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...
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...
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...
I have a work bench. It has a vise and is full of tools. Their is a lot of WD 40 on its shelf. Between my engineer Dad and carpenter/architect father-in-law I have received a bottle of said WD40 for Christmas the last four years. No bottle has ever been sprayed. I am not a...
In this video we run down our 6 most important criteria to evaluate when purchasing a 24 inch full suspension bike for your hard charging 7-12 year old. Not all bikes fit the same or do well for all riding styles. Choose wisely and the fun factor goes way up. For all the best 24...
Extreme value in the is 8 speed 12-46 T clutch derailleur drivetrain. $88 for the derailleur, cassette and shifter gets you a shifting miles for your MTB. Thanks to microSHIFT for providing a test groupset. Weights: Cassette- 579 g | Amazon Derailleur- 388 g | Universal Cycles Shifter- 155 g | Amazon KMC 8 Spd...
Child Bike Seat Roundup! We take an in-depth look at 6 different seat options including a homemade option (Mac Ride, Shotgun, Do Little and more). These are the best seats for off road mountain biking. Never has there been a better time to be a Bike Mom or Bike Dad with all these awesome products...
Sam Pilgrim and crew take riding kids bikes to a whole new level!
This little bike is perhaps the most skill building and versatile bike we have ever owned. Fitting 4-7 year olds, it can progress from the do it everything bike (back alleys, trail riding, skills park, pumptracks) to the best dirt jumper going with 16 inch wheels.
Eric Porter and his family hit up Berm Peak! Sadly Seth was on the couch and unable to participate but Eric and the boys take us through progressing features in a safe and responsible manner with kids. No sending it here, Eric explains how to lower risk and still get he kids to progress and...
Tow Ropes change the game for riding with kids. In this round-up we look at the Bungee and Retractable devices that will take you and your kids to new heights and skill development. Yes, you can easily make a DIY job from a rope and tube or re-purpose a dog leash or marine tie down...
Grab the kids and hit the play button. Backyard Trail Builder hits a home run by lining his trail with festive cheer. Who wouldn't pay good money to ride a trail like this during the holiday season? Our brains started turning about all the fundraising possibilities with something like this.
Prevelo has been refining this bike almost every year. The 2020/2021 version gets improved stand-over, slacker Head Angle and upgraded wheelset/tires. For a little bike company to redesign and improve yearly for a kids bike shows the passion and execution of this awesome kids brand. Thanks to Prevelo for providing a test bike. Prevelo Zulu...