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Old 10-06-09 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DataJunkie
My 6 year old also has the same issue and wants a multi geared bike. My issue is that with an exposed RD he is going to beat it up. What about using a RD guard if an IGH is too expensive?
That is what I did with my two youngsters. Their first geared bike had a 5 speed indexed freewheel in the back with 20" wheels. IIRC it was a GT. It also came with the derailleur guard on it, never had a problem with it. The next bike up the line was an 18 speed MTB with 24" wheels, I believe it was a GT also. Then they moved up to a 15" frame MTB with 26" wheels, then it was time for them start buying their own bikes. (not really! dear old dad is a pushover...I am building up a city bike for my 25 year old son this winter.)

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