Originally Posted by
NomarsGirl
you want the bike you enjoy riding. So you will do it consistently. You don't want to dread your rides. It shouldn't be a chore.
Agreed.
This is even more important for kids. The experience for them has to be so perfect, that they can't wait to do it again, and as much as possible.
Many parents make the mistake in not paying attention to kids' needs:
Underflated tires
Warped rims
Bike too big
Wrong saddle
Wrong saddle level
Wrong seatpost height
Helmet too small it hurts them
Incorrect handlebar height/angle
Grips missing
Dragging brakes
Seized pedals
Shifters/deraillers that don't even work
A bike that has been clearly left out all winter and the chain is just grinding rust
The tip of the iceberg on those days when we have those school cycling field trips.
Parents often think kids' don't need to be serious at all, so they think everything is ok if they simply get by and put up with it.
