The Time We Forgot the Full Face Helmet We traveled to Sweden one Summer and decided to bring my son's 16 inch bike for him to cruise around Stockholm and the surrounding countryside. We packed light and ditched the full face helmet for his half shell as we had no intention of hitting mountain bike...
Customize your bike to fit your needs as a parent and mule- This is my wife’s trusty steed that we both use to haul the kids around the neighbourhood. It’s a MEC Midtown townie equipped with an ibert front toddler seat and DIY balance bike carrier. We use it almost daily, be it a trip...
What's up with the Coaster Brake? With 20 inch wheel bikes (typically ages 6 and up), hand brakes are almost always provided and with good reason. However, when it comes to 12, 14 and 16 inch pedal bikes, not only is difficult to find a good bike geometry and fit wise, it is also difficult...
You get what you pay for. This statement holds true for kid’s bikes and equipment. I’m a thrifty guy but I overcome any impulse to cheap out when it comes to kids’ bike gear. From experience, the cheap knee pads, gloves or 12 inch pedal bike from a big box store always find their way...