Train Them Young!
01-19-11 | 03:13 PM
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Bikes: Bertoni Corsa Mondiale, Bridgestone T-700, Miyata 700 GT, Trek 600, Trek 560 Professional Series, Chrome Panasonic DX 2000, Peugeot PH12, Peugeot PX10, Schwinn World Voyageur, Schwinn Circuit, and Schwinn Voyageur
Train Them Young!
Here is pictures of my 4 year old Benjamin on my Peugeot. He has some growing to do, but it's never to early to introduce them to cycling. The bike is set up on a trainer in my kitchen (by the way, the dishes are clean in the sink). The gaspipe design and heavier wheels make it an excellent bike for training.
If you like, share pictures of children on CV bicycles.
Here is pictures of a vintage bike that I partially restored (I intend to clean good it in the Spring). When I received it in the Fall, Benjamin was immediately drawn to it. I had no intention of restoring it, but Benjamin like it so much, I had no choice. He presently owns two bikes, one big wheel, and a scooter. He's already begun collecting!
If you like, share pictures of children on CV bicycles.
Here is pictures of a vintage bike that I partially restored (I intend to clean good it in the Spring). When I received it in the Fall, Benjamin was immediately drawn to it. I had no intention of restoring it, but Benjamin like it so much, I had no choice. He presently owns two bikes, one big wheel, and a scooter. He's already begun collecting!
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01-19-11 | 03:16 PM
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Bikes: 1968 Falcon San Remo 1973 Raleigh International, 1974 Schwinn Suburban, 1987 Schwinn High Sierra, 1992 Univega Ultraleggera, 2007 Dahon Vitesse DH7G
I actually ride my trainer while my 3 year old sits on my shoulders. Then I sit up straight and go into the drops. It's a great workout.
01-19-11 | 03:18 PM
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Bikes: Bertoni Corsa Mondiale, Bridgestone T-700, Miyata 700 GT, Trek 600, Trek 560 Professional Series, Chrome Panasonic DX 2000, Peugeot PH12, Peugeot PX10, Schwinn World Voyageur, Schwinn Circuit, and Schwinn Voyageur
01-19-11 | 03:27 PM
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bikemanbob: Cute!!
Our then 10 yr old son somewhere in Wyoming on a 45 day self supported fall tour down the Rockies.
Take note of the vintage set-up: Shogun with DT friction, leather saddle and 650A wheels.
Our then 10 yr old son somewhere in Wyoming on a 45 day self supported fall tour down the Rockies.
Take note of the vintage set-up: Shogun with DT friction, leather saddle and 650A wheels.
01-19-11 | 03:32 PM
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Bikes: Bertoni Corsa Mondiale, Bridgestone T-700, Miyata 700 GT, Trek 600, Trek 560 Professional Series, Chrome Panasonic DX 2000, Peugeot PH12, Peugeot PX10, Schwinn World Voyageur, Schwinn Circuit, and Schwinn Voyageur
01-19-11 | 03:33 PM
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Did you convert the Shogun to 650A? What size frame is it?
01-19-11 | 03:40 PM
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Southpawboston: Thanks! Yes I converted three vintage steel frames to 650A for the tour. Sun rims, Suzue hubs, Schwalbe Marathon tires. Shogun is 48cm. In four years Bjorn has surely outgrown it - I'll send it your way for the next bike tour.
01-19-11 | 04:36 PM
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My daughter at about 12 years of age, cruising comfortably at speed on a pretty blue Battaglin.
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