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11-29-11, 12:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,436
Posted By Joyfulmama

I do a ton a riding with a kids on an Adam's...

I do a ton a riding with a kids on an Adam's compact sized Trail a bike and a front mounted Yepp bike seat. I find this setup to be far superior to two kids in a trailer. A four year old is big...
10-15-11, 03:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,344
Posted By Joyfulmama

Not normal, but certainly healthy and worth...

Not normal, but certainly healthy and worth encouraging. My sister biked over 30 miles at 7 years old for a special ride. She was extremely tired afterwards, but she loved it. I say encourage her...
08-08-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By Joyfulmama

I don't know which seat would be best, but I know...

I don't know which seat would be best, but I know I Yepp bike seat will not fit on that bike.
08-08-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By Joyfulmama

Kudos! Craigslist scores are so cool!

Kudos! Craigslist scores are so cool!
07-25-11, 01:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,030
Posted By Joyfulmama

Lovely pictures! Looks like a good day was had...

Lovely pictures! Looks like a good day was had by both of you!
07-18-11, 01:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By Joyfulmama

I have both a rear and front mounted seat on my...

I have both a rear and front mounted seat on my bike. I don't find one or the other to be safer or more stable. It is all in what you get used to. The best bike seat is the one that is comfy for...
07-12-11, 04:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By Joyfulmama

I think it is totally doable. We have an infant...

I think it is totally doable. We have an infant seat permanently mounted on a bike rack. It is very cool and works well for little ones. I would love to see pictures!
07-12-11, 04:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,208
Posted By Joyfulmama

I know that wee-hoo is planning on a double...

I know that wee-hoo is planning on a double peddle trailer. You might contact them and see what the time frame is on that. They would be all buckled in in it and not able to jump out. It is still...
07-04-11, 03:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,625
Posted By Joyfulmama

So glad you got it and it is working out. I...

So glad you got it and it is working out. I really think the Weehoo product is a great one!
07-04-11, 03:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,086
Posted By Joyfulmama

I have started to see this more and more around...

I have started to see this more and more around here too. It is like speed is all that matters and they will run a person down and then act angry at you for not going as fast on a curve.
05-30-11, 03:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,956
Posted By Joyfulmama

Doesn't it have a mesh cover? We have had some...

Doesn't it have a mesh cover? We have had some serious rocks get thrown up so I like the covers on the trailer.

For trail a bikes and front seats we use sunglasses. I really like the ones that...
05-30-11, 03:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,006
Posted By Joyfulmama

The link would help ...

The link would help
http://clevercycles.com/products/accessories/child-seats/
05-30-11, 03:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,006
Posted By Joyfulmama

I bike with my 4 kids and my mom bikes with 4...

I bike with my 4 kids and my mom bikes with 4 minor kids/handicapped kids. What she does is to keep her 7 year old in front of her, instead of behind. It helps her be able to maintain more control...
05-30-11, 03:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,573
Posted By Joyfulmama

This will probably sounds stupid when I say...

This will probably sounds stupid when I say it....but the first time I put a kid on a trail a bike after having used an enclosed trailer, I totally neglected to consider sunscreen. We had used a...
05-22-11, 01:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,123
Posted By Joyfulmama

I don't think you can get two bucket car seats in...

I don't think you can get two bucket car seats in a trailer. But one of the companies has a special seat that would allow that...I just can't remember who
05-22-11, 01:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,086
Posted By Joyfulmama

I bike with my kids all over the place. Man...

I bike with my kids all over the place. Man people are always acting like I don't care about my kids because I bike with them, as though it isn't "safe." No one cares that my kids get safe riding...
05-22-11, 01:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,689
Posted By Joyfulmama

I have used a tow bar and it is a very bad deal!!...

I have used a tow bar and it is a very bad deal!! Totally not worth the money and very, very hard to bike with a kid on one. A trail a bike is really pretty decent to use. I like the compact...
05-22-11, 01:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,246
Posted By Joyfulmama

Nice Idea. Thanks for sharing

Nice Idea. Thanks for sharing
05-13-11, 02:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,625
Posted By Joyfulmama

What about these? I realize that right now she...

What about these? I realize that right now she isn't able to really peddle and thus couldn't make full use of the features, but it would be an investment in something that you could use going...
05-13-11, 02:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,573
Posted By Joyfulmama

I shouldn't be posting when I am very tired! 10...

I shouldn't be posting when I am very tired! 10 miles is what I meant, not 10 hours! And it is Wee Hoo. Again, sorry for messing up, I must have been very sleepy
05-13-11, 02:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,542
Posted By Joyfulmama

Depends on the age/ability of the child. I have...

Depends on the age/ability of the child. I have put my kids on a compact sized trail a bike from 3 year old and they do fine with that as long as I am not biking at nap time and not going further...
05-08-11, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,573
Posted By Joyfulmama

I have put some of mine on them at that age, but...

I have put some of mine on them at that age, but not for rides more than about 10 hours as they seem to fall asleep. I highly recommend the compact version of the Adam's trail a bike for younger...
05-08-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,542
Posted By Joyfulmama

I don't think they got the joke. Yeah I have...

I don't think they got the joke.

Yeah I have four kids, oldest is 6, so I have quite the little bike train that I ride with. But you know you might be biking with kids if you can name at a...
04-17-11, 01:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,562
Posted By Joyfulmama

I am sorry to hear that. I haven't used one, but...

I am sorry to hear that. I haven't used one, but have really been wanting one.
04-17-11, 01:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,410
Posted By Joyfulmama

Please post pictures if it works.

Please post pictures if it works.
12-05-10, 01:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,123
Posted By Joyfulmama

Here are so more...

Here are so more...
12-05-10, 12:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,123
Posted By Joyfulmama

You know in most countries in the world bike...

You know in most countries in the world bike transportation is considered acceptable basically from birth. I feel that the alarmist atmosphere here is a big part of why more parents don't depend on...
12-03-10, 12:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,123
Posted By Joyfulmama

I have put my kids in a carseat, in the trailer...

I have put my kids in a carseat, in the trailer from early on. I feel it is safe, but everyone has there own comfort level. I don't do much riding on busy city seats. I mainly ride on closed,...
11-10-10, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,775
Posted By Joyfulmama

Most people use a pillow behind the child's back...

Most people use a pillow behind the child's back that is short enough to allow the back of the helmet to hang over. It is something that must be done for trailers too. Honestly in your situations,...
11-06-10, 11:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,574
Posted By Joyfulmama

My daughter is 20 months old and very small. ...

My daughter is 20 months old and very small. There isn't a helmet made that will fit her.

I too have seen several adopted children that came from Chinese orphanages and they are often smaller...
11-06-10, 11:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,775
Posted By Joyfulmama

My kids always fall asleep on the bike and having...

My kids always fall asleep on the bike and having the recline feature has been great for that. They are almost 3 years old before they stop sleeping on the bike rides. I think that the movement of...
11-06-10, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,238
Posted By Joyfulmama

Sorry I don't have any suggestions other than...

Sorry I don't have any suggestions other than Adam's. I don't know that Adam's would hold him upright if he fell asleep, it seems like it has just a waist strap and is kinda upright. I wish I knew...
11-06-10, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,195
Posted By Joyfulmama

I have missed out on auctions like that before. ...

I have missed out on auctions like that before. Contact the seller and offer to buy it outright or see if they are going to to re-list it.
11-01-10, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,471
Posted By Joyfulmama

Sorry, no ideas. That is what we drive and we...

Sorry, no ideas. That is what we drive and we did a hitch mounted version. My brother in law drives one too and also went with the hitch mounted version. His holds 3 kids bikes very well.
10-27-10, 03:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,083
Posted By Joyfulmama

Love it!

Love it!
10-13-10, 10:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,870
Posted By Joyfulmama

Love it!

Love it!
10-13-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,870
Posted By Joyfulmama

Thanks for the concern. I can assure you that it...

Thanks for the concern. I can assure you that it is stable and that there was never an ounce of danger to my children. This is not our normal method of riding, which is outlined above. This was...
10-04-10, 02:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,907
Posted By Joyfulmama

My experience is that those with Autism and...

My experience is that those with Autism and Asperger's are using these shortened termed as a method of identifying themselves. It is almost used as a term of endearment to show that they are part of...
10-03-10, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,290
Posted By Joyfulmama

Cute pictures. I love to see how people are...

Cute pictures. I love to see how people are transporting kids on bikes!
09-28-10, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,881
Posted By Joyfulmama

I had the weeride and didn't like it. Look into...

I had the weeride and didn't like it. Look into the Yepp bike seat. It is new the US and is really wonderful!
09-12-10, 01:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,290
Posted By Joyfulmama

Well I don't have a cargo bike. But I do cycle...

Well I don't have a cargo bike. But I do cycle with a front and rear seat or a front seat and trail a bike.

You know you aren't allowed to post things like this without a picture. It is kinda...
09-12-10, 01:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By Joyfulmama

I would personally go with the newest model you...

I would personally go with the newest model you can afford. We had a 2006 Adams and just bought the very same model, but this years (2010) version and there are lots of little things that make the...
09-09-10, 12:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,526
Posted By Joyfulmama

I am not understanding. I have several Adam's...

I am not understanding. I have several Adam's trail a bikes and the bike does move a little side to side, when the kid gets on and off, just because it is so long and on just one wheel...kinda the...
09-08-10, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 988
Posted By Joyfulmama

I have a 6 year old and I can't imagine her...

I have a 6 year old and I can't imagine her taking care of a bike at all. For instance, she tends to just throw the bike down in the grass when she is done riding. With a beater bike, especially a...
09-08-10, 11:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,297
Posted By Joyfulmama

You could use a bike tow bar like the Trailgator...

You could use a bike tow bar like the Trailgator or Buddy Bar. I think the trailgator is a terrible product for just riding, but would work out great for towing an empty bike. You could make a bike...
09-08-10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,522
Posted By Joyfulmama

You are very welcome. I know that someone on...

You are very welcome. I know that someone on this board needed a second rack for a Burley and could not get one. We were all brainstorming ways to "make" a different rack work. While I think the...
09-07-10, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,522
Posted By Joyfulmama

I haven't used the Burley, but have used Adams,...

I haven't used the Burley, but have used Adams, AlleyCat, and a few other cheaper trail a bikes. One thing that I have noticed about many of these, is that younger children are unable to reach the...
08-29-10, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,702
Posted By Joyfulmama

Looks at Specialized Expedition (might be called...

Looks at Specialized Expedition (might be called a Globe sport..they go back and forth between the two names). I am 5 foot 3 inches and have a small frame with the seat pretty much all the way up. ...
08-29-10, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,429
Posted By Joyfulmama

You might want to look in the compact version...

You might want to look in the compact version too. My 3 year old wears a 3T and can just barely reach the peddles on the compact version (and we cut 2 inches off the seat post to make it even...
08-21-10, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By Joyfulmama

I think it is totally reasonable to get him a...

I think it is totally reasonable to get him a comfortable seat, especially if he is riding more. If riding is uncomfortable, then he might give it up. Another option is to get a gel seat cover...
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