Bikes & Scooters: Schwinn
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Bike, Trike, or Quad?
Asked by J.L. from Philadelphia
on November 6, 2009
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Ok, it's my turn to ask for help. My oldest is 3.5 years old, turns 4 in February and we're thinking about buying him a bike for Christmas or his birthday. He's big ...
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- Skip the trike and go for the bike! The trike will be a waste of money at this point! My daughter rode a tricycle up until 2 months before her 5th birthday, but she ha...
- definetely a bike. by summer he'll be four. by four and a half my son was riding without training wheels. just get a small bike with training wheels.
- Go for the bike! The target age for a child to learn to pedal a bike is 36 months, so he should be great! Go to the toy store and measure him for the correct size......
Training Wheels off the Bike
Asked by J.V. from Los Angeles
on September 27, 2010
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How old were your kids when you took off their training wheels from their bike? What are the signs of readiness?
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- My girls were both 4 - they are very coordinated. Some boys are around 3 when they try, depends on how coordinated they are. I wouldn't wait past 5 though. Most kids r...
- We don't plan on even using training wheels. Balance bikes are the best way to teach kids to balance on a bike. In my opinion, taking off the training wheels is just...
- My granddaughter was 9. As long as she had the training wheels on she relied on the training wheels. I suggest taking them off no later than a couple of weeks after ...
Big Boy Bike
Asked by J.M. from Peoria
on March 9, 2009
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my sons 4th birthday is comming up and i was thinking about getting him a bike that has training wheels. i was wondering if 4 is to young should i want a couple years.
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- I agree with Diane 4 is old enough. My kids had their bikes when they were 3 years too. In fact my friends son was riding his 2 wheeler just before his 4th birthday!...
- We got our son a bike when he was 3. Just make sure it is the right size and he'll be fine.
- My daughter was not yet 3 when she got her bike with training wheels (the smallest size frame available!) I would go to an actual bike store, like a Schwinn or My Bik...
Bike or Trike?
Asked by R.R. from Madison
on December 18, 2010
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My son will be 3 in February and Grandma wants to get him a bicycle or tricycle for Christmas. I'm not sure which one would be better. I'm leaning towards a bicycle wi...
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- Definitely a bike. They will get a lot of use out of it for many years. What my friend does to teach them to actually ride the bike is, buy the smallest size bike, and...
- Balance bike! Forget training wheels, they don't allow the child to learn the trickiest part, which is balancing. We got my son a balance bike for his 3rd birthday las...
- I would go with bicycle...he probably won't need the training wheels for long and I think you would get a lot more use out of it. Unless you are planning on havin...
Adult Bikes and Bike Trailers
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on May 25, 2009
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My husband and I want to start riding bikes with our baby but need to get some first! I was wondering if anybody could give me some tips on what bikes (brands, what t...
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- I love my TREK bike. It's a mountain bike with a cushion gel seat and the handlebars are higher so its easier on your back.
- Hi K., I bought a Specialized bike years ago and I love it. It's considered a hybrid bike. That means it works well on pavement, but can also handle a little bit ...
- I just bought a bike ant trailer I love both. I bouth my bike from Target. I got a Schwinn Cruiser. It has wide wheels like a Mt bike but the comfort of a liesure b...
Bike Trailers
Asked by J.V. from Minneapolis
on July 26, 2008
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I am interested in purchasing a bike trailer for my 14 month old daughter. This would be for recreational biking. Can anyone recommend a trailer? Burley? Chariot? ...
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- I have heard AMAZING things about the Chariots... they are $$ but seem to be worth the money. I have been looking on Craigslist, and there aren't any listed (but there...
- My Husband and I purchased a Chariot Cougar II for our 15mo old son this Spring. We absolutely love it. Yes, it is quite an investment, but we have gotten our money'...
- Hi J., We have the Schwinn double seat bike trailer and have been really happy with it. It's lightweight, yet durable enough to withstand my 2 boys. It converts f...
Bike Trailer
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on April 25, 2010
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I have a one year old and a two year old and I want to take them out on my bicycle. Up until now I had one kid on a seat on the front of the bike and one seat on the ...
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- Burley's are the best...we love ours. But they are pricey. Check for one on Craig's list and maybe you'll get lucky.
- I have a Schwinn trailer and it's great. It is one of the least expensive versions of a trailer (I paid $119 I think) and it works great. In my opinion, it's wor...
- I would recommend a Bell or Giro branded one...they have great safety reports and last a long time.
Do You Have a Bike Trailer?
Asked by D.N. from Chicago
on March 16, 2012
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My husband and I are looking--or rather I am doing the looking--at bike trailers. We prefer a used one since they can be pricey. My 4 yr old is too big for the bike ...
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- We LOVE ours! I actually got a Kids First one very cheaply (about $100) from WalMart, and it's been great. The decent ones used to all be expensive, but that's not the...
- When my daughter was 4 1/2 I got a "Trail-a-Bike" for us to ride tandem. It worked really well! http://www.trail-a-bike.com/ We used it until she was old enough to ri...
- My precious husband found one on ebay for us when my first son was about 8 months old. It was a double, so when #2 came, he got to ride with brother. It was a Bell (?...
Bike Seats/trailers
Asked by L.R. from Detroit
on May 2, 2008
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Our daughter is almost 2 and we would like to get a bike seat or trailer for her. Can anyone recommend one over the other?
I like the idea of the trailer. But, I am...
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- We use a trailor and i loved it. When my boys were little 2 and 4 i would put both in and go to the store. I have a double person chariot. You strap them in with...
- HI! I have 2 daughters, currently 4 & 1, last summer we purchased the bike trailer from Costco (sorry! I can't remember the name!!) it converts into a stoller too... w...
- She's not to big for the bike seat. My son is 30lbs and fits perfectly in his. I prefer the seat over the trailer as it's easier to maneuver and I like him on my bik...
I Need to Buy a Bike trailer...any Advice?
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on March 28, 2009
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Hi, I am looking into buying a bike trailer to haul my kids around the neighborhood. I really do not want to spend a lot of money for one of the high-end ones (Burley...
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- I got an InStep on Amazon for around $80-$85 and it's almost perfect. We use it for leisurely rides to the park about 1 mile away and as a stroller at times. My only...
- Save your money and get the one Target sells for about $100. I think it's by schwinn. I bought it 8 years ago and it still works great. I carted my two boys around til...
- I agree...I have the Schwinn and have really no complaints about it. I bought it on-line last spring and paid about $165 (compared to the burley for over $250)...that...
