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Well it's time for her first bike....

BMXman

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My niece is at that age where she's ready for a 2 wheeler. I was wondering if anyone had bought a particular 16" bike for their little one and was really happy with their purchase. It will be passed down to her younger brother so it can't be too girlish...I have been searching around a bit but so far not luck. Just this....D

 
LordOpie

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No front brake?

Platform pedals?

Horizontal dropouts? (are they solid rubber tires?)

Pass.




I'm kiding, very cute. I'm looking forward to the day my kid rides. Get some frilly streamer or pompom thingy that can be taken off when her bro gets it. Maybe a Polly Pony or Hello Kitty basket?
 
dan wask

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Depending on how much coin you wanna spend, look at the new trek "lightweight" lineup. Definitely some trick stuff, and a bike the kid can actually have a fighting chance at picking up.
 
LordOpie

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dan wask said:
Depending on how much coin you wanna spend, look at the new trek "lightweight" lineup. Definitely some trick stuff, and a bike the kid can actually have a fighting chance at picking up.
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Why does the kid need to pick up the bike?

Oh, she's gonna race Jr. Miss CX races!! Awesome!
 
Westy

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LordOpie said:
Why does the kid need to pick up the bike?

Oh, she's gonna race Jr. Miss CX races!! Awesome!
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Kids bikes are ridiculously heavy. they often weigh as much as the kid. It would be like you trying to pedal your motorcycle around. A kid will actually be able to pedal a lighter bike up a small incline, will probably have more fun and will be more likely to ride it.
 
BMXman

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dan wask said:
Depending on how much coin you wanna spend, look at the new trek "lightweight" lineup. Definitely some trick stuff, and a bike the kid can actually have a fighting chance at picking up.
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well they're not bad but I can't find prices for them...D

 
H8R

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Westy said:
Kids bikes are ridiculously heavy. they often weigh as much as the kid. It would be like you trying to pedal your motorcycle around. A kid will actually be able to pedal a lighter bike up a small incline, will probably have more fun and will be more likely to ride it.
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At the last shop I worked at we weighed most of the bikes we sold.

One 16" wheeled kids bike came in at 10 lbs heavier than one of the cheaper 63cm road bikes.


Look into a used (or new) mini BMX racing bike. They are light and small, often ridden by racers as young as three.
 
muddy beast

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People at the shop (customers) have been very happy with the trek float. And its an on going debate about how the float works compared to training wheels, many agree the float works better then training wheels to teach a kid to balance.

I'd suggest looking at the float if she is still on training wheels.

(The floats cranks can be removed, easily, and the idea is to essentially use the bike like a scooter while learning to balance and coasting to practice. Once the child learns to coast you can put the cranks back on and let her rip.)

P.S. The Redline MX16...if I remember correctly, it was about the same as the lower end freestyle redline bikes (around 30lbs). I can always weigh one for you when I go to work tomaro though if you want.

EDIT: Specialized hotrock 16 is their 16" model I believe.
 
H8R

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BMXman said:
What do you think H8R? I don't know if she's ready for an actual race bike....D
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How old is she?

For my kid, we had a generic 16" bike that I dropped the saddle all the way down and took the training wheels off. My house at the time was on a street with a very gradual incline.

I'd sit on the porch while my kid would practice trying to sit on the bike and coast down the incline from the top of the block.

By the time I poured a second glass of lemonade she was pedaling.
 
BMXman

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H8R said:
How old is she?

For my kid, we had a generic 16" bike that I dropped the saddle all the way down and took the training wheels off. My house at the time was on a street with a very gradual incline.

I'd sit on the porch while my kid would practice trying to sit on the bike and coast down the incline from the top of the block.

By the time I poured a second glass of lemonade she was pedaling.
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she's 5, but she's a pretty good sized 5 year old...she's a bit taller than most of her friends...but quite timid when it comes to taking risks...D
 
DHS

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H8R said:


Redline T&T MX16
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that thing is bloody heavy.

stay more with the trek light weight brands, or specialized has always been super light.

trek, spec, and giant are the only ones i've seen go with actual aluminum wheels for their 12" and up models

nothing beats the custom litespeed one though
 
BMXman

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well I think at my price point their all going to be heavy...now if I can just find a price for this...D
EDIT: Nevermind $380:dead:
 
BMXman

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I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped out...and I decided to go with Dans suggestion and it worked out perfectly. She's happy and almost off the training wheels already!....D



 
dan wask

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nice! I always try and lean parents towards the floats and lightweight versions of the treks. The removable cranks on the float helps teach balance and bike handling more effectively than training wheels imo.

Also, I'm glad to see girls just as hyped with a nonpinksuperflowerygirly bike.
 
muddy beast

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BMXman said:
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped out...and I decided to go with Dans suggestion and it worked out perfectly. She's happy and almost off the training wheels already!....D
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*cough*
Pretty sure I suggested the actual Trek Float bike...and I explained how it works.

:twitch:
 
muddy beast

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BMXman said:
lol...does your reading suck as much as your driving??...look at the 3rd post in this thread:disgust1:
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Nope, but I think yours does.

That post doesn't actually suggest the "float" model...I did. Not to discredit Dan, since the Trek company was obviously a good direction for you, but out of all the models of bikes out there the float is very different...and I suggested that.

:disgust:
 
BMXman

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muddy beast said:
Nope, but I think yours does.

That post doesn't actually suggest the "float" model...I did. Not to discredit Dan, since the Trek company was obviously a good direction for you, but out of all the models of bikes out there the float is very different...and I suggested that.

:disgust:
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lol...were you not given enough attention when you were a child...oh never mind you still are...good luck with that!...D
 
muddy beast

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BMXman said:
lol...were you not given enough attention when you were a child...oh never mind you still are...good luck with that!...D
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Sorry for trying to point out that you weren't giving credit where credit is due.

Thanks for the negative rep though!
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dump

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Great! Congrats Donnie! Now get some air in that back tire! ;)
 
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