Road bike for my 9 year old son

[sarahspins]

Hopefully this won't be too much of a thread drift, but when do you start teaching your kids how to ride geared bikes?

When they can't keep up with you

[HappyTexasMom]

When they can't keep up with you

Haha...so I should have bought him a geared tricycle when he was three, then.

[sarahspins]

Haha...so I should have bought him a geared tricycle when he was three, then.

Of course.. wouldn't that be fun! My oldest was riding without training wheels at 3.. it should come as no surprise that he's interested in biking with me now that I'm back into it

I personally don't mind investing a bit more in a bike that is more suited to riding "with" me, as well as the fact that if well maintained, can eventually be used for all kids (younger two are 2 and 4.. 4yo isn't even riding with training wheels , but does love her balance bike)

[HappyTexasMom]

Of course.. wouldn't that be fun! My oldest was riding without training wheels at 3.. it should come as no surprise that he's interested in biking with me now that I'm back into it

I personally don't mind investing a bit more in a bike that is more suited to riding "with" me, as well as the fact that if well maintained, can eventually be used for all kids (younger two are 2 and 4.. 4yo isn't even riding with training wheels , but does love her balance bike)

Three years old...wow! Mine were both 6 (that being just a few days ago for my youngest).

I don't mind investing the money in theory...the reality part is just a little tougher to swallow (darn unstable job and crappy job market!).