Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - My 3-year old son rides a fixed gear.

I purchased this bike for 3 year old son on last Black Thursday for $30. I was unaware at the time it was a fixie. As I assembled it, I noticed the “No Brakes” decal. I thought this could either be a bad idea or a good one, no in-between. Anyway, we rolled with it.
Within one week of riding it, my son can skid, and ride backwards. I still haven’t mastered these skills. Now after a couple of weeks, he rides with no hands and controls his speed downhill really well.
Okay it’s a Huffy, however it was only $30 and is a fixed gear. The only other highlight is the foam (no flat) tires. The only modification is a “Bad Car” bell. My son hates cars as much as I.

videos or youre lying

seriously...uhm, TTIWWUPTYSCDTJ.

TTIWWUPTYSCDT <==<< is that an acronym? jeez

I agree
Lets see some videos...

Hey, it's ok to be skeptical but to say someone is "lying" is disrespectful. Why can't we all just give people the benefit of the doubt? Why would someone lie about something his kid can do?

Wow! Dude, that's cool. get some video so we can all enjoy!

And what on earth is TTIWWUPTYSCDTJ?

Get him to track stand!

Hurry up! This is the best thing to happen to bike forums.... ever.

This is one of those where the cranks are attached to the front wheel? Kinda like a unicycle?

Or is it actually chain-drive... I think I had both versions when I was young. Is he riding backwards with training wheels? And if it's front wheel drive I doubt he could skid.

Kids can pick stuff up amazingly fast, but please: videos.

Sounds like your kid is doing a lot better than I on my new (first) fixed gear. I did manage to skid a little the other day...although it was unintended, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or bad ;)

Also TTIWWOP usually stands for This Thread is Worthless Without Pictures...don't know what the hell UPTYSCDTJ is.

is it a fixed-gear tricycle?

TTIWWUPTYSCDT <==<< is that an acronym? jeez

This Thread Is Worthless Without Undeniable Proof That Your Son Can Do This.

This Thread Is Worthless Without Undeniable Proof That Your Son Can Do This.


Wow, just wow.


Also, this is completely awesome. Can you get pics of the bike from a site this just sounds so awesome

Hey, it's ok to be skeptical but to say someone is "lying" is disrespectful.



oh pish, get over it.

He's probably not lying. I learned to ride on a two wheel fixed. It was a bo-bo knight rider bike-- black frame, gold anodized handlebars and (one piece) crank, and david hasselhoff graphics everywhere. i definitely remember skidding...

He's probably not lying. I learned to ride on a two wheel fixed. It was a bo-bo knight rider bike-- black frame, gold anodized handlebars and (one piece) crank, and david hasselhoff graphics everywhere. i definitely remember skidding...

you can skid with a coaster.

I bought a fixed gear (12 or 14inch) Huffy two wheeled bike with training wheels on it for my nephew who just turned three. He can ride forwards and backwards on it. So I don't have a bit of doubt about about this thread.

I think it is fascinating watching kids learn these things. Since they have no preconceived ideas about cycling (and almost everything else in life!) so they just go for it, and problems solve. With little *****ing, and have a great time while doing it. Unlike so many adults that you may encounter.

did you learn him to keep his fingers out of the bite?

you can skid with a coaster.
Try to stay on topic, big guy.

from the OPs blog
http://spokesandbeans.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/img_0325.jpg

I'm guessing it's a Huffy Scram. 12" fixed gear with training wheels.

The important question is: clips or clipless?

No lying here. Yes it involves training wheels. No it isn't a coaster brake. He can pedal backwards for 5-10 feet and does so when he bumps into a corner or something. I can't even skid nor pedal backwards.

I'm guessing it's a Huffy Scram. 12" fixed gear with training wheels.

The important question is: clips or clipless?


Yes, it is a Huffy Scram, and yes it involves training wheels. I plan on posting a video this weekend.

My 3 year old has a similar bike but with a coaster brake. I'm sure that you could ride backwards with training wheels and if you were running the same ridiculously low gear ratio with a 12" wheel (somthing like a cadence of 100 at 6mph) you could very easily lock up the rear wheel.

Yes, it is a Huffy Scram, and yes it involves training wheels. I plan on posting a video this weekend.

Thanks, I'd like to see that. Not being sarcastic at all, little kids doing tricks are awesome. I didn't doubt he could do it - my son is about to turn two and he's already a fair hand at riding (freewheel, coaster brake, training wheels). I can imagine what he'll be capable of in a year. I might see if I can find one of those Huffys to hold onto for next Festivus, i figure it's never too early for his first fixed gear.

http://www.replinkonline.com/replink/images/products/HUFFY3/72006.jpg

look at that aero downtube!

that's awesome. cool little kids rule.

how many juice boxes can he fit in his mess bag?

that's awesome. cool little kids rule.

how many juice boxes can he fit in his mess bag?


LKJBMBSC

LKJBMBSC
Little Kids Juice Box Messenger Bags Sooo Cool???

As long as your son is have fun that is all that matters.

riser...!! barspin actions.

I'll give your son my pink fanny pack if he wears it like a messenger bag and fills it with juice!!! So cool!

Those dropouts are insane.

Those dropouts are insane.

You got to get that for the little guy in a few years

more like huffy scam

lose the training wheels!

nothing to brag about here since it has training wheels. any kid can do it with training wheels

nothing to brag about here since it has training wheels. any kid can do it with training wheels
... O RLY?

... O RLY?

:rolleyes:

http://www.replinkonline.com/replink/images/products/HUFFY3/72006.jpg

look at that aero downtube!
aerospokes. ballin

better get a front brake to be safe

better get a front brake to be safe

The "no brakes" sticker is under the clearcoat. No dice.

get rid of those stupid risers and get some bullhorns on that bad boy. he'll have every chick in daycare trying to get at him. :D

just thought about this vid I saw on youtube that had a trackstand competition in Japan and they focused about 1/2 way through of a little girl @ 3 y.o. doing a trackstand with everyone else on a similiar bike. Was really cute.

can i get an ID on that wheelset. so hot.

This Thread Is Worthless Without Undeniable Proof That Your Son Can Do This.


impressive, but not quite. the "j" was left off:

this thread is worthless without undeniable proof that your son can do that junk.

Completely enclosed drivetrain...aero!!!

SHould've bought that instead of my Trek, I'M SUCH AN IDIOT!

Needs some red Ourys.

:rolleyes:

lol

The "no brakes" sticker is under the clearcoat. No dice.

well played