Originally Posted by
Hickeydog
And my parents would kill me if I got one of those.....meh. Maybe I'll just defy them and ride anyways
Best idea yet

Wanton disrespect for parents takes form in a healthy way. They will get it. I have a 20 year old son, and if he wants to ride his bike, he's welcome to. He would of course get the straight parenting talk regarding safety and the view of cyclists from a motorist's point of view.
I used to ride my bike 5 miles each way to Jr. High in the 70's. Times sure have changed.