Woo Hoo, I'm Great!
03-31-09 | 04:17 AM
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From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
Woo Hoo, I'm Great!
My grandson and his girl friend had a baby boy last night. That makes me a great grandfather. Naturally I want the little tyke to think that I'm great in more ways than just the title. I'm already thinking about what to get the little fellow for his first bicycle.
So what would be the coolest first bike a boy could have and when should I get it for him?
So what would be the coolest first bike a boy could have and when should I get it for him?
03-31-09 | 04:42 AM
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From: Colorado
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix, Specialized Ruby Pro, Santana Tandem, Trek MTB, Santa Cruz Blur
Got my granddaughter one of these for her 3rd birthday coming up in July:
https://stridersports.com/
https://stridersports.com/
03-31-09 | 05:04 AM
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From: Stratford Ontario Canada
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Congrads Hope moms doing ok. As soon as he asks for one. I have no grandkids but I remember my yongest guy I put training wheels on his bike and when I told him it was time to take them off he wouldnt riding it fear of falling so I left them on I think he eventully grew out of the bike. Always want to figher things out on his own. I miss those days. Be nice to have a grand something.
03-31-09 | 06:29 AM
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From: Norwood, MA
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Congratulations!! Is great- grandparenting as wonderful as grandparenting? Please keep us posted. I have already purchased my 6 month-old grandson's 2nd birthday present
https://www.kiddyrun.com/digishop/cart.php
It is a "Like-a-Bike" knock-off. I got it for $50. Hopefully it will avoid the training wheel question.
https://www.kiddyrun.com/digishop/cart.php
It is a "Like-a-Bike" knock-off. I got it for $50. Hopefully it will avoid the training wheel question.
03-31-09 | 08:45 AM
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From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
It's a little soon to tell since the baby is only about 12 hrs. old, but I think it's going to be even better than grandparenting. I'm thinking that I'll get all of the fun while having no responsibilities save writing the occassional check.
03-31-09 | 08:48 AM
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From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
Got my granddaughter one of these for her 3rd birthday coming up in July:
https://stridersports.com/
https://stridersports.com/
03-31-09 | 09:47 AM
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From: Paoli, Wisconsin
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I want you to be my grandpa!
Here are some toys for you to consider:
https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Trike-Fir...8514155&sr=1-6
https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Cl...ref=pd_sbs_t_2
https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Re...ef=pd_sbs_t_16
Then just a little later:
https://www.amazon.com/Skuut-SKUUT-Ba...ef=pd_sbs_t_41
Here are some toys for you to consider:
https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Trike-Fir...8514155&sr=1-6
https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Cl...ref=pd_sbs_t_2
https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Re...ef=pd_sbs_t_16
Then just a little later:
https://www.amazon.com/Skuut-SKUUT-Ba...ef=pd_sbs_t_41
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"Too often I would hear men boast of the miles covered that day, rarely of what they had seen." Louis L'Amour
There are two types of road bikers: bikers who are faster than me, and me. Bruce Cameron - Denver Post
03-31-09 | 11:29 AM
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Many GREAT congratulations to you and the family
And, as I've just read and responded to the 'Pride of Ownership' thread and it's in my mind
May I suggest a Rocky Mountain Solo 50ST for his 15th birthday? I can assure you it's probably as spiffing as anything else, and you'll have sorted any possible teething troubles out in the 15 years you'll have dedicated to making sure it's faultless. And if you have any pleasure from it during this time, well, you deserve it.
It is, quite objectively, the best bike in the world (that I've ever owned!)
And, as I've just read and responded to the 'Pride of Ownership' thread and it's in my mind
May I suggest a Rocky Mountain Solo 50ST for his 15th birthday? I can assure you it's probably as spiffing as anything else, and you'll have sorted any possible teething troubles out in the 15 years you'll have dedicated to making sure it's faultless. And if you have any pleasure from it during this time, well, you deserve it.
It is, quite objectively, the best bike in the world (that I've ever owned!)
03-31-09 | 04:29 PM
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From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
I don't know how retro one can be who's not even 24 hours old. The grouchy part, however, speaks for itself. I'm thinking that mom and dad are going to find the little fellow to be pretty demanding.
