How do I fix up a kid's bike?

Lexie

Okay, so I gave my childhood bicycle to my mom's friend's kid and she THRASHED it! The once beautiful leather seat is trashed, the chain is rusty and I'm guessing I won't be able to use it, she took the back tire off, and the bike's been sitting in the hot sun for a few months now. I am not happy right now. My mom wants to take it to the dump, but I'm not letting that happen. So can anyone please tell me what I should do! I know I need a new bike and both the front and back tires need to probably be replaced, since she won't give me back the tire she took off. So can you tell me what I need to get and how I need to put it on. Like doesn't the back tire have to connect to the brakes? Thanks.

Answer
Hey Lexie!

I'm sorry to hear something so precious to you was so abused. =(

From the details you provided, it looks like you will need a new:
1. Chain
2. Back rim + tubing + tire
3. Front rim + tubing + tire
4. Seat

Honestly, repairing yourself is not hard at all. Just be prepared to get a little dirty.
And since I do not know the following:
Bicycle type (beach cruiser, bmx, mountain bike, etc)
Size
Make and model...
I wouldn't be able to provide any more information than what I already have said. =/

Your best bet is to go to a nearby Bike shop and see what they have to say as far as repairing your bike. And be careful, they may want to charge you an outrageous price just for assembly...


Email me if you'd like help with the assembly, or anything else.
Take care!

What would cause a kid's bike to stop cranking?

Josh R

Bought a little Huffy for my daughter's first bike. Went together easy, looks pretty good. However, after so many revolutions, it stops pedaling forward. I have to violently go back and forth with the crank to get it to loosen up, and sometimes this knocks off the chain. I've tried tightening the chain by moving the wheel back, but that didn't help. It "feels" like it's getting snagged in teh rear tire, not the crank, but I'm not 100% sure. Does it just need a good greasing? Why would it work for a while after getting freed up though?

Answer
If the chain is not falling off & getting lodged somewhere - it's most likely a bad bottom bracket (crank bearings). Real bicycle shops give free estimates. Find one.

I hate to say this but...your first mistake was - "Bought a little Huffy..." Very cheap discount store bicycle. If it's new, take it back for a full refund. Then go see a REAL bicycle shop.

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