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Old 03-26-24, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bald Paul
I picked this "beauty" up for $10. Hey, tires are good, brakes work, 24" wheels, and a QR seatpost adjuster. I've removed the pedals and she'll be using it as a strider bike to gain balance and confidence, learn to steer and use the brakes. Then I can put the pedals back on and just let her ride in one gear to see how she does before moving up to her "adult" bike.

Great plan, and terrific find. (Maybe wrap the chainrings to protect her legs?)
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