Why is it so hard for people to understand illegal means a crime has been commited?

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bosgrove

you cant pick and choose the laws you want to obey....if it werent for the freedom given from those other laws there would be no reason to come here.

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The Mexican neighbors I have are the nastiest weirdest craziest people I have ever met.they have about taken over the whole street.I used to not care about illegals, now I do.they must be rounded up and kicked out. or vast tent city's built in the desert with high walls to keep them there two years if caught .Its a crime and they should be punished. if I break the law I would expect to be punished. there awful I can stand them I tried to be friendly but there strange people.trashy. stealing my dog. throwing trash everywhere parking in front of my driveway running over my Yard plants stealing bicycles.if I wave they tell people I must be weird?gave a nice toy to a neighbors child, the mother said only . Were taking over the whole street!!I chased down some Mex boys who hollered at me calling me names because I was in the street picking up there trash.all the neighbors complain about them racing there cars up and down the street.and throwing garbage everywhere. I wont them I told the next door neighbors if they kept it up I was getting out my guns and friends together and were going to have a war.I am a Southern man who has about had enough,the hell with manners and civility, a war is brewing.

Can a 2 year old ride on our lap while in a taxi cab in FL, or do they have to be in a car seat?

msmicki777

We are going on vacation and need to know if we need to bring a car seat or not. Just trying to figure out what the laws are.

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The restraint device for children aged through 3 years must be a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child seat.

The taxi is a motor vehicle as defined by law.

Florida law says:

316.613 Child restraint requirements.--

(1)(a) Every operator of a motor vehicle as defined herein, while transporting a child in a motor vehicle operated on the roadways, streets, or highways of this state, shall, if the child is 5 years of age or younger, provide for protection of the child by properly using a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device. For children aged through 3 years, such restraint device must be a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child seat. For children aged 4 through 5 years, a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a seat belt may be used.

(2) As used in this section, the term "motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as defined in s. 316.003 that is operated on the roadways, streets, and highways of the state. The term does not include:

(a) A school bus as defined in s. 316.003(45).

(b) A bus used for the transportation of persons for compensation, other than a bus regularly used to transport children to or from school, as defined in s. 316.615(1)(b), or in conjunction with school activities.

(c) A farm tractor or implement of husbandry.

(d) A truck of net weight of more than 5,000 pounds.

(e) A motorcycle, moped, or bicycle.

Good luck.

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How is living in Portland, Oregon?

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bluebell82

I'm taking a trip to Portland in a few months and if I really like the city I would consider moving there. Right now I live in California and it's just too expensive and I feel like it's a good time to move. I'm curious about things like rent, public transit, jobs, etc. If anyone has any experience/stories to share, I'd appreciate it a lot!!

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I'm from the east coast and I've been living in Portland for almost 4 years. I'm trying to leave now but here's what I've experienced.

Anything worth renting is about 700 for a one bedroom. Two bedrooms are about 900. When I was in school I had a spot on the floor of a house for 200 though. Depends how you want to live.

I think their public transit is some of the best in the country. Most of it is new so it's pretty clean compared to NYC or Philly or Boston and it's pretty quick. I wish they ran later. It was better when it was still free downtown and they've started jacking up the price so who knows what it'll be like in a few years.

Jobs suck. I can find crappy jobs easy enough with the two degrees I have but finding anything better than $12 an hour is tough and from what I understand even these jobs are hard to come by. It's reason #1 I don't want to live here anymore. It can be an issue.

The weather sucks for 6 months of the year. They say the summers are great and it's true, but the rain will get to you. Your stuff will be wet frequently and if your home isn't ventilated well you'll get a lot of mold. My apartment is falling apart because it's so humid puddles collect under my toilet. It's reason #2 I don't want to live here anymore.

The food is awesome. The people are awesome. The beer is some of the best. There are a lot of fun quirks to the city and the culture. The sports teams aren't entertaining but the fans are. The pub theaters here are a cultural treasure. It's pretty safe in most of the city but my house did get shot once. And once a year everyone rides a bike naked ;). There's not a lot of diversity ethnically. There are a lot of street kids and beggars. China town has a lot of overaggressive drug dealers and there are a lot of tweakers in general. And once a year the wrong people ride bikes naked.

Which is healthier - walking or biking a mile?

I have a route that i go every other day that is a mile long. I always bike there which is nothing to me. But one day i get a flat tire so i have to walk the way and i quickly got tired and my legs got abit sore so does it take more muscle to walk ar bike a mile? Also which one gets you in better shape?

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You can lose weight by walking or riding a bike. Even if you think you have no time for either, lifestyle changes can open the door to walking or biking. Both activities can function as utilitarian tasks. Consider walking or biking to work, to run errands or to visit friends. Even a small amount of walking or cycling burns calories, which translates into weight loss over the near-to-long term.

Weight Loss
Several factors impact weight loss. In simple terms, the Mayo Clinic notes you must burn more calories than you consume to lose weight. To lose one pound, you must shed 3,500 calories through exercise, diet or a combination of both. Mayo Clinic experts contend that exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight. Generally, as your weight and intensity of activity increases, you burn a greater number of calories.

Calories Burned Walking
Walking for a half-hour at a pace of 3.5 mph burns 120 calories for the average 125-pound person, according to the Harvard Medical School. The same activity burns 149 and 178 calories, respectively, for a 155- and 185-pound person. Up the intensity to 4.5 mph and the 155-pounder drops 186 calories. Turn your walk into a jog, averaging less than a 10-minute mile, and a 155-pound person burns 223 calories. For comparison's sake, running at 5 mph translates into 298 calories burned for a 155-pound person over a half-hour.

Calories Burned Biking

BMX biking can burns a substantial number of calories, depending on the pace.
Biking usually provides greater calorie expenditure than walking. Over the course of a half-hour, a leisurely 12- to 13.9-mph bike ride burns 298 calories for a 155-pound individual. At 14 to 15.9 mph, that number climbs to 372 calories. Biking at a serious pace of 16 to 19 mph facilitates the loss of 446 calories. At a race-worthy pace of greater than 20 mph, a 155-pound person stands to lose 614 calories each half-hour. Harvard notes that BMX or mountain-style biking results in 316 calories burned for the average 155-pounder.

Ideas
If you have time, walking and biking are effective forms of exercise. As Jennifer Dill, a professor of urban planning at Portland State University, points out, 60 percent of all personal trips are 5 miles or less, while almost 40 percent are shorter than 2 miles. Consider commuting by bicycle to work. If that is not feasible, assess appointments you have on a frequent basis. You might be able to leave the car at home and walk or bike to some of them. For instance, leave a few minutes earlier in the morning, so you can walk the kids to school. Small grocery store runs might qualify as well.

The Goal
To maintain a healthy weight, lead an active lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise each week. This includes walking and cycling. The CDC also suggests two or more days a week of muscle-strengthening activities. Walking and biking neglect some muscle groups, but they also work muscles in your legs, back and other areas.

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How can I get my bike to do this?

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black disp

http://streetbonersandtvcarnage.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/bike-in-tree.jpg
Yes, that's a real photo. Some kid left his bike in the woods and forgot about it.
I know it'll take a looooong time but does it need to stay still in the same position for the tree to grow around it or what?

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yep, you ca do. I have seen that with cars too

what are the new laws of 2010 for the california state?

!JoRdaN$:)

what are the new laws that were made for the year 2010? in the state california?

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California's new laws for 2010
By Steve Wiegand
The Sacramento Bee

Here's an alphabet soup look at some bills that become law on Jan. 1, whether we like them or not:
A is for alligator. SB 609 will extend from 2010 until 2015 a law that allows the importation of products made with alligator and crocodile parts.
B is for bicycles. SB 527 allows the operation of bikes without seats on state roads, as long as the bike was built that way on purpose.
C is for cows. SB 135 makes it a misdemeanor to chop off a cow's tail, except for when it's medically necessary.
D is for dental assistants. AB 667 authorizes dental assistants to apply fluoride to the teeth of school kids, under the "general direction" of a dentist.
E is for elevators. SB 478 allows non-state-certified mechanics to provide "routine" inspection and maintenance services to elevators at agricultural complexes.
F is for fruits and nuts. AB 945 continues a 95-year-old program that sets minimum standards for fruits, nuts and vegetables sold in the state. The program had been set to expire at the end of the year.
G is for graffiti. AB 576 legally defines local agencies as "victims" when it comes to graffiti vandalism. That will allow the agencies to seek restitution for cleanup from convicted vandals.
H is for honey. AB 1216 changes the definition of the word "honey," in a bid to thwart deceptive labeling practices. Among other things, it must be no more than 20 percent water.
I is for insurance. AB 470 removes a current obstacle that prevents insurance companies from directly releasing accident information to the attorney of an insured person.
J is for junk dealers. SB 627 requires junk dealers and recyclers to keep written records when they buy catalytic converters. The idea is to cool off the market for "hot" catalytic converters stolen for the valuable metals inside them.
K is for Kingsburg. SB 532 cedes state control of part of State Route 201 to the Fresno County town of Kingsburg, in part so town officials don't need state permission to close the route for the annual Swedish Festival.
L is for loitering. SB 492 hikes fines and jail time for registered gang members who hang around schools within 72 hours of having been warned to scram. A conviction could result in up to a year in jail.
M is for Milk. SB 572 designates May 22 as Harvey Milk Day, and requires schools to observe the birth date of the assassinated gay rights leader as a "day of special significance."
N is for nitrous oxide. AB 1015 makes it a misdemeanor to sell or give nitrous oxide - aka "laughing gas" to a minor.
O is for oil spills. AB 305 imposes jail time for those convicted of knowingly failing to report oil spills, or lying about them.
P is for parks. SB 428 amends an 88-year-old law to include "marine mammal park" in the allowable uses of a beach area in San Diego. It used to be a children's beach, but harbor seals moved in, took over and have refused to leave.
Q is for quakes. AB 1175 allows the Bay Area Toll Authority to raise tolls on all Bay Area bridges to pay for earthquake safety fixes on the Antioch and Dumbarton bridges.
R is for raffles. SB 200 allows raffles for charities and other nonprofits to be advertised - but not conducted - via the Internet.
S is for sea cucumbers. Among other things, AB 1442would extend the ban on catching sea cucumbers without a state permit. The ban had been set to expire in April.
T is for trademarks. SB 324 allows confiscated stuff with bogus trademarks to be donated to charities rather than destroyed, as long as the real trademark holder agrees.
U is for unclaimed property. AB 1291 strengthens the current unclaimed property law by increasing requirements for banks and other institutions to inform customers about dormant accounts and other assets.
V is for video. AB 62 allows people to drive vehicles with video screens operating in the front seat, as long as the driver can't see them.
W is for waste. AB 1249 extends the annual fees charged by the state for the transport of "inedible kitchen grease." It also makes it easier for the state veterinarian to issue permits for hauling away dead animals in emergencies.
X is for X-rays. AB 356 authorizes doctors to delegate some X-ray procedures to licensed physician assistants.
Y is for Yerba Buena Island. SB 833, among other things, requires that new buildings on this San Francisco Bay island not block views from public areas.
Z is for zoos. SB 286 allows the Department of Fish and Game to issue permits for collecting plants and animals to zoos and aquariums, rather than just to individuals employed by those enterprises.
(Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed an identical measure last year because he was angry that legislators' approval of the state budget was late. That happens sometimes, when they get busy passing other bills.)
Source: State Legislature

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Are there any other Moms out there with kids who ride motocross?

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bluestartx

I'm trying to start a group for mothers of children who ride motocross. Give me a shout if you fit the bill :-)

motocrossmomsoftexas@yahoogroups.com

Do you make your child wear ALL that gear- ALL the time-even when there riding for fun off track? Do you get scared? Do you participate? Help out? How?

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Well I am a mom of 2 girls-ages 9 and 6 and they have started out riding on their own this past summer-on a 50cc quad- now they have been passengers on all different sizes from 50's to 500's which they love..but by themselves just the little 50 so far..my youngest is the daredevil risk taker-who wants to be just like daddy! And he is crazy-loco on a bike- but is a skilled rider with many hrs&yrs of it. So yes I get extremely scared & nervous when any of them ride- I strictly enforce helmets above all..but yes if we had all the gear for them I would enforce that also when they moved on up to the next class of cc riding-but @ the moment it would get in the way with lil quad. But what makes a difference also is if u ride-because then you have experience in what you talk- basically you practice what u preach and that makes the children more likely to welcome your knowledge,criticism and expertise.Hope this helps- good luck with your group- Im in AZ rt. now and here shortly we will be living in Virginia- so maybe we can combine our groups once we get settled in but 4 now u can reach me @laylasland and thats @ yahoo. if u want to chat more on the subject!

not calling 911 for a dying person?

Eric Bray

So my neighbors are not that bright and let their kids quad and dirt-bike without helmets, they do jumps and stupid things. If i saw one of them wipe out and didn't call 911 am I liable? Our neighbors and us have a bit of a feud.

Edit: I am in Canada

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Hmm... I don't think so, they are not your kids. If anything, the parents would be in trouble for allowing their kids to dirtbike without protection and gear.

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What can I do to stay active, have fun, and not laze around on beautiful summer days?

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Mish

I just graduated high school and I'm loaded with plans for my future. But in between the book I'm writing, the biology and chemistry courses I'm reviewing, and the novels and personal finance books I'm reading, I feel like I'm going to be that triple chinned kid dressed in Victorian clothes with lots of brain power, but no life.
I would happily join clubs, but my town is very small and doesn't offer things like that.
Thank you all!

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It sounds like you're not having much time to laze around with what you're doing. If you're looking for a small town activity, what does a bike ride sounds like or a regular hike, to some interesting spots around town. Sometimes they need help with a summer program in the library. I hope this will give you some ideas. Have a great summer and take time out from the studies, good for ya.

How much weight will i loose?

newtozer0

Hey guys, i've decided to get off my lazy but and started to work out.
I spend too much time on my computer as i work from my pc, and i love the job so i don't want to quit it.

I'm 17yrs old. 6ft Tall, 300 pounds in weight. I don't want to get skinny, i just want to become a reasonable weight and tone up maybe even build big muscle.

I have bought a exercise bike and weight lifting set, i normally burn 1000 calories in 1 hour + 1/2, should i repeat this session 3 times a day? also i weight lift 3 times a day for half hour.

My daily calories intake is around 1500, i don't eat any fat foods really, i've always eaten healthy plus i drink lots of water.

Just wondering if i should change my routine and what's the max calories i should burn everyday? also how much weight should i lose.

Thanks for reading guys, any help will be appreciated.
Hi, sorry guys... forgot to mention i'm Male. Some of you thought i'm female. Many thanks for the replies!

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The following healthy living recommendations will help you if youâre trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid âHigh Glycemic Load Carbsâ (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is âWeight Training for Dummiesâ. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is âFitness for Dummiesâ.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is âDietary Guidelines for Americans 2005â. A superb book to read is âYou The Ownerâs Manualâ. An excellent periodic publication is the âNutrition Action Health Letterâ. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Would you rather spend time on the internet, work in the yard, go swimming, play a team sport, or watch tv?

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lou t

I don't think kids and teenagers know how to cut the yard or operate any mechanical equipment.

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None of the above.
I'd rather be fishing (as it says on my license plate frame).
Hiking then swimming would be next, then bicycling.
Yardwork has to be done, and so I do it, but it's not at the top of my list. Internet is for times when I can't get out to do other stuff (like my lunch hour at work right now).

But then I'm not a kid or teenager, so maybe this question doesn't apply to me.

Should a child's bicycle ever be sold as a punishment for breaking a bike rule and sassing an officer?

Skipper

I saw this on TV. The penalty was normally 30 day impound, but when the child (about 8 years old) sassed the officer, the father sold the bike and gave the kid a whipping. I don't think the father should have sold it.
To those who agree with selling it: Shouldn't he ever get another one if his behavior gets better?

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Selling it made no sense. The spanking made perfect sense.

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Why is there such a big price difference between a Target bike for $100 vs the $600+ bikes at the bike store?

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Rolly

I want to get a bike to get some exercise everyday and burn some calories and have a little fun riding around while I am doing it. Do I really need to spend $600+ dollars on a bike at a bike a store or can a $100 dollar Target/Walmart bike do the trick?

Also, what kid a bike should I get? Mountain, 12 speed, etc?

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There are a number of differences between "department store" bikes and bike shop bikes. I am an avid mountain biker so this mostly relates to mountain bikes, but the principals apply to both on and off-road bikes. (I bought a relatively cheap bike shop bike about 18 months ago, a Mongoose Wing Comp ($450) with mid-range componentry but with bad rims; I have already replaced it with a Jamis Dakar XC Comp ($1,800). The Mongoose has a decent frame, but the componentry just won't hold up; I am a proponent of saving your money and buying a better bike; you will be much happier and you won't get stranded on a trail because of sub-standart equipment)
First, the frames are not designed to be ridden the same; on all dpt. store bikes, there is a sticker that will warn you that this bike is not made for jumping or competitive riding; the metal is much cheaper and often much heavier, more brittle, welds are not as good, the derailleru hangers are not replacable (MTB) which is extremely important when you start doing more off-road riding.
Second, the rims will more than likely be single-walled or extremely cheap double-walled that will not stand up to any abuse on an off-road trail. On my Mongoose mentioned above, I had to replace both rims within 4 weeks of buying the bike. The hubs will also be generally "recreational" and will fall apart after 3-4 months, if the rims last that long.
Third, the derailleurs will be bottom-of-the-line. They will more than likely need constant adjustment and maintenance. They also are much slower when shifting than the more expensive set-ups.
Another really weak point is the handlebars; they don't use a very expensive component and I have seen several broken handlebars in the past. This can be extremely dangerous and can cause you to really injur yourself.
Lastly (not really, but I'm talking too much), the dept. store bikes will all be one size and that might or might not fit you or your needs.
Bottom line, the department store bikes will work fine for you if you don't plan to do any serious off-road riding (jumping, rocks, downhill, etc.) or if you don't plan on riding every day. If you must buy a department-store bike, make sure you are buying something with Shimano "Tourney" or "Altus" deraillerus; the low-end SRAM or the Falcon that I have seen are not going to last and will require constant maintenance and adjustment; you won't be happy. Also, don't ride the bike harder than it was designed to be ridden. There are several bikes in the $400-$700 range made by Jamis and Trek. Also, since it is nearing the end of a model year, you should be able to find some 2007 models at discounted prices, sometimes as much as 25%. If you can find $400 to $500, then you will have some luck, you just have to look. Here are some websites that you might want to look at. BEFORE you buy anything, RIDE IT!!! Don't let anyone sell you a bike that they are not willing to let you at least buzz around the parking lot. Good luck and happy riding!!!

http://www.jamisbikes.com
http://www.trekbikes.com
http://www.giant-bicycles.com

I would like to start bike riding to shed some baby weight what are the best bike trailer/bike combos?

Yeah Momma

i need a bike and want to buy a bike trailer, what type of bike should be used?

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- how much do you want to/can you spend?
- what kind of trailer - cargo or kid?
- how long and where do you want to ride (urban/country, flat/hilly/mountainous)?
- commuting or sports/training?
- what's your weight - and do you do any kind of sports?
- are you fixed on a bike/trailer combo, or would a (two or three wheeled) bakfiets be a practical alternative?

Unless you want to lay down at least 4k$/â¬, there's no sense in talking about 'best'. You can start thinking about 'good' (enough for everyday use) with 2k$/⬠and either the willingness to learn basic maintenance or a friendly LBS within reach.

As a short guide to what I'd consider best (I'll just throw in a few buzzwords, use google or come back here if you want to know more):
- steel frame, touring geometry, Rohloff dropouts
- Rohloff internal geared rear hub
- SON front hub generator
- Edelux front bike light, b&m rear light
- Magura hydraulic disc brakes
- disc brake rims, Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires in 26x2.00, DD stainless spokes
- Brooks leather saddle
- closed chain box, e.g. Hebie Chainglider

That'll cut down the yearly maintenance to the gear oil change and regular inspection (and occasional exchange) of brake pads and chain.

- Weber hitch
- brand trailer - for kids, Chariot or Croozer, for cargo, Roland or Carry Freedom

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How to keep a 4 year old busy?

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What are some activities to do with a 4 year old boy to keep him from getting bored? Note I live in a tropical area and it's Summer now for us.

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Ah, been there, done that. I babysit a lot, and kids between the ages of about 4 - 8 are always the most difficult to keep busy.

Well, for me, I say go outside as much as possible. Sprinklers, water guns, sidewalk-chalk, bikes, sports, tag, hide&seek, anything and everything active. Plus, it'll tire him out and will hopefully have him wanting some down time after a few hours of constant activity. Take him to the park or a local discovery house, if you have one. If you're stuck at home or it's bad weather out -- coloring / painting, simple board games, story books, or just getting out some of his favorite toys (perhaps trains or action figures) are a few things I always do. Movies (especially Disney ones) can be a lifesaver at times, too, and will keep him occupied for quite a while.

Are there any kids nearby that are his age that you could have over for him to play with? I've noticed when they have a playmate, they're very occupied with just the imagination between the two of them. I babysat brothers over the summer who were 8 & 6 and they would be busy for hours just making up games together; and I babysat a nine year old girl who was always easily bored, but suddenly had plenty to do when she had a friend her age over. Just an idea.

Good luck!
:D

How to keep kids under 4 years old busy?

hellsing_0

I will be babysitting for the Summer,
and so far I have a 3 1/2 year old girl, a 1 1/2 year old girl, and a 4 year old boy on my list to babysit.

I'm used to sitting older children (above the age of 6), so I'm just wondering what fun ways I can keep them entertained so they can have fun over the Summer. (:

Thanks.

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i babysit a lot as well and here is what i've found that works....
play doh, chalk, blocks, big legos, kid tv shows/movies, read them books!!!(kids i babysit always love it!), easy crafts(i.e. stickers and crayons--No sissors!), go to the park and play, go for a walk on training bike, bubbles, ring around the rosy, just running around and chasing them then letting them "chase" you, etc. just use whatever toys they have and play with them. you can't really play scheduled games becasue they dont understand how to play correctly.

here's what NOT to do....
hide and seek(they dont really understand how to play and you'll probably just lose them), messy crafts like paint, puzzles, board games

good luck!

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How to fix a flat tire in a kid bicycle?

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Infiniti q

My daughters 12 inch bicycle has a flat tire though i could not locate the puncture. How do i get it fixed? Taking the wheel out is itself a challenge on those bikes. Can someone help or have somilar experience?

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This is a pretty good demonstration on how to fix a bike flat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvuKlEnHVLc&feature=related

You will need tire levers, a patch kit or a new inner tube
Taking the wheel out isn't bad you just need a wrench an adjustable one is OK and loosen the two outer nuts on the axle. If it's a rear wheel with a coaster brake you also need a screwdriver to free it from the frame, and of course move the chain off the wheel.
To find the puncture, I put a little air in the tube and then put the tube in a bucket of water and see where the bubbles are coming from. If the leak is right on the seam you probably need a new tube as I haven't had much luck with patches applied to seam leaks. Once you see whats wrong with the tube look CAREFULLY to see what caused it whether broken glass, a thorn or even a spoke poking out too far. Take care of the cause and reinstall the inner tube.

It really isn't too hard. Those tires should come off pretty easily. If all else fails take it to a bike shop, the fix should be pretty cheap.

How much should I sell my bicycle for?

Rissa Roo

Its vintage looking with the curved handle bars. Its from about the 80's and its an olive green and cream color. The cleaned the crome and removed all the rust. Also the tubes, tires (it does not have white wall tires), bake cables, and bike chain are brand new. My parents bought me a candy apple red vintage cruiser with white wall tires for my birthday, so I was thinking of selling my old one.

Thanks!
I sold it for $150 b*tches! haha

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$10.Or give it to a poor kid who has none.

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How much is assembly for a kids bike at Wal-Mart?

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Q. It'll be a little bike for a 2 year old.
I called the Wal-Mart since it'll be site to store & they do assemble. They have people to assemble them. But I forgot to ask when how much when I called & it's a long distance call so I'm trying to avoid having to call a second time.

Answer
Walmart does not charge for bicycle assembly. If you order site to store shipping call them when you get the notice that it is there and ask to have it assembled otherwise you will get it a box.

Do I really have to spend that kind of money on a bike?

Emmi

I decided to get a bike to commute to work. I live very close now (less than 2 miles) and would like to bike instead of walk. Doing some research leads me to believe that I have to spend about 300 to 400 dollars on a bike.
Any thoughts on that?
I would like a bike with some gears, but nothing fancy.
Thanks for the input.

Answer
Just like $150 basketball shoes don't make you able to slam dunk; a $1000 bike will not make you Lance Armstrong. There is a happy medium of bike quality and price. Walmart and Target don't have anyone that is skilled in bike assembly, just a high school kid that can kinda follow directions when he feels like it, when he's not too pissed off at his girlfriend. Try Performance bike, its a chain bike store that has qualified mechanics that put your bike together, they have much better bikes overall and yes you will spend more on a bike you will have something that will stay in adjustment. Remember you are trusting your life to the bike, brakes, steering etc are critical components, especially if you are going to bike to work a few days a week. Performance has lifetime tuneups on their bikes so you get the long term value compared to the discount store.

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How do you make a bicycle trailer?

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Meady

I am 14 and i wanted to know how to make a push-bike trailer, made out of wood, as it is close to hard rubbish time and i would like to collect some rubbish. If you know how to make it , please reply to this question!

Answer
The important parts of a trailer are the wheels and the hitch. The in between part is what makes it useful but you can tie things on with rope or attach a large plastic bin - like a rubbermaid style bin, or a clothes basket... but that can be done after.

Wood is a pretty heavy material and not strong in the ways you need for a bike. Using steel welded together from old bikes is best. Also you could use chopped up old bikes if you don't weld or have metal tools by using a simple plumbing tube cutter and hose clamps.

However, if you insist on using wood... you can be creative.

First you definitely need bike wheels. Try to find an old maybe even broken - children's bike. You need 2 wheels of the same size. Smaller wheels are stronger than bigger wheels so kids bikes are perfect. Also they are much cheaper and thrown away more often so you are more likely to find them.

Next you need something like a bike fork to mount the wheels in. This could be as simple as using the fork from the kids bike you got the wheel from - and then finding another matching fork from an identical kids bike. Finding matching scrap bikes is sometimes hard though. And it isn't wood. If you are using wood you basically have to make something similar to a fork but out of wood. You could use two beams of wood of the same size on either side of the wheel - then drill a hole for the axle in each size - you can drill both holes or even all 4 (for both wheels) all at the same time to make them match up. You will need either very strong wood or thick wood and it may take some figuring out to have it strong but thin enough for the axle to have the bolt fit on the other side.

Now for the decisions. How big a trailer do you want? I suggest basing your design around the container you are going to use. Do you have a large plastic bin of a certain size? Metal or wood would also do but would be heavier/stronger.

For instance, If you have a wooden bin or crate it might be strong enough to be integral to the bike trailer frame. Then you just attach the wheels with the forks to either side of the crate. Put the wheel in the middle of the crate so that your trailer will be balanced in the middle with the wheels carrying the weight. Have the crate be oriented with the opening at the top (of course) and the wheels in the middle of the longer sides so that the trailer is longer than it is wide. Place the Wheels such that the ground clearance underneath the trailer is about 6 inches. The lower you can put the mass to the ground the more stable and balances the trailer will be. However, you need about 6 inches of clearance to go over bumps in the road - etc.

If you are going to use a plastic (or other material) bin/crate/basket/bucket that is not strong enough to form the frame of the trailer you will have to make a frame for the bin to sit on top of or in. This could be a rectangle that supports the bin from the edges. Or it could support the bin from underneath with a U shape. It depends on the material you use. Mount the wheels in the centre on the long sides with about 6" of underneath clearance just as you would if the bin/crate were part of the frame.

Now you will have an almost finished trailer than should be balanced if you hold it. Now test it out and load something in it. Test to see if it is strong enough or you have to add more structure.

Next you make the arm which attaches the trailer to the hitch on your bike. Steel or wood this is pretty simple. Attach in to the middle on (what you decide is) the front of your trailer that you have so far. The easiest place to pull the trailer from is from the seat post. So you basically just need an arm that goes from the top/front of the bin support frame towards just lower than your seat. This should have a curve in it or even a right angle. You need to allow space for the wheel to pass underneath the bar. You need 6" clearance there also because as you ride a bike and turn or go over bumps that distance gets closer.

Finally you have to add the hitch. The hitch could be very complicated if you want it to be very convenient. But since you are using wood we will keep it simple. The easiest place to attach the trailer hitch to your bicycle is to your seat post. There are lots of options but it needs to wrap around the seat post. You could use old bicycle inner tube or bicycle tire to make a flexible linkage. Or you could drill a seat post sized hole in your thick wood. Keep in mind the trailer has to pivot in all directions ideally - up/down, side to side, and twisting. so you have to be creative.

You might also consider attaching the trailer hitch instead to a bike rear rack or "rat trap" style rear race rack. If you have one on your bike already. This will probably not be as strong as attaching to the seat post but it may be easier. If you do that make sure the pivot point that you attach to is exactly above the centre of the rear bicycle wheel because that will make it work b

How can I learn to ride a bicycle?

Danielsan

I tried riding a bike as a kid but fell and was traumatized to the point that I never got back on a bike. Now I feel, as an adult ready to take on the challenges, but that little fear keeps encroaching back in. How can I make this a successful feat overcome, and finally learn how to ride a bike?

Answer
I had trouble learning to balance a bike and I know someone who thinks correct reach to the pedal is more important than reach to the ground and put my kids on bikes too big for them and they had nasty accidents that put them off for ages.

Here are some tips:

Get a trustworthy bike-shop or sensible and knowledgeable friend help you to work out a good frame size for you. Although most adult bikes are 26" (which is the height of the wheels) the length needs considering as well. But for now, as long as it doesn't seem too hard or too easy to reach the handlebars, that should do. When you are riding well and regularly for some distance, you'll work out what, if anything, is wrong. A call to a bike shop to tell them your height should be enough for them to tell you if you should be on a 26".

Make sure the front and rear brakes are working well and mainly rely on the rear brake for now. Preferably no back pedal brakes unless you feel that lacking in skill. If so, as soon as you feel ready, get onto a bike without because it will be easier to get fully competent.

To work out a good height for the saddle, sit on the bike and make sure that you can put both feet almost completely on the ground at the same time. Best not to be able to put both fully and completely on the ground because that will make pedaling very cramped and if you are too cramped, it will affect your balance. This is an excellent height for being able to stop yourself falling over in most situations or give you some control of the fall if you do lose your balance. This will help with confidence which is key to learning.

To learn to balance a bike, find a gentle slope with a safe ending, either going uphill or just levels off. Start at the top of the slope and sit on the bike saddle with your legs hanging out to the sides, not on the pedals. Let the bike roll and use your feet to lightly push you back towards centre if you start to go over. (If necessary, take the pedals off for this stage but children upwards of about 7 and adults probably don't need to.) Keep going back to the top of the slope and rolling down again; as you feel more confident about your balance, try putting your feet on the pedals (but don't worry about turning them yet). The slope doesn't need to be very long - the dead-end I learned on only had about 3 houses on each side. When you can balance the bike and get your feet on the pedals, start trying a bit of pedalling. Soon after this, you're ready for a longer slope or a piece of quiet straight road.

When you have mastered your balance and are starting to ride fairly confidently, start raising the seat a bit at a time, never going beyond what you feel safe doing, until your legs are just slightly bent as you sit on the seat and put your feet on the pedals.

It took me most of an afternoon to finally get my balance. My family had spent quite a bit of time helping me but I still hadn't got it. That afternoon of rolling down the slope was pretty much what finally got me going.

Also, stay away from bumps until you feel really confident and then just small ones until you work out what you can handle. And of course, *never* jump your bike up onto a kerb unless you have special wheels - they'll get damaged and go out of "true" and then the brakes won't work properly.

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what could a be a good beginners bike for me?

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mindlesshe

im 33 5'5 150 lbs, never rode a motorbike, and im intereseted in one. id like to use it to go to work, too, when i can which is 25 miles and i've to go on the interstate for 20 miles

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I would seriously advise you to do some training first. If you find a training course they will have motorcycles for you to do some training on. this way you get a feel of what a bike is like before to hand out hard earned money on something that you may not like, being OK on a bicycle as a kid is not a comparison.

Now for the really hard sell. I had been around motorcycles all my life on our farm - I had ridden small 125cc and bigger 500cc bikes and had done a bit of dirt biking on the farm no problems. I left the farm at about 18 years old and moved to the city. I had my driverâs license for about 3 years and purchased a Japanese motorcycle. It was a cool bike very powerful but not by today's standards. Anyway I was hit by a car. The car driver was in the wrong and said he was very sorry he just did not see me. I broke my left femur and my lower back. I have had about 25 years of pain since the accident.

Moral of the story on a motorbike you have to drive for the world and not just yourself. Every idiot has the potential to kill you. My accident happened in broad daylight and was just an accident but my bones broke just the same. So get some proper training first, check out some serious advice (not Yahoo Answers this is unsubstantiated input speak to professionals), and then if you are still up for it go for it. I would say start with something lower powered and then trade in and upwards for what you want as your experience grows. Stay away for choppers and the like until you can handle a proper bike - the choppers all handle differently due to the steering rake and really need an experienced rider on them.

The only good news is that my accident was bad, however the nurse who looked after me for 18month in the ICU ended up marrying me and I ended up walking again and fathering two sons to whom I have said, âstick with cars guys they protect you at speeds up to about 30 or 40 mph, whereas a bike can kill you at 20mphâ.

Good luck and I hope this helps your decision. PS I like Nortonâs and Triumphs but the Harley Davidson Touring bike - always looked the best so that would be my end goal for the bike of my dreams

What does shredding mean? And other bmx terms?

Nancy

I'm writing a book that includes a boy character who rides a bmx bike "flatland" and at the park. What are the top 5-10 riding terms (tricks, etc.) that this kid would probably use? PLEASE tell me what they mean, too. Also, any biking words/phrases he SHOULDN"T say/use because nobody says it that way?

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Younger riders generally: (8-12yo, or less than a year of riding experience)
Tend to be annoying
Soak up the Extreme sports hype using tons of cliches
Idolize the best rider they ride with
Ask too many questions
Ask for feedback on everything they do (Hey look what I can do!)
Limited to No park etiquette
Donât totally understand why some skateboarders hate them (See below)
Get in the way at parks
Cause collisions with other skate park patrons
Donât know enough to respect the park or other patrons (HUGE issue in CA)
Get their balls busted by experienced rides (along with some positive reinforcement)
Probably have a razor scooter that they dabble with once in a while


Most riders come in three common varieties.

Street, Park, & Trails: Most riders fall into this category. You will either have kids that live in the middle of nowhere with trails and perhaps a park, or kids that live in a city with street and park. Suburb kids tend to have it all. This group of riders is generally easy going. They tend to have giant aspersions with extremely limited capability to transform what they have into what is in their minds.

Flatland: Dedicated to solitude, or grew up with an awesome flatland scene. Beginners have a tendency to try to start off in this category but drop off quickly due to the extremely difficult and self reliant nature of the sport.

Racing: A lot like soccer kids on wheels. Parents get their kids into it, or kids try to convince their parents to accept it. Regardless most kids abandon this category due to the fierce competitive attitude and the drive to rebel from their parents.


I respect your urge to combine a flatland rider with a park rider. It is very old school meets new school. Chances are the rider doesnât differentiate flatland and park. It is all combined into his personal style to fulfill his image of what his riding should be. He also probably has parents that wonât allow him to build dirt jumps or ramps. This forces him to deal with flat ground, until his parents can get him a ride the local skate park.

Your best bet for picking out tricks is to look at the âHow Toâ section of the Ride BMX website.
http://bmx.transworld.net/

You should consider taking in some firsthand experience. Go to a local skate park and hang out. Find a park near you using Concrete Disciples
http://www.concretedisciples.com/global-skatepark-directory/global-skatepark-directory-and-locator.html

Next, take some time to look into the cultural output.
http://www.vitalbmx.com/
http://thecomeupbmx.net/
http://bmx.transworld.net/

If you are really interested in getting a good idea for how riders view riding read the following magazines. Focus on the rider interviews.
http://digbmx.mpora.com/
http://bmx.transworld.net/
http://rideukbmx.mpora.com/

Riders hold the following terms in contempt - Gnarly, Rad, Extreme.
These terms are generally used sarcastically due to the cultural cliché. 90% of riders do not take the following seriously: Due Tour, X-Games, or anything action sports related in television & movies. Even the participating riders struggle with the circus style presentation of their sport.

Riders tend to develop a dialect that is based on the group of friends they ride with. Things can get crazy with tons of inside jokes, pranks, heckling. They can also be clammy with very little said beyond a shout and clap for encouragement. Please try not to reinforce the stereotypes.

A lot of riders ride for fun. These riders donât take things to seriously and are generally well liked.

Too many riders ride to get sponsored. Very catty, always boast & showoff, form clicks, donât last.

There arenât enough riders blazing their own trail to explore the limits of a body on a bicycle. Artists dedicated to aesthetic, performance, and originality. Almost nonexistent. Very flatland.

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What bike should I get for my kid?

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Ben

This morning I ran over my kids bicycle when I backed out of the driveway. I was thinking about getting him a walmart junk bike but I figured that maybe I should just go out and get him a good one instead. Are there any good aluminum framed BMX bikes for 7 year old kids? His destroyed bike is an 18" walmart Mongoose ship anchor.

Answer
Bike shops are usually the best place to get an entry level bike for any age. Sure the price will be more than a department store, but you will be getting a suitable vehicle as opposed to a disposable toy.

Childrenâs bikes are usually cheep and disposable no matter what. Some BMX companies (freestyle & race) have invested some money into making childrenâs bikes more reliable for performance. Childrenâs mountain bikes have come a long way as well. Expect these bikes to be more expensive than normal childrenâs bikes.

Take him to a bike shop and hook him up with whatever he likes that fits him. At 7 years old a bike is usually a bike. If you have money, buy it. If you donât find something in your price range at the bike shop, check out craigslist. Hook up with a few sellers that are selling something similar to the bike you found at the bike shop. Do some test riding, and low ball the best seller with cash.

If you donât know anything about bikes, take the craigslist bike back to the shop for a solid once over.

I hope this helped!

What is a good bicycle for a beginning cyclist?

justwonder

Currently in my early 40's. I haven't spent much time riding a bike since I was a kid, though I have used the Lifecycle at the gym many times. Now I have moved to a place where there are a lot of outdoor trails and I want to get into outdoor cycling. But I don't want to spend a lot of money for a fancy bike right away, since I'm still a beginner.

What is a good entry-level bike that I should look for. What price range are we talking? 300? 500?

Thanks.
Forgot to add, I'll be looking at men's bikes.
;-)

Answer
Avoid buying a bike at a place like Wal-Mart. Often the bikes are put together incorrectly, are unsafe, and they are so-o-o heavy and uncomfortable. In addition, they often have very few sizes, if any beyond child and adult, and fit is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING with any bicycle. While these bikes are cheap, the quality also absolutely sucks. (Try picking one of those babies up, then compare it to a bike from an actual bike shop!)

Next: what kind of riding do you want to do? All paved bike paths, on the road, on trails? If you want to do any trail riding, you want a mountain bike. If you are going to only ride on paved paths or roads, you will want a hybrid or road bike.

Find a local bike shop and talk to a sales person about the kind of riding you want to do and your budget. Actually, go to a few shops that sell different brands. Test ride a few different bikes and see what feels good. Different brands all have slightly different geometries. Some good brands to look for include Specialized, Trek, Giant, Gary Fisher (mountain bikes only), Jamis, Cannondale, Bianchi and Fuji. Schwinn is even back in the market making some decent stuff, but only if you buy it from a bike shop, not a big chain store! Jamis bikes are not as widely available as some of these other brands but are often the best priced for what you get.

For just starting out you can find a bike for under $500. Generally avoid anything under $350 unless it is on sale. If you buy after the 2007 models come out, you can probably get a 2006 model on sale this fall.

A road bike (with drop bars and everything) will probably be out of your price range--they generally start up around $600+ since they are not as popular with recreational cyclists. But if you are going to ride on pavement, you can find a 700c wheel hybrid, or "flat bar" road bike in the $500 range. If you are going to be riding off road, stick to the name brands, but you can get an entry level bike in the $400-$500 range.

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What is the name of the old kid's bikes that had a seat on the back for another child?

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thehallz08

I used to have one when I was a child and would like one for my kids but don't know what they are called? It was a red metal bike with a little seat on the back. They also came in blue. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?
I may have been a 3 wheeler.

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Sounds like your bike had a banana seat,could ride 2 kids.If so,check out links,maybe you'll see yours.Many bike makers had those seats so hard to pin down which one you had.Popular in late 60's through today.

Edit
Google three wheelers from the years you remember.There were at least 12 manufacturers who made trikes.

What are my best options for toting three kids around with my bike?

B

Is there a trailer for 3 kids? Would it be ok to have a "trail-a-bike" type option then connect a trailer to that? Or get a child seat plus the trailer? Kids are 4 mos, 2.5 yrs, and 5 yrs old.. The 5 yr old can ride a bike, but very slowly and not very far.. Thanks!

Answer
You have a few option, although I agree with those who mention 4 mos may be a little young for any kind of biking. The only way I would bike with infants is if I can either carry them very close to me, or if I can strap them into a reclined seat where they don't have to fully support their head while going over bumps etc.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bend,OR&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.460237,67.763672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bend,+Deschutes,+Oregon&ll=44.05157,-121.315155&spn=0.28771,0.529404&t=h&z=11 Front mounted seat.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FIH0EG?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwgalttechco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000FIH0EG Top Bar Mounted

In Denmark they often ride with the youngest in a front basket or cargo bay laying down in blankets.

I've tried my kids in trailers at 9 mos and found it didn't work for me with any of them because I couldn't watch how they were doing and couldn't attend to their needs at all without stopping, dismounting etc. AND until over a year they didn't do well enough with head control. The trailers actually ride fairly jouncy and bumpy because the kids are sitting right on top of the wheels.

Moving on....

I have seen people do the tag along and the trailer, but for regular use it seems to long and unwieldy to me.

I'd go the cargo bike / long tail route: Madsen Cycles has a model that seats 4 with seat belts (takes the optional extra seat to get to 4 - standard is 2) http://www.madsencycles.com/
A review of cargo bikes: http://www.metaefficient.com/bicycles/longtail-bikes-a-review-and-buying-guide.html
And Riding triple on a long tail http://surfabike.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/mundo_bilby_side_m-preview1-jpg.jpeg

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are kids spoiled?

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tom s

when i was a kid,dad got me a 20 dollar basketball or a baseball bat or something..a bike if i was lucky..lol...NOW!!,kids want them 500 dollar toys,or a cell phone..sheesh,What up with that?

Answer
On one hand they could but on the other hand they may not be...

They Are:

1. They get alot of attention, get what they want when they want, No discipline from parents most of the time in america,

2. There are tons of things even made for 3 year olds that involve electronics. Even baby's have like 3 different carries, bouncy seats and cribs...and not to mention toys and stuff out the wazoo.

3. Kids want cellphones when they are like 7 or older. I'm 13 and I dont even use my cellphone only to get my mom to pick me up from school. Other than that there isnt any other use for it except taking an occasional picture...I dont see why they are so "cool" they are so boring, you dont do anything on it...

4. Kids want to be teenager wannabees at like 8 and up. They are growing up way too fast. They think they have to have everything and dress to the nines to be cool.

5. There are so many electronics out there that cost tons of money and they barely use them. And if they do find something they like they have to have it all the time or they constantly have to be entertained. No more watching the sunset or watching the scenery on a road trip. It's always watching movies, or playing on game systems

They aren't spoiled:

1. Back then we didnt have all those cool gadgets. The "in" thing was barbie dolls and stuff like that. Now the "in" thing is gadgets. So really kids dont have a choice if they want to have simpler games. They are introduced to expensive gaming systems and stuff like that. So really you cant blame them for wanting stuff that our culture now a days uses just like back then the culture was simpler.

2. They dont realize that you have to work for your money. they think it grows on trees so they ask for what ever they want. They dont care what the price is. back then my mom lived on a farm and they did back breaking chores everysingle day. Kids now wouldnt dream of doing those chores. Back then everyone knew how hard money was to get and it was hard work. Now kids just think money is easy to get because they dont do chores and their parents work all day and they dont know how it all works. So really you cant blame them because they dont know that money is earned. And you have to work for it. Back then at young ages kids knew all that stuff because they were a part of it.


That is basically both views on if you think they are spoiled or not...

Mommies, what are your kids getting for Christmas this year?

Q. I know it is a while away, but I already started my list.


Lacey (2) -

Beach Towel
Swim Suit
Puzzle
5 Books
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3306411
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3306413
Purple Beanbag Chair
Disney Princess Folding Table and Chairs
Step2 Write Desk
Play Baby Crib and High Chair

Maya (2) -

Beach Towel
Swim Suit
Puzzle
5 Books
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3306415
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3306402
Pink Beanbag Chair
Step2 Flip and Doodle Art Desk
Step2 Write Desk
Play Baby Stroller and Car Seat

Lacey and Maya -
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3295288&cp=2269728&isTopSellingItem=true


Cara (1) -

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2267410
Beach Towel
Swim Suit
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10040264
Pink Toddler Comfy Chair
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4308023&povid=cat615999-env94345-module95370-rLink11
4 Puzzles
10 Books
2 Baby Dolls
Play Baby stroller, car seat, crib, clothes, bottles, and play pen



It is hard to buy for Cara, because she gets so many of her sisters' stuff. Some things are hard for them to share, because they always have them (like dolls) so they each get their own. The twins have so much stuff already also. Plus they are each getting some clothes. We will also give all three of them a large bucket with new sand toys and water toys (we live on the beach). I am sure I will pick up more stuff along the way.

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I have bought some of my boys christmas.
Caven (4)
Computer game for preschool
Helmet that makes noise and is interactive with him
Possibly a Power wheels 4 wheeler
Books
Action figures

Cullen (2 1/2)
Computer game for preschool
Helmet ( like brothers but a little differant)
Books
Action figures
Possibly a bike

Boys are a little harder to buy for so I hope they like and play with what I have picked out. I am glad I am not the only one that gets Christmas shopping done early.

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What's the best bicycle for my kids to learn to ride without training wheels?

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Gina W

My husband says we should get a lighter weight bike for my daughter but I think that would be even more likely to fall over. Is there a brand of bike that has a low center of gravity or something similar that would make it easier to learn to ride? She's 6 and has a rather heavy "Cool Ride" by Dynacraft.

Answer
Your husband is right - a lighter bike would be easier to balance on: less weight = less work to balance. With a heavy bike she has to balance her weight plus the bike. Unfortunately though, they don't really make lightweight bikes for kids - they all seem to be horribly heavy.

A low center of gravity might help a bit, but you're not going to find a bike like that - all the weight goes into the structure, and anyway, the heaviest thing she's balancing is herself - the bike is only a minor part of the weight.

What you may want to do is get a 'balance bike'. These bikes train the child to balance - they have no pedals and the kid runs the bike along. The idea is to get the child to pick his/her feet up and start to learn to balance. After that, you can buy her a regular bike and she'll already have the balancing skill.

How do you ride a bike without training wheels?

Linda

I am nine and I can't ride my bike without training wheels! I have not rode it in years.I really want to ride it because I don't have any training wheels and I got a brand new bike that is my favorite color. I didn't want to until I went to the park and saw my friend and I was chasing her while she rode a bike without the spare wheels. Now I really want to! I will try her way tomorrow after I get to my house, but if I can't hang on to her way i'm taking my scooter to the park. If her way doesn't work, best answer deserves a lot of credit.

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Well first of all, training wheels are for little kids. I doubt they even make them in a size you would need.

But actually training wheels are obsolete. The new way to teach a kid to ride a bike is what's called a 'gravity bike' (and I have NO idea why it's called that. It makes no sense to me. But that's what they call it.) What you do is take the pedals off a bike. You lower the seat so you can put both feet flat on the ground. Then you push the bike along with your feet. They make bikes for little kids that don't have cranks or chains or anything, just two wheels and adjustable seat height.

You push the bike along with your feet and learn to balance and steer. After not too long you could coast down a mild hill with your feet off the ground, you can steer by leaning without putting your feet down. Then you're ready for a real bike with pedals.

Training wheels will get you pedaling and all that, but you're not really learning to ride a bike, which has to do with balancing and steering. It's something nobody can teach you, you just get a feel for it.

The 'gravity bike' idea has resulted in kids learning to ride at a much younger age. In my day we all learned around 5 or 6 but these days I see three year olds on bikes! Which I think is great! I've never heard of a nine year old learning that way, but why not? A person your age actually has better balance than a five year old, so it should be even easier.

Riding a bike is a lot of fun! I do it almost every day. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Get a helmet, though, and expect to fall two or three times before you get good at it. It's all part of learning.

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What scientific principles are involved in learning how to ride a bike?

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MortalGuar

For instance, does it have to do with balance? Equilibrium? Why do we not have an intrinsic ability to ride a bicycle?

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See the great web site below:
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/mechanics/bicycle.html

When the bicycle wheels are rotating, they are stable. The magnitude of the stability depends on the velocity of wheel, the radius of wheel, and the mass of the outer part of the wheel, the tires and rim.

A young child on bicycle with small wheels traveling at low velocity is very unstable. When my sonâs were learning to ride a bicycle, I would give them a push to increase the velocity of the wheels. As they became more comfortable, less afraid, they would run and hop onto the bicycle after the velocity was increased.

I am now a 62 year old man who has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. This causes me to have balance problems. Last summer, I felt like the child just learning to ride. I would start at the highest point of our driveway. The velocity of the bicycle and me increased as we rolled down the incline. Thus our stability was increasing, and I felt more comfortable, less afraid.
That was the easy part.

When I got back home, and rode the bike up the incline, the velocity of the bike and me decreased. Thus our stability decreased.

As I almost came to a stop, my stability was decreasing faster than I could climb off the bike. Yes, the bike and I fell to the ground. Now, I make sure that I am next to my car, when my velocity is low, so I can lean on the car and safely get off the bike.

I last physics connection!!

Before I had these balance problems, I would ride with no hands on the handle bars.
As I leaned to the right, the front wheel would turn to the right and the bike and I would ride around a circular arc at a junction of 2 streets.

As the plane of the rotating wheel is shifted away from vertical, a torque perpendicular to the plane of the circle in which the wheel is rotating. To counter balance this torque, the front wheel rotates, causing the plane of the circle to rotate. The result is the front wheel is causing the bike and I to move in a circular path.

What scientific principles are involved in learning how to ride a bike?
For instance, does it have to do with balance? Equilibrium? Why do we not have an intrinsic ability to ride a bicycle?


See the great web site below:
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/mechanics/bicycle.html

When the bicycle wheels are rotating, they are stable. The magnitude of the stability depends on the velocity of wheel, the radius of wheel, and the mass of the outer part of the wheel, the tires and rim.

A young child on bicycle with small wheels traveling at low velocity is very unstable. When my sonâs were learning to ride a bicycle, I would give them a push to increase the velocity of the wheels. As they became more comfortable, less afraid, they would run and hop onto the bicycle after the velocity was increased.

I am now a 62 year old man who has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. This causes me to have balance problems. Last summer, I felt like the child just learning to ride. I would start at the highest point of our driveway. The velocity of the bicycle and me increased as we rolled down the incline. Thus our stability was increasing, and I felt more comfortable, less afraid.
That was the easy part.

When I got back home, and rode the bike up the incline, the velocity of the bike and me decreased. Thus our stability decreased.

As I almost came to a stop, my stability was decreasing faster than I could climb off the bike. Yes, the bike and I fell to the ground. Now, I make sure that I am next to my car, when my velocity is low, so I can lean on the car and safely get off the bike.

I last physics connection!!

Before I had these balance problems, I would ride with no hands on the handle bars.
As I leaned to the right, the front wheel would turn to the right and the bike and I would ride around a circular arc at a junction of 2 streets.
As the plane of the rotating wheel is shifted away from vertical, a torque perpendicular to the plane of the circle in which the wheel is rotating. To counter balance this torque, the front wheel rotates, causing the plane of the circle to rotate. The result is the front wheel is causing the bike and I to move in a circular path.

When I lean, I apply a force that attempts to make the wheel lean at the same angle. If the bike and I were sitting still, and I leaned a specific angle, the bike would lean the same angle. However, rotation of the wheel increases the moment of inertia of the wheel. As I lean a specific angle, I am my body is exerting a force that is doing work that produces a torque that is causing the plane of the moment of inertia to change its direction.

Energy always tries to be conserved. So, the energy produced the work, that caused the front wheel to rotate, which cause the bike and I to move in a circular path.

The force is now centritptal force

What is the difference between a feminist critique of pornography and a conservative/traditional critique?

Taylor

I am working on a essay and am having a slight difficulty with part of the prompt. Any help at all would be amazing.

Answer
Feminism sees the world as a competition between Men & Woman for power... rather than the Darwinistic premise that it's the cooperation between Men & Women to create offspring.

Which makes Feminism stunningly incapable of providing a logical foundation for any sort of real world analysis.

Is sexual attraction part of a Woman's Power?
Or is it a Masculine trap to enslave Women to the drudgeries of raising children?

Well a Feminist doesn't know, it all depends on her mood that morning. Whether she's a bull dyke or a fem fem. Whether she's attractive or resents that the 'hot chicks' are catered to.

However in general Feminism has been dominated by somewhat unattractive lesbians. I.e. the "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle" types.

Which means they construe Pornography as Men exploiting & objectifying Women. I.e. Porn is bad because it encourages men to see women as 'sex objects' rather than people worthy of respect & equal pay.

The notion that Men are exploited by pornography, i.e. trading their hard earned dollars just for an inconsequential viewing of nudity - doesn't really enter into Feminist thinking... Men are the enemy, if their desires cost them, that's just karmic justice.

Conservatism is defined by 2 fundamental principles.
1) Do what you have agreed to do.
2) Respect the property of others.

Which means "Conservatism' has no critique of porn per se, other than paying the models what you've agreed to & you shouldn't steal your buddies Playboys.

What does have an opinion on Porn is Christianity.

Now Christians are usually Conservatives because the Conservative fundamentals correspond with the last 5 Commandments.

BUT Christianity is far more Darwinistic than simple Conservativism, keeping in mind though that Christian tenants are presented as 'The Word of God' rather than the Darwinistic principals for successful procreation.

None the less, even a cursory evaluation of Christian principals reveals it's all about creating families to raise babies.

And if anything isn't good business ethics or family values, it's probably a sin.


Do Gays make babies? Nope, so being Gay is a sin.
Does Abortion kill babies? Yep, so Abortion is a sin.
Does Promiscuity make babies? Well, maybe, but it doesn't help make families so Promiscuity is a sin... unless you marry the girl you knocked up... which Christians call 'doing the right thing' & then you are forgiven.

So what is the Christian critique on Porn? Well it's a sin.
It's lust instead of love. It's money wasted on sexual desire that does not promote family formation.

Christianity rejects the divorce of sexual desire from responsibility to offspring. It rejects the Playboy philosophy. Sex is fun, but it's not for fun. Women are to be Mother Objects, not Sex Objects.

And in that bare sense of objecting to pure sexual objectification of women, the Christians agree with the Feminists....

BUT... the agreement is profoundly short lived, because Christians think the point of existence for Women is to become Mothers, whereas Feminists tend to see that as selling out.

Fortunately Darwin tends to kill things like the Feminists meme.
Christians would say that's just God's will.

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What kind of bike should I get?

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metropolis

Haro Heartland Ltd Comfort Bike '10 - $349.99

Diamondback Insight 1 700c Men's Hybrid Bike - $399.99

I want a bike that is good for long distances and that can handle my weight. I would attempt to stay on paved roads, but there is really no telling where I will end up. I am 6'4" and 220lbs. With that said, I was wondering if a 29er would be better.

Answer
Depends on what year of Diamondback - and I'm not kidding. The 2010 model uses a SRAM PG-820 8spd Cassette (11-32t). Key word being "cassette". The 2011 model uses a Shimano HG-20 7spd (12-28t) freewheel.

The cassette will have a lower 1st gear for pulling hills & a freehub set up - not a freewheel. Much stronger.

This type of bike is NOT intended for off-road use. It may handle a light trail of finely crushed gravel or packed earth at slower speeds. But I wouldn't take it purely "off-road". What makes me so sure? I OWN a 2009 Diamondback Insight.

What do Dutch people do in their spare time?

Eric S

What is an incredibly Dutch thing to do that people in the Netherlands do that other people do not?

Answer
Most Dutch people ride bicycles. Not only in their spare time, also just to get to and from school or work. We have way more people riding bikes than any other country and still our gouvernment is trying to get more people on bikes.

This blog often mentions the amount and percentage of the Dutch riding bikes, and the age groups:
http://hembrow.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2010-01-01T00%3A00%3A00%2B01%3A00&updated-max=2011-01-01T00%3A00%3A00%2B01%3A00&max-results=50
http://hembrow.blogspot.com/2008/08/pit-canaries.html

In fact, all ages ride bikes, from kids who are just learning to walk to people in their 90's. I would not be surpriced if someone knows an 100 year old bicyclist.

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