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Jill
We want to buy my 11.75 yr old son an off road bike and he has very very little experience riding. He is 5'5. Please help. We are adventuring down a path we are unfamiliar with.
He weighs about 110 lbs.
Answer
The Honda CRF100 or 150 trail model, Yamaha TTR 125, or Kawasaki KLX125 would all be great choices.
If you don't feel the need to be dropping 2 grand on a brand new bike, most of these bikes you can find a couple years old in pretty good shape for much less. Check ebay or your local dealership.
Also do not forget to put him into some safety equipment, a good helmet and a good pair of boots are a must as well as goggles, chest protector and gloves. Pants and jersey are also a good idea but not a must. Now back to the bike, Steer clear of bikes like the KX85, YZ 85, CR 85, RM 85, or CRF150R. He is going to think they look cool, and they do they are also much faster and much more expensive, these are race bikes not entry level bikes. Make sure he can also touch with at least his toes on both sides, if he cant reach the ground the bike is to big, if he can sit on the bike flat footed knees bent, the bike is to small. Hope this helps
The Honda CRF100 or 150 trail model, Yamaha TTR 125, or Kawasaki KLX125 would all be great choices.
If you don't feel the need to be dropping 2 grand on a brand new bike, most of these bikes you can find a couple years old in pretty good shape for much less. Check ebay or your local dealership.
Also do not forget to put him into some safety equipment, a good helmet and a good pair of boots are a must as well as goggles, chest protector and gloves. Pants and jersey are also a good idea but not a must. Now back to the bike, Steer clear of bikes like the KX85, YZ 85, CR 85, RM 85, or CRF150R. He is going to think they look cool, and they do they are also much faster and much more expensive, these are race bikes not entry level bikes. Make sure he can also touch with at least his toes on both sides, if he cant reach the ground the bike is to big, if he can sit on the bike flat footed knees bent, the bike is to small. Hope this helps
What are the pros and cons of mountain vs road bikes?
pwn@life
I want to get a decent bike now that I have the money to, but I an torn on whether to get a road/racing bike or a mountain bike. Which is better? Better yet, what are the pros and cons of both?
I don't bike seriously, but I need something that will get me to school, to my friend's house, everyday stuff like that. I'm not gonna race in the Tour de France or go all over the badlands...
Answer
Road Pro: Fast, great for conditioning, light, responsive
Road Con: less durable esp. wheels, limited to good roads, best used with all the extras like the right shoes, shorts, jersey, helmet, attitude LOL!
MTB Pro: Go most anywhere
MTB Con: Slow and heavier than road bike (smooth tires can make a difference)
Cross Pro: Quick and more nimble than MTB, nice for errands--ride to class, ride to store, etc. some ability to ride on dirt etc. Good choice for riding in street clothes and gear.
Cross Con: not as fast as a road bike and not as go everywhere as a MTB. sort of a compromise.
This is more of existentialist question. Are you a roadie? Are you MT Bike person. Buy the bike that suits you first. If you are a true bike enthusiast you will end up getting the other types someday.
Road Pro: Fast, great for conditioning, light, responsive
Road Con: less durable esp. wheels, limited to good roads, best used with all the extras like the right shoes, shorts, jersey, helmet, attitude LOL!
MTB Pro: Go most anywhere
MTB Con: Slow and heavier than road bike (smooth tires can make a difference)
Cross Pro: Quick and more nimble than MTB, nice for errands--ride to class, ride to store, etc. some ability to ride on dirt etc. Good choice for riding in street clothes and gear.
Cross Con: not as fast as a road bike and not as go everywhere as a MTB. sort of a compromise.
This is more of existentialist question. Are you a roadie? Are you MT Bike person. Buy the bike that suits you first. If you are a true bike enthusiast you will end up getting the other types someday.
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