DJR Posted September 10 Posted September 10 Noisemaker - indeed! The LOUDEST sound on earth (brick paving) on a Sunday afternoon after braai and beer! Haven't heard a nuclear explosion though, but cannot imagine that being much louder! Luckily noise = fun!
NotSoBigBen Posted September 10 Posted September 10 32 minutes ago, DJR said: Noisemaker - indeed! The LOUDEST sound on earth (brick paving) on a Sunday afternoon after braai and beer! Haven't heard a nuclear explosion though, but cannot imagine that being much louder! Luckily noise = fun! Yip ... so true that, hated by campers all over the land! ChrisF 1
Shebeen Posted September 10 Posted September 10 11 hours ago, Pieter1 said: Mine is 114 cm at the moment and weighs around 26. I did not realize how big the 24” is until I had him on it 😂 I’m also thinking I should get the best within reason because he will definitely be on it for a few years. i know you said he was 4, but so i middled it at 4.5. https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/files/Boys_2-18_years_growth_chart.pdf he'd be >99th percentile, if he was british, so clearly you're used to buying bigger things at a younger age,
Pieter1 Posted September 11 Posted September 11 14 hours ago, Shebeen said: i know you said he was 4, but so i middled it at 4.5. https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/files/Boys_2-18_years_growth_chart.pdf he'd be >99th percentile, if he was british, so clearly you're used to buying bigger things at a younger age, We are... You should see his class photo. Always makes me chuckle. ChrisF 1
Alouette3 Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Incoming! Might take a little while for my little one to grow into Pieter1, ChrisF and NotSoBigBen 2 1
WR 1.0 Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Myself and another dad was discussion some of the bikes we see at the schools series up here in GP. You can clearly see who is there for fun, and who means business. Interesting also, is that in the Sub Nipper class, the bikes vary from 14 to 24", I'm sure there's even some small 29rs in there. My 7 year old, currently on a 20" Titan, had a go on the spare 24" we have but it is still a little big, stopping is definitely a challenge. Also, he doesn't seem to bother with the 7 speeds gears on the 20", but rather set and forget and rides it like a single speed Titan Racing Bikes 1
ChrisF Posted September 11 Posted September 11 1 hour ago, WR 1.0 said: Myself and another dad was discussion some of the bikes we see at the schools series up here in GP. You can clearly see who is there for fun, and who means business. Interesting also, is that in the Sub Nipper class, the bikes vary from 14 to 24", I'm sure there's even some small 29rs in there. My 7 year old, currently on a 20" Titan, had a go on the spare 24" we have but it is still a little big, stopping is definitely a challenge. Also, he doesn't seem to bother with the 7 speeds gears on the 20", but rather set and forget and rides it like a single speed We noted over a few years with the school series, and weekend rides with kids and parents, that gears is "problematic" .... specifically primary school kids. Kids seems to get the hang of the gears on the "training rides". As soon as the ride gets busy, anf they get tired .... nope, gears are long forgotten. Those that get to grips with the gears, in the heat of the battle, are the ones destined for podium.
DJuice Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Our eldest received his Titan Racing 20inch at 5 1/2 years. Upgraded to the 24inch at age 7. My initial planning was to ride the 20 inch for a few years, skip 24 and go to 26. The jump to 26 is definitely not on at age 7, that 10cm is to much and was also surprise by the size change from 20 to 24. Our first MTB school league on the way home the wife tells me, Markus should get bigger wheels, it was a "nice" 600km drive and the reason for the 24inch, 6 months before Christmas. My sister`s boy inherited the 20inch at age 4 1/2, he is a big strong boy and only the brake levers that does not fit. My youngest, age 4, is still on his 16 inch with training wheels at our house...last Sunday the other two is showing off their riding skills at my mothers house, Tom jumps on the forgotten 16 inch Norco and ride a few laps, gets off and content to ride with his father on his Feva. Riding on the menu for tonight! PS. Replacing the 20 with 24, could not help to think back to @ChrisF comments of 15-18months new size, luckily there is 3 boys. Planning to sell the two 16inch to fund the next 20 inch. ChrisF and Titan Racing Bikes 2
Iwan Kemp Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Is anyone else's kid on an e-bike? 😎 Just waiting for the stone-throwing to die down... My kid rides and likes it, but her focus is on other sports and cultural activities, so for us riding is a way of spending time together - mostly to go say hi to all the cats and dogs in the neighbourhood. But, managed to get her on a Titan Racing Charge and now she rides cause she WANTS to ride. We've done Jonkers a couple of times, Bethlehem Farm, Sruisbaai to the Lighthouse, etc. It's changed the riding dynamic as she can easily ride wherever we'd like to or need to go and back and it's pure fun the whole time. All of this means we're riding together a lot more than before and she's grown to like cycling. RustyHWR, Prince Albert Cycles, DJuice and 3 others 5 1
ChrisF Posted September 11 Posted September 11 1 hour ago, Iwan Kemp said: Is anyone else's kid on an e-bike? 😎 Just waiting for the stone-throwing to die down... My kid rides and likes it, but her focus is on other sports and cultural activities, so for us riding is a way of spending time together - mostly to go say hi to all the cats and dogs in the neighbourhood. But, managed to get her on a Titan Racing Charge and now she rides cause she WANTS to ride. We've done Jonkers a couple of times, Bethlehem Farm, Sruisbaai to the Lighthouse, etc. It's changed the riding dynamic as she can easily ride wherever we'd like to or need to go and back and it's pure fun the whole time. All of this means we're riding together a lot more than before and she's grown to like cycling. Seeing a couple of kids and parents at the Leat skills park on ebikes. The modern version of the family doing motoX .... Iwan Kemp 1
Shebeen Posted September 11 Posted September 11 2 hours ago, Iwan Kemp said: Is anyone else's kid on an e-bike? 😎 Just waiting for the stone-throwing to die down... My kid rides and likes it, but her focus is on other sports and cultural activities, so for us riding is a way of spending time together - mostly to go say hi to all the cats and dogs in the neighbourhood. But, managed to get her on a Titan Racing Charge and now she rides cause she WANTS to ride. We've done Jonkers a couple of times, Bethlehem Farm, Sruisbaai to the Lighthouse, etc. It's changed the riding dynamic as she can easily ride wherever we'd like to or need to go and back and it's pure fun the whole time. All of this means we're riding together a lot more than before and she's grown to like cycling. I have zero issue with this, more people on bikes is better DJuice, ChrisF, Prince Albert Cycles and 1 other 3 1
DJuice Posted September 11 Posted September 11 (edited) 3 hours ago, Iwan Kemp said: Is anyone else's kid on an e-bike? 😎 Just waiting for the stone-throwing to die down... My kid rides and likes it, but her focus is on other sports and cultural activities, so for us riding is a way of spending time together - mostly to go say hi to all the cats and dogs in the neighbourhood. But, managed to get her on a Titan Racing Charge and now she rides cause she WANTS to ride. We've done Jonkers a couple of times, Bethlehem Farm, Sruisbaai to the Lighthouse, etc. It's changed the riding dynamic as she can easily ride wherever we'd like to or need to go and back and it's pure fun the whole time. All of this means we're riding together a lot more than before and she's grown to like cycling. Iwan, think this option is in my future…little Tom knows about stones and birds his dad has no clue about. Seen some great specials on those models! Enjoy your riding time together! Edited September 11 by DJuice Iwan Kemp 1
dexterdent Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Anyone know of some nice gloves I can get for my 1.5 year old? We are having lots of fun with the Feva seat, but some mornings are a bit cold and then his hands freeze. Wouldn't want something thick as then he wouldn't be able to grip the bar.
Shebeen Posted September 16 Posted September 16 this came up on my feed. cool bikes it seems, https://woom.com/en_INT/our-story
Pieter1 Posted September 21 Posted September 21 FFS! I'm so indecisive with this bike purchase. How bad are coaster brakes? He is used to braking with his levers. I don't want to ruin his riding and also he likes to practice to fakey at the skatepark.
DJuice Posted September 21 Posted September 21 2 hours ago, Pieter1 said: FFS! I'm so indecisive with this bike purchase. How bad are coaster brakes? He is used to braking with his levers. I don't want to ruin his riding and also he likes to practice to fakey at the skatepark. @Pieter1, Tom our youngest has a Scott Roxter, beautiful green, he wanted a green bike. Not so keen to ride, my thoughts were get him the green bike, he will ride. Bike is beautifully finish but...has coaster, I did not do my homework. Perhaps he/we use it wrong, but he really struggles to get the bike off the line and there is a little play in the crank before engagement. His older brother got the hang of it...he likes doing S`e with the bike. Looked at options to remove, possible but then only front brake... I would not buy again. Ps. Tom uses the Norco outside in the street and the Scott in the house/yard. This is on a 16inch first bike after balance bike. Pieter1 1
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