Brain Teaser Question?

Lucas

At Irv rents all king of cycles: unicycles tandem bikes regular bikes and evan tricycles for little kids.He parks all cycles in front of the shop with a helmet for each rider strapped to each cycle. This morning Irv counted 57 helmets and 115 wheels parked in front of the store He knows that he has 32 regular bikes. He knows that there are equal amount of unicycles and tandem bikes. How many unicycles, tandem bikes and tricycles does Irv have?

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A regular bike has two wheels and one helmet. Take out those 32 and you're left with 25 helmets and 51 wheels, so:
U + 2D + T = 25
U + 2D + 3T = 51 (Using D for tandem and T for trike)
Since D = U,
3D + T = 25
3D + 3T = 51. Subtracting #1 from #2,
2T = 26
T = 13. 3D + 13 = 25, 3D = 12, D=4.
13 tricycles, 4 tandems, and 4 unicycles.

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I need a stretchy giant rubber band like item?

Kelton Hed

Im making a bow and need basically a thick, giant rubber band or something like that that can be hooked together and not split

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When I was a kid, we used latex surgical tubing to make some pretty powerful sling shots. We also cut up old inner tubed from bicycles, motorcycles and trucks but they don't stretch as well as surgical tubing.

I should point out that with a normal bow, it's the bow that flexes, not the string......

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.

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how to make a front/set/ handlebar passenger seat on bike?

Epic Win

I want to take my girlfriend on a bike ride in my beach cruiser. I want her to ride in the front so we can feel the wind. How cheesy is int? Ahhh.. Who cares...I would love to do that just for fun.
Can you please give me advice or a product name? I already checked but only for kids

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Get a bicycle built for two - tandem bike. Two people riding a bicycle built for one is dangerous & illegal.

Which are safer: rear or front mounted child bike seats?

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I haven't cycled for years but really need a bike to get around as the local bus route has just stopped running and i live five miles out of town.
My child is 3. I will need to purchase a bike seat for her.

I've looked online but advice is very confusing. I definitely don't want a trailer, but am wondering whether it is safer to ride with a child in a front seat or a rear seat? I know the front seat seems more stable but there are a few problems with this one.

Any advice, especially from personal experience would be very welcome. thanks! xx
by the way i also haven't got a bike - advice on what type to purchase for a relatively inexperienced rider would be welcome too!

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Definately rear seats are safer. Front mounts obstruct your view for pot holes and glass etc. and you run a risk of running your kid over if there is a malfunction with the seat or harness. Just make sure to get the right seat with the right amount of restraints for your child.

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I would like to know a little bit about Windsor, On?

terra

I am thinking about moving to Windsor. I am married and have three small kids. Please tell me everything you know about the city, like weather, people, nature and stuff. Your personal opinion is very important too. Thank you all
Wow, I am impressed with the details I got in the second reply. Thank you very much for taking time.

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I live in Windsor.
First off, if you are considering moving to Windsor, I hope you have a job already lined up. You probably know that this area is very dependent on the automotive industry and businesses and factories and laying off/closing down here in high numbers. Hopefully the current labour talks will save the Chrysler plant here, but that is up in the air as well at this moment.
On the up side, Windsor has the best housing market in the country right now. Both rentals and houses for sale are very reasonable, and there are some great deals out there. With mortgage rates so low, it is a great time to buy here. There are an overabundance of rentals available as well, so they are a steal too.
The weather here in the summer can be hot (can reach in the 90's a few days each summer) and humid. Mostly summer temps are in the 80's. Winters can be cold (occasionally can dip below 0) and snowy. This past winter was particularly brutal and we had way more snow and cold than normal. March has been mild tho, so far, with very little snow.
Windsor does not have much of a downtown anymore as far as shopping. Most of the retailers have moved out to the outlying malls (we have two major malls - Devonshire Mall and Windsor Crossings - as well as a few smaller ones). Downtown is mostly restaurants/bars/nightclubs, and on the weekends, they are mostly filled with young American kids who can drink over here at 19.
The casino is beautiful (I work there), employs about 4,000+ in this city, and they are getting some pretty major acts booked in as far as entertainment.
The waterfront here is gorgeous and a real jewel in the city. They have spent tons of money on landscaping, bike paths, etc., and you can walk/bike/rollerblade right along the riverfront for miles.
The west end of the city has the University of Windsor, a mid-sized university, and a lot of the population in that area consists of students and student rentals.
Windsor is home to the 1st place team in junior hockey right now, the Windsor Spitfires, and their games are great to go to. They just built a beautiful spanking new area on the east end of the city.
I find Windsor to be a friendly city.
If you are comfortable with Detroit and its surrounding suburbs, every sporting and entertainment event is available to you within about 25 miles. I go over there all the time and have never had one problem, but that is based on your comfort level. You hear a lot of bad about Detroit, but it is overplayed, and as long as you know where to stay away from, you are fine. None of the problems of Detroit spill over to Windsor. We have the Detroit River to separate us and the border is fairly strict. Windsor may see about 5 or 6 homicides a yearly, and they are mostly domestic or, at the very least, acquaintances. There are very little random murders.
Like any city, there are good and bad areas of housing. Windsor, as well, has some nice areas outside of its city limits (Tecumseh, Lasalle, Amherstburg).
Overall, I like the city. It is just about the right size for me, but if you were coming from a place such as Toronto, you might at first find it too slow-paced. Depends, I think, what you're used to.
Hope this helps.

What can you tell me about L.A., if I was to want to move there?

Vyrsace

Hi there! I am from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and I've been thinking over the past few years to move for some change. I like big cities and don't mind the metropolis mentality (as I've lived in Toronto and Vancouver as well). Los Angeles is one of a few choices on my list of places to consider moving.

What can you tell me about the generic lifestyle of Los Angeles? I'm looking for weather, ethnicities, cost of living (rent/own a house, dining, travel), traffic, employment, night life, and any other basic life necessity that people of the everyday civilized world would require.

What are the good/bad areas in the city, overall (crime, ammenities, employment, etc.)?

As a tip, skip any contrasts or comparisons to Canadian living/lifestyle. I'd appreciate personalized and detailed opinions rather than pasted URLs.

Thank You.

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For a number of reasons, we get a bunch of questions asking what itâs like in LA in order to move here.

First of all, I'll tell you what it's NOT like: It's not like anything on TV. There arenât running gun battles in the street. There arenât shootouts every day. Also, you donât see celebrities just walking down the street. We don't go surfing during lunch hour. Some parts of LA are really nice, others are âghettoâ.

LA doesnât have an effective public transportation like New York or San Francisco. One reason is that LA is larger in area than either of those, without a central hub where everything is. Back in the 1960âs, we might have done it. But by the time local governments got their act together, it was much more difficult to make a working public transit system. Also, unlike NY, we have earthquakes, which makes it a little more difficult to built underground.

You NEED a car to live in Southern California. Deal with it.

The freeway traffic in LA is probably the worst thing about living here. The 405 is the worst. Know why they call it the 405? Because you go 4 o' 5 miles per hour, and it takes 4 o' 5 hours to get where you're going. Freeway Traffic is bad from 6-10 AM and bad from 3-7 PM. I don't know why they call it rush hour. It's more than an hour, and nobody's rushing, that's for sure.

The gangs in LA are the cause of many rumors. Keep in mind that there are gangs in any large town, in every part of the country. In LA, the gangs aren't really downtown, they are in South LA, East LA, and north Long Beach (an extension of the South LA gangs, actually). And here's the deal: Mostly, they just kill each other.

Gas is expensive in California. Currently, it's about $3.20, on average.

Yes, gas and real estate are very expensive in SoCal. However, this would be the best time to BUY a house because it's a buyer's market right now. There are a lot of foreclosures, and too many houses on the market. So if you have cash, it's a great time to buy. Unfortunately, most of us don't have a half-mil just lying around. Perhaps Paris Hilton (regular poster here)?

Yep, freeways are a drag, it's smoggy in summer, and expensive to live here. Yet, if it's so bad, why do we have thousands and thousands of people moving here?

Weather
Activities
Weather
Plenty of jobs
Weather
Beaches, mountains, deserts all within driving distance
Weather!

Here's my final point on the weather. In colder parts of the country, people keep their cars in their garages all winter. Kids get snow toys for Christmas. Here, kids get BIKES, scooters, and skateboards. 10 AM Christmas morning, the streets are FULL of kids on their new bikes, scooters, etc. We have a play set from Costco in the back yard. I installed a light in the yard and our youngest plays on it (sometimes with friends) at night during the âwinterâ, from the time homework and dinner are done until bed time. You can't do THAT in the snow.

The job market is good here, mainly because there are SO many people here that it creates its own job market. Then there are MANY industries, including tourism, entertainment, shipping, manufacturing, etc. Itâs an incredible economy.

However, LA is not for everyone. Every time someone posts this question, you get the LA haters who post their bile and venom. A lot of them donât know what they are talking about. Maybe they had cousin Ernie visit once, and he was plumb disappointed when he got to Hollywood and found it werenât pretty like on TV. Of course, he told all his kinfolk, and now theyâre LA experts. Some of them are people who actually visited once, and found out it wasnât like it was on TV, and it certainly wasnât Mayberry. And some actually lived here, and couldnât deal with the expense, the traffic, or the rather impersonal nature of living in a large metropolis. (You know, the kind who like to drop in on their neighbors unannounced, open the (unlocked) door, and let themselves in. Well, itâs not like that here, for better or worse. To those I would say âgood luckâ to you wherever you are, but please donât spew your venom in this forum.

In a nutshell, LA a HUGE metropolis. I live in one of the nicer suburbs, but the commute is no fun, often 1-2 hours each way each day. However, 340+ days of sunshine really helps. Yeah, it's expensive. Mrs. Obviousman and I both have to work to pay the mortgage. But is it worth it? You bet!

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What type of bike(s) should I buy?

max3333

I have a 8 year old son who wants a "mountain bike" for his birthday. I would like to purchase a pair of bikes for myself and him to use. I have 15 acres of property that I would like to use these bikes on. It is mostly flat grassland but there is rough terrain and some 10 to 15-foot hills to ride over. These bikes will not be used on the street. Any suggestions on what type and brand of bikes for beginners(adult and kid)that can be purchased reasonably? For occasional use that can take a beating? Thanks for any suggestions.

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For this terrain, one would suggest a "Double Boinger" or in other words, a full suspension mountain bike.

These can be quite expensive, so one may substitute a "regular" mountain bike, also called a hardtail. These have front shocks and no rear suspension, and they cost a lot less.
Make up the difference by using a springer saddle or a suspension seatpost. Either seatpost or springer saddle will cost about $20 each bike, so this method is far less expensive than a "Double Boinger" style.

At the $20 price range, the springer saddle is more reliable technology, and they were once considered a "required" part of the enjoyment of cycling. Bike shops have quite a variety and so does www.bikepartsusa.com and amazon.com. Avoid the "Web Spring" or "Mattress" variety and just go with the easy and simple two steel spring or two rubber spring sort to get some very enjoyable results.

While it is best to purchase your bikes from a real bike store, Schwinn and Diamondback will always give you usable quality bikes with name brand components at every price point. So, if you get a very cheap bike, do make sure it is one of those two brands. These can be found at Target in a limited selection of size ranges, but if you're taller than 5'10" then its off to the bike store with you. ;)
Lower priced options exist, but will cost you a great deal in repairs and lost enjoyment.

IMPORTANT: The point of sizing is to get a bike that makes you WANT to go cycling. Don't settle for less than that.

IMPORTANT: In any case, make certain that the rear derailer has the name "Shimano" or the name "SRAM" printed directly on it.

For your son. Get him as large a bike as he can stand over with at least an inch "clearance" to the top tube. It is not important if he can reach the ground from the seat, as that's not correct seat adjustment anyway--legs need to straighten fully when pedaling. Just make sure that he can stand over it and that it doesn't look like a toy.

For you, the same sizing applies, but for a different reason. Make sure that the bike is large enough to give you a comfortable reach for the handlebars.

While it is possible to re-size (UP) the $139 Schwinn mountain bike, the cost of the stem riser adapter and stronger seat post, plus installation, may inflate the price of the bike up to a bike-store-bike price, and you might as well just get the right size to start with. That's why I said that if you're over 5'10" then you really do need to go to the bike store. A Diamondback, Raliegh, or Schwinn dealer can still get you a good price.

I want to participate in a bike ride...how do I prepare?

techmaren

I would like to start riding bikes...and ultimately participate in a bike ride. I have never really done anything like this before and haven't riden a bike since I was a kid. I know there will be alot of time put in preparing for a ride. But where should I even start? What kind of bike is good for this type of thing? Any tips or suggestions? HELP! =)

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The best bike for an entry level cyclist is not the same as for a serious road or trail cyclist. It's more like what a city commuter would ride. "city" or "hybrid"--best way to recognize them is, they will let you sit more or less like a person leaning forward on a chair to listen to an interesting conversation, not practically flat on your stomach. You can put a high stem (handlebar holder) and upright handlebars on a road bike, but they won't make the road bike handle well, and your will not be comfortable. Some modern city bikes are very heavy (especially as a trade off for a very low step-through) and they will never really be bikes for longer group rides.

I like moustache type handle bars, so my arms and hands are comfy. Drop your hands into a "holding the bars" position on imaginary handlebars in front of you, and hold the position a while, allowing your hands to adjust to whatever is comfortable.

There are also cruisers and semi-recumbents that let you sit waaaay back, but they often don't turn as well, and they don't always use your leg power well. Buy only if you are freaked on a bike, and want to be able to put your feet down FLAT, on both sides, while stopped. A cheap, old mountain bike (no shocks needed--they go bad first on cheap, old mountain bikes) will also do, to get you started.

Find a bike store first, someplace where they repair bikes. Ask them if they know anyone with some inexpensive used bikes, or find out if they will help you fix up something that you find at goodwill. After a couple of months, you'll make a much better choice of how you want to be sitting on a bike, and you can upgrade.

Aluminum bikes can't be fixed if they get bent or dented. A good steel bike can be as light as an aluminum bike. Any material is fine for getting started.

Internal hubs are foolproof &low maintenance, but hard to find. If your area is not hilly, a 5-speed or even 3-speed (internal or regular) or an old 10- or 12-speed is fine for getting comfortable. Chain and gears and brakes must be in good shape, or you will be miserable and not ride, or ride and be unsafe.

"Stand over height" is not a useful measurement for serious cyclists, who want a geometry that perfectly matches their proportions. For those of us who just want to not whack our "private bits" on the top tube, it's a very useful measurement--it means what it sounds like.

When you pedal, you want your leg to be almost all the way extended at the bottom of the stroke, and you don't want your knees up past horizontal at the top of the stroke. Otherwise, you can give yourself major knee problems. The seat tube normally allows you a lot of adjustment in height, but you do need to check that you can get the seat the right height.

Most new cyclists buy seats that seem like pillows for the first 5 minutes, but may chafe or press very badly after an hour, making them useless when you start doing rides. If you have a big bike store near you, with a stationary bike, go in with normal pants / shorts, and test ride 6 or 7 different saddles from their "cheap" bin. Some you will know in 3 minutes that they hit you badly. Some will look like they should work fine, but...no good. Eventually you will find one that seems OK for at least 20 minutes.

The side benefit, you will get used to turning your legs in a circle for quite a while, you can practice shifting, and you can see how you like to sit on the trainer while you pick your saddle!

There are some different standards as far as mixing and matching parts, but if you stick with bikes and parts from the past 15 years, and avoid a lot of high-end, overpriced, gimmicky stuff that you don't know enough about to buy, anyway, you will mostly be able to combine things you like: handlebars that fit your hands, seat that fits your bottom, bike that fits your size.

I will also mention small-wheel bikes. Unlike the trick bikes, there are some folders and other bikes with very small wheels that are actually fine for riding 50 miles or more. The benefits are portability, maneuverability, and a very low step-over height, so you can hop on and off easily. Think Dahon, Downtube,

Again, even if you eventually hope to do multi-day road bike rides, I would not start on a road bike, unless you were a confident rider in your youth, and you have a friend about your size who is willing to lend you their bike. I also would not pay a lot and get stuck with a bike that fits your mental image of "you as a rider," but not your actual body.

You do not want a "fixie" (they are cool, but not a beginner bike). Spend under $150 on a used bike (plus a seat and handlebars you really like, and new brake pads, and some chain lube). Later, spend the $$$.

Helmet!!! Lights!!! Find your local bike advocacy group, or coffee shop / bike store riders. Ask cyclists about their bikes, at the bike rack. Sidewalks are NOT safer than streets (driveways). HAVE FUN!

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Best pocket bike for kids?

Asia D

I want to purchase a pocket bike, mini dirt bike, or mini quad for my nephew's graduation present. He is 6 years old, about 60 lbs, average Height. I want to know the best thing to get him, if there are any with speed lock-outs or remote shut offs. A few good name brands would be awesome. I also need something I can get training wheels for. I'm looking to spend no more than 500. Please no comments about how he doesn't need one or that he needs to be supervised he is well taken care and we understand this isn't a toy. I just need advice on what to buy. Thank you!

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Pocket bikes are Chinese made knock off's/clones of Japanese and European bikes. They are inferior to the bike they are cloned from. They do not have the reliability, dependability, quality or craftsmanship of the bikes they are cloned from.

With that said, I would recommend you look into a Japanese or European bike. He will fit on a 50cc to a 65cc bike. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and KTM all make mini-bikes.

Since you do not have a lot to spend, you will have to look used. Check Ebay, Craigslist, CycleTrader and BikeFinds.

If you go with a used older bike, Honda used to make a MR 50 2-stroke and an XR75 4-stroke. The XR75 is built like iron and will last for your nephew's children.

The Yamaha PW50 has a restrictor that can be removed.

When it comes to training wheels, just Google mini-bike training wheels. There are a lot of different ones out there. Example: http://gokartsusa.com/EZ-Bike-Mini-Motorcycle-Training-Wheels.aspx
Training wheels are not cheap, they cost around $150. You can also look for used training wheels on Ebay and Craigslist.

If your nephew can ride a bicycle, he will be able to ride a dirt bike. I am not a fan of quads. When I taught my children to ride, I also let them ride my buddies quads. They all preferred dirt bikes to quads. Quads are super easy to learn to ride, but are very easy to tip over and if they do not keep their feet on the pegs can get run over by their own machine. Quads are also heavier than dirt bikes and if the child flips the quad, they may not be able to get our from underneath it without help.

This is the motorcycle racing section, so we mainly only recommend racing machines, but since he is just starting out a true mini-bike from say Sears or Pep Boys might fit the bill fine. These mini-bikes brand new cost under $400. Have large 4-stroke lawn mower engines on them and are perfect for trail riding and basic transportation. If your nephew likes riding though, he will outgrow the mini-bike within a summer.

Don't forget riding gear. Helmet, goggles and a pair of riding boots. Goggles, gloves, shoulder pads with chest protector, kidney belt, armored riding pants and racing jersey can come later. You can find used gear at Ebay, Craigslist, garage sales and flea markets. Does he need the protective gear for a mini-bike? Probably not, but a helmet and goggles are the minimum he should have.

If he ever needs tips on riding or maintenance, tell him to check Youtube. The amount of information on there is unbelievable. He can learn everything from fixing a flat to rebuilding an engine.

Need good, affordable bike for support and comfort, pulling a child trailer.?

Amy K

I am 5'4,110lbs,F. Need good, affordable bike for support and comfort, pulling a child trailer.
I was looking at the cheapest women's bike with Kettler. Then saw some at Target.com. I have tried bikes at Performance and REI, but they seem awful expensive for me at this time. The trailer I just got was $399. I was hoping not to spend more than $250 tops. I've been looking on Craigslist, too, but not sure. Bike suggestions?

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Generally, the more expensive the bike the lighter and better quality it will be. Target, Walmart, etc. sell lots of very inexpensive bikes, but they tend to be heavy and pretty low quality.

Pulling a trailer and a kid or two is pretty hard work. The lighter the bike, the further you are going to be able to haul your kids. Also, the least expensive bikes available have only a single speed. Frankly, gears are a godsend when pulling kids in a trailer.

If you get a bike from a discount retailer, you should plan on having to get another one in a year or two. Also, discount retailers tend to have noone who can fit you and get the bike set up for you. Thus, you run a good chance of getting the wrong size bike or not getting the seat height and handlebar height correct.

Performance and REI carry a wide variety of bikes to meet nearly all price points except the very lowest. You can count on these bikes to be a nice step up in quality. Furthermore, the sales people should take time to work with you to be sure the bike fits you properly.

Your local bike store may be even better. You aren't going to want to go to a "racing" oriented shop, though. Just one than sells a variety of bikes that should suit your needs.

I suggest you try out a mountain bike, a hybrid and a cruizer with gears. I am sure one of these will be perfect for you and will fit your budget. I also recommend you take your kid and trailer with you. Plan on taking an hour, or so, test ride with each bike. Buy the one that is most comfortable for you. Don't buy a bike on the basis of a 10 minute ride around the parking lot. That just isn't enough time to determine if the bike is really comfortable.

Hope this helps.

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What bike should I get for college?

devin

I'm going to school at LMU in Los Angeles this year, and will need a new (to me) bike for crossing campus, exploring the city, etc...

I know it will be smart not to own the nicest bike on campus, but other than that tidbit, I'm at a complete loss when it come to buying a bike for school. Should I get a SS or fixie? Or should I get something more like a MTB with street tires?

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dev

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What's with the craze for fixed gear bikes? Terrible for climbing hills or riding into a stiff breeze. Get a good (but not too good) performance hybrid or road bike with 700C tires. Add a rear rack & panniers to toss your books & other stuff into. And buy a GOOD U-Bolt lock with a thick cable. Learn how to lock up your bike properly. 1st link below.

If I were a college kid again - I'd be looking through craigslist for a used Raleigh, Specialized, Giant, Trek, Cannondale or other quality brand. Avoid ads that claim "vintage" or "classic" road bike. Keys words meaning old, out-dated & heavy bicycle.

Want to see a great commuter bike? 2nd link. A 2009 Diamondback Insight RS I found on R.E.I's outlet web site for a mere $244.00! Already came with fenders & a rear rack I added the inexpensive Axiom panniers. 3rd link.

is buying a bike as a primary form of transportation a good idea?

bob

i'm a beginner i want to buy something cheap and reliable that can get me around to school and work, i want to start saving money and buying an older sportsbike like a katana seems somewhat like a good idea. one thing i have to keep in mind is the risk's in riding one. what do you suggest? it will be my only source of transportation. is putting my life on the line everyday worth the money ill be saving?

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News flash: you put your life on the line every day just by waking up, but you have already learned to live with and accept the risks associated with driving, plugging in a power cord, walking across the street, standing barefoot in the shower, and using a stove without burning yourself. Riding a motorcycle is the same thing, and they are no more dangerous than walking your dog a long as you know what you're doing.

When you were a kid, you learned that wet surfaces were slippery, the stove top is hot, and sticking something metal into the AC outlet is a bad idea. You got hurt, leraned your lesson, and learned to live with an acceptable level of risk with the same dangerous things that hurt you before.

The issue with motorcycles is that a small mistake could kill you outright instead of just leaving you with burnt fingers for a week. That's why education and experience are so important, and why so many squids screw the pooch in their first year of riding.

Take an MSF course, wear all the proper gear, and ride within your limits, and you'll see that motorcycles are very practical daily vehicles (unless you need to carry a LOT of groceries), and no more dangerous than anything else you do. And the fun factor is definitely high!

So go for it, learn well, and keep the rubber side down!

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What do your kids want for christmas ? or what will you give your kids ?

Cat Phat

Give me answers like this :

9yo girl - blah blah blah blah
4yo boy - blalallalalalalalalal

My kids want these

2 year old girl - Baby Alive doll and Hamsters
5 yo boy - Mini Transformers Robot and Bicycle
9 yo girl -- PSP and Iguana

But that's not all ....

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7 year old girl - She really wants anything to do with hannah montana, and dolls. She is obsessed with disney :) My hubby and I got her a dog, were keeping it at my parents house until christmas eve!
1 month old boy - my hubby and I are getting him a baby swing, and a new cradle, and other baby accessories. :)

This isn't all the stuff, we are going christmas shopping on Friday, while the kids go to my mother-in-law's house. :)

Did scene kids evolve into hipsters?

Ivan Castr

Where did they all go? When I was in high school, right before I graduated in 2010, "scene" began to die out. But there were still plenty of kids doing it. I remember this one girl was a hardcore scene kid. She was literally a walking highlighter (seriously, she would sometimes wear white shirts colored in with highlighter). 1 and a half went by, and I saw this same girl but without all the scene. Instead, she was wearing a beanie (on a hot day), thick rimmed glasses, and was riding a bicycle pulled out straight from the 50's. I did not understand.

Anywho, does anyone know what happened to scene kids? If possible, also include a link to before and after photos of scene kids?

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Yes all scene kids have definitely now evolved into hipsters the hipsters and those stupid "facebook famous" people are basically a less cool less emo scene kids, scene started to die out about mid 2010 and by late 2011 they seem non existent probably since many scene queens an kings such as audrey kitching,jac vanek and Hana Beth are now all mid twenties and seem to have developed theese new vegan clothing lines,also probably to do with many of the bands considered "scene" panic at the disco,fall out boy,the academy is,my chemical romance,have either split up or now all members are older more mature and seem to have an entirely different image,honestly I hate theese new hipsters I way preferred e scene days when scene was a its peak from about late 2004 to late 2007

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Help teaching an autistic child to ride a bike.?

pecosdave

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First background on myself and the child
When I was six I taught the four year old across the street how to ride a bike, took the training wheels off myself and amazed both his and my mother. I continued teaching neighborhood kids to ride bikes until I graduated high school and moved off, then I taught my own daughter, even while her bipolar manipulative mother was actively trying to prevent her learning because her older daughter (not mine) never learned (her mothers fault, not my lack of trying).

I'm now dating a gal with two children who's fathers are not in their lives, her older one is autistic, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). I qualify as having a mild case of Aspergers, so her family which has had no experience with Autism loves having me around because I can see things from his perspective having been there myself, but I can explain it, even if it's nowhere near the level he has it, and his case is considered mild

Most of the childs autism is language related, he learns massive details about things he's interested in (Transformers, Pokemon), and can speak about these things for hours, but can't really get detailed - he doesn't have the words. He ask question he knows the answers to and makes common knowledge statements, regularly. He's very intelligent, but he's trapped in his own mind, typical Autism traits.
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The child is great at riding a scooter, he wants to ride a bike. I tried the no training wheels or pedals approach, the kick along and scoot method, he refuses because he's not interested in that (the same way he decides if he's going to like food, visually lost interest) and he sticks to his guns on lack of interest. His mother had him using training wheels before I was in the picture and he was great with that, but apparently a bike with training wheels and a bike without is a whole different concept.

I've got him to where he can pedal and go straight without me holding onto the training handle I put on the back, but he forgets to steer. It's just the same as steering his scooter, but when he gets to pedaling it's so fast I can barely keep up running, much less catch him when he's falling, he hits curbs and falls hard. I've got him to the point where he'll get back on and do it again but the communication barrier is posing an issue when it comes to telling him to steer. I've tried visual demonstrations, explaining the bike is going to go where the front tire is pointing, I've tried everything I can, but he's all or nothing, all pedal no steering.

I feel bad I can't work with him more, I been on the night shift most of the time I've dated his mother and I only have a couple of days in a month I can really work with him - being awake and not at work/school at the opposite times etc... I should work days next month, plenty of evening time this way even though I missed summer vacation. Any tips anyone can give me would be great.

I'll probably cross-post this to a more autism specific section later if I don't have the best of followups, but I've been active in this section quite frequently -especially BMX- and I've come to respect quite a few of you, even if some of you are "take it to a shop" and "road bike is only bike" shills.

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Hi, my brother is mildly autistic, and I taught him to ride a bike. I found that the problem with him was getting him to really keep the interest. What I did was I dug the old buggy out, and drove him around in it until he really saw the fun in it. Then he was able to get him on his own bike and going. Not an easy task, I promise you as he was a bit large for it but it was worth the work in the end.

You didn't mention how old he is, so I'm not sure, but if he's young enough perhaps one of these could work for you: http://www.bikehacks.com/.a/6a0120a7ed5f9d970b01310f9a1c73970c-800wi

I have seen them for sale used for not much on Craigslist, and I would bet you can resell it after you're done.

I also found that when he was younger, I really used what interested him to translate into other things. It wouldn't take much work to really learn up on the subjects that interest him, and I imagine he'd be all too happy to educate you himself from what you have said.

What places in Pennsylvania are "kid friendly" for family trips?

ofcourseit

Thanks!

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There are plenty of family friendly places in Pennsylvania. Lancaster country is a great place to take the family. You can take horse and buggy rides and visit a lot of cool places in Lancaster. Another great place would be Hershey, there are tons of attractions there, there is Hershey factory, which is always a lot of fun. You can also go to Hershey park. Another great place would be the poconos, or any mountains. There is perfect activities for any season, swimming, biking, skiing, hiking. A great way for family bonding would be camping. Whether you stay in a cabin or tents or even a camper, its always a lot of fun. Who doesn't love smores?! Well I hope this helped! :)

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