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.

Need hlp sizing a bike for my son.?

Erik G

My son will be 5 on Jan 1st :) and he is big for his age about 3ft in height and 50 to 55 Lbs. I was thinking a 16 inch would be a good size just not sure. I know it sounds weird that I'm asking but Mom is being very difficult and we are currently in the middle of a custody hearing that after all is said and done he will be with me 50% of the time :) so I don't have him yet to get an accurate size. Ugh I wish I could find that perfect world where things like this don't happen. Anyways if there are any parents out there that have a similar size boy can tell me the appropriate size to get I would greatly appreciate it thanx.

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Erik,
I'm happy you will have equal custody, I fought hard for it and failed. Now you're here asking for advice about your son's bike - very cool.

Yes, even if he's big for 5 he still needs a 16" wheeled bike. Kids bikes are cheap and it's silly to buy one that will fit in 2 years! A good fitting bike during this time when he will be two wheeling in the next year or so is important.

I have two girls 9 & 11 now and I been though this. I'm really into cycling so my girls benefited from it. Your son may out grow it in a year but it's much better than having it too big and him being frustrated attempting to use it.

Keep the tires hard the seat up so his knees aren't bent too much and oil the chain. That's about all I've done for my girl's 12, 16, 20 and 24" bikes.

Good luck and cherish all the time you are together. It goes so fast. Get yourself a bike and ride with him.

Merry Christmas

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Teching kid to bike. What is the easy way to teach biking for a 4 yr old.?

Saravanan

I find it quite dificullt to bend down and run holding the bike. There are acessories like push bar for trike, is there any thing like that for bike. For example http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/sm-kettler-push-bar-tricycle-accessory--pi-1438946.html is useful for a trike, will the same fit for a kettler bingo 12' bike?

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Does your 4 year old have trainer wheels on? If so, adjust them all the way up so they are not in contact with the ground all the time. I did this for my 4 1/2 year old and he has great balance now so, he COULD ride on 2 but, he still has the security of 4 if he starts to go over. I have taught him the skills he needs to be able to ride his bike properly with the 4 wheels in place so, he's gonna be good to go when I take them off.

If on 2 wheels only, walk behind them and just stabilize them with your hards on their shoulders. Once you feel they've got their balance, let them go without telling them. Bike riding 101 states you WILL fall but, that's the best way to learn, as long as they get back on and they are wearing the appropriate protection.

Best of luck!

What are balance bikes? Are they good for 3 1/2 year olds? Do they need training wheels?

Q. My daughter has outgrown her barbie, plastic tricycle from Walmart. I'm trying to find her a new bike-we like one at Walmart (Princess), but I just saw balance bikes at toysrus.com and was wondering what they are.

Are hand brakes better then foot brakes for her age?

Would a balance bike be better for a girl her age (3 1/2)?

Do balance bikes need training wheels?

Are there any bikes you personally loved for your kids that you could reccomend within my price range-I'm willing to spend $80 just on the bike because I also have to get a helmet, pads, and I promised her a horn and basket (if the bike doesn't come with one). She loves pink but theme isn't a big deal and other colors are fine if she doesn't mind. Its her bike so I'm trying to make her very happy with it-she loves the one at Walmart, but I'm trying to shop around and be smart about this. It has a foot brake, training wheels, and is adorable and perfect for her size (she's tall for a 3 year old). But any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much-this is my first time buying her a real bike and I'm afraid to pick the wrong one:(

Oh, is this the wrong category for this question?

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Balance bikes have no pedals at all--they teach your child to build up speed with their legs and then lift them to balance. The thought behind them is to balance so that your children never learn to rely on training wheels at all.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/186-9456430-9274351?asin=B001AIONOU&AFID=Performics_Google%20Product%20Listing%20Ads&LNM=Primary&ref=tgt_adv_XASD0001

At 3 1/2, she is WAY too small for hand brakes--she does not have the coordination to understand how to use them and would end up crashing into things. She needs foot brakes if you get a bike with pedals. I don't think they even make bikes with hand brakes for her sized child.
http://www.target.com/Girls-Mongoose-Bubble-Sidewalk-Bike/dp/B002TQYWVG/ref=br_1_15?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=16259291&node=16259291&sr=1-15&searchRank=price&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Girls%20Mongoose%20Bubble%20Sidewalk%20Bike&qid=

EDIT: I missed the part where you said she's tall. The Mongoose bike is a 12 inch. The Toys R Us website has 16 inch bikes. I'd bring her to the store and have her sit on a 12 inch bike and a 16 inch bike and see which one fits her better. I'd be inclined to say that the 12 inch would work, but you don't want to get it home and have it only work for 6 mos. You want it to last a little while. You also want to have them assemble the bike for you-- assembling bikes is a huge pain in the butt--trust me...

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Tricycle suggestions for a SHORT toddler?

Q. My (almost) 2 year old daughter is 3rd percentile for weight, and 17th for height. She badly wants a bike of her own, but I'm having trouble finding a trike small enough to allow her to touch the peddles.

any suggestions?
I think she's 32 inches tall, at the most

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When my son first got his trike, my husband duct taped wood blocks to the pedals so that he could reach. But at that age, pedaling is complicated, so my son ended up just using his feet to push against the ground while he sat on the trike. He didn't start pedaling until later when he was about tall enough to take the blocks off anyway.

What benefits does a balance bike offers?

Q. How balance bikes help kids learn to ride?

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A balance bike has many helpful features for your toddlers and they can hardly resist. Weâre such big fans we complied our top five favorite benefits of balance bikes.
1. Helps kids to develop cycling skills
2. Helps kids in transitioning to a conventional pedal bikes
3. Safer than their counterparts
4. Simple upkeep
5. Developing active habits

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Do girls like sport or cruiser bikes?

I currently have a cruiser and I do pull a few girls. I'm debating whether or not I should get a sport bike to pull more girls. I'm 17. I personally like the look of some cruisers more but I do like some sport bikes

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Grow up! Ride for the ride. Choosing a certain bike because it "pulls more girls" (weird expression, kid) is just totally lame. And any girl who is only interested in a guy because of what he rides isn't worth having.

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!

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Which is safer for a little kid to learn on: Dirt bike or ATV?

Q. My son is 2 and and am getting him into motocross. The dirtbike I have in mind is the pw50: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/40/home.aspx and I haven't decided on the quad yet. I just want to know which one is better and safer for him to learn on?

For anyone who will bash me and not answer the question, don't waste your time. For those who think these vehicles are dangerous, you are misinformed. They are safe when used properly and when the children are closely supervised and wearing the proper safety equip. For almost every story of serious injury/death, I can easily point out what was done wrong. For those who say they go 70 mph, no. Who in their right mind would produce a vehicle for kids that goes that fast? These dirt bikes/quads go up to 35 and the speed can be limited down to 5, plus they have a kill switch to shut off the engine if they get to far or are doing something they are not supposed to do. They also have a wrist strap to shut of the engine if they fall off for some reason. For those who say he is too young to operate a vehicle like this, then check these out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-7Z3_WTIF0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cmDMPUyaus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx0xbV_ixEk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COjlC8TQxmc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmmSBwohW9M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9QF6M3Xq2M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4P47cO3s14
Yeah, small children can't possibly operate a quad/dirtbike... And there's PLENTY more where that came from! Just do a simple search on youtube.

I plan to teach him everything there is about riding and he can ride along with me. He won't be in any races until a few years from now. If you don't have an answer to the above question, then go away. Thanks in advance my peoples.

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If your son flips the 4 wheeler over he has a better chance of getting seriously hurt. If he flips a dirtbike over chances are he will just get a little bump and get right back on the bike. Wrecks are less common on 4 wheelers but when they do happen it usually ends in the child getting hurt instead of a little scrape.

Go for the dirtbike. My husband got my son a JR 50 for his 2nd birthday. He is 6 years old now and hasn't been hurt yet.

any advice for a kid who's trying to learn how to bike?

Q.

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First thing you can do is to improve your balance, at home sit on something that your feet do not touch the ground and balance yourself. If you can balance yourself on a horizontal pole without touching the ground and without holding the pole with your hands it'll improve you balance on any bike as well. Remember practice makes us perfect.

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Is this normal toddler Development, hypotonia or Sensory Issues?

3under3

Pls. HELP. We appreciate you taking time to read and answer! We have a beautifully bright 3 year old soon to be 4 in Oct. I recently scheduled an apt. w/ her pediatrician as a few odd things her father and I have noticed in her development. Also our other daughterâ speech therapist made a comment a month ago as to which daughter she needs to be seeing as it seems that our daughter in question has many oral motor issues. Another event that transpired this trip to the pediatricians is: we were at the store and as usual, she fussed about sitting on the bench seat-shopping cart. She did however and when I went to move the cart (not jerking just as I had the entire time) she fell off the bench not once but twice She fussed about getting back on and I asked her to sit back in the seat like her sister. She lost it and started to cry and say that âI just canât sit like that!!!!!!!!!!!!! I canâtâ I immediately had a light bulb momentâ¦all this time I thought she was being courageous (another positive form of defiant) in other areas as well see list below. She went on to tell me âI know I will hold the safety bar the hole time.â You what she did. I do not like to let her walk because she holds on to the cart so tightly that I am fighting against her pull and yet I still have to push the other two kids and the load of groceries. As we all know it is only a matter of time before things get ugly so I must get in and get out.
We have been working with her to ride her trike a challenge and she tantrums every time we even bring the idea up. At the beginning of summer, we placed elastic bands on the pedals for her feet as she could not pedal the bike per advisement of my other daughterâs Occupational Therapist. This helped although she cannot get her feet inside the bands by herself and it is almost as if you are fighting her legs and her feet to get them in there. She wears a helmet, elbow and kneepads. Any sort of slightly uneven surface and she falls. Also, the other day I was walking behind her on flat and level surface (not uphill) and I blinked and the trike was flipped handlebars and seat on the ground. She was laying 5 or 6 feet away on her stomach and earth shattering screaming. I immediately went over; consoled her, got her calmed down, and treated her scraps. The next day the same exact thing happened. I am completely bewildered by this and wonder why she does not try to brace her fall? Just today she was out with a sitter, tripped over her own two feet, and completely scraped up the side of her stomach, arms, legs, and cheek. The babysitter said it was as if she tripped on air she still does not understand how this happened. The babysitter commented that she landed face down and thought that it was odd as she falls a lot.
Yes I know toddlers have grey areas of development and perhaps odd behaviors but my husband and I are concerned as we made this list together and are overwhelmed with the things that bother her. Pls. read the list and determine in your opinion is this normal toddler development? We DO NOT want to turn a molehill into a mountain but would rather be proactive than do nothing. Thanks!!!
Note: Her brother has hypotonia does that run in the family? The events or concerns listed have happened more than a few times so much so that we are concerned and we feel do not have to do w/ lack of sleep or discipline. We strongly believe in setting our kids up for success and will go the extra mile to do so and believe that we must be as positive as possible in our words and our actions. We do not discuss their weaknesses in front of them as they are all under 6 hence we are concerned about this peds. apt. and how she will feel while we discuss these issues in front of her. Any thoughts on that?
Gross Motor
-W sitting
-much encouragement to learn to and continue to ride trike
-flipping herself and trike several times
-any sort of slightly uneven concrete she falls off bike
-elastic bands to place feet in
-no one can get near her when riding bike except (mommy, daddy or nana)especially not other kidsâ¦I think for fear they may make her fall
-fighting legs when putting on shoes, socks or pants
-fighting her legs to put pants
-she cannot take off a shirt by herself
-struggles to get on underwear or pants and pull them up. Difficulty w/ thumb grasp to pull-up pants.
-falling off bench seat on shopping cart (does not like to ride on it) told me one day that she cannot sit well on the bench and has to always hold the safety bar in front).
-Peculiar way of holding hands/wrist when engaging in conversation or telling a story so much so that many people make a comment about her hands.
-peculiar way of holding hands down from wrist at times they seem to dangle
-peculiar way of holding right arm out for balance her arm makes the letter L shape while the left arm is held in real tight w/ hands bent down at wristâ¦we are noticing this more and more frequently
-cannot and will no
-cannot and will not learn to ride scooter
-does not enjoy to play soccer at the field will say mom âIâll watch you playâ
-pants are always falling down her bottom is always hanging out and she says she does not feel it and struggles to use her thumbs to pull up her pants. She always says she cannot. I always tell her there is no such thing as I cannot itâs Iâll try.
-buttoning or unzipping her pants she cannot do.
-I have never seen her pump her legs on the swing
-Would prefer to talk her way through anything as opposed to actually doing it.
-extreme force when picking up a glass with little in it almost as if her motor planning is off.
- seems to tire easily after riding her bike 6 houses or walking 6 houses she has to take a bike regardless of time of day.
-does not enjoy hugs, kisses or close contact and runs when family members near her to do so especially guests.
-prefers to kiss peoples arms if she must engage in affection
-difficulty sitting still when dressing wash
-runs into things a lot uncoordinated
-does not brace her falls or try to protect herself when she falls.
Expressive Speech/Oral Motor Development
-Large vocabulary
-50% or less others can understand her
-Since Sept. we have been working on drinking from a cup and every meal she spills from her mouth insists on wearing bib because she knows she will dribble.
-refers to herself in 3rd person and we constantly encourage her to use I
-when place room temperature cool whip on her upper lip she cannot lick it away or anywhere in close proximity to her tongue she cannot lick it away.
-it took since Sept to get her to form her lips to kiss
-blowing bubbles/kazoo/flute is difficult as she struggles w/ blowing
-will not eat cold things ice cream, popsicles, etc.
-recently started smacking her cheeks and saying just give me my favorite things I cannot say what I want.

Other
-Does not like wind in face in the car
-does not like water from spray bottle or bath or shower on her hea
-does not like water from spray bottle or bath or shower on her head or body/sprinkler too. We reward allot for good behavior if she does not tantrum which does not always happen.
-difficulty unwinding to get to sleep
-does not like loud noises
-tantrums when hair starts to touch her shoulders said she just does not like it. So we keep it short and cut it every three months and she sits perfectly to get it cut but nearly looses it when the spray bottle comes out.
-unexpected events or routine broken she encounters much difficultyâ¦she has to talk out all situations prior to engaging the night before we found this the best solution to the problem however as life is not always planned it does not always work that way.
-tantrums during most transitions
-worries about which classroom she will be in for her tot class and discusses it the night before and practically the entire way to class
-worries about what craft we will complete or what color shirt her teacher will wear.
-litera
-literally goes into a knock down tantrum when she has to have her nails cutâ¦we have never cut her. We reward if she does not tantrum, which has never happened. Our other children are not bothered by getting their nails clipped.
-Will only drink water or soy vanilla milk (one brand)
-is a thumb sucker so much so that last month she had an infection growing underneath her nail and she sucks it so hard that there is a permanent indentation in the nail.
-must have blanket at home and we only allow it in the car. It never leaves the car. To aide in comfort during outings as we noticed this slightly eases the times spent out of the house.
Forgot to add we let her walk now in stores regardless of the tight pull on the cart as this is what is best for her.

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You are right....this IS NOT normal toddler development. I have a son just a tiny bit older ( 4 the first week in November) and he has none of these issues and he DOES have verbal apraxia and a little bit of sensory dysfunction too. Some of it DOES sound like my older son who is on the autism spectrum. I believe your child has some sort of apraxia. Kids with apraxia can drool, have articulation problems, have oral aversions, crave oral stimulation and be unable to move thier tongue around effectively. My younger son has very limited vertical and lateral tongue movement, likes strong tastes, and has articulation issues.

What I want you to do is go buy a copy of a book called "the out of sync child" by Carol Stock Kranowitz and literally read it with a highlighter. Highlight anything that sounds like your daughter. I suspect that you will have an "ah ha" moment before you are half way through it. I also want you to get a speech evaluation done for her. AT her age she should be about 75%+ intelligable to strangers. Tell the SLP that you suspect that your daughter has some form of apraxia. Also tell her about the feeding issues and lack of tongue movement you have noticed.

If you are in the US, contact your local elementary school and ask to speak to whoever is in charge of the special needs preschool program. Under the federal law called IDEA ( individuals with disabilities education act) the school must evaluate her for free to rule out a disability. IMO she would qualify for an IEP ( individual education plan) definately based on speech, and probably for OT/PT too. In my district if a child qualifies for an IEP, they also qualify for a grant through the board of developmental disabilities. My younger son uses his for addtional private speech therapy and for speech therapy tools.

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Does anyone know where I can find Full suspension kids Balance bike?

Q. We i have seen little kids like 4 and 5 years old on Striders killing it on pump tracks and jumping like crazy... So I'm sure a balance bike with a little bit of suspension and maybe disc breaks would be great for the kids that are "Advanced" I posted a pic of a bike that I found online but i cant find any info on it at all!

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Balance bike are made simple for a reason. They allow small children to transition from three wheels to two and onto bicycles that you pedal. Having one with suspension would completely defeat the purpose

Have you ever seen a kid just not like a "balance bike"?

Q. "Balance bike" = pedal-free "bike" that the kid scoots along on, lifts feet up off the ground to whizz along with after getting the speed up.

I think they are a fantastic concept. I have long wanted to get one for my kid.

I do not think she would dig it, though. I think she would be intimidated by the speed required to get it to go fast enough to lift her feet up. She has never been the physically daring sort, and for learning to ride a bike I think we are in for a long slow steady thing, and she will not be one of the kids who races down the block for quite a while.

But perhaps I underestimate...

But, have you ever seen a tot just not take to one of these bikes? Does this happen? People rave about them but when I watch the videos of them my knee-jerk is "No way, my kid just wouldn't. Too fast." Hmm.

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Maybe you should stop making your kid look stupid and just get her one. I'm sorry but are you just SO damn intellegent in your eyes even your kid is a worthless piece of crap in your eyes? Your a horrible person. Maybe you should have "digged" classical music. Maybe your kid would be able to be smart enough to ride one them hmmm? If you actually read up you'd see many articles explianing that classical music has helped stimulate the brain. Even Einstein said that math and music go together. Maybe your kid isn't a lost cause afterall. Psh.

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Does it look odd if an adult rides a 24 " inch mountain instead of a 26 " inch mountain bike?

Dinosaur

I won a great looking dual suspension mountain bike from work, but when I brought it home and did some research it said it is for boys 9-16 yrs of age.

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I'm guessing that by 24/26 in bike you mean the tire size. Not too many bikes come in that large of a size. My 23" Giant mountain bike is one of the largest frame sizes.

Honestly, I would be leary of riding that bike. If it is made for younger kids, it is propbably designed with kid's weights in mind, not adults. The frame and fork may not be designed for the forces that an adult could put on such a bike.

Maybe what you could do is find out where the bike was purchased and try to trade it in for one built to your size. You might have to pay a little on top to get the trade, but if it is from a cycle shop, they are usually willing ot help get you onto the right bike.

Happy cycling.

is the Schwinn ranger Mountain Bike good?

Q. i dont care about its price trust me i dont care if its $1,000 it still doesnt matter but does anybody have this bike? im thinking of getting it but can you guys tell me the pros and cons?
one site said that it has these things:


Boys' 21 Speed Mountain Bike
24" Wheel Size Fits Most Teens; Heights Ranging from 54 - 60 Inches
Linear Brakes
SRAM-Grip Shifters
Made of Steel; Front Suspension
Adjustable Seat Height
Recommended for Ages Teens
Assembly Required
Dimensions: 39" x 28" x 66" "

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24" wheels? Are you a kid? No offense - just asking. If you're 5' tall or more, the best thing to do is go see some real bike shops. They have bikes in both 26" wheels & 700C wheels to fit most everyone of any height.

To get down to business - yes I have one of these bikes with the 26" wheels, not 24" wheels. I bought it used from a local bike shop. The ONLY reason I bought it, the bike had several upgrades over the years. The original rims (wheels) had been replaced with Weinmann 519 rims. The original rear derailleur had been replaced with a Shimano Altus. And the last time around, someone had dropped it off for a new bottom bracket - and never picked it up. The bike sat for 3 months. It became property of the bike shop. I bought it for $60. Even after that, I made some more improvements...a 30mm riser handlebar vs. the o.e. flat bar, a better saddle, etc.

I just use it for a 2nd bike. It's nothing fancy. If you buy a new one, expect to sink some more $$$ into it for repairs in just a few years, if not less. If it's going to be your only bike, I'd look elsewhere.

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How much does a motocross bike cost?

Q.

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it depends ir u buy a brand new bike, or a second hand bike!
then are u buy a 2 or a 4 stroke bike!

Brand New Prices (4 stroke/"thumpers)
50cc 4 stroke bikes will run u a good 500$-$1000
80-85 4 strokes bike run $1200-$2500
100cc- 4 strokes will run $2500-$3200
250cc-950cc 4 strokes will run $5000-$15000

Nrand New Prices (2 stroke)
50cc 2 stroke (or pit bikes) run $2500-$3000
80-85cc 2 stroke run $2000-$3500
125cc 2 stroke run $3500-$5000
250cc run anyware from $4500-$7000



second hand bikes:

80cc-85cc 4 strokes $500-$1200
100cc-125cc 4 strokes $1000-$1500
250cc-950cc 4 stroke $2500-$9000

80cc-85cc 2 stroke $1200-$2500
125cc-250cc 2 stroke $1200-$2500


Now my recommendations for begginers at the ages of 5-7 is to buy a 50cc bike or a PW-80 these are great bikes, however i prefer the Pw-80 cause it has more power & is a great learning bike! reccomend 4 stroke bikes [however the PW-80 isn't a 4 stroke but, i still recommend it!] by these bike cheap second hand so that if its destroyed u won't have to pay affortune buying then fixing it!

Next u run urself into 80-100cc bikes I again reccomend 4 strokes start with a cheap & old XR-80 or a TTR-100! these cost next to nothing! cause remember if its old & cheap & ur kid destroys it @ least u didn't spend a fortune on it!
ages 8-12! best suttend [optional]

now that ur kid is confident in his abilities & wants to go faster here is were the big racer bikes come in! 2STROKES! these are the fasters & powerful bikes on the market! their also light! buy him a second hand 80-85cc 2 stroke bike! these cost about $1000-$1500!

*Honda are the least tempremental & are the strongest!
*Yamahas are the fastest & give a little trouble!
*Suzuki has the best frame [this is what i ride & they are great] they arn't really temprimental!
*Kawasakis are the slowest of the bunch & but a little less tempremental then the Suzuki!

When Starting out on these 2 stroke bikes u must remember to keep the revulations up that means & lower speeds lower gears!
the lower the gear the better the straktion but higher revs! after about 30min on a track with consecutive gear changes u will start to feel the revs in ur hands & it may numb them! but don't worry the feeling will go away it only means ur body isn't used to the revs yet!

Now when u grow out of that bike sell it & get ur self a 125cc 2 stroke these are much faster then the 80-85cc but arn't to much power!

i currently ride a [race stock] Rm-85cc L [L means big wheel, it only means it has more power then the standard version, yamaha, honda & kawasaki all have the same equivilant!] & i tried my freinds dads YZ-250cc & beleive me the bike is to powerful for a 14-15 year old kid!
Plus the majority of the tracks around the country are standard 125cc tracks which means even thou 250cc bikes ride them it only means that they can do every thing cleanly all beacuse they have all the more power for the track!

250cc 2stroke bikes have a lot of power & most of the tracks around the nation are geared for 125cc bikes so its nice to have a 250cc bike but let ur kid get used to the poower or a 125cc first! otherwise it isn't to much fun!
same rules applie for the 250cc as they do for 125cc or 80-95cc
honda is the stronges
yamaha is the fastes
suzuki has the best springs
& kawasaki is generally the slowers of the bunch but a good all around bike! (however i hear its the best 125cc bike [good to keep in mind]!)


But 1 more thing about motocross that i havn't mendtioned yet!
4Strokes have a little thing called a thumper!
these are generlly a 125cc-450cc 4stroke bike!
a thumper is a racing tearm that means the bike has a lot of power is loud (kinda like jet fighter) or the racing equivelant of a 2 stroke bike!
a 4 stroke class is set differnt from the 2stroke class!

see a 2stroke race is set up all 80/85 bikes race
125 race
& 250 race

well a 4 stroke is a heavier bike cause it has more sprigs batteries & more ussless execeries!

so u take lets say a 125cc 4 stroke vs a 85cc 2stroke!
now thats about the same power!

see a 4 stroke cc divided by 2 is the 2stroke equivelant
125/2 is a 80-85cc 2stoke equivilant
450/2is a 250cc 2stroke equivilant!

now when u compare the 2 bikes all around the 4 stroke has more power up against its same "class" 2 stroke copetitors & has a much faster power band which really helps in corners!
plus they can idle @ low revs while 2 strokes have to stay @ mostly higher revs!

so genneraly it all depends how u ride!
u want power get a 2 stroke!
u want to save money get a 2 stroke!

when i blow a engine on my Rm-85cc it cost me & my dad $85
for the standard 85cc piston [& 0-rings ect.] & about 40 min to fix the bike! the first time u change the piston it may take 1hour but u will eventually cut it down to 30-40min!

now the 125cc 4stroke equivellant! sure u can buy the piston..., & 0-rings & valves & 0-rings ect.
see the 4strokes have more moving parts making it more complicated & down right impossible to fix urself!
unless u are some macanic down & ur local motorcycle shop then don't even try fixing it!
these blow pistong may only come once every 2 years but guess what when they go they cost thousands of dollars to fix!

here are some more details on what u should buy to sutie ur kids needs!
have fun & happy trails.., either on the track or in a forest trail!



begginer motocross riders between the ages of 5-10 should start out with a little bike know as the PW-80!
this is a 2stroke Automatic bike [just let off the gas & swich gears..., no clutch involved] these bikes are great bigginers bikes & i started on 1!
they run from $800-$1000 second hand price
or about $1500-$2000 brand new
if u buy this bike second hand [which i highly recommend] & u give it some new decals & a pain job u will make a profit off it!

if u are still a begginner & are between the ages of 10-12 years old then buy a XR-80!
this is a Honda 4 stroke bike. yes it is may seem like the same cc as a PW-80, but it isn't it is a much bigger & a little more powerful bike!
if u are new to the motocross world or just got sold ur previas 50cc-pw-80 bike then this is the next step!
this bike is a 80cc 4 stroke [change gears with a clutch] and runs about $1000-$1500!
this again was my second bike!
with a new paint job, decals, & low amount of engine work u again will make a nice profit!

Now comes the next step were u need SPEED!
this is were u are feeling confident and speend, u wanna fly then get ur self a 80cc-85cc 2stroke racing bike!
CR-80/Cr-85 (Honda)
YZ-80/Yz-85 (Yamaha)
RM-80/RM85 (Suzuki)
KX-80/Kx-85 (Kawasaki)

now these are the primmary four 13-15 year old kids ride!
these bike can easly fly about 40-60 mph (60mph if u have all race engine)

these bike brand new run about $3000-$4000
or second hand $1000-$1500

the same brands for the 250cc

Suggestions for a CHEAP hybrid bike?

I haven't ridden a bike since I was a kid but I want to start riding a bike to get in shape. What are some suggestions for a good, but cheap Hybrid bike from Wal-mart or Target? I want to be able to ride on the gravel trails around here, but not off-road, so I don't want a mountain bike. Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

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For riding on gravel trails, the hybrid bike is a good choice. It's got bigger wheels like a road bike and a more upright position. It also has mountain bike style gearing in case you run into hills. I own a hybrid for just that purpose and it works very well.

Don't go to WalMart or Target. The bikes they sell are one size fits all, are heavy, don't work very well, and don't last very long. Your local bike shop will have bikes at the low end of the price range, probably starting around $250 to $350. Brands don't matter. Bikes that cost the same are usually built the same and have the same components. Unlike the WalMart, a bike shop will have bikes that fit you. They know how to properly assemble them. You will be much more comfortable and much safer.

Above all, save enough money for a helmet. Don't put your butt on the seat without a helmet on your head.

HTH

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At what age can kids start riding dirt bikes?

Momof3kidd

I have a 7 year old and a 4 year old boy who are interested in dirt biking. What age would it be appropriate for them to start? I think they are a little young, my husband disagrees. What age did your kids start?

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I think thats great that they want to start, there really is no age limit, you just have to go to a local dirt bike retailer and check some bikes out because they come in a bunch of sizes, i've been riding since i was 2 so i know what I'm talking about, its just takes practice. just make sure you teacher your kids and they should be fine.

What is a good dirt bike for a little kid?

Q. My son, Cayden is turning 3 on October 8th. Don't tell me he's too young to be riding dirt bikes. The kid has been riding dirt bikes and quads since my dad bought him a little ones on his first birthday. Right now Cayden is using my little brother's old dirt bike that he had when he was 3. I want to get him a brand new one but what is the best dirt bike?

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DMR Transition dirt jumper is suitable for both amateurs and experienced riders. The great advantage of 26in Transition is its weight that encourages the riders to go for dirt jumping and you would not feel the weight when you are in full swing. Specifically designed drive-train of this jump bike gives great momentum and pushes the bike with good agility while airborne. No doubt, DMR Transition 26in is the right bike for dirt jumpers and street style riders.

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What height should a toddlers bicycle be adjusted to?

z

Should her feet be able to touch the ground or only the pedals. If Her feet should touch the ground. Should it be just her tows or flat feet.
How high should the side wheels be? Should the bike be able to move from side to side, and how much?

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sitting on seat and feet can go flat on ground=perfect height.

By "side wheels" do you men training wheels?
Assuming you do, they should be 4.5 to 5" across (high) and wobbling only a little bit so child gets feel for balancing--to learn how to balance.

(The "wobbling" will occur naturally. You needn't adjust "wobblocity")
Thus: "Training" wheels.
They'll put them on for you at bike shop.

how to put training wheels on a toddlers bike?

Answer
http://www.ehow.com/video_5226102_attach-bicycle-training-wheels.html

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How can we contrl traffic in hyderabad(India)?

srilakshmi

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I would think putting up signs might be a good start.
Just kidding, I'm sure you have enough of those.
I imgine what you meant to ask is how to manage the huge amounts of traffic that's going on? Well, you may need to draw some comparisons to cities with comparable densities (Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Shanghai) and try to make use of systems that have proven useful there. One solution may be to close certain streets down entirely for motorvehicles without a delivery permit, and encourage more bicycle traffic.

How to take a motor-cycle to india for vacation and bring it back to US??

taral_26

Hi guys, I own a suzuki gsxr-600 here in US. I would like to take this bike with me to india in december as my frnds have told me that theres a big craze for superbikes since they have been used in hindi movies. I was wondering if there is a way i can take my bike to india and bring it back as i think doing so i dont have to pay heavy custom duties. My bike is a year old and is a stock no upgrades or any messing around has been done. Guys please help me out... Thanks Taral.

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Wow! You must really want to take your life in your hands. Have you seen how those people ride motorcycles there?

If you like dodging literally EVERYTHING that can possibly occupy a road (at high speeds), then go ahead and ride your bike in India. I'm talking about camels, elephants, donkeys, overloaded buses, lorries, cars, motorcycles with whole families on them, wandering cows, bicycles, and just about anything else that walks, rolls, or runs.

I am not kidding either. Ask anyone who has ever been to India.

As far as avoiding the custom duties, I think if you make a declaration that the vehicle is for your personal use while visiting and that it will be returning with you when you leave, then you will not have to pay duties.

You should check with the Indian consulate about this matter to make certain however.

Oh yeah. I just remembered there were goats and pigs on the roads too.

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should kids race dirt bike?

Trevor H

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That would depend on what sort of commitment the parent is prepared to make in the sport. I know I sometimes wonder if we should have let our children get involved due to the cost and also the injuries. The sport is great fun and something for kids to do that doesn't involve staring at a computer screen for hours on end. But if your child ends up wanting to take the sport to a higher level then it becomes very expensive.
All the young children that I know of over the years that have been involved in the sport just love it. Some stay involved all their lives and others find other interests.
But as long as the right safety gear is used then there is no reason why small kids should not race. Some of them are more competitive than the adults.

Anime with kids racing on bikes?

Q. I don't remember much but the one thing that I do remember is it was on YTV in Canada for awhile and that the main characters bike was red with flame decals/decoration.(if I remember correctly)

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Perhaps Idaten Jump.
http://myanimelist.net/anime/1316/Idaten_Jump


If that is not it, then all you have to do is search this list and you will find it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_YTV

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Where can I find a bike helmet to fit a 15 month old?

Q. I just got a toddler carrier installed on my mountain bike but I can't find a helmet for kids as small as her.
The smallest ones they have at walmart are for three year olds.

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Try this.

http://www.etoys.com/search/index.jsp?kw=bike+helmet&f=PAD%2FTRU+Age+Filter%2FBirth-12+Months&fbc=1&fbn=TRU+Age+Filter%7CBirth-12+Months

How do child carrier seats attach to bikes?

Q. I've never messed with a toddler carrier seat, but I may have need of it soon. I have three bikes, but the one I think best suited to a child carrier is my Global Carmel which is a nice 3 speed I'm going to call it a townie, but it really describes a proper definition.

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=38419

I'm looking for one of the standard mount behind the rider setups, not a trailer to drag. That bike has lots of braze-ons that I think are meant for rear racks and some for fenders I guess that I don't use. Does anyone have recommendations or at least a solid "Yeah one should work on your goofy bike because?"

(My other two bikes are a 24" and 26" BMX so I'm leaving those out of this for now)
(defies a proper definition, doh!)

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You'll need a rear rack - and a rear rack strong enough to bolt on a child's seat. Check with your local bike shop.

However...if you were to go to my local bike shop, the owner would talk you out of it. He has a good phrase for so-called "Child Safety Seats". His term is "Post Natal Abortion". I don't like them, never have, never will. The bike becomes top heavy, prone to falling over, with your child strapped in & no way to escape. Tow behind trailers are MUCH safer - period.

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Can you get a decent motorcycle for $2,500?

Q. I know nothing of motorcycles...but, I'm talking about something along the lines of a Harley Davidson Fatboy.
lol, supafly_fresh....like I said, I know nothing about motorcycles (that's why I'm asking here).

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There is a perfect bike for you and its called the Kawasaki Ninja 250.

You can't get one new for that price but you can get a used one. You want to get one that has over 5000 miles or so (in my opinion) and here is why.

When you first get a bike like the Ninja you have to drive it very slow while it breaks in. Then there is some very costly maintenence (but needed) to do during/after the break in period.

You'll see some bikes that are used but they haven't even gone through the break in period and now the person is selling them??? Why??? Well, most likely they can't afford the $500+ or more that has to be spent on doing the maintenence after the break in. So try to find a bike (Unless you don't mind spending the extra money) that has gone through that break in period and the maintence.

I have put two links below. The top one is of a used ninja and the bottom one is the brand new 2008 Ninja but I must warn you, your mouth is going to water for that 2008 but its in the $3000+ range but thats for a new one! It will be easy to find a used one in your price range even if its a 2007.

I own a 2003 and its so dang fun. If you are looking to drive on freeways dont get the ninja 250 but get a 600 cc or more.

The cc is the power of the bike.
250 is good for any kind of street driving even 60+ mph driving but for freeways get a 600 cc bike. They are expensive to get unless you get a Suzuki Katana but those puppies weigh like 400-500 lbs or so. The Ninja is only a 300+ pounder which is pretty light.

Also you can rent the Ninja 250 if you don't mind plunking out $190 - $200 bux to test drive it. I saw online that you can rent bikes from certain rental agencies. Check out the links below and especially the top one. Look at the photos and also read the guys review.

I ended up getting a 250 after reading that and I do not regret it. I have had zero problems with it.

If you are going to get a bike I must tell you some things to look for ok? WIth bikes the tires are a lot more important for your safety than tires on cars per se...

I cannot stress enough the importance of having good tires.
Make sure there is lots of tread left and don't mess around with a bike that has bald tires, just move on and buy a different bike.

Also tires on bikes tend to be more expensive than car tires, I kid you not lol. I also own a mercedes and its more expensive to tune up a bike than it is my mercedes.

It's more expensive to get the oil changed on a bike than it is a car.

All that being said, for your first bike you will not regret a Ninja 250. Its cheap to maintain and very very very very VERY good on gas.

Ok bottom 2 links. Top one is the review of the 250 Ninja and the bottom link below it is the mouth watering pic of the 2008 ninja 250.

Some jokes?

master_bet

Whats brown and sticky? A stick
Why did the kid fall off his bike? Cuz his mum threw a fridge at him
Why did the plane crash into the building? Because the pilot was a piece of bread
Whats better than winning gold in the paralympics? Having legs
What did the deaf, dumb and blind kid get for christmas? Leukaemia
(For all the Aussies out there cuz I dont think Americans will get it) What do you call 20 Aborigines in the back of a truck? Clean Up Australia Day.

Post your own jokes and best one gets 10 points

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A Blonde's Year in Review:

January - Took new scarf back to store because it was too tight.

February - Fired from pharmacy job for failing to print labels.....Helllloooo!!!.....bottles won't fit in printer !!!

March - Got really excited.....finished jigsaw puzzle in 6 months.....box said "2-4 years!"

April - Trapped on escalator for hours ..... power went out!!!

May - Tried to make Kool-Aid.....wrong instructions.... 8 cups of water won't fit into those little packets!

June - Tried to go water skiing.....couldn't find a lake with a slope.

July - Lost breast stroke swimming competition..... learned later,the other swimmers cheated, they used their arms!

August - Got locked out of my car in rain storm..... car swamped because soft-top was open.

September - The capital of California is "C".....isn't it???

October - Hate M & M's.....they are so hard to peel.

November - Baked turkey for 4 1/2 days ... instructions said 1 hour per pound and I weigh 108!

December - Couldn't call 911 ..... "duh"..... there's no "eleven" button on the stupid phone!!!

What a year!!

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Are Schwinn bikes for old people?

Q. I'm going to buy a classic Schwinn cruiser you know the fenders not the big ones the small ones and the fork handle bars my bro said they are for old people I said they aren't for old people I see young people riding them all the time he said they are for old people and laughed at me so are they really for old people I'm kinda stuck in the 50s

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Schwinn makes a variety of bikes for every age. Everything from kid's bikes...
http://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/kids

To bike path bikes...
http://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/bike-path

To road bikes...
http://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/road

Even one so new - it's "Patent Pending"...
http://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/urban/2012-vestige-14605

Im 14, and I want a new BMX bike. How do I get the cash?

Q. PLEASE! no online survey suggestions or links.
here's the link...

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=887751

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Get a road bike. You will get much more use out of it and if you keep riding who knows. Trust me Im 16 now and when I was ur age I wanted a bmx or mtn bike so I saved up and used it for bout 3 months and got bored. Then I was out riding on the road seeing who could get two top of hill first when this cyclist flew by on a trek madone. I sold the mtn bike got road bike and started racing bout 3 months later. Now I have a cross bike, track bike and two road bikes and I raceing at a pretty good level. So please dont waste time on bmx ( no offence to bmxing but most kids just ride it for few months then get bored) get road bike and ride ride ride. Maybe youll get into 2012 thats what Im goin for.

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