If you’re patient, can spare a little time, and have an-eager-to-learn trainee, you can teach your kid to ride a balance bike in 10 days. Or up to 12 months if they’re too young. Riding a balance bike is a great way to master balance and coordination skills. And these two skills transfer nicely to …
Bikes can be safe or unsafe for kids. It all depends on whether they’re good riders or not. But no one ever gets good at anything without learning. And while your kiddo could self-train, we all know that self-training can be hard, frustrating, and time-consuming. So, how do you teach a kid to ride a …
If you’re anything like most loving moms and dads, you invested in a nice balance bike for your tot at some point. But that was then. Now, they’re older because kids grow every day. They want to graduate to something more serious. And they won’t stop harassing you until you buy them one of the …
Everywhere I look these days, it’s like lots of kids have decided that stunt kick scooters and electric scooters are cooler than mountain bikes. But if you think kids are going to stop asking for the best kids’ recreational mountain bike as their next birthday gift, think again. Because…not gonna happen. Also read: How to …
Not all biking kids around your neighborhood wear a helmet. And it’s possible they might ridicule your kiddo for wearing one for riding a bike out in the street. But as my hubby says, anyone who thinks wearing a bike helmet is foolish is plain stupid. Their brain must not be worth protecting. I make …
Whether you live in a large home out in the countryside or in a small city apartment, nothing can deny you the joys of biking. But there’s always the little issue of bike storage. If you live in a New York studio apartment, you may not have as much bike storage space as a multi-bike …
That kid size BMX bike or mountain bike you bought as a birthday gift for your kiddo, it needs a clean every once in a while. Clean bikes look nice, and their drivetrains run super smoothly, which means they ride much better. What’s more, proper bike maintenance can increase its lifespan. But how do you …
According to Friction Facts, a dirty bike chain (on a bike used mostly on the road) sees up to 2 percent power loss. Not only is a dirty chain less efficient, but it also wears out faster, necessitating replacement sooner. Cleaning your kid’s bike chain (or your bike’s chain) gets crud and road grit out …
Do you know why the best cyclists in the world run their bike wheels tubeless? First off, a tubeless setup leads to a lighter bike. And everyone, especially kids, wants a lightweight bike. Your kid wants a lighter mountain bike, BMX bike, or road bike. And running the tires tubeless helps keep things nice and …
How do you choose the right bike for your child? That’s the question this kids bike buying guide seeks to cover and much more besides. Whether you’re looking to purchase to purchase a balance bike for a very young child or a mountain bike for your son, this resource got your back. When it comes …
