Bikes & Scooters
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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...
Recumbent or Upright Exercise Bike
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on October 27, 2011
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I'm looking into maybe purchasing an exercise bike. However, I'm not sure which type would give me the best workout, the recumbent or an upright? I like the seat wit...
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- I've used both at the gym and for whatever reason, notice better results with the recumbent bike. It's more challenging for my legs. I don't know if there's a real rea...
- If your husband has bad knees get the recumbent. I have bad knees and go forever on the recumbent but not on our upright.
- I have a recumbent bike and absolutely love it. It's easier on my back (has a back rest) and my knees. If your husband has bad knees, the recumbent is the way to go....
Bike Riding with Wee Ones
Asked by J.W. from San Francisco
on February 16, 2008
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Our kids are one and a half and three. They are getting too heavy to carry on our shoulders in backpacks on long hikes! We want to get either bike mounted seats or a...
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- The bike the hooks up to your bike for the 3 year old is great I lets them pedal but they dont have to. I got one for my little girl when she was 3 1/2 and she still l...
- J., My husband and I used the trailer type, as I was worried about the mounted seat that if I went down my daughter would go down as well. the trailer worked well u...
- We used the chariot style and really liked it. It is safe for the children. We really didn't feel safe with the bike mounted seats. Anyway - they are on Craigs list qu...
Bike Trailer and Jogger
Asked by M.M. from San Francisco
on May 9, 2012
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Hi moms,
I'm looking to buy a bike trailer/jogger stroller. I don't know much about it, but Im wondering if you can put an infant (in a car seat) in there?
I have a...
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- Hi M., I love to both bike and run but didn't want to have two separate items to store (bike trailer/jogger) so, I bought a Chariot stroller and it's wonderful. I ...
- We also have a chariot, which in addition to Burley, are the best and most safest bike trailers on the market. With the chariot, you buy either a single ir double "cha...
- It's been a long time since we bought ours but no, I don't think anyone has designed one for infant use. There are plenty of jogging strollers that can accommodate an ...
Bike Seat for Toddler
Asked by N.K. from Chicago
on April 1, 2010
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Hi, Moms!
Does anybody have any tips/thoughts on using bike seats or trailers with toddlers? I bought a new bike late last fall, and I would like to get out and enjo...
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- I just finished watching "No Impact Man"-for the second time.Love the docu-film Anyhoo-Have you googled the thousands of available options of baby travel carriers ther...
- We have both and both have advantages and disadvantages. With the trailer the advantage is that I can put some other stuff, groceries, etc. in as well. Also, my son ca...
- I researched this last summer. From what I found the trailer that rides behind is supposed to be a safer. Most of them are designed that if the bike tips over, the t...
Bike Size for 3Yr Old
Asked by J.S. from Macon
on November 22, 2010
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Hiya i was wondering what bike size you have got for your toddler.My daughter just tured 3 shes 37 inches tall some sites say she needs a 16. I did take her to the sto...
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- Really? My DD is 39 inches and fits on her 12 inch just fine. At this age, you want their feet to be able to reach the floor.
- 12 inch just means the wheel size. The frame sizes are different with every brand of bike. Try a different brand. You will find a 12" that fits her better. My daug...
- I got a 16 in for my son when he was 3. He's 6 now and is riding a 20 inch.
Anyone Have Experience with a Bike Trailer?
Asked by B.T. from Detroit
on November 12, 2008
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Hi, we would like to start biking our kids to preschool in a bike trailer. Have you ever used one? Any safety tips? Thanks!
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- We bought one at Walmart. It's completely enclosed in order to keep the little one warm, but it also unzips to a screen for summer time use. My daughter is only 14 mon...
- I have a bike trailer, that I use hardly ever. I have a 5yo and a 3yo and they are only good for about 15 min in it before they are completely bored. I ordered mine on...
- I had one when my kids were little and we LOVED it. Can't remember what brand. One of my kids favorite things to do on a warm Summer night was to get in their jammie...
Recommendations on Bike Trailers
Asked by A.C. from Grand Junction
on April 6, 2008
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Im in the market to purchase a bike trailer for a toddler and 8 month old. I have heard positive things about the Burleys but they are a lot more expensive than other ...
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- I ended up with a schwinn and really like it. It was less that $150 on amazon.com. I really think you'll be okay with any brand as long as you do your research. My ...
- A., I cannot seriously remember the brand of bike trailer that we bought my husband for fathers day years ago. But we heard some excellent stories about it from the...
- We bought the Chariot. It is at REI. Higher priced like a burley but it actually converts to a sweet jogger, walker, hiking or snowshowing trailer with like a $70/ea...
Learning to Ride a Bike
Asked by P.P. from Dallas
on January 9, 2008
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Hi, I just wanted to get some input from other parents about when to remove training wheels from your child's bike. My son is almost 6 and some of his friends still us...
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- Hello P., Our youngest daughter had training wheels on her back at age 6. When convinced her she could take the training wheels off and do just fine, she agreed. I bel...
- hi P., my husband just recently taught 3 kids on our street to ride their bikes....two of them were about 5 1/2 and one is 7. He has a weird knack for it. I joked tha...
- My daughter started trying without the training wheels around age 5. She was too nervous and we tried again this past summer. She is just now getting comfortable wit...
Comfortable Bike Helmet
Asked by A.C. from Muncie
on April 16, 2010
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I have a picky 4 year old son who will not wear his bike helmet for very long because he says it is not comfortable and itchy. Are there any brands out there more or ...
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- Call me old fashioned, but why not let him go without? I have watched a lot of children, never made any wear a helmet while biking, and none were ever hurt. You must d...
- i have just been looking for a helmet for my 4 yr old son also. I found one at Wal-Mart that I liked, but we have not bought it yet. It is Bell brand and it is calle...
- Most kids' bike helmets have additional padding strips that attach to velcro inside to make a good fit. My kids also hated their helmets for the same reason. I took ...
