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10-06-11 | 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ebartom

Which airline didn't charge? That does seem like one way to get a good bike. How is it working for you?

I found one of these:
http://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeS...02.0&Type=bike
8 years old, but seems barely used. It needs a tune up, but should otherwise be perfect. I'm thinking of following this plan, more-or-less: http://carfreedays.com/2008/12/09/ki...n-do-about-it/

Maybe swap in tires like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-Kwest-Co.../dp/B001DUBSZM
Maybe I can get the hand brakes closer to the handlebars like this?
http://bicycletutor.com/childs-hand-brake/

I vacillate between feeling ready to jump in, and feeling like I should re-sell it on Craig's list and get the Specialized hotrock street bike. Anyone have any tips or caveats for the project? I've never done anything like this before.

My friend flew SAS. According to their website (and my experience) they were supposed to charge him $80, but for some reason didn't. No idea why.

We're very happy with the bike. My daughter has gotten used to the difference and wants to go out and ride. I think dual hand brakes might have been better in the long run (as commented by someone earlier), but she seems to have braking down.

With fenders, that Jamis might be passable, but I question the the use of a threadless fork. Kids grow, and adjusting a quill stem is so much easier (particularly for the less mechanically inclined).

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