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...
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...
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...