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I just got started cycling (own a TREK WSD 1.2 pilot) and while I was shopping I noticed some really cute TREK kids bikes. My kids received "cheapy" ($20 at Walmart) bikes for Christmas last year, but I have never been happy with them - they feel unstable and hard to control. Anyone have any experience with the higher end kids bikes? I am talking about small ones - 12" and 16" wheels
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10-02-2006, 08:29 AM #1
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bicycles for kids
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10-02-2006, 08:34 AM #2
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My boys have always had Trek bikes. My oldest just inhereted DH's old Trek 800. My twins have a Trek 3500 and a Trek 3700. We tried the cheaspo bikes and they were worthless. They kept breaking down and needing repairs.
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10-02-2006, 08:34 AM #3
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My boys have always had Trek bikes. My oldest just inherited DH's old Trek 800. My twins have a Trek 3500 and a Trek 3700. We tried the cheapo bikes and they were worthless. They kept breaking down and needing repairs.
Jennifer
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10-02-2006, 11:00 AM #4
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as hard as kids are on bikes, once they learned to ride, i'd ditch the cheapo bikes, you want something that will last.
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10-02-2006, 11:51 AM #5
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Yeah i bought a real cheap lil bike for my son from a second hand sale last year and he's nearly ridden the life out of it (unfortunately still got the stabilisers - we're working on it...) but i've just bought a proper bike for his christmas. it's hiding in the loft at the moment, i couldn't afford a trek or the lovely lovely specialised i saw but he's getting a little raleigh which are a uk company which i've always ridden since being little so i trust.
can't find a pic of one online but it's so neat and i think having a decent bike will make all the difference!
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10-02-2006, 04:13 PM #6
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what age
at what age do you think it's good to get a "good" bike? Just as soon as they can ride?
My DD is almost 4 and is having a hard time with her cheapy bike - not sure if it's the bike or her or both. She understands the pedaling motion, but it's like the back tire never has good traction so it frustrates her. Of course this could be the assembly (my DH did it!LOL) but maybe it's the bike itself. I plan on taking her to my LBS and letting her ride the professionally assembled kid bikes and see....
So how old were your kids?
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10-02-2006, 05:54 PM #7
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Eight years ago I purchased a shop bike for my eldest son. My youngest is still using it with only minor maintenance needed. The cool thing is come spring the youngest of three will outgrow this 24" Specialized, and I know I will have no difficulty reselling the bike.
I purchased the boys first 16" bike eons ago. It went through 3 very rough boys, two girl cousins, and has been passed to another family.
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