I didn't start riding proper until I was 12.... there is plenty of time she will get it.MichaelB wrote:I'm afraid to weigh my daughters 16" bike. I've had to carry a few times, and bugger me if they didn't use Steam Pipe for it !!!!!mikesbytes wrote:11kgs-s-a wrote:Weighed it last nite without chain, grips or brakes = 11kg.
Will be interesting to see how much more the red one weighs with all the heavy bits on it!
Steph
I didn't realise that little kids bikes were so heavy
[For those that don't know, Steam Pipe is VERY thick wall mild steel tube]
Damn fine idea to reduce weight, especially if you have the bits, and it costs you a bit of elbow grease.
Does your daughter like to help ? Mine does, and often creates mire hassle, but I love it.
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Postby Bnej » Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:19 pm
It's a flyweight though compared to some of the K-Mart kids bikes.
Oddly enough though, the most popular bike among his little friends is a cheap 2nd hand fixed gear bike, which has thinner tubes and is a fair bit lighter. It's popular because they can ride it backwards! (training wheels on).
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Postby s-s-a » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:50 pm
I bought grips today and the total cost thus far is:
$10 per bike for the red and blue ones = $20
plus $20 for bike shop grease to repack bearings = $40
plus $15 for grips and bar end plugs = $55
Still have to organise some stickers and a new saddle but will hold off on the saddle as long as possible because dropping the bike on the concrete will only wreck a new one.
Although I should talk - I recently got some Terry racing saddles for my roadie and lightweight mtbs and b*gger me if almost first time out on the mtb I don't have a SPD stack on tar and put a hole in the kevlar !
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Postby kukamunga » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:36 pm
For young children still trying to learn on training wheels (a hindrance to some childrens natural balance), try picking up a cheap 8"-12" wheeled kids bike and removing the complete crank/pedal/bottom bracket set, and lower the seat so they can put their feet on the ground, and VOILA!, you've got yourself a 'balance bike'. Just remember to start them on a flat area, unless they have brakes they can use!
My son at 2 1/2 years old took to a 10" balance bike whilst we were still in the bike shop umming and ahhing about whether to get the 10" or 12" version. "I want this one!" he said, freewheeling up and down the aisle, feet in the air!!
He has since progressed to a 12" hard rubbish 'bitsa' pedal bike for about a year, and now he is four months into riding his 4th birthday present - a new Apollo Wizard aluminium 16" bike! This seemed to be the best 16" (spec and price) we could find on the local market, with a very low standover height.
'Dadda' has already upgraded it with lighter, shorter handlebars and stem, stiffer, lighter v-brakes (he seldom uses the rear coaster brake), grippier pedals, and faster tyres, all sourced from hard rubbish (I must weigh it tomorrow)! He still manages, and enjoys, at 19kg, to travel in the Beto child seat occassionally for 'quick' trips, the hardly-used trailer is collecting cobwebs (waiting?), and we have just discovered the joys of a 'TrailGator'!
As for the shed full of bikes? Hmmm... too many projects..... plenty of time on my hands.... not enough cash flow!
EDIT/PS: I didn't start riding two wheels till I was about twelve. My nearly 50 year old sister has never ridden a bike.
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Postby europa » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:47 pm
Then how about some feedback on the bloody thing. There are at least a couple of members who are getting sick of asking for this 'secret' informationkukamunga wrote: and we have just discovered the joys of a 'TrailGator'!
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Postby kukamunga » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:04 pm
What's the 'secret'?europa wrote:Then how about some feedback on the bloody thing. There are at least a couple of members who are getting sick of asking for this 'secret' informationkukamunga wrote: and we have just discovered the joys of a 'TrailGator'!
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Try here, here, here, here, and here (my local bike shop). $139, + $30 for spare seat post mount bracket for wifes bike (minus 10% BV discount).
Any more info? Just ask nicely
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Postby s-s-a » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:22 pm
Richard stand by for some feedback when I locate our torque wrench ...
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Postby europa » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:41 pm
Torque wrench? Oh shock, oh horror. Actually, I've got one of them. I've even used it ... on the MG, but I've also had to use the impact wrench on the MG, and the taps and dies. Funny, don't need any of them with the pushies.s-s-a wrote:Balance bikes and Trail-gators are being discussed in this other thread.
Richard stand by for some feedback when I locate our torque wrench ...
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Postby kukamunga » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:47 pm
Mate. I don't really get your drift. If you want to copy my post and paste it in this other thread that I have never seen before, go right ahead. Otherwise, link that thread to this thread. I posted here, ok, and I am not going to spend days searching and reading every topic?europa wrote:Funny, none of those links are for here and we have been asking nicely. Read the forum. There are too few people putting up feedback on products and sometimes, we feel like others are riding off our efforts. Richard
If you want my own personal opinion of the TrailGator.........
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Postby stryker84 » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:26 pm
I think that's what Richard was asking for... maybe. Who knows what Richard thinks, really...kukamunga wrote:Mate. I don't really get your drift. If you want to copy my post and paste it in this other thread that I have never seen before, go right ahead. Otherwise, link that thread to this thread. I posted here, ok, and I am not going to spend days searching and reading every topic?europa wrote:Funny, none of those links are for here and we have been asking nicely. Read the forum. There are too few people putting up feedback on products and sometimes, we feel like others are riding off our efforts. Richard
If you want my own personal opinion of the TrailGator.........
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Postby sogood » Wed Nov 05, 2008 2:55 pm
Any suggestion? I note that they come with a variety of FD and RD combos but thinks that the FD is probably too much for such a bike. RD is probably all he'll need. Any experienced parents?
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby lemmiwinks » Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:02 pm
Showing my ignorance here, but Say What is an FD or a RD? Foot down? Front drive/rear drive? Front disc/rear disc?sogood wrote:... FD and RD combos but thinks that the FD is probably too much for such a bike. RD is probably all he'll need.
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Postby sogood » Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:15 pm
Sorry for using acronyms.lemmiwinks wrote: Showing my ignorance here, but Say What is an FD or a RD? Foot down? Front drive/rear drive? Front disc/rear disc?
Front derailleur and rear derailleur.
BTW, Say What is Say What?
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Postby mikesbytes » Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:03 pm
You could get one for free from the nunnary.sogood wrote:Talking about kiddie bikes, I've decided that I'll try the 2nd hand route for my son's (8yo) next bike, a 20" wheeler. Given the speed by which they grow and the prices LBS charge, it's becoming a bit of a no-brainer.
Any suggestion? I note that they come with a variety of FD and RD combos but thinks that the FD is probably too much for such a bike. RD is probably all he'll need. Any experienced parents?
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Postby mikesbytes » Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:16 pm
Got a feeling they may of moved from Newtown to Redfern. Not suresogood wrote:Good idea. I should pay them a visit and see what I can find.mikesbytes wrote:You could get one for free from the nunnary.
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Postby sogood » Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:31 pm
Unless they haven't updated their web site, they are still there in North Newtown. Moving their stuff to a different location would be quite a deal I'd think. In any case, Mon evening is good for me too.mikesbytes wrote:Got a feeling they may of moved from Newtown to Redfern. Not sure
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Postby gclark8 » Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:40 am
http://www.triwa.org.au/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2455
George.
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Postby Kid_Carbine » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:28 pm
I now have about eight & can't bear to actually throw the unrequired ones out.
I just need to find someone that wants some 'old school' BMX's for their youngun's'
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