A Dad’s Guide For Buying Specialized Bikes For Your Kids

Oct 7th, 2009 | By coolbiking | Category: Cycling Tips

By Paul Kramer

One of the major roles in parenting is spending time and lot of money at shopping for your kids needs and desires. This role has always been there and will continue till the time kids start growing on trees, which is not likely to happen in near future. So the best we can do is manage what we have to in the best possible way.

What I see most people doing when it comes to buying an expensive item like a bike for your kids, we just go and get one which probably you consider the most appropriate in terms of price and with a view that it should last a bit longer. This is the biggest mistake that a dad can make.

Just think of buying a trouser you think is expensive and so you decide to buy a few sizes large so it will last longer. Well it can be folded initially and then with passage of time you can unfold till you kid really out grows it. What a weird thought. The trouser will be long worn out before the kid fits into it.

Exactly in the same manner as for a trouser, if the bike doesn’t fit properly at the crotch, you child will remain uncomfortable and unable to ride it. Technically speaking, the bike should be of the height that if stridden by your kid he should be able to touch his feet on the ground without his crotch touching the top bar of the frame. If the kid has it tip toe, then that bike is not for him yet.

Try to assess the bike’s weight in comparison to your kid’s weight. It may be that the bike with all the fancy gadgets which your kid might like to have, weighs more or equal to your kid, then this not what you should buy. Your kid’s bike should be as light as possible so that when it falls, your kid is able to lift it comfortably in case of a two wheeler.

Your selection of a specialized bike will have a lot of impact on your kid’s ability to learn and grow.

Choosing The Right Size Kids Bike

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