KRISTIN
My daughter has outgrown her barbie, plastic tricycle from Walmart. I'm trying to find her a new bike-we like one at Walmart (Princess), but I just saw balance bikes at toysrus.com and was wondering what they are.
Are hand brakes better then foot brakes for her age?
Would a balance bike be better for a girl her age (3 1/2)?
Do balance bikes need training wheels?
Are there any bikes you personally loved for your kids that you could reccomend within my price range-I'm willing to spend $80 just on the bike because I also have to get a helmet, pads, and I promised her a horn and basket (if the bike doesn't come with one). She loves pink but theme isn't a big deal and other colors are fine if she doesn't mind. Its her bike so I'm trying to make her very happy with it-she loves the one at Walmart, but I'm trying to shop around and be smart about this. It has a foot brake, training wheels, and is adorable and perfect for her size (she's tall for a 3 year old). But any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much-this is my first time buying her a real bike and I'm afraid to pick the wrong one:(
Oh, is this the wrong category for this question?
Answer
Balance bikes have no pedals at all--they teach your child to build up speed with their legs and then lift them to balance. The thought behind them is to balance so that your children never learn to rely on training wheels at all.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/186-9456430-9274351?asin=B001AIONOU&AFID=Performics_Google%20Product%20Listing%20Ads&LNM=Primary&ref=tgt_adv_XASD0001
At 3 1/2, she is WAY too small for hand brakes--she does not have the coordination to understand how to use them and would end up crashing into things. She needs foot brakes if you get a bike with pedals. I don't think they even make bikes with hand brakes for her sized child.
http://www.target.com/Girls-Mongoose-Bubble-Sidewalk-Bike/dp/B002TQYWVG/ref=br_1_15?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=16259291&node=16259291&sr=1-15&searchRank=price&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Girls%20Mongoose%20Bubble%20Sidewalk%20Bike&qid=
EDIT: I missed the part where you said she's tall. The Mongoose bike is a 12 inch. The Toys R Us website has 16 inch bikes. I'd bring her to the store and have her sit on a 12 inch bike and a 16 inch bike and see which one fits her better. I'd be inclined to say that the 12 inch would work, but you don't want to get it home and have it only work for 6 mos. You want it to last a little while. You also want to have them assemble the bike for you-- assembling bikes is a huge pain in the butt--trust me...
Balance bikes have no pedals at all--they teach your child to build up speed with their legs and then lift them to balance. The thought behind them is to balance so that your children never learn to rely on training wheels at all.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/186-9456430-9274351?asin=B001AIONOU&AFID=Performics_Google%20Product%20Listing%20Ads&LNM=Primary&ref=tgt_adv_XASD0001
At 3 1/2, she is WAY too small for hand brakes--she does not have the coordination to understand how to use them and would end up crashing into things. She needs foot brakes if you get a bike with pedals. I don't think they even make bikes with hand brakes for her sized child.
http://www.target.com/Girls-Mongoose-Bubble-Sidewalk-Bike/dp/B002TQYWVG/ref=br_1_15?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=16259291&node=16259291&sr=1-15&searchRank=price&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Girls%20Mongoose%20Bubble%20Sidewalk%20Bike&qid=
EDIT: I missed the part where you said she's tall. The Mongoose bike is a 12 inch. The Toys R Us website has 16 inch bikes. I'd bring her to the store and have her sit on a 12 inch bike and a 16 inch bike and see which one fits her better. I'd be inclined to say that the 12 inch would work, but you don't want to get it home and have it only work for 6 mos. You want it to last a little while. You also want to have them assemble the bike for you-- assembling bikes is a huge pain in the butt--trust me...
How to get started with dirt biking?
Nick
I'm 15 years old and i was interested in this since i heard about it the first time (I was about 7 years old) but i never really learned anything about this sport so now i'm trying to look up some information about it. I live in Holland and never really rode a motorcycle before and i think its hard to ride a dirt bike too but i really like it and i'm interested so i want to know how to get started or what do i need for it.
Any information will help and thank you.
Answer
Welcome to the sport.
Your first decision will be 2-stroke or 4-stroke. 4-strokes are easier to learn on, go longer in between maintenance and there are a lot more new motorcycles to choose from. 2-strokes are racing engines. The produce more power and torque than a 4-stroke of the same size, are lighter and cheaper to rebuild, but there are only three manufacturers that make new ones. If you look for a new 2-stroke over 85cc's - Yamaha, Husqvarna and KTM.
Go down to the local dealerships and sit on a bunch of different makes and models to see what fits you best, then try to locate a used bike.
You can save thousands of dollars purchasing used. The money you save can be used to purchase riding gear, tools, oil, fuel, etc. You can purchase used bikes on Ebay, Craigslist, BikeFinds and CycleTrader. By you living outside the US, you may not have access to these used motorcycle sites, but I am sure that there must be some equivalent that you will have access too.
I recommend a used bike first for first timers because you are going to crash. So, purchasing a used bike that is scratched and faded won't really matter to you. You are only interested in if the bike runs and rides good.
I also recommend used gear to first timers also. You are just going to tear the stuff up anyway, so used stuff won't really matter. In the states we can go to yard sales, garage sales, flea markets, Ebay and Craigslist to locate used riding gear. The only item of gear you should not buy used is a helmet. Get a new SNELL approved helmet. There are things you can save money on and then there are things where you just have to pay and a helmet is one of them. HJC makes SNELL approved helmets that are reasonably priced.
Once you get a bike and gear, you then need a place to ride. If your parents own a lot of property, you can just ride there, if they do not, you will have to locate a place where you can ride. Check with the local motorcycle shops and your buddies at school that ride. They should be able to locate some riding areas for you.
Good luck, have fun and welcome to the sport.
Welcome to the sport.
Your first decision will be 2-stroke or 4-stroke. 4-strokes are easier to learn on, go longer in between maintenance and there are a lot more new motorcycles to choose from. 2-strokes are racing engines. The produce more power and torque than a 4-stroke of the same size, are lighter and cheaper to rebuild, but there are only three manufacturers that make new ones. If you look for a new 2-stroke over 85cc's - Yamaha, Husqvarna and KTM.
Go down to the local dealerships and sit on a bunch of different makes and models to see what fits you best, then try to locate a used bike.
You can save thousands of dollars purchasing used. The money you save can be used to purchase riding gear, tools, oil, fuel, etc. You can purchase used bikes on Ebay, Craigslist, BikeFinds and CycleTrader. By you living outside the US, you may not have access to these used motorcycle sites, but I am sure that there must be some equivalent that you will have access too.
I recommend a used bike first for first timers because you are going to crash. So, purchasing a used bike that is scratched and faded won't really matter to you. You are only interested in if the bike runs and rides good.
I also recommend used gear to first timers also. You are just going to tear the stuff up anyway, so used stuff won't really matter. In the states we can go to yard sales, garage sales, flea markets, Ebay and Craigslist to locate used riding gear. The only item of gear you should not buy used is a helmet. Get a new SNELL approved helmet. There are things you can save money on and then there are things where you just have to pay and a helmet is one of them. HJC makes SNELL approved helmets that are reasonably priced.
Once you get a bike and gear, you then need a place to ride. If your parents own a lot of property, you can just ride there, if they do not, you will have to locate a place where you can ride. Check with the local motorcycle shops and your buddies at school that ride. They should be able to locate some riding areas for you.
Good luck, have fun and welcome to the sport.
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