ibruegge Posted August 11, 2015 Share Just had the perfect weekend with my boy - he managed his first time on his bike, after refusing to touch it for months since we removed the training wheels. Within half an hour he was doing this...: :-) SimpleDom, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, BenReaper and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGUTF Posted August 16, 2015 Share Spit and polish after a cruise around the block BenReaper, SimpleDom, Gen and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGUTF Posted August 16, 2015 Share Need some advice moms and pops. It's almost time to upgrade my four year olds balance bike to a peddle bike. We can't raise his seat anymore and he's wanting to go faster but can't use the crappy drum brake on his bike. Any advice on what a good upgrade should be?? Don't really want a Makro special but rather something designed for kids that's works well. I know LBS's will stock some bikes but looking for first hand advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patensie Posted August 18, 2015 Share Need some advice moms and pops. It's almost time to upgrade my four year olds balance bike to a peddle bike. We can't raise his seat anymore and he's wanting to go faster but can't use the crappy drum brake on his bike. Any advice on what a good upgrade should be?? Don't really want a Makro special but rather something designed for kids that's works well. I know LBS's will stock some bikes but looking for first hand advice.Last year I got a somewhat abused 2nd hand 20" Scott Spark for when my laaitie turns 5 in 2017 for R1000. BrandonF_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGUTF Posted August 19, 2015 Share Your laaitie must be big?? I ride a 16" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 19, 2015 Share Your laaitie must be big?? I ride a 16"20" wheel, you numpty... Patensie and BrandonF_ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGUTF Posted August 19, 2015 Share Haha DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted August 24, 2015 Share My Boy Evan, ripping it around Meerendal lower section, had two massive wipe outs, as he was getting a bit over confident with fast down sections,...but I encouraged him to fall more, cos its cool BenReaper and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted August 24, 2015 Share My Boy Evan, ripping it around Meerendal lower section, had two massive wipe outs, as he was getting a bit over confident with fast down sections,...but I encouraged him to fall more, cos its cool WP_20150821_16_45_06_Pro.jpgI like the picture "framed" in the wheel and through the spokes very much. Ice cold cool! BrandonF_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted August 24, 2015 Share I like the picture "framed" in the wheel and through the spokes very much. Ice cold cool! Thx DJR! My new PC screensaver, for sure! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGUTF Posted August 24, 2015 Share My Boy Evan, ripping it around Meerendal lower section, had two massive wipe outs, as he was getting a bit over confident with fast down sections,...but I encouraged him to fall more, cos its cool WP_20150821_16_45_06_Pro.jpg Does your boys bike have brakes or is it one of those back peddle brake jobs?? BrandonF_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted August 24, 2015 Share Does your boys bike have brakes or is it one of those back peddle brake jobs?? Back pedal jobs, works great for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGUTF Posted August 24, 2015 Share Back pedal jobs, works great for him Ok awesome, silly question but can you free wheel on those bikes nowadays? BrandonF_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchi Baby Posted August 24, 2015 Share Need some advice moms and pops. It's almost time to upgrade my four year olds balance bike to a peddle bike. We can't raise his seat anymore and he's wanting to go faster but can't use the crappy drum brake on his bike. Any advice on what a good upgrade should be?? Don't really want a Makro special but rather something designed for kids that's works well. I know LBS's will stock some bikes but looking for first hand advice.If I can give you any advice it would be to buy a good 16" or 20" bike like the Momsen super light. It will be well worth your money. You cannot expect them to learn and enjoy riding properly if they are attempting to pedal close to their own body weight around. This was the best advice we received and it literally revolutionized our dudes riding.The kids momsens are made tough, lightweight and with decent components. Just my 10 cents worth .......... NGUTF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGUTF Posted August 24, 2015 Share If I can give you any advice it would be to buy a good 16" or 20" bike like the Momsen super light. It will be well worth your money. You cannot expect them to learn and enjoy riding properly if they are attempting to pedal close to their own body weight around.This was the best advice we received and it literally revolutionized our dudes riding.The kids momsens are made tough, lightweight and with decent components.Just my 10 cents worth .......... THANKS FOR THAT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted August 24, 2015 Share Ok awesome, silly question but can you free wheel on those bikes nowadays?Yip, no probs free wheeling, only when you back pedal does the brake activate NGUTF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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