SF kid
i'm trying to find a good bmx bike, but i've been to the shop where one felt realllly uncomfortable and the other felt good, but they were both 20 inch i think. or is there a different size for adults? i'm not big or anything i weigh like 150.
Answer
I am 31yrs old, and I ride a bmx that's a tad smaller than the ones available in stores. It's still 20inch, but the Top Tube is only 19.5"
When deciding on a bmx, they are all 20", but the length of the Top Tube (the tube between the seat post and the stem/handlebars) makes quite the difference. Some go as high as 22", and some as low as 17.9".
Wall-Mart bikes will feel very cheap and 'toy like', where'as if you go to a bike shop, you will be looking at more mid-high end bikes, with quality parts, built to last and take a beating.
Look for Double-wall rims, as they are a lot stronger and less prone to buckling. You won't be able to tell if they are double, single, or triple wall by looking at them, but some have stickers on them, saying so. Ask for the specs on the bike you are looking at, or take some makes and models of bikes you see in the store, and look up their specs online.
I am 6'0", and my bike is designed for Flatland, so it's light and short. Very few stores will stock Flatland bikes, because we make up only 5% of the bmx world.
Some handle bars have a lot of 'sweep', meaning the grip part of them are angled back or up. This can affect the feel of the bike a lot, but bars can always be changed over.
Tyre pressure, believe it or not, can also make a bike feel different. Most people will roll on 65-80psi.
Best way to go is to ride a few bikes and look at the parts that make it feel different, and see what takes ur preference.
Bar sweep, top tube length, tyre psi, seat height, angle of the bars(forward or back), crank length... all these things vary on all bikes, but all (besides the top tube) can be adjusted to suit your preferences. :)
I am 31yrs old, and I ride a bmx that's a tad smaller than the ones available in stores. It's still 20inch, but the Top Tube is only 19.5"
When deciding on a bmx, they are all 20", but the length of the Top Tube (the tube between the seat post and the stem/handlebars) makes quite the difference. Some go as high as 22", and some as low as 17.9".
Wall-Mart bikes will feel very cheap and 'toy like', where'as if you go to a bike shop, you will be looking at more mid-high end bikes, with quality parts, built to last and take a beating.
Look for Double-wall rims, as they are a lot stronger and less prone to buckling. You won't be able to tell if they are double, single, or triple wall by looking at them, but some have stickers on them, saying so. Ask for the specs on the bike you are looking at, or take some makes and models of bikes you see in the store, and look up their specs online.
I am 6'0", and my bike is designed for Flatland, so it's light and short. Very few stores will stock Flatland bikes, because we make up only 5% of the bmx world.
Some handle bars have a lot of 'sweep', meaning the grip part of them are angled back or up. This can affect the feel of the bike a lot, but bars can always be changed over.
Tyre pressure, believe it or not, can also make a bike feel different. Most people will roll on 65-80psi.
Best way to go is to ride a few bikes and look at the parts that make it feel different, and see what takes ur preference.
Bar sweep, top tube length, tyre psi, seat height, angle of the bars(forward or back), crank length... all these things vary on all bikes, but all (besides the top tube) can be adjusted to suit your preferences. :)
Rome with 2 Kids - Need suggestions?
Srini
Hi,
I am making a 5 day visit to Rome with 2 kids, aged 3 and 1. I would appreciate some suggestions:
1. Can you please give some guidance on places to visit in Rome and Vatican? What is the best way to see as many places as we can with the two kids in mind?
2. Good locality/hotel to stay closer to the places?
3. Where can I baby supplies (diaper, formula etc) in Rome?
4. Which of the two airports is better?
Thanks in advance,
Srini
Answer
Villa Borghese would be a perfect place to spend a nice afternoon with the kids. The park is huge and you will find plenty of activities to keep you and your kids happy. Either pack a lunch or you can have sandwiches at one of the numerous cafes. You can rent bikes (also those family style bikes that seat four or five) you can take a train around the park (great for the little kids), there is a pond where you can rent a row boat, a children's museum, and from time to time have out door plays for the kids (Im not sure of the schedule). Also there is a few miniature rides for the kids. On the far end of the park is a Zoo if you are interested. Or buy a cheap ball and sit under a shady tree and let the kids run around. The park is a great place to relax and sit down after a long day of sight-seeing.
Not far from the park, just around the corner from the Flaminio metro stop is a child's museum, with hands on activities. I can't remember the name...Museo Bambini.. or something like that.
As far as where to stay, anything central that is close to the metro or with in walking distance to the center... it really depends on your budget. Ask your hotel what metro stop they are near, you want to make sure it is Metro A (Metro B is a little our of the way and not on the tourist path). The Vatican area is a good place to stay that is a little more quite then the center of town, but many hotels will lie and say they are near town, and in fact they are 5 miles away. So best bet get a Rome metro map out make sure you the hotel is near metro stops Spanga, Barbarini, Flaminio, Leapanto, Ottiviano, or Cipro. I would strongly suggest staying away from termini with small children.
Rome is beautiful, but also hectic and crazy so it will be a bit of a challenge with to small kids, hopefully you have another adult to help you out, otherwise I would suggest getting a double stroller.
Baby supplies can be bought at any supermarket (Supermarcato).
There is so much to see and do in Rome, that my suggestion is don't try to see it all. Otherwise you will not enjoy yourself and will be exhausted. Pick a handful of thing you want to see, save the rest for another time, but Villa Borgheses is a MUST!
Hopefully this info was a little helpful. I don't have children so I may not be the best source.
Villa Borghese would be a perfect place to spend a nice afternoon with the kids. The park is huge and you will find plenty of activities to keep you and your kids happy. Either pack a lunch or you can have sandwiches at one of the numerous cafes. You can rent bikes (also those family style bikes that seat four or five) you can take a train around the park (great for the little kids), there is a pond where you can rent a row boat, a children's museum, and from time to time have out door plays for the kids (Im not sure of the schedule). Also there is a few miniature rides for the kids. On the far end of the park is a Zoo if you are interested. Or buy a cheap ball and sit under a shady tree and let the kids run around. The park is a great place to relax and sit down after a long day of sight-seeing.
Not far from the park, just around the corner from the Flaminio metro stop is a child's museum, with hands on activities. I can't remember the name...Museo Bambini.. or something like that.
As far as where to stay, anything central that is close to the metro or with in walking distance to the center... it really depends on your budget. Ask your hotel what metro stop they are near, you want to make sure it is Metro A (Metro B is a little our of the way and not on the tourist path). The Vatican area is a good place to stay that is a little more quite then the center of town, but many hotels will lie and say they are near town, and in fact they are 5 miles away. So best bet get a Rome metro map out make sure you the hotel is near metro stops Spanga, Barbarini, Flaminio, Leapanto, Ottiviano, or Cipro. I would strongly suggest staying away from termini with small children.
Rome is beautiful, but also hectic and crazy so it will be a bit of a challenge with to small kids, hopefully you have another adult to help you out, otherwise I would suggest getting a double stroller.
Baby supplies can be bought at any supermarket (Supermarcato).
There is so much to see and do in Rome, that my suggestion is don't try to see it all. Otherwise you will not enjoy yourself and will be exhausted. Pick a handful of thing you want to see, save the rest for another time, but Villa Borgheses is a MUST!
Hopefully this info was a little helpful. I don't have children so I may not be the best source.
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