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...
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Just Say No to the Coaster Brake
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...