What's wrong with kids bikes these days?

elisabeths

When I was a kid, I rode my bike everywhere, school, piano lessons, work, college classes, the store. Aside from a tune up here and there and having to top off the air in my tires I never had any trouble. My kids are a different story. They ride their bikes to school ( 0.9 miles) and not a day goes by without a popped tire, lost chain, broken brake cables you name it. "Mommy, can you drive us today my bike....?" is a chorus I hear every day. My husband fixes them only for them to be messed up the next day. Their bikes are not top models but I think descent (Giant, Specialized, Huffy). Why all this trouble? I think it is unreasonable. Any bike experts can tell me what I'm missing?

Answer
Send your husband to bicycle repair school. Most bike shops offer classes. You really have to know preventative maintenance and what to look for in the mass produced bikes.
Get a spare bike or two to keep those kids peddling off to school - that's awesome these days.

Need advice for a first mountain bike!?

Ewrwe Werw

When I was a kid I used to destroy all my bikes doing jumps and such things. Now I'm 18 and I wanna start doing freeride mountain bike. I don't have a super budget so I plan to spend around 1300 to 1700$ for the bike. I would like to know some mtb freeride brands and some advice!
Still wondering if I should buy an used bike?
Maybe a last year bike?

Also, I would like to know how long these bikes last? If someone is doing jumps and such 1 weekend on 2!

Thank you a lot!

Answer
I would probably go used with your budget to get a better bike. Take a look at brands like Giant, Kona, Transition, Brodie, etc.

Upper end bikes typically last a LOT longer then the walmart type but are still susceptible to bad care and bad wreaks.

Below is a bike that might fit your needs.

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