Here at thebikedads.com we are a community to help other parents navigate the world of kids bikes. So chime in below if you have any advice for Peter. This question comes to us from Peter Morrison Hey Bike Dads, I need some advice. I have an almost 4 year old daughter and and almost 2...
We are a big fan of balance bikes. We are also fans of quality made bikes that are well designed and well thought out. At first glance, the Woom 1 looks different. It’s low step through and bright coloured frame definatley catches your attention. When you look closer you start to see all the details...
We were stoked to see this in the mailbox yesterday! I first found out about the Tyke Toter while researching a similar style of seat that was having production delays. We outlined these new front mounted style of seats in a previous post but we had not yet tried any of them…until today. The Tyke Toter arrived and...
Strider Balance Bikes are probably the most popular balance bikes in North America and for good reason. The light weight design and affordable model options make this bike a great choice for your child's first set of two wheels. Strider has also given back to the sport by developing a BMX race class for run...
Lets talk about Mom and Dad time Balance is the word that resonates in parents’ heads as they reminisce of times gone by. Balance is the word I cursed as I watched Colin on the North shore and I picked myself up after crashing on yet another ‘skinny’. Balance is the word my wife and...
Taking a spill is inevitable while learning to ride a bike. Kids’ learn by testing their limits, whether its asking for cake for dinner 7 nights in a row or leaning their balance bike on a 65 degree angle to make the turn at the bottom of the driveway. The urge to cover them in...
Every summer the world mountain bike community flocks to Whistler Canada to celebrate all things biking! The ten days of the festival are jammed pack with mountain bike competition and spectacle. In recent years the Whistler organizers have created Kidsworx, a series of kid events to let the little ones join the action and be...
We are big fans of front mounted bike seats. They position the child in front of you, allowing them to see ahead and anticipate what's coming ahead. Further, the weight is distributed equally over the bike which offers a very stable ride, even at slow speeds. A limitation of front mounted and defiantly rear mounted...
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...
As adults most people don’t fall off their bicycles that often. For some reason I am still a big kid and like to push my limits and lets just say I have hit my head more times than I like to admit. However, I recently was introduced to a helmet with MIPS technology. It is...
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...