Q. got a little kids' bike without a kickstand. How do you put one on and where can they be found?
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THIS bike is for a small child! not some adult who may find themself in the sahara or some such place. It is special to her and was her BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!!
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THIS bike is for a small child! not some adult who may find themself in the sahara or some such place. It is special to her and was her BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!!
Answer
Good question. I did a quick search at Performancebike and to my surprise, didn't find anything.
Try your local bike shop.
P.S. Real cyclists don't use kickstands......that's why God created trees and big rocks. Man didn't think there were enough of those, so he invented buildings, bikeracks, and lamposts as well. If you find yourself in the middle of the Sahara where none of those are available, just lay the bike down. No, sand in gears won't matter because you're screwed anyway. You're in the middle of the Sahara desert.
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edit: calm down. the P.S. was just to entertain the other readers. I get most of my bike stuff at Performancebike.com, searched their website, found nothing. Your LBS (local bike shop) may have something in a bin..........
Seriously, even for a child, kickstands are much like your appendix. Personally, I find them annoying, because it encourages kids to park their bikes in the middle of the sidewalk where they're a hazard to others.
Yes, I have kids, in fact I have grandkids. I also have several trees in the yard that are much more stable and suitable for leaning a bike than any kickstand.
Good question. I did a quick search at Performancebike and to my surprise, didn't find anything.
Try your local bike shop.
P.S. Real cyclists don't use kickstands......that's why God created trees and big rocks. Man didn't think there were enough of those, so he invented buildings, bikeracks, and lamposts as well. If you find yourself in the middle of the Sahara where none of those are available, just lay the bike down. No, sand in gears won't matter because you're screwed anyway. You're in the middle of the Sahara desert.
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edit: calm down. the P.S. was just to entertain the other readers. I get most of my bike stuff at Performancebike.com, searched their website, found nothing. Your LBS (local bike shop) may have something in a bin..........
Seriously, even for a child, kickstands are much like your appendix. Personally, I find them annoying, because it encourages kids to park their bikes in the middle of the sidewalk where they're a hazard to others.
Yes, I have kids, in fact I have grandkids. I also have several trees in the yard that are much more stable and suitable for leaning a bike than any kickstand.
What are all the parts that I need to assemble a bmx bike?
Jake
My diamondback is real messed up. I bought a DK frame off some kid and now I wanna assemble a decent bike. I just need to know the basic parts I will need. Please help.
Answer
Things You'll Need:
BMX Bike Brakes
BMX Bike Forks
BMX Bike Frame
BMX Bike Gloves
BMX Bike Parts
BMX Bike Pegs
Bike Pumps
Bike Tools
BMX Bike Helmets
BMX Bikes
Step
1
Start with a good flatland-specific frame. These usually have a short top tube, a short rear end and steep angles.
Step
2
Do a quick check of the frame and everything else on the bike to be sure nothing is cracked, bent or broken.
Step
3
Remove any pads, reflectors, chain guards or kickstands.
Step
4
Put axle pegs on the front and rear wheels and cable detanglers on the front and rear brake cables.
Step
5
Position your handlebars so they are straight up and down or in line with the fork. You may be more comfortable with your bars a little further forward or back, but don't go too far in either direction. Some riders like to cut their handlebars' width to just wider than shoulder-width.
Step
6
Remove old grips if they're torn or if the handlebar is showing through. Bar end caps will help protect the ends of the handlebar.
Step
7
Choose a wheel set that has a rear hub specifically designed for flatland, usually called a free coaster. Free coaster hubs allow you to set your pedals at one position, and they will stay there when rolling backward. Hubs with a regular free wheel make the pedals go backward when rolling backward, and coaster brake hubs don't let you set the pedals easily because of the brake in the hub.
Step
8
Use tires that have a smooth tread and inflate them to the maximum air pressure. Most flatlanders run at least 100 pounds of pressure in their tires, even though it is usually well above the recommended pressure on the tires. There are only a few tires rated to that pressure.
Step
9
Tighten all nuts and bolts to their specifications, including axle nuts, stem bolts, pedals, cranks, seat and seat post nuts, brakes, and headset.
Step
10
Lubricate all moving parts, such as brake cables, brake pivot bolts and your chain.
Step
11
Put the correct amount of tension on the chain so that it doesn't fall off when you're riding.
Step
12
Use the smallest front sprocket that you can find. The easier gearing makes it easier to ride away from tricks and the small sprocket will not get in the way.
Step
13
Choose platform pedals over caged pedals.
Step
14
Find the shortest crank arms you can.
Step
15
Adjust your seat to a height and angle that allows good mobility in front and in back.
Step
16
File down any sharp edges on the bike, such as the edges of the stem or handlebars.
Things You'll Need:
BMX Bike Brakes
BMX Bike Forks
BMX Bike Frame
BMX Bike Gloves
BMX Bike Parts
BMX Bike Pegs
Bike Pumps
Bike Tools
BMX Bike Helmets
BMX Bikes
Step
1
Start with a good flatland-specific frame. These usually have a short top tube, a short rear end and steep angles.
Step
2
Do a quick check of the frame and everything else on the bike to be sure nothing is cracked, bent or broken.
Step
3
Remove any pads, reflectors, chain guards or kickstands.
Step
4
Put axle pegs on the front and rear wheels and cable detanglers on the front and rear brake cables.
Step
5
Position your handlebars so they are straight up and down or in line with the fork. You may be more comfortable with your bars a little further forward or back, but don't go too far in either direction. Some riders like to cut their handlebars' width to just wider than shoulder-width.
Step
6
Remove old grips if they're torn or if the handlebar is showing through. Bar end caps will help protect the ends of the handlebar.
Step
7
Choose a wheel set that has a rear hub specifically designed for flatland, usually called a free coaster. Free coaster hubs allow you to set your pedals at one position, and they will stay there when rolling backward. Hubs with a regular free wheel make the pedals go backward when rolling backward, and coaster brake hubs don't let you set the pedals easily because of the brake in the hub.
Step
8
Use tires that have a smooth tread and inflate them to the maximum air pressure. Most flatlanders run at least 100 pounds of pressure in their tires, even though it is usually well above the recommended pressure on the tires. There are only a few tires rated to that pressure.
Step
9
Tighten all nuts and bolts to their specifications, including axle nuts, stem bolts, pedals, cranks, seat and seat post nuts, brakes, and headset.
Step
10
Lubricate all moving parts, such as brake cables, brake pivot bolts and your chain.
Step
11
Put the correct amount of tension on the chain so that it doesn't fall off when you're riding.
Step
12
Use the smallest front sprocket that you can find. The easier gearing makes it easier to ride away from tricks and the small sprocket will not get in the way.
Step
13
Choose platform pedals over caged pedals.
Step
14
Find the shortest crank arms you can.
Step
15
Adjust your seat to a height and angle that allows good mobility in front and in back.
Step
16
File down any sharp edges on the bike, such as the edges of the stem or handlebars.
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