nowhere
*myself- i'll admit I'm a bit spoiled, I hate motels and stuff that isn't clean. I could stick it out but it would have to be for a great vacation
So here are my questions
#1 how safe is it over there?
#2 have you been and did you like it?
#3 what are some good resons to go? (In case my parents say no)
Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

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I am Vietnamese myself. Tickets to Vietnam are very pricey so I've never been there myself, but I have family and friends that travel there every few months and I've done a library worth of research in case I get a chance to visit.

A small house in the middle of no where is likely to have no air conditioning so you'll have to bear 100+ degree weather every single day.

#1 Crowded busy streets filled with bikes and the occasional car(Try not to get run over by a bike overloaded with rice, seafood, or fresh vegetables). Child prostitution(mostly for females) is big there especially for teen girls, just remember your safety rules( not to get in a car with anyone) and stay close to your uncle too, you do not want to get snatched by the arm. Refrain from wearing anything that looks expensive, wearing a fake cubic zirconia ring can cost you a finger, literally. Since your from the states you probably might run into people trying to scam you, of a $300 necklace saying it's "handcrafted" and "one of a kind". Lastly don't pull money out in the open unless you want to get trampled over.

#2 I absolutely cannot stand hot weather so I don't think I'd like spending time there. But I love my entire family, whenever my parents come back from a short trip there they have nothing but good things to say about the people there, customs, and food. I always ask someone to grab me some clothes there, it's so cheap and chic!

#3 $1 here is worth a fortune there, if you walk into the right shop then your in for a shopping spree for the latest fashion trends from Singapore. Meaning: the cutest bags, clothes, shoes, and jewelery.
(remember to do a quality check before you buy anything, and higher end locations will have better quality goods.)

-A very good learning experience, it shows you how lucky you are to live in the US while others are living a hardworking lifestyle just to afford the basics of life.

-Eatting new yummy foods.
My favorites: Pho and Goi Cuon.

"pho" (not pronounced "foe" but the "f" sound in fun and the "uh" sound in duh), it's a traditional noodle soup.

Goi Cuon, is Spring rolls! A thin rice wrap that has noodles, fresh vegtables, and usually shrimp, pork, fish or beef in them.

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I want to participate in a bike ride...how do I prepare?

techmaren

I would like to start riding bikes...and ultimately participate in a bike ride. I have never really done anything like this before and haven't riden a bike since I was a kid. I know there will be alot of time put in preparing for a ride. But where should I even start? What kind of bike is good for this type of thing? Any tips or suggestions? HELP! =)

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The best bike for an entry level cyclist is not the same as for a serious road or trail cyclist. It's more like what a city commuter would ride. "city" or "hybrid"--best way to recognize them is, they will let you sit more or less like a person leaning forward on a chair to listen to an interesting conversation, not practically flat on your stomach. You can put a high stem (handlebar holder) and upright handlebars on a road bike, but they won't make the road bike handle well, and your will not be comfortable. Some modern city bikes are very heavy (especially as a trade off for a very low step-through) and they will never really be bikes for longer group rides.

I like moustache type handle bars, so my arms and hands are comfy. Drop your hands into a "holding the bars" position on imaginary handlebars in front of you, and hold the position a while, allowing your hands to adjust to whatever is comfortable.

There are also cruisers and semi-recumbents that let you sit waaaay back, but they often don't turn as well, and they don't always use your leg power well. Buy only if you are freaked on a bike, and want to be able to put your feet down FLAT, on both sides, while stopped. A cheap, old mountain bike (no shocks needed--they go bad first on cheap, old mountain bikes) will also do, to get you started.

Find a bike store first, someplace where they repair bikes. Ask them if they know anyone with some inexpensive used bikes, or find out if they will help you fix up something that you find at goodwill. After a couple of months, you'll make a much better choice of how you want to be sitting on a bike, and you can upgrade.

Aluminum bikes can't be fixed if they get bent or dented. A good steel bike can be as light as an aluminum bike. Any material is fine for getting started.

Internal hubs are foolproof &low maintenance, but hard to find. If your area is not hilly, a 5-speed or even 3-speed (internal or regular) or an old 10- or 12-speed is fine for getting comfortable. Chain and gears and brakes must be in good shape, or you will be miserable and not ride, or ride and be unsafe.

"Stand over height" is not a useful measurement for serious cyclists, who want a geometry that perfectly matches their proportions. For those of us who just want to not whack our "private bits" on the top tube, it's a very useful measurement--it means what it sounds like.

When you pedal, you want your leg to be almost all the way extended at the bottom of the stroke, and you don't want your knees up past horizontal at the top of the stroke. Otherwise, you can give yourself major knee problems. The seat tube normally allows you a lot of adjustment in height, but you do need to check that you can get the seat the right height.

Most new cyclists buy seats that seem like pillows for the first 5 minutes, but may chafe or press very badly after an hour, making them useless when you start doing rides. If you have a big bike store near you, with a stationary bike, go in with normal pants / shorts, and test ride 6 or 7 different saddles from their "cheap" bin. Some you will know in 3 minutes that they hit you badly. Some will look like they should work fine, but...no good. Eventually you will find one that seems OK for at least 20 minutes.

The side benefit, you will get used to turning your legs in a circle for quite a while, you can practice shifting, and you can see how you like to sit on the trainer while you pick your saddle!

There are some different standards as far as mixing and matching parts, but if you stick with bikes and parts from the past 15 years, and avoid a lot of high-end, overpriced, gimmicky stuff that you don't know enough about to buy, anyway, you will mostly be able to combine things you like: handlebars that fit your hands, seat that fits your bottom, bike that fits your size.

I will also mention small-wheel bikes. Unlike the trick bikes, there are some folders and other bikes with very small wheels that are actually fine for riding 50 miles or more. The benefits are portability, maneuverability, and a very low step-over height, so you can hop on and off easily. Think Dahon, Downtube,

Again, even if you eventually hope to do multi-day road bike rides, I would not start on a road bike, unless you were a confident rider in your youth, and you have a friend about your size who is willing to lend you their bike. I also would not pay a lot and get stuck with a bike that fits your mental image of "you as a rider," but not your actual body.

You do not want a "fixie" (they are cool, but not a beginner bike). Spend under $150 on a used bike (plus a seat and handlebars you really like, and new brake pads, and some chain lube). Later, spend the $$$.

Helmet!!! Lights!!! Find your local bike advocacy group, or coffee shop / bike store riders. Ask cyclists about their bikes, at the bike rack. Sidewalks are NOT safer than streets (driveways). HAVE FUN!

What bikes have shifting gears?

Dude, are they mountain bikes or BMX bikes?

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mt bikes
roadbikes
hybrids
comfort bikes
cyclocross
lots do

ones that don;t
kid bikes
penny farthings
track bikes
fixies
single speed bikes
unicycles
kid trikes
boneshakers
bmx



wle

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My 9yr old is terrified to learn to ride a bike.He is small-50lb,50in,what bike/training wheels should I get?

unimpresse

I would like to find a bike maybe a cruising type, low to the ground or something. He is afraid of heights. I've tried to teach him with other bikes but the training wheels are so flippin small and offer him no assurance. I wish they made a older kids cool trike not a green machine or anything but a bike with 2 bigger studier training wheels. Please let me know if you have any information or suggestions. Thank you so much!

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He needs your assurance that he can ride a 2 wheeler - not the training wheels.

A 20 inch bike is what you want. (or 16 inch if 20 is too big)
But most 20 inche bikes will have a problem as follows :
For the perfect seat height for pedaling it (the seat) won't be perfect for flat foot learning. And in "older cautious" kids they really need that flat foot on the ground to feel good about doing it.

Here' a 20 " townie that fixes that problem - I am sure there are others out there but generally that's what you want - the seat set up for correct pedal distance and flat foot on ground too. It's a little pricey - but I am sure there are other brands liek this. Ask at bike shops for - flat foot designed bike like a townie.
http://davidscycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&id=2824
Whatever you buy for him have him go with you to sit on the bike. My son has 3 bikes because some were too big at first -he is small too.
I would say don't bother with training wheels they are just a crutch. Instead get him Razor scooter (19 at target ) before you get the bike. It uses similar balance technique as bike riding -steering for the balance etc...But it's a little less scary - one foot on scooter and one on ground....with no bike between your legs.

And when he can ride the scooter - and balance riding it for more than 15 feet or so - then put him on the bike.
But take off the pedals of the bike first - and no training wheels. Have him sit on the bike and push with both feet and steer and balance and use his feet to push hisself . Have him use his feet to stop and balance as needed - tell him to think of it as a scooter with a seat.
When he can do this well both slow and fast (slow is more important it teaches balance) - then put the pedals back on and have him try to ride it - while you hold on to him and let go.

Tell him he can do it and mean it. Because he really can.
If he gets scarred ...go back to the scooter....he may need a gentle push (emotionally) once in a while.
Our son decided he never wanted to ride a bike again when we took off training wheels. All the other kids on the street were riding 2 wheel bikes while he rode a big wheel and didn't care. Until we gave him an emotional push ...with some fussing (an emotional pushes) he did it over about 4 days time.

For you it might take a week or 2 (or more) - that's OK. Don't give up and encorage him to never give up, there will always be tomorrow. But training wheels tell him it's OK to give up.

Riding a bike is like life in many ways - teaches self reliance, freedom, confidence and that sometimes you just fall down. But you have to never give up and get back up and try again. It's not easy - And it can also teach hard work - your kid's worth it.

I can't really remember riding a bike with training wheels but boy do I remember the first few times I rode a 2 wheeler by myself...I felt BIG and I could do it and it's a great self asteem builder.
He needs you not training wheels.
And when he does it - celebrate his achievement.

What Motocross Bike should i get?

NO!!!!!!!!

I am stepping up to a bigger dirtbike and i was wondering what bike would be best. A YZ85 or a YZ125. I am stepping up from a CRF100 and i have about 4 years of riding experience. I am going to be 16 years old in two weeks, I am 5 foot 8 inches tall and i weigh roughly 120 pounds. So what would be the best bet??

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like that kid said the 250 has literally ass loads of low end and even more top end power. however, having a bike that will stand straight up in every gear with no effort by you may not be the best choice off an xr100. the 125 is a great bike. it has lots of power, but you have the choice of using it. The top end power is intense, but if you want to putt around in trails it'll do that too. You are too tall to actually use the 85 like its meant to be used.

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Best Road Biking Gear ?

meeeee!

My dad is an avid biker.
However, he is sacrificial and never buys anything for himself, only for his family, so he has done without the legitimate biking gear for years.

This Christmas, I want to hook him up with some legitimate gear!

It's cooler where I live, so I know he definitely needs some biking pants, a jacket, and like, biking glasses (he always rides with sunglasses, but I want him to have the legitimate gear) (:

Any other suggestions, please suggest away!

I need help!
Thanks so much!
(if you provide links, it would be greatly appreciated!)

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You sound like my kids. I'm congenitally cheap. I do get legitimate gear, but I lean towards the sale bins and closeouts, while my kids get me the good stuff that I would never buy for myself. Yes, its always appreciated.

Some thoughts: Shoes are good, but you can't buy them online, since sizes and fit are all over the place even among different models from the same brand.

Gloves are always good. If you're dad's putting in any kind of miles, he's wearing out gloves constantly. Tights, jerseys, underarmour (I like that better than bike specific base layers)

Here's my favorite place for a variety of jerseys. They have other stuff as well. If you get lucky and find what you need in their closeout section, you can be stylish AND frugal.

http://www.primalwear.com/

The other place I get most of my bike stuff:

http://www.performancebike.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategories_10052_10551_-1?

Then of course there's your friendly LBS (local bike shop).

fastest road bike?

James

What is the fastest or best road bike for under $500?

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Not the right wording on the question cause I can take a 100 dollar wallyworld bike and be faster than all the other people I ride with. Got 4 people who won't ride with me unless Im pulling my double bike trailer with my two kids in it. So I think you should ask

"What is the best road bike I can buy for under 500 bucks."

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''Toddlers and Tiaras?''?

Q. What do you think about parents that have their kids compete in such competitions?


thanks

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The moms are the ones who want to compete. The little innocent girls have no idea what they want. They just want to play with dolls and ride bikes- that's what they should be doing. I watch ''Bones'' and they had an episode where the little girl's mom treated her daughter very badly because she wanted her to be more competitive. And at the end the little girl ended up dead. :(

When i have a kid, i will never have her compete in such competitions. Because if i did, it would be like taking away her childhood.

Toddler bike with push handle?

crysta_777

I'm looking for a toddler bike with training wheels (not a tricycle) that also has a push handle for my little girl (I add the little girl part because she thinks she is a princess and everything has to look like it's for a little girl, so no red and blue). I have searched on-line for about 2 days now and the only ones I can find are in Europe. Needless to say I don't want to pay shipping from Europe. If anyone knows where to find one and could help me out I would greatly appreciate it!!

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Buy the push part separately.

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Is a 50cc dirt bike only for kids?

wd20x2

Is a 50cc dirt bike too small for me? I'm like 6 feet tall, and weigh 180 pounts.

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Only if you think guys like McGrath, Cooper, Carmichael, Stewart and Gosselaar are still babies!

http://www.minimotosx.com/

Tons of adult pros race and ride minis. The minimoto nationals in vegas actually give out a #1 Pro AMA plate to the winner of the pro class. Big money and big fun on little bikes.

50cc dirt bike motor questions!!?

Anon

How many gears does it have, 2 stroke? 4 stroke? top speed. Best brand?
((><))

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when i was little i had a 2 stroke yamaha, it was an automatic so i have no idea how many gears, and a 4 stroke honda, i think it had 3 gears. neither had a clutch. I would go with 4 stroke, they require less maintenance and a kid really doesn't need any of the benefits of a 2 stroke. honda's last. plus having to switch gears gets them ready for a real bike.

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kids dirt bike helmet?

snapinacti

Does anyone know where I can buy a kids dirt bike helmet at a good price. The cheapest I found is $50 including shipping & handling.

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You don't want to always go cheap when it comes to safety equipment.

Is it too early to make my son wear a helmet?

Q. We are getting our son a toddler tricycle for his birthday and I also want to get him a helmet to wear while he is riding it outside. He does not like to wear hats he may not keep a helmet on unless the straps are real tight and he can't get it off. I have not looked hard for one yet, but do you know of any that are made for toddlers his age? He is going to be 2 next month. I have seen some in the store for ages 3 and up...I suppose they would be fine anyway? Advice or experience in the matter ?

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ABSOLUTELY! I actually got Avary a helmet last Fall that was fitted to her head by a pro. At the time we were at one of those "old school" kind of a kids fairs (you know, where they have kids search for toys and stickers in a haystack and toss beanbags through holes in a wall, pony rides, etc. instead of expensive rides and $5/try extravagant games). Anyway, the fair also had a strong focus on child safety. They had a place to get the child ID kits made (in case of kidnapping, etc.), tours of emergency vehicles, and the best part (IMO) was a booth sponsored by our local PD where they had tables filled with biking and snow/skateboard helmets for all aged children and adults - and each was only $10! It was a great idea. They had an expert on hand to make sure the helmets were the right size and to fit them correctly to the child's head. The expert guy told me that the helmet I got for Avary should be able to fit her through age 4 but I will need to adjust the straps and pads as she grows to keep the fit just right. The difference between a good fitting helmet and a bad fit can be very dramatic. I would suggest you 1st check if you have any local kids fairs or safety events coming up where they may have one of these booths. If not, I'd suggest taking a trip to a bike shop. The people that work at those shops are generally bikers themselves and have a lot of knowledge of all things bike-related (for instance, fitting a helmet to a toddler's head). A good bike shop will be very fair as well. I swear bikers in general, are the most laid-back, helpful group of enthusiasts. Be honest and tell them exactly what the helmet will be used for and how often. There are different styles of helmets for bike riding and skiing/skating or cross-use. Ask what they suggest and don't be afraid to ask if they think there is a less expensive route to go. Honestly, you are going to pay through the nose if you buy it at a bike shop. So the best thing to do is find a place that will give you the information you need - like what size, what brand/style is best, etc and ask them if you can bring it back to the shop after you purchase it at Toys-R-Us or Target (wherever) so they can assist you with a good fit. Ask when is their slowest time of day and try your best to go then, since they will probably just be sitting around anyway. A good bike shop will be happy to help you. Of course, it wouldn't hurt to show interest in possibly purchasing a bike trailer or child's seat for on your own bike while you are there; or even talk about which types of bikes they sell that would be good for your little guy when he is ready. If they see you as a potential future customer, they will be much happier to take the time to assist you. Like I said before, the fit is the most important thing on a helmet. Even if you purchase the right size, if the straps and internal pads aren't adjusted correctly, your son can still get injured. Sometimes local police or fire stations also have a person designated to assist with bike helmet fittings - usually the same person who helps with car seat installation.

http://www.prorider.com/org/p230/Child-Bike-Helmets/product_info.html It looks like this company sells super inexpensive helmets to local safety groups (schools, police, etc.) for distribution but it's probably a good place to start. I just started a playgroup and I may look into placing an order for All the parent's in the group that are interested. They sell helmets for toddlers aged 1-3 or aged 3-6 for $5.95! This is where a pro will come in handy. Depending on your son's head size, you may be better off buying him a helmet for age 3-6 with good adjustable straps and extra padding stickers inside to fit better longer - or vice versa. You may even be able to call this site's 1-800 # and ask if they know of any places in your area that are hosting safety fairs and selling inexpensive helmets. Just an idea.

Anyway, good luck. I'm attaching a bunch of links that look useful (will be useful to me too)! :>)

Cheers!

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Quality off-road bmx bike?

saitellite

I want to get a bike that can handle off-road trail and non-trail riding, jumps and various tricks but so far I only know about street bikes. When I was a kid I took my huffy on the dirt track and she handled pretty well, of course she was totally not meant for off-roading but I was just a kid so ..any suggestions?

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Well those are two completely different bikes. But mountain biking is a lot in the tires, so if you get big tread-ed tires you'll get grip on trails. I have a kinda junky 26" Genesis mt. bike from WalMart but that won't handle tricks although I do wheelies and small jumps/drop-offs. If your doing serious Mt. biking you'll need full suspension and gears but you'll never find that stuff on a BMX bike. I would just get new tires on a BMX bike and then your will be able to do trails but it won't be good at off road.

But then again it's just a bike and if it peadles then nothing else really matters, I've seen people take racing bikes on tough trails where it was hard for nice moutain bikes.

But if you really want both just get two bikes.

Question about a 24" kids bike?

What is a better bike? Trek,betFuji,or Giant. Or is there anything better than all three of these bikes

Answer
There is no "best". It's all personal preference. As long as you stick with quality bikes from real bike shops - within the same price range - they will ALL be of similar if not equal quality. Extensively test ride several. The one that "feels" the best & rides the best to you - buy it.

I like Raleigh bicycles...you may not. Check them out too. There's also Specialized, Trek, Cannondale, etc., etc.

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Overwhelmed with 3 kids under 2 y.o?

zenzen

I had two kids 6 and 2 year old and couldn't have another because of the medical reasons so we ended up adopting a sibling group and 1 and 2 year olds. Now I doubt if we made the right decision adopting 2 kids and once because 3 kids under age of 2 is more than difficult. We we told by our adoption agency the older girl is 4 and is is so not 4, she was barely 2 when we met her.

Adopted kids came with a number of medical issues which took us about 6 month to treat them. After a few surgeries and many rounds of drugs they seem to be quite healthy and doing well. We kind of settled in our routine and they got more used to us and their behavior got better but even now it is overwhelming. I don't have anybody to help me during the day and my husband has a long commute and comes home at 8pm when kids go to bed.

I have to drive my 6 year old to school and pick him up every day (takes about 30 minutes round trip twice a day), then I drive my 2 year olds to pre-school twice a week for a half-day. I have to feed them lunch, read to them, change 3 sets of diapers, put them for a nap, go to pick up my older son, do homework with him, cook dinner, feed them, play with kids, wash them and put everybody to sleep. It feels more like running a daycare than having a family, my kids are sweet but due to their young age and attachment issues are very demanding and difficult. I don't even have time to clean the house anymore during the day--I do it when everybody sleeps. One of the worst for me things is taking 3 kids under 2 to public places such as doctors offices, grocery stores, libraries, etc. I always worry somebody will get run over on the parking lot. I also get tired of people looking at us like we are a zoo and not a family and making all kinds of comments especially because of skin colors don't watch and I'm pushing a giant triple stroller with 3 toddlers. I resent my decision to adopt because now it worsened the quality of our lives as a family. Before we had plenty of time for walks, bike ride, movies, theater, play-dates with friends, now it's all gone. I also have very little time to interact with my older son and take him to his activities and sports. It seems to me all I do is take care of basic needs of children: cook, clean, change, drive and repeat. And all they do is scream, run away, make messes and don't listen. I have become a lot less patent with kids than I used to be and I don't like that a single bit. I find it very hard to cope.
Can anybody else have 3 kids under 2 y.o. and one older kid do a good job as a parent without anybodies help and not lose their sanity and not resent children?

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First of all, you did a wonderful thing adopting those two kids! It has always been my dream to adopt as many children as I could possibly support. Right now I have two year old twin boys, a 1 year old daughter, and another one on the way, AS WELL as taking care of my sister's two kids, age 1 and 3 during the day (they go home around 8pm and come at 6am). I am changing FIVE sets of diapers every single day, and it is the worst part...

They all play together and for the most part they get along...but you know toddlers. Their favorite words are "mine" and "no".

This is how I do it: Morning time, everybody gets a diaper change. EVERYbody. Even if they aren't that wet, because it means there is a large possibility that in an hour or so, they will ALL need diaper changes again at the same time. Then, I make breakfast. I cater to my kids so I don't hear five screaming kids about the food. Jasper likes oatmeal every morning. EVERY morning. James likes pancakes, waffles, that sort of stuff (store-bought of course). Jolynn will usually eat oatmeal, but sometimes she is in the mood for canned biscuits. My sister's kids are easy and eat kix or Cheerios or any kind of cereal really. I make a schedule and switch around foods for them, letting THEM choose from a list of what they want to eat.

By that time it's about 7am, and usually the twins will go back to sleep until 9 and the two 1 year olds will too, leaving me and the 3 year old to watch TV or start thinking about lunch or just...cleaning if we want to. Let me tell you. My house is a wreck and I don't clean as often as I would like to...

Anyway, so now it's about 9 and all the kids are getting up. The twins want a warm bottle and the 1 year olds want juice, and the 3 year old wants soda, but I tell her no and give her juice instead (this is an every day thing). So as the kids are waking up, they watch some JoJo's circus or something educational (usually, or Sponge Bob). Then they start to play. They have free roam of my bottom floor, as it is child-proofed. There is a gate keeping them downstairs and out of the kitchen, but they can do whatever they please in the rest of the area. The toy box is in the toy room, there is nothing for them to climb onto, and NO small parts for the babies. I take this time while they are playing to refill all the bottles with water and fold some laundry or think more about what to make for lunch.

All my kids are vegetarians, but my sister's kids are not. My kids are okay with cheese sandwiches for lunch, but my sister's kids prefer hot dogs or prepared kids meals that just have to be heated up. So they eat chicken nuggets or sometimes I get lucky and they'll eat what the other kids are eating. We are only organic with my kids, so when I can get them to eat healthy, I try.

They are constantly snaking throughout the day. Piece of banana here, apples there, yummy kiwi smoothies sometimes :-) Diapers are constantly being changed. As soon as I smell poop, everybody gets a diaper change, or if somebody is wet, everybody gets a diaper change because chances are, they all need one anyway.

And then after lunch they go back to playing. The twins and my 1 year old will sleep until 3, and my sister's kids might take a nap until 2 or sometimes 3. While they are sleeping, I pick up a bit, putting stuff back in it's place or cleaning up juice off the floor.

We eat dinner around 6pm, again, I cater to them, letting them choose what they want from a list we keep. That way they think they are making their own decisions and you have a list of food you are comfortable making.

Just make lots of schedules and stick to them. Make dinner schedules and stick to them. Prepare everything on Sunday when the kids have done down for bed. Make a list of what you need to accomplish that week, with room for innovations, as something always comes up.

You can do this.

HELP! New Kids on the Block Lyrics?

Cassity.

the song went something like I like girls who wear Abercrombie & Fitch?!

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its not by new kids on the block but i can understand why you think it is because they do mention nkotb in the lyrics
hope this is what your looking for

Album: LFO (1999)


I Like it when the girls stop by for the summer ..... for the summer
Do you Remember, Do You Remember
When we met that summer

[Chorus:]
New Kids on the block had a bunch of hits
Chinese food makes me sick
And I think its fly when girls stop by for the summer
I like girls that wear abercrombie and finch
I'd take her if I had one wish
But She's been gone since that summer ...

Hip-Hop Mamma laid Spic and span
Met you one summer and it all began
You're the best girl that I ever did see
The great Larry Bird jersey 33
When you take a sip you buzz like a hornet
Billy Shakespear wrote a whole bunch of sonnets
Call me Willy whistle cause I can't speak baby
Something you're eyes well it drives me crazy
Now I can't forget you and it makes me mad
Left one day and never came back
Stayed all summer then went back home
Macallay Culkin was in home alone
Fell deep in love but now we ain't speakin'
Micheal J. Fox was Alex P. Keaton
When I met you I said my name was Rich
You look like a girl from abercrombie and finch

[Chorus:]
New Kids on the block had a bunch of hits
Chinese food makes me sick
And I think its fly when girls stop by for the summer
I like girls that wear abercrombie and finch
I'd take her if I had one wish
But She's been gone since that summer ...

Cherry, Pez, Coke, Crush, Rock stud boogie
Used to hate school, So I had to play hookie
always been hip to the B-boy style
Known to act wild and make the girls smile
Love New Edition and the Candy Girl
Reminds me of you because you rock my world
You come from Georgia where the peaches grow
To drink lemonade and speak real slow
You love hip hop and rock and roll
Your dad took off when you were four years old
There was a good man named Paul Revere
I feel much better baby when you're near
You love fun DIp and Cherry Coke
And I like the way you laugh when I tell a joke
When I met you I said my name is Rich
You look like a girl from abercrombie and finch

[Chorus:]
New Kids on the block had a bunch of hits
Chinese food makes me sick
And I think its fly when girls stop by for the summer
I like girls that wear abercrombie and finch
I'd take her if I had one wish
But She's been gone since that summer ...

Summertime Girls got it going on
Shake and wiggle to a hip-hop song
Summertime Girls are the kind I like
I stole you're honey like I stole your Bike

Boogaloo shrimp and pogo sticks
My mind takes me back there oh so quick
Let you off the hook like my man Mr Limpit
Think about that summer and I bug cause I miss it
Like the color purple, macaroni and cheese
Ruby Red slippers and a bunch of trees
Call you up but what's the use
I like Kevin Bacon, but I hate Footloose
Came in the door, I said it before
Think I'm over it, but I'm really not sure
When I met you I said my name is Rich
You look like a girl from abercrombie and finch

[Chorus:]
New Kids on the block had a bunch of hits
Chinese food makes me sick
And I think its fly when girls stop by for the summer
I like girls that wear abercrombie and finch
I'd take her if I had one wish
But She's been gone since that summer ...

Summer Girls Come and Summer Girls go
Some are worth while and some are so-so
Summer Girls come and Summer Girls go
Some are worth while and some are so-so
Summertime Girls got it going on
Shake and wiggle to a hip-hop song
Summertime Girls are the kind I like
I stole your honey like I stole your bike

[Chorus:]
New Kids on the block had a bunch of hits
Chinese food makes me sick
And I think its fly when girls stop by for the summer
I like girls that wear abercrombie and finch
I'd take her if I had one wish
But She's been gone since that summer ...

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What is the minimum age for an ironman?

blahblah55

I'm a 14 years old girl, I love running, biking and running. I'v done a bunch of youth triathlons. and a bunch of running races. I wanna train to be able to do one, I know it will be incredibly hard, but im willing to give it my all. Any help?

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Ironman is broken down into Age Group Categories (see below) - the minimum is 18 - so you still have a some yrs to go
maybe practice swimming - you're not mentioning that you're swimming - part of the race is a 3.8km swim ! good luck!
18-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75+

What Competitions Have Lance Armstrong Been In?

Cait L

We have to write an essay on an influential person in english class, so I decided to write about Lance Armstrong. I need to know what competitions he's been in, and what place/ how many times he's been in it. Thank you!

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Lance Armstrong competed with the U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team (later Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team) for most of his career, including his 7 Tour de France victories.1992 - Motorola
Settimana Bergamasca (stage 6)
Vuelta a Galicia (Stage 4a)
Trittico Premondiale (Stage 2) (or GP Sanson)
First Union Grand Prix (Atlanta)
Fitchburg-Longsjo Classic (overall, 1 stage win)
2nd, Züri-Metzgete
1993 - Motorola
World Cycling Champion - UCI Road World Championships
US National Cycling Champion - CoreStates USPRO National Road Championships
Tour de France (Stage 8)
Tour of America (overall)
Trofeo Laigueglia
Tour du Pont (2nd overall, 1 stage win)
Tour of Sweden (3rd overall, 1 stage win)
Thrift Drug Classic
Kmart West Virginia Classic (overall, 2 stage wins)
1994 - Motorola
Thrift Drug Classic
Tour du Pont (1 stage win)
2nd, Liège-Bastogne-Liège
2nd, Clasica San Sebastian
1995 - Motorola
Tour de France (Stage 18)
Clásica de San Sebastián
Paris-Nice (Stage 5)
Tour du Pont (overall, mountains, 3 stage wins)
Kmart West Virginia Classic (overall, 2 stage wins)
Tour of America (overall)
1996 - Motorola
Tour du Pont (overall, 4 stage wins)
La Flèche Wallonne
2nd, Liège-Bastogne-Liège
2nd, Paris-Nice
1997 - Cofidis
Sprint 56K Criterium (Austin, TX)
1998 - U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team
Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt (overall)
Tour de Luxembourg (overall, 1 stage win)
Cascade Cycling Classic
4th, Vuelta a España
1999 - U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team
Tour de France (overall, 4 stage wins)
Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré (ITT) (Prologue)
Route du Sud (Stage 4)
Circuit de la Sarthe (ITT) (Stage 4)
2nd, Amstel Gold Race
2000 - U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team
Tour de France (overall, 1 stage win)
GP des Nations
Grand Prix Eddy Merckx (with Viatcheslav Ekimov)
Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré (ITT) (Stage 3)
Bronze medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics Individual Time Trial, Men
2001 - U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team
Tour de France (overall, 4 stage wins)
Tour de Suisse (overall, 2 stage wins)
2nd, Amstel Gold Race
2002 - U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team
Tour de France (overall, 4 stage wins)
Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré (overall, Stage 6)
GP du Midi Libre (overall)
Profronde van Stiphout (post-Tour criterium)
2003 - US Postal Service Pro Cycling Team
presented by Berry Floor
Tour de France (overall, 1 stage win, Team Time Trial)
Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré (overall, Stage 3 ITT)
2004 - US Postal Service pro Cycling Team
presented by Berry Floor
Tour de France (overall, 5 stage wins, Team Time Trial)
Tour de Georgia (overall, 2 stage wins)
Tour du Languedoc-Roussillon (Stage 5)
Volta ao Algarve (ITT) (Stage 4)
Profronde van Stiphout (post-Tour criterium)
2005 - Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team
Tour de France (overall, 1 stage win, Team Time Trial)
Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré (points classification)
2008 - Lance Armstrong Foundation / Team Livestrong
Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race (2nd place)
12 Hours of Snowmass (1st place with Len Zanni and Max Taam)
Tour de Gruene (1st place Individual Time Trial & Team Time Trial)
2009 - Astana Team
Tour of California (7th overall)
[edit] Amateur cycling and triathlon years
1991 - Subaru-Montgomery / US National Team
United States National Amateur Road Race Champion
Settimana Bergamasca (overall and youth classifications)
Gastown Grand Prix (now known as Tour de Gastown [68] criterium) (Vancouver, BC)
Challenge of Champions Triathlon (Monterey, CA)
1990 - Subaru-Montgomery
United States National Sprint Triathlon Champion
Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon (McKinney, TX)
1989
United States National Sprint Triathlon Champion
Waco Triathlon (Waco, TX)
1988
Athens YMCA Triathlon (Athens, TX) (course record)
River Triathlon (Shreveport, LA) (course record)
Hillcrest Tulsa Triathlon (Tulsa, OK)
1987
Texas State Triathlon Championship
Hillcrest Tulsa Triathlon (course record)[69]
1986
Norman Triathlon (Norman, OK)
1985
2nd, IronKids Triathlon National Championship[70]
IronKids Triathlon at Houston (regional level)
IronKids Triathlon at Dallas (local level)
1983
IronKids Triathlon at Dallas

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Buying a new Bike, HELP!?

Jem III

I loved to ride on bikes when I was kid. After looking at bikes' reviews, I remain unsure which bike I should buy. I live in West Virginia where there's some bike trails.. there will be some dirt and road to ride onto. There's a bike shop nearby and she says Trek 3500 would be good buy, selling at 369.99. Would this be good deal? I'm hoping to ride every morning starting soon as I am addicted to workouts! Would this bike be good to start with or should I buy better one or other brand - money wisely? Any suggestion would be great. Thank you.
If I decide to buy Trek 3900 or Hardrock (better bikes = more money) will it be worth it? Or it wouldn't matter as that much?

Answer
Jeremy, Welcome back to mountain biking! We've got a strong community to support you. A little bit of information about what makes a mountain bike functional: What is required to make a "real" mountain bike, are double wall rims, and a cassette type rear hub, each created for strength and durability. To tell you the truth, the Trek mountain bikes start producing these on their bikes at the 4300 model, which would also upgrade you from the "alpha white" frame to the "alpha black" frame, saving you a bit of strength. If you are looking into the 2011's, ALL of the Hardrock models are equipped to serve you on the trails, if you look at a 2010, you'll need to get a Hardrock sport or above. I don't know if I'd feel terribly safe on a 3500. Trek is a very nice bike company, but when they try to compete at the lower end, they scramble a bit to toss together a bike with low end components, as their frames take up most of the price of what they are working with. I would recommend a 2011 Hardrock base, which retails for $420. The 3500 is simply not built with a similar quality. Also, maybe do a search for a 2010 giant rincon, which has all you require, plus a fork with a lockout and disc brakes. I mention this over the 2010 hardrock sport disc simply because I've seen it sold for less. Their forks are a tad bit better than the trek's and specialized as well.

BUT, with those requirements set, FIT it the biggest thing. Go in and give them a test drive, make sure your legs are almost straight on the down push of your crank to keep optimal power transfer and geometry.

Again, good luck!!!

New mountain Bike...Help?

John

I am looking at buying a new mountain bike and converting it to electric...I was thinking about getting the Mongoose Status 3.0 but I couldn't find a single review except on Amazon...any suggestions?
I'm 13, about 120 (I know I'm a lightweight) and 5' 6"...
The reason that I want to convert a mountain bike to electric is because I do a lot of rough street riding, and a hybrid just won't do the trick. Also, I didn't mean full electric, just a lightweight hub motor for use on longer rides. So eff off about the Lego crap...it's a serious question.
Also, I don't really need advice about the electric components, I know my stuff about that.

Answer
Converting it to electric. No. Don't do this. Spend you money getting a nicer bike with less friction and you can go much faster. Or just buy a cheap, old scooter. Why are you doing this? Project?

If you're going to be using it as a mountain bike, it need not be electric, as that's dangerous. If you're using it as a scooter, it need not be a mountain bike: hybrid's. If this is a project and you're 13 and not rich, I'd pick a different project. One of the Lego Robots would make a good project with electricity(i.e. Lego's Mindstorm). Provide more info and I will too.

Kids get so angry these days.

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how much should I sell a used kids bike for? (answer plz)?

iceyblue62

I got this bike from a friend in middle school I'm starting college soon and I want to sell just b/c it's too small for me as I've grown in height. So I'm wondering how much should I sell it for? The handle's are a little torn (they were like that before I got it) and the seat is a little torn up too. But I think I can replace both of those right? The bike itself rides great and has gears too. I was thinking $50-60 or best offer on craigslist. Does that sound like a fair amount if I buy new handle covers (I'm not exactly sure what their called) and a new seat? thnxs for the tips

oh I've also had the bike for 5 years

Answer
If you have been able to use the bike for five years, find someone who needs a bike and give it to them. While you may want the money, the good karma is worth a lot more.

what brand is a good affordable kids bike?

Q. we are looking to get our son a 20 inch bike. he is turning 6 in a month and he is a tall boy so we were thinking a 20 inch would last him a good long time compared to his current 16 inch bike. is 20 inch a good size to get him to last him a long time?
what is a good affordable name brand?
by affordable i mean not over $100. are walmart bikes good for kids??

Answer
a walmart bike is fine. the higher priced bikes are made with higher quality parts to ensure a longer life. a kid's bike is only going to be used 3 or 4 years. its fine. happy biking.

yes, huffy is a good brand sold at many stores, maybe even walmart.


hey! also, in my town, our local police force had an auction in the spring. i was surprised at the condition of some of the bikes there. it really is worth trying if your city has any event like this.

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If you had to choose between living in NYC or anywhere in Orange County, which one would you choose and why?

Q. If you had other reasons than the weather and/or the family that'd be great!

Answer
Unfortunately I can't tell you much about NYC, and I would chose Orange County in California because that's where all my friends live. I can tell you a lot about Orange County though, the good and the bad. I lived in Orange County (the California one) for about 10 years, I grew up there in Fullerton! I moved away recently, and it made me realize a lot of things about the area. First, if you love the heat, then this is place for you. I personally can't stand hot weather, I'm a snow person. And one thing about summers in Southern California is that there are constant blackouts. It's just because everyone cranks up the air conditioner and the power grid can't take it. So do expect power outages. And good gawd, do they suck. I remember spending many summer nights outside fanning ourselves and playing with the hose to cool down. Secondly, the thing people worry about in California is earthquakes. It's really not a big deal, that whole 10 or so years I lived there, there only one earthquake the scared me. And when you're a little kid, it's actually way cool to feel the little baby quakes! It's actually exciting! But you have to realize that because pretty much all of California is on a fault line, there a hundreds of earthquakes a month! They're just so small you can't even feel them! So you should take earthquakes seriously, have a kind of emergency plan worked out (even if just in your head) but don't stress out about them, they aren't that much of a big deal (knock on wood). Ok, so about the people. When my family moved away about a year or so ago, we moved to Northern Colorado. Comparing the people in OC to the people here, the people here are much nicer on average. People in Southern California are a little ruder, more concerned with themselves. And they are aggressive drivers. Just warning you. And I have no doubt that compared to Orange County, people in NYC are ruder and much more aggressive drivers. But, if you're raising kids, Orange County is the best. There's so much to do there, so many opportunities! I loved growing up there, I loved playing tag in our neighborhood, and playing in the slip-n-slide in out front yard. Mountain biking on the horse trails that when through town, walking to the convenience store down the street from our house. And even though the beaches are as cold and polluted as hell, they were fun too. I mean, there's so many different things to do! I learned to play rugby in Jr. High, and I started archery in 4th grade and continue to shoot with a passion. Anything you could want to do, someone else does it too and there's already an organization started for it. And the amount of cultural exposure you get is awesome! One of the things I miss most is the boba drinks and Indian restaurants and the Japanese sticker pictures. And as far as high schools go, Orange County has one of the best public schools in the nation, it ranked #14 in the nation out of public and private schools one year. Troy High School, located in good old Fullerton. Unfortunately I moved before I could graduate from Troy (1 year to go!). Well, sorry if I rambled a bit. Orange County is a great place to live. I love where I am now, I wouldn't really want to move back to Orange County, but I wouldn't mind it at all if I had to. Haha, hope this helped! :)

Raising a family in Manhattan?

Vasara

I have a great career opportunity available to me in Manhattan. However, I would have to live right in Manhattan and that is non negotiable. The job and experience I will be getting in taking this position would be wonderful for me and my family. But before I make any life altering decisions, Im looking for opinions and input on raising a family in Manhattan.

I have an 8 yr old son who likes sports and riding his bike/skate board. He is used to suburban/small town living where he can take off on his bike and go to the park by himself (or with friends) and play soccer or basketball. I have a 2 yr old daughter who is also used to just going outside and playing in the yard on the many toys we have for the kids. My youngest is 6 months and can adjust to anything at this young age.

How safe is Manhattan for raising a family? However safe, I dont want my son outside alone, ever! We will not have a yard for the kids to have full of toys and play in. Where can my son go to ride his bike or play sports and where can my daughter (s) get messy in the sand and swing and slide and the like? What are some places to go and things to do with a family here for just day to day free time? Are there sports teams in the schools? And how do you go shopping without a car and three kids? Ive already checked, there is no Walmart or target in the city. Is there a "one stop shop" like that anywhere in the city? And what about furnishing my apartment (assuming my already provided housing is not furnished) Is everything delivered and taken to your apt or what? Please, please, any advice and information will be very helpful! Thank you!

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We left NYC because we planned to have a family and decided that we didn't want me to have to work and have someone else raise the kids. Plus, we both came from backgrounds where kids are supposed to play outside a lot, be able to ride a bike, etc. [You can do that in NYC, but only under constant supervision and you have to haul everything to the park, of course.]

It costs a bundle to have an apartment in NYC that's big enough for three kids. You also have to consider whether you'll need to send the kids to private school. If not, you'll pay even more to live in a neighborhood with a good school.

Yes, they have grocery stores, but they're not "supermarkets" in the sense that you're probably used to. There are also great little greengrocers, fish markets, bakeries, etc. But it can be time-consuming to go around to all the shops and collect what you need. And you can only carry so much. [Having one of those little carts is a great asset!]

NYC is an amazing place and is full of potentially great experiences for kids. But it's also can be a rat-race. Personally, I'd say it's a great place to live when you're young and don't have kids to worry about. But, lots of people live there with kids, so it's certainly do-able!

Good luck to you and your family, whatever you decide.

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Where can I find a bicycle trailer for three or more children?

Alasdair

Just wondering if anyone has ever tried to get more than two children aged between 1 and 6 years old in a bicycle trailer. I currently have a Schwinn trailer that is great for two at a time, but the two older kids have to be jammed in pretty tightly.

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A standard carrier type child seat plus the trailer will let you carry three. (assuming the trailer attaches to chain stay)

I've seen a trailer attached to a tag a long. A bit dodgy though. With a good strong mount for the tag a long it might be O.K.. (preferably not a standard seat post mount.)
Your 6 year old will probably be too small for a Tag a long. (unless you can find a 16" version). Be very careful there is a lot of weight to pull up.

You should be able to get your 6 year old on a tandem with a set of kidback cranks. Pictured on this link (Late Great Sheldon Brown)

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tandkids.html

This would be the best option as it should give a few more years service as the kids grow.

Edit ******as an after thought. Custom fitting one of these trailers with seats could do the job also, but it will be a bit of a fiddle getting it balanced.

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

Throw on a 2 into 1 brake lever and fit brakes to both trailer wheels. Use instead of your normal rear brake then you will be able to pull up the extra weight.
http://www.trimuter.com/BL2-1-P13C4.aspx

I need a small trailer for a bicycle?

lucy60

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What kind of trailer? A trailer to tow the kids around? A cargo trailer? They make all kinds.
GTABS - Go To A Bicycle Shop. That's where I bought mine.
http://www.avenirusa.com/parts-and-accessories/trailers/trailers2/avenir-cargo-trailer-org-blk.html

You can get it through any authorized Raleigh or Diamondback dealer.

You can also get a single wheel "BOB" trailer.
http://www.bobgear.com/bike-trailers

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What age are those toddler bikes for?

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Are you talking about a 12 inch bike? A 12" bike are for ages 2-5, obvioulsy you will need to buy a set of training wheels.

My toddler refuses to pedal his bike?

Q. My son just turned 3 and I bought him a bike with training wheels. We've tried a few times to practice pedaling but he refuses. Mostly I just push him around on the bike so he can get used to steering. He's mastered the steering part but still won't try to pedal. My grandmother had knee surgery and has an excersise pedal thing (lol I don't know what it's called) and I have my son sit in a chair and pedal that way so he knows what to do. He will pedal on the excersise thing but not at all on his bike. I need help because I'm really getting frustrated and I just want him to at least TRY. It doesn't help that I'm 8 months pregnant trying to push him on this bike

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Take the pedals & training wheels OFF. Have him practice pushing the bike around (especially on a slight downhill grade) and balancing. When he can coast downhill & keep his balance - he's ready to have the pedals re-installed. And he learned how to ride WITHOUT training wheels. See video on link... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRk1xZbahf0

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Which company makes a road bike for kids.?

Speel

My son is 5 years old and want's to get a road bike like mine so we can ride together. I have a trek 2300c but i have not been able to find a road bike small enough for my son, who is 3'10'' tall.
He has 4 bikes already mountain, red line bmx, gt freestyle, gary fisher cruiser.

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here you go:

http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/kids-bike/PLS_5678_913crx.aspx

I raced our state age group champs this May, was amazed at how many kids showed up, with high end kid-size road bikes, in full top-level clothing, and they were fit and reasonably fast. I'm talking about 8 years all the way up to 15+.

16 year old kid getting first road bike.?

Richard

im turning 16 in about a month and was looking into getting a street bike. I have been riding dirt bike for a little over 3 years now and have ridden a street bike once. i am debating on getting either an R6, GSX-R750 or an R1. everyone i know that has had a 600cc sold it within 2 years for a bigger bike. i dont kno what to do. Most likely i will get it brand new.(no i am not a spoiled rotten little kid either im paying for it my self). and im not the type of kid to stunt the bike either. im very aware of the dangers of riding. So can you help me out... 600cc bike or go all out and get the 1000cc bike?

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Read the below articles. If you still think you want a sports bike you're just another idiot who gets to much bike to fast.

Sorry man, it's the truth. If you are serious about riding you will take the time to acquire the skill needed. You don't have that skill yet. If you think you do it goes to show you don't know what you don't know.

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Good beginners dirt bike-Kid?

Jus1oftheb

I'm trying to help a friend out. His kid wants a dirt bike and with the holidays coming up he has started looking into it. His son is 10 y.o. and is about 5 ft. tall around 100lbs. (I'm sure about the age but the height and weight is my best guess) His father was talking about a PW80 but I was thinking that might be a little to small but I also think that a 125cc might be to much. he doesn't have any experience riding a motorized bike up until now he's just had a bicycle. I was thinking maybe a XR 100 or TT-R 90 or something like that. He's looking for a good used one. Just looking for suggestion on a good starter bike for a kid.
Thanks
I appreciate all the reply's. he is still looking but I'm sure that he'll find something in time for the holidays.

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CRF100F, or a few years back it was a XR100, would be a good bike for him. it has a clutch but is very easy to ride if you think a 125 would be to much

What is a good age for kids to start riding their bike?

Nicnac

What age do u think a child should be taught to ride a bike with training wheels? without training wheels?
What age do u think is appropriate for a kid to ride their bike into town with an adult or an older kid like a teenager maybe?
What age do u think is appropriate for a kid to be able to ride a bike downtown themselves?

any other thoughts about kids riding bikes?

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it varies and depends how motivated the child is. my kids started riding w/ training wheels at 3 and w/o between 4 and 6 (some of my kids were more cautious and others were more motivated). they biked into town (maybe 4 miles for us) with an adult from about 5 or 6. as for by themselves, they haven't yet. my oldest is 10 and she sometimes bikes short distances around the neighborhood with a friend.

other thoughts: helmets are not optional. (speaking as someone who got a concussion riding my bike!)

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$125 kids bike good quality?

Q. My little sis wants to start getting into bike (just plain road biking with me). But we aren't willing to spend $200 on it. Maybe like $150. So..what brand? She is a girl, 4'9 and 9 years old. Thanks, God bless. PS. Not willing either to get a cheap Walmart one either to wait till she outgrows it.

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Speaking from experience, go to a bike shop. My son destroyed a couple of cheap ones and the bike shop bike was money well spent. I spent around $150, so it wasn't really more than a more expensive, box store bike, but the difference was that EVERY part could be replaced so I wouldn't have to buy a new bike if he broke something.

Turns out he never needed a part replacement on that one (save for tubes and tires which any bike will need) and he rode it about 5 years before it was stolen. It had a BMX type frame and the kids don't outgrow those as quickly as a road or mountain bike frame.

I forget what brand, but frankly the bike shops don't want to carry junk and a lesser known brand may offer a better value.

The alternative is to figure out what size road bike she needs, then hunt out craigslist or the equivalent for a used one. Kid's grow quick so getting used equipment in good shape is easy.

Good luck.

trouble putting front tire on kids bike?

I just bought a new 16" bike for my 5 year old. Some assembly is required and that's normally not an issue at all. The front tire, however, does not fit on the fork(the fork is too narrow). anyone have any tips? The bike is a very basic girls Pacific Twirl.

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You will need to pull them apart a little, most cheap bikes are like that. If it looks bent take it back, but most of the time you will have to spread the forks.

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