boys' bikes
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boys' bikes
they're doing cycling proficiency at school soon and, guess what, DS2's bike's trashed.
So, we need to get a new one. trouble is, I'm so not a bike person and am therefore in need of help.
They ride them, the boys, down to the park (3 mins away) where the bike is then slung on the ground and abandoned until going home time so we're not in need of a Good Bike. We are not talking the next Chris Hoy.
If I go to the shop, my brain freezes and my heart sinks. All That Choice. I suppose an aluminium frame is good as light? er, what else?
What about buying them blind, on-line, through the T-word supermarket or the A-word-sells-everything-not-just-books place? It would save having to cram it into the boot at least.
Any good makes? By good, I mean cheap ... for a small 11 year old?
So, we need to get a new one. trouble is, I'm so not a bike person and am therefore in need of help.
They ride them, the boys, down to the park (3 mins away) where the bike is then slung on the ground and abandoned until going home time so we're not in need of a Good Bike. We are not talking the next Chris Hoy.
If I go to the shop, my brain freezes and my heart sinks. All That Choice. I suppose an aluminium frame is good as light? er, what else?
What about buying them blind, on-line, through the T-word supermarket or the A-word-sells-everything-not-just-books place? It would save having to cram it into the boot at least.
Any good makes? By good, I mean cheap ... for a small 11 year old?
My DS's school allowed them to leave their bikes locked inside overnight, which helped. But had to buy a bike rack for my little car. DS had to have lesson on strapping the bike on to the rack, as there was no way I was going to do that
If you need a new bike have a look at bike shops on line. They may well do second hand bikes or even offer part exchange. We managed to get £35 for DS's old bike, which had come a large toy shop.
Your DC needs to try before you buy to make the bike is right and there is growth in it. Would highly recommend an independent bike shop, they know their stuff and they can't over change or they wouldn't still be in business. Also other large shops have hidden extra's such as build cost and there may be a wait time before they can build and you collect.
If you need a new bike have a look at bike shops on line. They may well do second hand bikes or even offer part exchange. We managed to get £35 for DS's old bike, which had come a large toy shop.
Your DC needs to try before you buy to make the bike is right and there is growth in it. Would highly recommend an independent bike shop, they know their stuff and they can't over change or they wouldn't still be in business. Also other large shops have hidden extra's such as build cost and there may be a wait time before they can build and you collect.
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Hi Milla - You could try contacting the Police! My friend bought an immaculate bike for her yr 7 son from the uncollected/retrieved stolen bike sale for £10! They had loads for sale and were desperate to make space and money towards victim support.
Who said children became easier when they grew older?