Babies & Kids Blog

Yesterday we talked about how to buy a bike for a school aged child. Here are three that would please any kid!

Schwinn 24 Inch Girl’s  Bike: $140.00

Schwinn’s 24” Girl’s GS-25 Bike comes in a delicate cobalt finish that’s pretty and feminine enough for your daughter to ride in style. Yet it also comes with the rugged durability of all Schwinn mountain bikes so she can tackle any terrain with confidence!

Features:

-Rustproof 36 hole Alloy Rims with Stainless Steel Spokes
-Schwinn 30mm rise Handlebar w/ Schwinn Stem
-Schwinn Hand built Trail-Tuned Aluminum Dual Suspension Frame
-Shimano 21-Speed Drive train with SRAM Grip Shift Promax Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
-Shimano 21-Speed Drive train with SRAM Grip Shift Shifters
-SR Suntour M2000N Suspension Fork
-Suntour Alloy 22/34/44t Crank

18″ Boy’s NEXT Surge Bike: $59.00

The Next Surge is the ideal bike for your growing boy. It features front caliper (hand) brakes, plus the rear coaster (foot) brake that he’s comfortable with. Chances are, this will be the first bike he rides without training wheels.

Features:

-Age Range: 5 to 8 years
-Wheel Size: 18 inches Key Features:
-Front and rear caliper brakes, plus rear coaster brake
-Handlebar and stem pads
-Quick-release seat post
-Training wheels included Specs:
-Frame: Steel BMX-style frame
-Fork: BMX-style fork with 1.25-inch-thick steel tube
-Handlebar/Stem: Steel BMX-style with crossbar
-Brakes: Rear coaster, plus front and rear caliper
-Levers: Resin levers
-Crank: 1-piece, 5.5-inch steel crank
-Rims: Painted steel rims
-Hubs: Steel
-Tires: 18″ x 1.95″ black BMX tires
-Seat: Black, printed seat

Huffy Pro Thunder 20″ Boys’ BMX Bicycle: $79.99

The Huffy Pro Thunder 20″ boys’ bicycle is a perfect first bike. It features a steel frame that’s both easy to control and forgiving, and a coaster brake provides simple braking. Knobby tires give excellent traction on and off-road, and the jet-black paint scheme appeals to all comers.

Features:

-Specifically designed for young children who are new to riding.
-A strong and durable material that will last.
-Increases the feel and response of the bike.
-Low profile BMX bars that offer you stability and great maneuverability.
-Allows you to pedal backwards without the brakes engaging.
-Provides you with a soft seat that will allow you to enjoy longer rides in comfort.
-Very strong material which makes the wheels extremely durable.
-Feature small raised knobs that help the tires grip better in dirt and in mud.
-This covers the chain so that you do not get your shoe laces stuck in the chain ring.
Simple bike pedals that anyone can ride.

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I’m helping my sister find a bike for her 8-year-old daughter. She wants a mountain bike. Unbeknownst to me, there’s a lot more to buying a bike than the price and the color. My advice to my sister so far has been “oooh! get a pretty one!” Not really helpful, huh? But luckily the internet has come through for me once again..

Big Kids Bikes:

Kids grow so if they are in a child seat or trailer it won’t be long until they outgrow it. At 2-4 years they can move on to their own appropriately sized tricycle. On a bicycle, kids can experience/learn the laws of inertia, pedaling, steering, braking and sitting on a saddle. Trikes don’t do much to develop a sense of balance and they can be tippy (excluding low-lying “big wheels”).

Most kids try a two-wheeler with training wheels around age 3 years.

Between the ages of 4 and 8 years most kids have developed sufficient physical coordination and agility, good balance and master starting and stopping on a tricycle or training wheels so that they are ready to learn to ride a bicycle. (Note: Kids generally lack the coordination and strength for hand brakes until at least 5.) But, along with physical skills it also takes mental readiness (self-confidence) and motivation to learn to bicycle. Some kids don’t develop this until they are 10 or more years old. It sometimes takes a lot of patience on the part of parents. Interest and readiness to learn to ride a bike can manifests itself as questions about bicycles, a desire to ride with friends, talk about tricycles and training wheels as things for “babies,” etc. (read more)

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Kettler Bingo kids’ 12” training bicycle: $189.99 $77.40

Check out this great deal on the Kettler Bingo kids’ 12” training bicycle.  The bike has a padded seat, detachable training wheels and a sturdy steel frame. Since young cyclists are known to fall now and then, the handlebars are padded and the chain is covered.  Rear brakes and a hand brake make this an idea first bike for a preschooler.

Tonka Mighty Kid’s 12-Inch Bike $89.99 $75.73

Check out this tough bike!  The fully functional dual-suspension frame and heavy-duty training wheels help your child learn to ride with confidence.  The bike has oversized air tires with a chunky tread, reliable coaster brake for safe stopping, fully enclosed safety chain cover, padded handlebars and brightly colored Tonka design that is geared towards boys—but I know some girls who would love this too!

Huffy Princess Girls 12-Inch Bike: $99.99 $77.29

Looking for something a little more pink for your princess?  The Huffy Princess 12 inch bike has a nice padded seat, removable training wheels and a handlebar bag for carrying all of the very important princess accessories.  The streamers on the handlebars will delight any little girl.

Don’t forget a helmet!  Make sure that the helmet you buy fits snugly.  Since kids tip over easily, you’ll want elbow pads and knee pads too.

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Discounts on toddler helmets.