Buying a complete bike is easy and can sometimes save you money in the long run, but there is just something special about building a bike from the frame up. A custom build lets you pick the exact parts you need/want and get everything sized just right for you; the perfect handlebars, cranks, forks, saddle,...
Author: The Bike Dads
MTB Trails for kids: Lower Expresso, North Vancouver
In this Series we aim to show you the trails we ride most as a family in British Columbia, Alberta and Northwest Washington state. This episode, we take you to a fast low grade Blue Square rated trail on the lower aspect of the legendary Mt . Fromme on the North Shore of Vancouver. Trail:...
Specialized Riprock 24 Review
Specialized has really made big strides this past year with the introduction of the Jett Kids line of bikes and now, the re-designed 2022 Riprock line of kids mountain bikes. There is no sense comparing too much the old Riprock to the new design as everything is different. Gone are the heavy/sluggish plus sized tires...
Kids Mountain Bike Safety Check
We run down a quick kids mountain bike safety check that is a must before every ride. One you get the hang of it, it will only take 60 seconds and can save a lot of headaches at the trail head and prevent an unnecessary injury. It can be done pre or post ride just...
MTB Trails for kids: OSR, Thornhill BC
In this Series we aim to show you the trails we ride most as a family in British Columbia, Alberta and Northwest Washington state. This episode, we take you to a fast low grade Blue rated piece of hand built single-track in British Columbia. Trail: OSR, Thornhill, Maple Ridge BC Trail forks link: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/o-s-r/ Trail...
2022 Specialized Levo Review, The Family Workhorse
An ebike has changed the way both our families ride bikes and honestly, changed the way we ride bikes on our Dad days out. The cost of ownership is high from an initial investment but these tow and lap machines are here to stay. We love them, ride them more than our normal bikes and...
Unchained: Fall Mountain Bike Apparel for Dads
In this Video we round up 5 pieces of kit that keep the elements at bay for Fall Riding. As Dads, we get the most time in the saddle during the Fall Season as the kids are busy back to school and activities plus the weather making family bike outings challenging. NF Pants | Fox...
Shotgun Pro Review
Kids Ride Shotgun announced their Pro model seat that takes cues from the Macride and the original no touch frame LOCT seat. Jack runs down the fantastic features and compares the seat to the Macride. The main benefit from these type of seats over frame mounted options is the quick on/off and the fact it...
Polygon Premier 24 Kids Bike Review
Polygon has gained a reputation of delivering high quality bikes at great prices. No exception for the new Premier line of kids bikes. What we see is great frames with builds that spend the money where it matters most and the result is a value not seen anywhere else. Thanks to Bikes Online for providing...
Guardian 20 Inch Large Bike Review
Guardian Bikes have really carved out a unique space in the kids bike market. Their Shark Tank presented Surestop technology essentially limits the dreaded endo or over the bars crash. A single lever activates rear brake and mech that also initiates front brake without locking that front brake on the rim...think anti-lock brakes for your...
Prevelo Alpha 3 and 4 Review
Prevelo has such a solid following of discerning parents for good reason. The alpha series lends itself to those kids cruising around the neighborhoods but are tempted by the trails. Yes, the Zulu series is available for those all in MTB. But these toe dipping trail alpha machines really set themselves apart from other bikes...
Balance Bike BMX Racing
BMX racing seems to be on a surge of late with loads of kids entering the sport each year. The Balance Bike/Strider class of racing is probably responsible for part of this surge in addition to the high profile Olympic competition in Beijing and London. We decided to head out one weekend to our local...
Woom off AIR 4, 5, and 6 Review
The AIR addition came soon after the original OFF with a promise of quality front suspension air fork for a $200 price increase. Did Woom deliver? You bet, at this price more kids are going to access mountain biking on a quality bike that will hook these future little rippers into the sport. Woom Off...