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05-11-08, 06:03 PM
Hey all,
I have a soon to be 7yo son, who needs to learn how to ride. His first bike was a BMX Style wally world type that was so twitchy he couldnt stay up. After talking to some of the parents here on the board, I've figured that he needs a longer, more stable bike. After looking around, About the only thing I can find are BMX style (read twitchy) or Mtn bikes (Lots of gears, and hand brakes.... not so good for learning on)
I found the TREK DRIFT (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/kids/ages_6_9/drift20/) and it looks like it might just fit the bill...
Anyone here have one for their kids? Its a Trek, so I figure its going to be well made (for $250+ it had better be )
Any ideas for something else?
TIA
Billy
I have a soon to be 7yo son, who needs to learn how to ride. His first bike was a BMX Style wally world type that was so twitchy he couldnt stay up. After talking to some of the parents here on the board, I've figured that he needs a longer, more stable bike. After looking around, About the only thing I can find are BMX style (read twitchy) or Mtn bikes (Lots of gears, and hand brakes.... not so good for learning on)
I found the TREK DRIFT (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/kids/ages_6_9/drift20/) and it looks like it might just fit the bill...
Anyone here have one for their kids? Its a Trek, so I figure its going to be well made (for $250+ it had better be )
Any ideas for something else?
TIA
Billy