What age do kids normally learn to ride a bike without training wheels?

Jazmyn

My daughter is almost 7 and doesn't know how and is scared she will fall. I'm just trying to figure out if she is behind other kids.

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It is just fine that kids are learning at 4 or 5, but 7 is not too old either. There are so many factors, most of which are exposure and opportunity, that come into play. The avid rider's kids may ride much more often than someone else's so that one kid has 40 hours on a bike by age 4 when it takes another child to age 7 to get 40 hours. My main point is not to be concerned with being behind; many kids learn up to age 9, with the average age being around 6.
If her fear is really preventing her from trying, suit her up with helmet, elbow and knee pads. Tap the pads while on her so that she can know what it feels like. Be silly about tapping the pads, like it hurt your finger or something.

What are the knee pads motorbikers wear made of? How do they work?What's the principle behind it?

Sultan A

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If you're talking about racers and what they use, the knee pads (also called sliders) are often made of carbon fibre although some use titanium. They are both extremely hard materials and don't wear out fast, and they also don't transfer heat really well, so you don't get hot knees...

And I'm not kidding.

The pads serve two purposes. The rider can lean the bike over until his/her knee pad touches the track surface, and in fact it can even help to hold the bike stable in a corner. Their other purpose is to reduce damage to the rider's knees, not just from scraping on the track but if for example they hit a rock or a stone.

A scraped knee can be pretty painful. Imagine taking to your knee with an angle grinder for a second or two and you get the idea.

Imagine Barry Bonds taking a swing at your kneecap and you get the second idea. Again, I'm not kidding. A big hit on a rock or bad bump on the track surface can knock you clean off the bike -- and that's one heck of a whack on your knee...

That covers the basic principles, but there's one final thing.

Confidence. If you wear the very best safety equipment on a bike you can concentrate on the job at hand without worrying so much about what will happen to you if anything goes wrong.

Lenky.

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Kid's bicycle seat - what's the softest and cushiest seat on the market?

Alice Lock

It's gotta be really really really soft, but also sized right for a kid's bike. What brand/model do you recommend?

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haro bmx seat

really comfy

i hav one and wen im cycling my bike my mates allways stop me so they can feel the seat

its really comfy

not sure where u can buy it though

Anyone have a bicycle seat for baby that you love?

RearFace@1

I would love to get one for my 13 month old for this summer. Have the breeze in our hair and great exercise and freshness...I want the best for a good price, no more than $60 give or take. I am not sure what to look for. Any ideas or advice? I don't mind shopping online either, but I am not sure where to go and Google is just killin me today.

Also, a baby helmet too...?

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I have absolutely no advice about what brand to get, I'm sorry. If you have a large sporting goods store near you that may be worth looking at. Chances are they would have some.

Mostly I'm just wanting to answer saying that I love the idea of a bicycle seat rather than a trailer. Everyone says that if you fall baby falls too, which is going to happen with a seat or a trailer. With a seat the baby is strapped in and protected on three sides like with a car seat. I'm more paranoid with the trailers. They make the bike longer, which means that you have more of an opportunity for a car or another bike to hit the trailer if they aren't paying attention. Plus if you fall on the bike the trailer is going to tip too, and often kids aren't as secured in them as they would be in a seat.

Here are two that I found on amazon. I think both look great, but for a younger toddler I would go with the one that has head support. The front mounted one looks like it would have better stability for the rest of the bike, but it looks a bit scary.
Good luck!
http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Cocoon-Mounted-Bicycle-Carrier/dp/B000F934W2/ref=sr_1_3/002-6601764-2326445?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1211849978&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/iBert-Safe-T-Front-Mounted-Bicycle/dp/B000H4E7EO/ref=sr_1_1/002-6601764-2326445?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1211849978&sr=1-1

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What's the difference between fixie bikes, mountain bikes, etc..?

Forte

Can someone explain to me what the difference is? I want to get a bike so that I can ride it on the street and on trails. What bike do you guys recommend?

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Generally, bikes meant for the street are lighter, have thinner wheels and tires, and a more horizontal riding position (your shoulders are down lower). Bikes meant for off-road are heavier, stronger, have wider wheels and rougher tires, suspension in front or back, and you sit more upright. Then there's a 'hybrid' category, which actually is the biggest category, that's a compromise between both. Some hybrids are more on the off-road side, some more on the road side. There is also the 'comfort hybrid' category, with higher handlebars so you sit more upright, and maybe a more comfortable seat, like a cruiser.

A fixie is a bike without gears (or you could say it has only one gear). A real fixie has no 'free wheeling', meaning that as long as the bike is going forward, the pedals go around. This is inconvenient when leaning the bike way over in a corner, because the pedal going low on that side can hit the street and ruin your whole day. Fixies have advantages though, in that they're much simpler, hardly anything to wear out or fix. And if you ride in a flat area you don't need gears that much.

One of the major features of mountain bikes is suspension, sometimes just in front but sometimes on both wheels. Suspension is a negative on a road bike because the front suspension flexes when you start so it steals some torque. In fact some hybrids, you can lock the front suspension for riding on the roads. But you're still carrying the extra weight everywhere you go.

Front and back suspension is really for a 'downhill' bike, which is a specialized form of riding most of us don't do. (It began when they started opening up ski runs in the Summer for bicycles. It's all downhill so a little extra weight is not a problem, but the bike has to be able to handle very rough terrain.) I see a lot of kids riding full-suspension bikes around town, and I think they want them just for the look--you know how most Hummers you see look like they've never been off road? 8^)

My bike is a hybrid. It came with 35mm tires (that's the width of the tires) because I wanted to be able to ride on the street and also gravel paths. But I found I didn't do that many paths, so I tried a pair of 23mm tires (skinny road tires) and I love them on the street and they are only a little worse on the unpaved path. A real road bike would be a little lighter, and only have room for the skinny tires, plus they usually have drop bars.

If you're buying a used bike, brand doesn't matter so much as what kind of stuff the bike has on it--what kind of shifters, brakes, deralleurs, etc. Often after a few years a lot of this stuff has been replaced.

My neighborhood has a couple of shops where they buy lots of used bikes and fix them up to sell them (or rebuild them from components taken off several bikes). These places will let you ride as many bikes as you like, of different kinds, so you can see the differences and see which you prefer. The guy who fixes the bikes usually can answer questions a teach you a lot. Plus the bikes are much cheaper than a new bike.

I don't know where to start looking...Can you recommend a bike?

Terraform

I'm new to the world of bikes and with so many brands and styles... I'm drowning in a sea of options! I am so lost as to where to even start. Can anyone reccomend a good bike brand, and style for me?

I live in Eastern Oregon. (Female, 5ft 3 inches tall) The bike would be for getting around town, as well as recreation on mountain trails, long stretches of lost highway, and perhaps the occasional bike rally event. I want a pro bike, no cheap brands please. $1000 budget (So i'm guessing mid quality range?).
It needs to be light weight, durable, have a good seat that wont wiggle loose (I am so tired of crappy bikes with seats that won't tighten properly!) and be as cutting edge as possible.
Function trumps style, I'm interested in something with a lot of features over something thats pretty and red. :/ Not interested in kids bikes, or k-mart specials.
Can anyone help me or point me in the right direction for research?
Thank you so much, for any answers. I'm so lost at the moment. :(
"Just go to a high-street bike store and browse round, don't search for brands on a bike as no-one particuarly notices."

Perhaps I came across wrong, or wasn't very clear. This is exactly what I don't want to do. I'm trying to figure out what is a really good brand for my own peace, not to have the "latest" or to look awesome. *sigh* I really want to do this right... you know?

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$1000 in a bike shop will get you a fairly low-end full suspension bike, a pretty nice mountain hard tail or could get you a really nice used bike.

Given your height, you should probably be looking into a 13-15" frame (also known as XS and S). You will likely want a 26"-wheeled mountain bike as you might have a tough time finding a 29"-wheeled bike in your frame size.

Specialized, Trek, Kona, Santa Cruz, Titus, Ellsworth and Giant are among the better brands that are fairly common. You probably want to get a 27-speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes.

When it comes to used bikes, I recommend Craigslist. There's not much in the "Eastern Oregon" bicycle section on Craigslist but there are quite a few in the Bend area (http://bend.craigslist.org/bik/) and in the Boise area (http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/).

I hope that helps!

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Have any good tips for teaching a kid to ride a bike?

chimisme

We have helmets and bikes...and children who are not particularly coordinated. Ages 3, 4, and 9. The younger ones have training wheels, but are nervous of tipping over and can't quite get the rhythm of pedaling. Our 9 year old does fine with training wheels, but has outgrown her old bike. I'm thinking that replacing her bike without the training wheels will spur her to give it a try (she's refused to have them removed up to this point). We finally have a driveway that is great for practicing and a large school parking lot just down the street so the kids can learn safely. Anything I should keep in mind before we start our next practice session? Thanks!

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The little ones need to keep the training wheels on until they figure out how to pedal forward. You should adjust the saddle height of each bike so that the child can comfortably extend his or her leg almost straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke. A big parking lot is a good place to practice without worry about cars. If they can practice holding the wheel straight, they should not have to worry about tipping over, but make sure they have their helmets. Long pants and sleeves will cut down on the scrapes and skins. FYI - I ride several thousand miles a year, and I used to race. I didn't take my training wheels off until I was 6, so don't be in a hurry.

For your older child, here is a trick you probably wouldnât think of; itâs used to train adults whoâve never learned to ride a bike: remove the pedals. No, Iâm not nuts. Taking the pedals off at the same time you remove the training wheels will make it easier for your child to learn how to balance on the bike. She should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground and still be able to sit down on the saddle. She can push forward with her legs and get the feel of balancing on two wheels as she coasts along. Without the pedals in the way, she can put her feet down at any time, so it will not be as scary for her. When she gets more comfortable with it, you can try pushing her along while she balances with both feet off the ground. Eventually, you will be able to put the pedals back on, and she should know enough about balancing the bike that she can coast with her feet on the pedals. All thatâs left after that is learning how to propel the bike and balance at the same time. This is trial and error - helmet, long pants, and sleeves again, but sheâll be riding solo before she knows it.

How do you ride a bike without training wheels?

Linda

I am nine and I can't ride my bike without training wheels! I have not rode it in years.I really want to ride it because I don't have any training wheels and I got a brand new bike that is my favorite color. I didn't want to until I went to the park and saw my friend and I was chasing her while she rode a bike without the spare wheels. Now I really want to! I will try her way tomorrow after I get to my house, but if I can't hang on to her way i'm taking my scooter to the park. If her way doesn't work, best answer deserves a lot of credit.

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Well first of all, training wheels are for little kids. I doubt they even make them in a size you would need.

But actually training wheels are obsolete. The new way to teach a kid to ride a bike is what's called a 'gravity bike' (and I have NO idea why it's called that. It makes no sense to me. But that's what they call it.) What you do is take the pedals off a bike. You lower the seat so you can put both feet flat on the ground. Then you push the bike along with your feet. They make bikes for little kids that don't have cranks or chains or anything, just two wheels and adjustable seat height.

You push the bike along with your feet and learn to balance and steer. After not too long you could coast down a mild hill with your feet off the ground, you can steer by leaning without putting your feet down. Then you're ready for a real bike with pedals.

Training wheels will get you pedaling and all that, but you're not really learning to ride a bike, which has to do with balancing and steering. It's something nobody can teach you, you just get a feel for it.

The 'gravity bike' idea has resulted in kids learning to ride at a much younger age. In my day we all learned around 5 or 6 but these days I see three year olds on bikes! Which I think is great! I've never heard of a nine year old learning that way, but why not? A person your age actually has better balance than a five year old, so it should be even easier.

Riding a bike is a lot of fun! I do it almost every day. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Get a helmet, though, and expect to fall two or three times before you get good at it. It's all part of learning.

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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.

What is a good bike for a 5 year old boy?

Moonlight1

We go on family bike rides and my son peddles like crazy to keep up with us. His current bike we got on sale at Walmart a year or so ago. Are there good bikes out there for children? Where would I find one? Are there 3 speeds out there? I would like to get him something that he can pedal easy. My husband and I pretty much coast the entire time while my son peddles like crazy. Any suggestions of a good bike for him? We don't want to spend A LOT of money because he will out grow it fast. I would like to keep it under $150.

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Speed on a bike is based on 2 things-- pedaling speed and the number of gear inches you have.

gear inches are calculated by taking
(front chainring teeth / rear teeth) * circumference of rear wheel

If he can't pedal faster you can increase his speed by increasing the number of teeth on his front wheel or decreasing the number on his rear wheel or increasing the size of his tire.

I haven't bought either of my boys bikes with gears yet. They don't need them (and most kids don't use them properly anyway). A single speed bike is much simpler to maintain (wipe the chain every so often) and cheap shifting components don't stand up to the abuse kids are prone to put their bikes through (particularly laying the bike down on top of the delicate, expensive derailleur) or leaving the bike outside.

Hope this helps!

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how can i get free electric bike manufacturer directory of Europe?

Tammy

this is my site,and i want to export to foreign,but i have no free electric bike manufacturer directory .
what i have in hand is totally out of useat all.
http://www.aurora-bike.com/products/ebike/EB03-26.html

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http://www.ev-info.com/en/electric-bicycles-manufacturers.html

I think this site (link) will best suit your needs.
SHORT EXCERPT:

Quote:


".....The new Dutch bike brand Urban Arrow makes smart urban bikes. Our 1st electric transport bike is designed for families with young kids that want a green, affordable and time saving alternative for their city cars.

We re-invented the transport bike: a fresh design, composed out of light, safe and comfortable materials, equipped with
a powerful German made electric pedal assist and built with
A-branded components.

The modular frame makes it possible to attach a different front frame, resulting in a regular transport e-bike or in a 3 wheeled cargo e-bike.
Urban Arrow will be distributed and serviced via selected independent bike dealers.wwww.urbanarrow.com
....
Christina Bikes - NetherlandsGreen power

Christiania goes electric! De Green Power heeft een krachtige motor en een afneembare 9 Ah Lithium Ion accu op de bagagedrager. Dat is lekker licht fietsen! Nu in twee uitvoeringen, met lange en korte bak.www.christina.nl
....
Malaguti - ItalyMalaguti and the environment

The production of motor-vehicles offering design and performance combined with a reduced consumption and a lower environmental impact is among the main targets of Malaguti, always caring about the environmental issues.
On the threshold of the new millennium Malaguti was already one of the first companies worldwide to market an electric bicycle as well as conceive and create an electric scooter, in order to offer effective solutions for both the urban commuting needs and the pollution issues.

In fact, in the year 2000 two brand-new products were introduced: CIAK Electric Power, a zero-emission electric scooter, and Pedalight, an electrically assisted bicycle, two different ways to offer an alternative urban mobility solution.

By now environmental sustainability is essential for a product to be successful.

The consciousness that our planet needs our moral and active engagement found fertile ground at Malaguti especially with regard to engines, with the introduction of alternative dual drive vehicles.

In November 2008 Malaguti presented at EICMA (International Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition) its first prototype of a scooter with HYBRID ENGINE. ...."

What are good brat quotes?

HaydennnAB

I need a few quotes for my friend's daughter's birthday present.Her family and I have a joke with her about her being a brat and I want some "Spoiled Brat" quotes=] I'm creating a scrap book.

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Perhaps people, and kids especially, are spoiled today, because all the kids today have cars, it seems. When I was young you were lucky to have a bike.
James Cagney

I'm so spoiled - I must have a Starbucks vanilla latte every day. Katie Holmes

I am spoiled, it's true. I don't even know how to use that thing in the kitchen with the burners. Cindy Margolis

Spoiled. That's all it's about - can't live without this, can't live without that. You can live without anything you weren't born with, and you can make it through on even half of that.
Gloria Naylor

I was quite the spoiled brat. I have quite a temper, obviously inherited from my father, and I became very good at ordering everyone around. I was the princess; the staff were absolutely terrified of me. Lisa Marie Presley

I know I've always been blessed because I'm a spoiled princess. Unknown

Really. I'd love to be spoiled on by others. Izabella Scorupco

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/spoiled.html

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Things to do in Vancouver BC?

Kelly

I'm going to Vancouver for the easter long weekend and need things to do, is there any recommendations? I have 2 kids btw
Thanks!

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I recently went to the Vancouver zoo, it was really fun! Alot of walking but you can rent wagons or bring bikes etc.

There's also the Vancouver Aquarium, Science world (currently has a dinosaur exhibit), granville island (toy stores, candy stores, games, etc), if you're into nature things there's lots of scenic walks, gardens, and lots of mountain places to go to, Whistler as well if you're interested in driving out of Vancouver.

Here's a link to Vancouver attractions if you want:
www.vancouverattractions.com
www.tourismvancouver.com/do/activities-attractions/attractions
www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g154943-Activities-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

were can i buy a cove stiffee fr bike in seattle?

mtb kid

Wheres a good shop that has cove bikes? If i cant find this bike what is a similar freeride hardtail thats good for all mountain?

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@I: Are you thinking of some other brand? Cove is based in North Vancouver, B.C. In fact, I live almost within shouting distance of the shop! :-) It's just a couple hours drive north across the border from Seattle.

@mtb kid: Probably the easiest way to find an authorized dealer in Seattle is to phone or e-mail either Cove headquarters in B.C., or their U.S. distributor (Empyrean Distributors, based in Arizona). See the links below...

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what type of dirt bike should i get my kid??

Q. well i am thinking of getting my kid a dirt bike he just turned 13 but i dont know what type (50,75,95,125,250 ETC.) and i was wondering if you could help me.

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If it is his first bike don't get any of the 85cc MX bikes. The Honda CRF line would be the best choice. At 13 the CRF100F or CRF150F would probably be the best fit. They are very easy to ride bikes and have just enough power for a beginner. Just take him to a Honda dealer and let him sit on the bikes to see which is a better fit. My 11 year old nephew is on the 100 so your son may need the 150. Yamaha also makes a TT-R 125 in two different sizes, 14" and 16" rear wheel. The larger model is the TT-R 125L for Large wheel. I prefer the Hondas myself but the Yamaha would be a fine bike as well.

Mini dirt bikes?

lewis_1992

i would like to purchase a mini dirt bike for the price of around £200. i live in the uk. Does any1 no of any good mini dirt bikes . i was thinking of buying this: http://www.uk-mini-motos.co.uk/mini_dirt...

or this : http://www.funbikes.co.uk/p-mini_dirt_bike__kxd_50__yamaha_blue__200-1173.aspx

could you please have a look at the links given and tell me what is a better bike.

Many thanks, will give 5 stars and good comment to best answer

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Hi there.... mini dirt bikes are a bit of a nightmare, so be careful what you buy. First of all, anything that cheap will be Chinese made, and will use poor quality parts & materials in it's construction. Used off-road they ALWAYS break down because of this. Therefore, it makes sense to buy the best you can afford, and usually the best way of achieving this is to go for something secondhand.

Try to avoid anything 2-stroke that's based on a mini moto. These bikes have a motor that's unreliable, that you have to mix 2 stroke oil (accurately) for, and have centrifugal clutches (auto clutches) that burn out very quickly - I had one that only managed 2 hours riding with my 8 year old boy from new - he was gutted when it broke down. The big problem then is - where do you get the spares, and do you have the mechanical knowledge to repair it. I did, but then found that threads were poorly machined, parts didn't fit properly, a real nightmare.

So, stay clear of the rubbish 2-stroke mini moto based stuff. The best ones (And they aren't great) are the "thumpstar" based 50/100/125cc four stroke pit bikes whose engines are based on the bulletproof Honda Cub design. Have a look on ebay at item number 150163790249, brand new 125 four stroke pit bike at £299 - you should be able to get a secondhand one of these on Ebay at your budget price of £200 no problem. These bikes sometimes have auto clutches but also come in full on "proper bike" form with manual clutch and gears.

The other bike I'd recommend more than any Chinese pit bike would be a genuine Yamaha PW80, which is a 3 speed, auto clutch bike that is ideal for kids but will pull a 13 stone adult (My 2 boys have got these bikes but I play on them too). They are indestructible and are quality bikes. The Chinese have done copies of them, they call it the PY80 but they are pretty crap. There are a few PW's on Ebay, here's one that matches your budget, item 160167604154.

Parts are cheap for the PW's, but they are essentially a kid's bike. If this bike is for you alone (as an adult), go for one of the 4-stroke pit bikes, they have larger frames and you won't have to ride with your knees level with your ears. However, if it's for a kid and for you to ride and have a bit of occasional fun on, go for the PW80. Hope this has helped :)

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whats better kids trailer or kids seat mount for my bike?

mommy of p

I am going to be using my bike as priotity transportation to and from work. i will be bringing my daughter home with me from work. what attatchment is the safest and best( what should i purchase) a kids trailer to pull her in or a seat of her own to mount on my bike( should i get a front mount or a back mount).

my daughter is 1 year and 2 months. she walks and everything and is tall for her age.

please nobody comment how stupid i am for bringing my daughter home on a bike. i am working my ass off for a car and my husband and i only have one car and he leaves for work in the middle of my shift. so please nobody be rude.

to all others thank you for your time.
i am a teacher at a school. she is going to school with me. what the hell do i need a babysitter for!!

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I would say the trailer. It may be harder to pull, but I think it is more safe. With the seat mount, if you fall over, well your kid does too, but in the trailor, they just seem more protected, plus you can put her bag and your stuff in their with her, Maybe you can get a trailer with a pivoting mount so if you were to fall she the mount would just pivot, but I don't know because I've never had one. I don't think it is stupid, but I just always though the seat mounts were kind of scary and dangerous! If she is in a trailor and you take a spill, she won't skuff her knees or hands or anything!

what are the ages recommended for a 20'' bike to the seat?

Pompuff

its 20 in from the ground to the seat

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http://www.sportsauthority.com/sm-determining-your-bike-size--bg-2857481.html this website has charts for bike to height charts, its not the age thats important, because some kids are a lot taller than others, so they cant use the same sized bike just because they are the same age... but a 20" wheel for kids would fit anyone from 48-60 inches(look at the charts on the link)... it can also depend on inseam... i need a large instead of a medium because i have a 32" inseam but im only 5' 11"... if the chart is too confusing go to a bike store, they will professionally fit a person to the right sized bike

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does it matter what kind of bike you have if you are 14?

Josh

i heard htat you have 2 have a dirt bike if you are 14 is that true or what are the rules on that i live in oklohoma usa

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Fox Rider 4 (yes I am a girl) has not been riding for 8 years. She just started 3 months ago. She came to YA asking what quad she should get. Then she asked about riding gear. Then she asked where to ride. Then she asked about requirements for trail riding in the State where she lives in. She is your age and has no more knowledge than you do. She seems to be making a bunch of people mad lately. She sure does like to cuss people out. She shouldn't be taken seriously. I never take her seriously.

Yes, it matters what kind of bike you have. Kids your age have a tendency to hop on bikes too big. And they get hurt. Only one size bike fits you. Your age, height, weight, experience in riding, and type of riding you do determines what bike fits you. Pretty soon the government will be telling you what size bike you can and can't ride.

Because of so many kids riding bikes too big and getting hurt, the federal government is stepping in. They are making it illegal for anyone under 12 to ride and they will be telling kids age 12-16 what bike they can & can't ride. You can thank all the irresponsible riders for that. The ORV community is fighting that bill and there is a delay on that bill going through. But it most likely will go into affect in 2011.

Basically, in most cases, a kid your age should have a 4 stroke bike under 200cc or a 2 stroke bike under 125cc. To ride legally on public land, you have to have an exhaust system with a spark arrestor and it has to be quieter than 94 db. Legally, you cannot ride on private land unless you have written consent from the land owner. Kids under 16 have to take a riders safety course and receive a certificate from that course. Kids under 16 cannot ride without direct supervision by an adult. Most states make you register your bike and have a trail permit sticker for riding on public land. I am not sure about Oklahoma; most of my riding has been east of the Mississippi. You can find out how to register your bike and State regulations from your local BMV and your State DNR. You can also contact the National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Club for information on rules & regulations and where to ride. www.ohvcc.org

Does anyone else think that kids having a cell phone at age 8 is too young? It was annoying to buy, but my?

Lei Back a

other half decide to tell and get my daughter and his son (both under 9 y.o.) cell phones today. It's done and over with - committed to another 2 year contract, but I feel they are too young..I mean who are they going to talk to?? (and the kinds we got them weren't 'firefly' ones) They do go back and forth between us and both our ex's homes, but they won't be bringing it with them.
We have established the rules to keep them (i.e. keep grades up, doing chores and continuing to obey without 'attitudes', etc.) so it'll be interesting to see they're reaction to have this responsibility (or how long before they lose it) but it seems like a waste of money. I told my other half not to get all pissed off when/if they lose it, cuz we'll still have to pay on it (that would really suck) What do you think?

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I think if kids are taught to use their cell phones properly, it is okay for a child that age to have a phone. It sounds as though by establishing rules, you have a very good start. We got our son a cell phone around that age, and he has been very good about following the rules - we try to stay consistant about expectations. We have found it is a good tool for him to have - for example, when he rides his bike around the block, he carries his phone with him. If he is at a friends house, we can call easily when it is time to come home for dinner. We do not allow him to talk on the phone with friends for extended periods of time. He has had his phone for over two years now, and we have had no issues with it getting lost or being misused. I hope it works out for you :)

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