Bike for daughter
03-31-10 | 03:15 PM
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Bike for daughter
My daughter (soon to be 10) wants to move up to a road bike from the typical kids cruiser/coaster. I am thinking of finding a Trek KDR 1000 but they are pretty rare. We don't want a suspension fork, and suggestions on other bikes to look at?
04-03-10 | 03:35 PM
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I see you haven't received any responses yet.
I thought of you and your daughter when I saw this ad for a couple of Lightnings on Craigslist today. She could be riding the coolest bike in her school!
https://albany.craigslist.org/bik/1672636180.html
I thought of you and your daughter when I saw this ad for a couple of Lightnings on Craigslist today. She could be riding the coolest bike in her school!
https://albany.craigslist.org/bik/1672636180.html
04-03-10 | 03:40 PM
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A mechanic at my Volvo place is selling a juvenile sized road bike, possibly a TREK. He's into higher end stuff so it should be a nice bike. I'll ask him for details and a price if you'd like.
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04-03-10 | 04:26 PM
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Bianchi Volpe comes in a 44cm.
04-07-10 | 02:17 PM
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In case you are still shopping I stumbled accross this week-old ad, could be close to what you're looking for though a tad bit older...
https://binghamton.craigslist.org/bik/1669134632.html
...or this one in the up-side down house
https://elmira.craigslist.org/bik/1678136554.html
https://binghamton.craigslist.org/bik/1669134632.html
...or this one in the up-side down house
https://elmira.craigslist.org/bik/1678136554.html
Last edited by cranky old dude; 04-07-10 at 02:31 PM.
04-07-10 | 04:19 PM
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There are several threads asking this question in the Recreational & Family forum.
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04-07-10 | 11:25 PM
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Have you looked at the Fuji kids bikes?
https://www.fujibikes.com/Kids/Road/Ace650-%281%29.aspx
They also have 20 and 24 inch versions.
https://www.fujibikes.com/Kids/Road/Ace650-%281%29.aspx
They also have 20 and 24 inch versions.
04-08-10 | 10:49 AM
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I have a Specialized Allez. Because I'm a doofus I often do a search on Ebay for "Allez". Occasionally a junior model comes up with 24" wheels. They seem really cool!
04-09-10 | 07:48 AM
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His absence from the forums these past 10 days or so leads me to suspect our friend has gone on a Spring Break vacation. I'm sure he will be thrilled to see how helpful we have all tried to be with his bike expenditures while he was away. 
04-10-10 | 06:53 PM
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Yes Lenny - I was out in Utah skiing for the last time this year - what a trip, Alta had 100" of snow when we were there. My 9 YO daughter turned into a powder hound, for all those familiar with Alta she did such runs as Rustler, Sidewinder & Supreme's Dog Leg Shoot - what a proud Papa I am...
Anyway - she is real small for her age, the Trek & Specialized Allez may be too big - I'll check my local dealer. The Fuji looks interesting. The Bianchi would be nice as I know someone at Bianchi. Unfortunately we are dealing with someone only 4' tall but growing fast.
