Bicycle Pet Carriers?

Jamie

I have a Boston Terrier (18lbs) and I want to take her riding with me. Is it better to get a box carrier to go on the rear rack or a trailer? By better I mean safer for both Lola and myself and something easy that she would enjoy. I should mention that I live in a city and bikes are currently not allowed on the sidewalks. Also, are there any brands or products that you recommend? Thank you for your help!!!

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why dont u go online and go to the petco website. i hav seen them sell stuff like that.Or if u like to use the kids one from fisher price

Which Child Bike trailer is the safest???

daniellenl

my son is 8 months old and i want to take bikes rides with him.. We are looking into bike trailers for him. which ones are the safest and the bes quality for the price??? thanks

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I buy Child carriers for a large sporting goods company and I have also tested many out with my 23month old or my older nephews and nieces. I have three that I would recommend but say first that these are not the least expensive.
When I look at these, I look for quality and safety for the child and, almost more importantly, the rider since if it makes riding the bike unsafe, the child may get hurt even if the trailer cage itself is safe.
Chariot: The highest end trailer company that makes trailers that can do ANYTHING! You make it for which sport you do. You won't see these everywhere because they are high end but they are what I consider the best.
http://www.chariotcarriers.com/english/html/full_product_line.php

The next one is what I am currently using to see what it can take. It is also made by Chariot but is a less expensive brand and come with a Jogging Kit, Stroller attachment and the bike rig. I like it for it's ease of use from one style to the other. I usually have the stroller wheel with me when we ride so I can lock up the bike and go for a stroll if there is an open market or something. These are very affordable and I consider a best buy of all trailers.
http://www.croozerdesigns.com/croozer_kid.html

The last is Burley... I used to love Burley and then they got all weird and expensive. Burley was "The Brand" for the past 12 or so years in Child Trailers but their company Buy-out a couple years back has them trying to capture the High End market of trailers and not offering a good "Cost vs. equipment" value on all of their other models. I still say there is nothing wrong with Burley but their pricing has made me virtually stop buying from them for our stores.
http://www.burley.com/products/

Don't buy a "Mart" trailer. I shudder every time I see one being pulled behind a bike and please remember to get the child a helmet. No structure is 100% safe in every circumstance and a $20 helmet could save his or her life!

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Exhaust options for '02 Sportster 1200?

Spanky Mon

Right now i just have cycle shack slip-ons, but have been looking at getting a more performance-oriented exhaust. Everybody tells me that Supertrapp would give me the biggest gains on my bike (a 10% gain would be plenty to make me happy, i'm not out to race anyone) but the only exhaust they make for the '02 sporty is basically a rice rocket pipe that comes up diagonally (an atrocity). I would really like to put their new XR 2:2 pipes on my bike, they make them for the '04-up sporty, but they also mention selling universal versions of the kit. I have a Tig welder and decent experience doing steel tubing, is this something i could do myself? Or have a guy i know who builds bikes, put it together for me? Or is the "universal" version still not compatable with the '02 sporty? I realize it's expensive, but if it really yields a 20% hp boost (according to their site) it's much cheaper than getting that out of engine work. Plus, later it won't be a bottleneck, for more upgrades.
So basically you're telling me that there is no power to be gained from switching from normal pipes, to a 2:1 system designed for performance? Because it seems to me that the number 1 thing people do to harleys is put better exhaust on, for the sound and also for performance.

And i'm not welding my own custom pipes from scratch. I just mean if Supertrapp makes their "universal" XR kit able to mount onto an '02 sporty, i'd have to do the welds on it.

I'm just suprised to hear that somebody who thinks they know anything about motorcycles thinks that the stock exhaust on a harley is going to perform the best.

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There is nothing special about making your own exhaust. As long as your total tube length is near the same, you should be ok. If you feel confident in the welding, just get the mufflers and make the brakets. I am a firm believer in do-it-yourself on motorcycles. A muffler is really a simple item if you follow basic rules, the biggest one is to make it long enough so that the reflective wave back into the exhaust valve does not happen so soon that it will prevent fuel from being dumped out the pipes at low RPM.

Just tune it a little afterward. Nothing to it.

Added:

I was not suggesting making them from scratch, but you can fit any muffler on any bike with a little "persuasion." I was just saying that the little bit of welding you are talking about is probably fine. I would even go as far as saying that you might want to get the Supertrapp and do a pie cut, and weld it back together so it does not rise diagonally.

And, a stock harley pipe performing as good as aftermarket, is he kidding? Only better than "Crack Pipes" on a street bike. Harley engineers their pipes to please one customer, the Government. Same goes for the cams, the F/A ratio, and the timing.

Why is he in love with his bike over us?

LM

He spends more time with it than his children and recently paid 5 grand for beer can looking exhaust pipes when i could have had a diamond ring for our anniversary and the kids needed new clothes for school. I went outside in a new hot nighty while he was working on it and he told me to shove off but then when it was all said and done he wants me on the back for the big ride. Should i divorce him and let him have his bike or stay with him for the kids?

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well to tell ya the truth most guys now these days are like that! my dad was like that for a while and it only got worse until i got fed up with it and yelled and screamed at him about how i felt i told him he was never there for the family cause beer and cars was what he loved and i told him either he changes or my mom, my lil sister and me are out of here and i would never talk to him again and i told him ya cause my lil sister would also grow up without a dad and i asked him if he really wanted that.if he really wanted to be alone,with out his love and without his kids so my suggestion from this story is to sit him down and tel hi how you feel if he goes to walk away you have to start getting serious and yell and treat him like a child tell him to sit down or you will leave with the kids and he wont see them that much ever again...i know you may not want to but you got to think whats best for those kids!

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Correct tire,rim,and fender size?

Octavio

I got a 16" kids bicycle frame. What are the correct tire,rim,and fender size for this size frame? Thank you.

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It could either be a frame made for 16" wheels, or the length of the seat tube is 16 inches, independent of the wheel size. You can measure the fork or take the frame to a bike shop.

Parents of kids/teens that ride bicycles: Helmets?

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If you and your kids/teens ride bicycles, do you wear helmets? Do your kids/teens wear helmets? Do you not care if they wear a helmet or not?

Thanks! I'm 16, and I would wear a helmet no matter what, but my friends don't because they say it looks ugly, but a girl who was 15 recently died from just riding casually on her neighborhood street (no cars) fell down without a helmet on and died from internal bleeding.

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I always wear a helmet and make my kids wear helmets. In my state kids under sixteen legally have to wear helmets or the parent can get cited. It may be unfashionable safety is more important.

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kids dirt bikes???????????

bryceyboi

my mate has a lad he is 10yrs and 135cm he wants a loncin what size would be best for him this is his first dirt bike.

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Bring him to some shops to sit on the bikes.
Small engine bikes come in different sizes (seat heights).
A 10yr old should be able to handle something between 80cc & 100cc

If you want to surprise him, say you're going to a shop to buy a spark plug (or other parts) and ask if he would like to come with you.
While you're there, point to the dirt bikes and say "aren't those cool! - go ahead sit on some"

Reccomendatons for kids bike?

Tali

We want to get a bike for our 3 years and 7 months very tall (42 inches) son. He would need to use training wheels and coaster brakes for the beginning. What bike would reccomend? What should I look for when choosing a bike?

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At this point, it would be a great idea to visit a bike shop. Even if you don't buy one there the sales staff will fit him and give you an idea of what exactly you need.

When people come into my shop looking for junior bikes, I generally take the time to fit them (knowing they probably won't buy from me), then suggest that they buy a bike IN THE BOX from a discount store and have me build it. Yes, this reduces my kids bike sales but generates goodwill when mom and dad want to buy a new bike.

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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?

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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!

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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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How can a 11 year old kid make money?

Nicky T

(My brother asked my to post this question)
He lives were no people live to clean or wash cars or whatever. So any suggestions.

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I and my brother used to do these:

We would bake and make lemonade and sell cookies and lemonade in sealed plastic bags to other kids.

We also wrote short stories and made little puppets with magazine cut outs and popsicle wooden sticks, or coffee stirrers. Cut a picture and glue a stick in the back = puppet

We made puppet theaters with cardboard cereal boxes cutting out one long rectangle from one of the long faces of it, we would decorate it with and news paper and magazine cut outs to make a âsetâ or scenery, we sometimes would put scenery on stick too so it could change from scene to scene

Cutting a long slit at the bottom of the box so we could introduce puppets and then sold shows for like 50 cents each. They were a hit and kids would attend shows from blocks away

We made cards for mom's dad's and we even sold some to adults for others.

My brother also found that he could earn money when he made a deal with a grocery store, by loading his bicycle with produce and groceries from a grocery store and he brought it to the neighborhood some people bought it and the store keeper paid him like 50 cents per item sold. He always had money and he was always very entrepreneurial in his thinking we made good money and had fun

Please Help Me A Car, PLEASE!?

Chaz

My 16th birthday is coming up, and i really need a car, not only for myself but to take care of my elderly grandmother. now my issue is that i find cheap cars at all the dealers but they're either too old or have too many miles for my mother to finance. i need a car between $500-$1500, but i cant pay that all at once, i need an installment plan or something.... please help!

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Chaz,

Calm down, I know what you are going through. I was 16 once and I needed a car real bad. So, let me ask you a question or two, OK?

Good! Just get yourself a pen and paper and answer these questions they should help you make an informed and thought out decision.

Do you have some sort of income? How much per month? Will this income continue at this amount per month while I am in school? I suggest you do not work more than 15 - 20 hrs per week while in school. And that is still a lot of hours.

Car Expenses:

1. Price of car = the amount you pay for car. I think you should pay cash for your first car. I had too.

2. Cost of car: Hey, didn't I just answer this? Nope you did not! Cost is much different than price. Cost is all the "extras" + Price. Like: personal property tax (a yearly tax for owning a car), Plates, Insurance, Fuel (at $3.50 to $4.00 per gallon it will cost you $50-$70 each time you fill that gas tank), Tires (these wear out, and wear out fast if you like to 'peel out' , corner at high speed, drifting is a tire killer, oil changes (at least 4 per year at $20 or more per change), starter, brakes, battery, air cleaner, windshield wiper blades, fuses, light bulbs, fan belts, alternator, engine, transmission, the list never ending it seems.

3. Still want that car? OK, then lets do some math! What is that car going to "COST" per year? Now divide that by 52 and you will now know what it will cost you each week.

Now, about grandma, who has been tending to her up until now? Or, I see you working it, is this a ploy to get that car?

I bought my first car at 15 years old. It was old ugly and worn out. But, I knew and learned how to repair it when it broke down. Granted the cars were much simpler back then and I struggle to fix them now days. If you can do some repairs and maintenance yourself it would help.

Good luck and happy trails. Your first car won't be a dream car but it sure will beat walking or riding the bus.


P.S. Chaz, have you ever thought of going into business for yourself? That is how I made enough money to get my first car. I mowed lawns for older people, shoveled snow, cleaned out basements and garages, fixed bicycles for peoples kids, I even tended goats for a guy for two years. There are many things you could probably do to make more money than getting a job at a fast food place. Though when I turned 16 I got a job washing dishes in the evenings and loved it. I still did odd jobs and also began fixing cars for friends and their friends. Maybe you can do something on the computer, let your mind run wild if you really want something you can and will find a way to get it.

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Parents: When you see your kids riding a bike?

Jesus Chri

Are you worry about them falling off the bike and scraping their knees and getting hurt?

Or do they wear knee pads and elbow pads? How do you feel?

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My kids generally only ride their bikes in the yard at our house (we live on 2 acres on a backroad where people drive like maniacs, it's not HEAVY traffic, but people drive stupid on this road regardless, so no way in Hell are they rakin their bikes on the road, even with me there), so we don't usually bother with helmets. This year I'm going to get a helmet for each of them to keep at their grandpa's house where they can ride the sidewalk, etc... (he lives on a culdasack -probably spelled that wrong- so the kids can ride down, around, and back). I have 3 boys, ages 6, 3 and 2, that are very much all boy, and scrapes, bumps, bruises, etc... come with the territory for us, so I don't worry too much about that. The 6 year old's a typical boy who got his mommy's Klutz gene, the 3 year old is a daredevil that's not scared of anything, and the 2 year old is a ruthless climber that's also not scared of anything. This tends to make me a nervous wreck, but I try not to worry too much!

Do your kids ride their bikes to school?

Jessica Vo

And what are their ages? At my kids school the bike rack is pretty empty (although he does go to a private school.) Only kids who ride to school are them (10&8) my nephew JJ (was 8) his friend Caden (10) and my God Daughter (was 10)..Is this a lost joy? Is it because parents are scared of abductors?

Some of my funnest memories were riding to school as a kid and I grew up in a high crime area. I know my kids love it, they will leave early so they can stop at the Doughnut shop, or hit up the skate park while it's empty.

What is it like where you're from? Bike kids? Bus kids? Walkers? Or mainly guardians dropping off. Thanks.

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There are around 280-300 kids at my daughters elementary school. Probably 3 of them ride their bikes. Most ride the bus and maybe 50-60 of us drop our kids off and pick them up.

I take my kids to school. There are no sidewalks on our road, for one. Then the rest of the way is the main road with no sidewalks. My middle school daughter goes to school 20 miles away so I take her and pick her up, too. No way she would get there on time riding a bike for 20 miles lol .

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How's life in Victoria, BC? Anyone studying there?

Q. I'm going to graduate next year and i'm planning to go to Canada. Well...i've never been there..
I checked out University of Victoria in the website... i think it's a pretty decent uni, but is it hard to apply/ get into? I heard it's one of the best uni in Canada.
...And what's happening around Victoria?
Is it a good place for students? Uhhh...Is it a safe place to hang around?
Any recommendations..? Thanx.

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I went to UVIC years ago, and I still get to the city a minimum of once a year. I currently live about 2.5 hours away.

Victoria is for the newlywed and the nearly dead was our saying. The three big things about Victoria is tourism, government jobs (Provincial Capital) and the University. All add to a place that has lots of gardens and pleasant to visit. However, tourism and retirement also make certain things expensive. It is a milder climate than most of Canada which means many retiring Canadians with money plan to retire in the area, and it continues to grow larger.

It has it's pros and cons. The size of the school and city was pretty good. Not to big, not too small. All of us small town kids appreciated it anyway.

I say it is relatively safe. BUT that does not mean zero crime! You always have to take steps to keep yourself safe. I wouldn't "hang around" downtown, it is getting a reputation for young juveniles doing just that at night. But fine to shop during the day, or go to the bar and head straight home afterwards. And Universities themselves are always a target. Oh sure, they are safe and have campus security. But don't walk around alone in empty parking lots at night. The thing is those looking for someone to prey on know there are 15,000 students on campus. That could be anyone from a bike thief to a sex offender. Plus there are always those fellow students who had a bit too much to drink the odd night. lol (BC drinking age is 19.)

If you have specifics, feel free to email me.

How is it like living in Richmond Victoria or its surrounding suburbs?

Q. We are moving to Australia in two months time. And all the feedback I am getting from friends and family who have gone there are positive so it is making us really excited.

But since they are family they might be a bit biased. So I would like to get strangers opinion.

How is living in Richmond or Melbourne?
What are things I have to beware off?
What should I be prepared for when we get there?

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Richmond is an inner eastern suburb of Melbourne. It is walking distance to the city and is well serviced by trams and trains. Parking can be a hassle and traffic is bad, particularly at peak times. There are a lot of restaurents there, particularly Bridge Rd. and if you like Vietnamese, Victoria St. (it is a 'little Vietnam'). The shopping is very good there (both boutiques and factory outlets). There are a lot of pubs, some with live entertainment. You will be very close to the MCG, Rod Laver Arena and several other sporting/entertainment areas. Richmond is a pretty eclectic area as far as the people who live there and the types of housing. There are still are lot of old Victorian houses, lots of terrace houses, lots of apartments and some housing commission flats, so there is a mixture of well off people through to new refugees. It has become pretty fashionable for double income no kids people who like the closeness to the city/restaurents/entertainment in the last decade or so. It is quite expensive to buy into now. There is not too much to be aware of, maybe the odd low life/drug addict/alcoholic that hangs around any big city. If you intend working in the city I would suggest either walking (through the Fitzroy Gardens) or cycling along the bike track by the Yarra River.
Surrounding suburbs include Kew, South Yarra, East Melbourne and Hawthorn. They are all very nice - they tend to have bigger properties, leafier streets and no housing commission and maybe a bit quieter.

Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.

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When do kids usually take their training wheels off their bikes?

Mira

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It depends on the child and when they feel comfortable taking them off. My youngest sister was 4, my other sister and my brother were both like 5, and I was about 7.

I've known kids who were as young as 3 who could ride a bike without training wheels and i've known kids as old as 10 who just felt comfortbale with taking the training wheeels off.

Most kids I think are about 4 to 6 years old though.

My son is 5 years old (although physically he is more on the level of a 3 year old) and he has just started riding a trike good about 6 months ago, and we are going to be getting him his own bike soon, but the training wheels are probably going to be on for quite awhile as he isn't going to be able to ride a two wheeler bike for a long time.

Suggestions for a CHEAP hybrid bike?

Jenny

I haven't ridden a bike since I was a kid but I want to start riding a bike to get in shape. What are some suggestions for a good, but cheap Hybrid bike from Wal-mart or Target? I want to be able to ride on the gravel trails around here, but not off-road, so I don't want a mountain bike. Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

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For riding on gravel trails, the hybrid bike is a good choice. It's got bigger wheels like a road bike and a more upright position. It also has mountain bike style gearing in case you run into hills. I own a hybrid for just that purpose and it works very well.

Don't go to WalMart or Target. The bikes they sell are one size fits all, are heavy, don't work very well, and don't last very long. Your local bike shop will have bikes at the low end of the price range, probably starting around $250 to $350. Brands don't matter. Bikes that cost the same are usually built the same and have the same components. Unlike the WalMart, a bike shop will have bikes that fit you. They know how to properly assemble them. You will be much more comfortable and much safer.

Above all, save enough money for a helmet. Don't put your butt on the seat without a helmet on your head.

HTH

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Bike trailers.......................?

Malia

I am asking this in a few sections by the way.

How many of you mommies/daddies/caregivers have bike trailers/seats for your child/children? I am looking into getting a trailer, the kind that sits on the ground. My husband's bday is today. I see a few on craigslist.
Another question...if you do have a bike seat or trailer, do you wear a helmet when you take your little one out? And does your little one wear a helmet?

Thank you :)

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I have two kids, so I take advantage of the bike seats and the trailer. When my husband goes riding with me we use the seats and divide the children up. When it's just me going for a ride I use the bike trailer. Regardless of if my kids are in the trailer or on the bike itself they wear a helmet and so do I. I could probably get away with not bothering since I ride on the hiking trails, but I think it's important to teach my kids bike safety. If mommy didn't wear a helmet I would have to face the "well you don't have to wear a helmet argument". So we all wear helmets when riding a bike. My kids are 20 months and 3yrs.

The bike trailer was a great invention. I would highly recommend one for your husband if he likes to take the kids out for bike rides. I use mine two - three times a week. I also recommend getting a used one to save money. All mine I have gotten used off of craigslist or kijiji. They were all in good condition and I paid half the price I would of normally paid for them. =)

is it legal to have kid seating at bike back in california?

jian l

if yes, what is the hardware requirement? and what is
the safety tips to carry a kid in bicycling?

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A kid seat on the back of your bicycle is legal in California and a helmet is required. However, I strongly recommend against those seats. They make your bike top heavy and if you fall, your child falls with you. Your best bet is to buy a trailer to attach to your bike. They have roll cages and if your bike falls over, the trailer hitch has a pivot attachment which keeps the trailer upright. Also, if the trailer does happen to fall over, the roll cage (and helmet) will protect the child. Yes, trailers cost quite a bit more but ask yourself: Are you willing to sacrifice your child's life to save money?

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Can anyone tell me what size kid a 16” bike will fit?

Mel in STL

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Hello, first off there is a lot of confusion about the size of bikes, and how to measure them. A bike is measured as follows, from the top of where the seat post goes in to the frame, to the center of the crankcase,(where your pedals are, the center of the crank) A 16" frame is a small bike. That is the average size of any BMX bike. Anyone from about ten years and older can ride this bike.

My first BMX bike?

camx94

Hey,
I just got my first BMX bike yesterday. Its a blue Mongoose Brawler....Now the person who sold me this is a 4 year BMX racing champion. He said this was more of a universal bike. Which means it can go on many things...other then dirt. I do say its maybe a little to heavy....which may be good because he told me if I get a heavy bike....then I can do anything on a light bike....Now I'm looking for both street and dirt....so I was wondering if this is a good enough bike to bring the the skatepark sometime....I'm trying to learn flatland tricks...such as the bunny hop....very hard...all I can do is basically lift up my front tire....

Anyways I was just asking if this is truely a good bike/universal for stuff like that.
Please be honest I can take anything...

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well the kid was right, the bike you got is a universal bike...you can use it for trials, skatepark, street, but for flatland...the geometry is completely different on the frame...alot shorter and whatnot. i woudl say that you have a good starter bike. the first year that you ride you are building muscle and getting used to your bike. when i started i wasnt able to bunnyhop for awhile, now i can hop over garbage cans, jersey barriers, and fences! its all in your arms and legs. you pull up as hard as you can and then you level your arms out as you are sucking your legs up...try it for a good day or 2 and it will come to you. even taking you pegs off, cutting of an inch on your handle bars, cutting down your seat post are some ways you can lighten up yoor bike as well if you think its too heavy. i have actually bought parts that weigh lighter for myb ike and it weighs 21lbs...which is rather light. stick with it man...BMX is a long hard road to go down if you want to get good, but you have to stick with it....and once you start landing tricks it is one of the most rewarding feelings you can get...well to me at least. keep shreddin!

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I live in a small town. I am thinking about getting a bicycle and maybe getting a cart of some kind to pull?

gee-geeofm

behind or something and just start going everywhere on it. Where we live we are close to the store, the bank, and even the dr.'s office. I can get everythink i need right here. My husband was laughing at me and said i would look crazy. Why don't more people do this in small towns? I know it is common in big cities.

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Sure. But dont buy your bike at Target or Wal-Mart or something like that.. look into Raleigh and Giant, even Mongoose. Get a good mountain style bike with a nice squishy seat (you can buy a different one and put it on yourself if you have to) with Shimano gears and brakes. Some bikes come with shimano gears. As for the cart? I would get the most logical product, the kiddy seats. Theres a little bike made of a sturdy frame and tent-like material thats seats two kids. Its enclosed and I think you can zipper the whole thing closed, that might be ideal for putting a small lock on, and packing with groceries. If you are going to sometimes put a heavy load in there.. I would get the mountain bike with the 21 speed gears.

I am starting a babysitting service Thursday night, how do i handle the kids, there is 6 of them.?

Get's in T

Well, i am in need of cash. My mom is getting mad that she's buying her own Christmas present, so now i have to pay. I am getting this job, where i have to babysit for an 6 hrs and get payed 50 bucks, per person. So, these kids are hard to handle, and i am signed up for every other day this week.
The ages of the kids are 2, 3,4, 5, 7, 10. Here is what it's like--

Ty- 2 years, pees on me when i am changing his diaper. He laughs about it too. When he is down for a nap, he takes his diaper off, poops in his hand, and smears the poop on the wall. He gets up to pee on the wall. He also hits and yells, and repeats what i say, including "idiot, *ss, and doesn't share.
Teddy-- 3 yrs, Hits, screams, kicks, whines, dumps food on his head, splashes his sippy cup, he is potty training, so when i am doing something else, he goes behind the couch, takes off his clothes, throws them behind the TV, and pees sitting on the couch.

Trinity-- 4 years, she hates me putting her into a diaper for naps, she is ALMOST potty trained and i am told to do so. She kicks me and throws ornaments at me when i say Trinity, let's go! She hits her little brothers, and throws the food i give her at Ty.

Charles and Franky--- 5,7. Hate each other, they fights, kick pull hair, throw toys, fight over who goes out the door first. Usually Charles gets a bloody nose because of Franky. They put spaggetti down pants, pour apple juice on heads, and push each others bikes over when they are riding them.

Peter--- 10. causes as much trouble as possible. He turns on every sink and light in the house, pours all the juices all over the floor, takes his brother toys, ring the door bell and run, hide my phone, plays baseball in the house, hides his brother downstairs, and locks him down there.

PLEASE HELP< I AM ONLY 13!!!

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Seat them in the living room and very firmly tell them, "I have something really awesome planned for today, but I am not going to tolerate ANY misbehavior. If you cause trouble more than once today, you are going up to your room and staying there, end of story." Make sure they understand this, and if any misbehavior is caused, then send them to their rooms for a time-out. If that's not working, then make all of the kids just sit in the living room with you and think about why they aren't getting to play.

You might also want to invite a friend over to help, because those are a heck of a lot of kids you need to watch and they don't sound like little angels. I'm actually really surprised you were hired; a responsible parent would've hired 2 sitters just to help keep the kids in check. Is something going on with the family that makes the kids brats? It's a disturbing if that all of the kids are troublemakers. Being mischievous is one thing, but locking your brother downstairs or pushing his bike down? Totally different.

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Should I get a Bike Computer?

MortalWomb

Also known as a Cyclometer or Odometer, should I get a bike computer?

I have just started Highschool this year and it is about 4-5KM from where my house is. My parents work so the only way to get there is by riding or walking and obviously, biking is the smarter choice. Basically, this means that in 10 days, I can ride 100KM but I wanted to know the REAL stats. Should I get a bike computer or not? Which models do you recommend? It is a 24" (I think) Mountain Bike if you wanted to know.

Thanks.

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I would say that there isn't any point for you to get one. First of all, you are basically riding a fixed course every day, so you can measure your exact route a couple of ways, either with google maps, or by asking one of your parents to drive the route and watching the car odometer. Another reason is that high school kids can be real pricks, and there is a very real chance that your bike computer would get stolen or damaged. Another thing is that there is the very real temptation to mess with a cycle computer while you are riding, which is dangerous. Just enjoy the ride instead. Look for something new and different that you haven't noticed before each day. Getting out on a bicycle is one of the few chances people have in this modern world to take a break from technology and the modern pace of life. Enjoy it.

Instead of a cycle computer, you would be much better off spending the money on a set of road tires for your mountain bike, keeping the knobby tires on hand for weekend trail rides and whatnot. With road pattern tires, the ride will be a lot smoother, easier, faster, and more enjoyable.

Cycling is fun and liberating. Don't worry about trying to quantify every aspect of it. You know about how far you go every day, you can measure the exact route in other ways, and as it doesn't change, you can figure out your exact distances with a simple application of mathematics.

Good luck!

Friends against me having a bike?

Honeybee

I'm 20, married with no kids. My husbands family has ridden bikes forever & I want to get my own. All my girlfriends, we know how women can be, are against it bc they thinks it's too dangerous. How do I convince them it's not? It's mostly about being safe & having the right training?

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Take a rider's course and see whether riding is for you or not. DON'T have friends or family teach you. They don't have a curriculum and what they don't each you might get you hurt. Worst case, what they DO teach you might get you hurt! There's also the matter of method: proper explanation and demonstration of the skills, along with close observation, identifying problems and devising solutions appropriate for that individual.
Between 41 and 42% of our student riders are female, aged between 16 and 65+. We teach about 1,400 students each year. Around 60% have no prior riding experience. Some have never touched a motorcycle. Most have never driven a standard transmission, and some have no car-driving experience either. 2 or 3 a year do not know how to ride a bicycle.
2 or 3% do not complete the course, or decide not to take the test. The overall pass rate is about 81%. Those who fail the test get a second chance (not on the same weekend, though), and about 80% of those will pass.
As I tell all of my students at the outset, it's a rare opportunity to learn a lot, have big fun and be seriously challenged, all at the same time.
There ARE some who, pass or fail, decide that motorcycling is definitely NOT for them. But they are happy to have had the chance to give it a try, and find out for themselves. Otherwise it would have forever remained one of those "paths not taken".
There is one student whom I taught about 5 years ago, who came to us with no experience at all. She is now about 30 years old. She became one of our instructors 3 years ago, and took last year off to tour the West coast of Canada, the US and Mexico. The odometer on her bike is about to roll over! She's back to teach again this year, and next year she will be off again, to ride all of the South American countries.

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Where can i get a bike cheap for a small kid?

Nic

im a kid im 12 years old im a boy and i am about 4'6-4'7 and i need a cheap bike. either off the internet or a store
i live in windham newhampshire, and im looking for a bike around 100-200 dollars
thanks

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Look on the local ebay ans Craig's list for a good quality used bike. You may have to go with a bike with 24 inch wheels for a proper fit. Have your Dad go with to check out the bikes. You can also try the local Goodwill and Salvation Army stores.

http://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1685670773.html

http://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1685162038.html

http://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1684597569.html

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.

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