Bicycle Shopping Basket
Kids love bikes, and if you have children, chances are at some point or another you're going to have to buy them a bike. But there's more to buying a bike for kids than just picking a bike at random. You really have to put some thought into it or you may end up with the wrong bike and an upset child.
You may be very tempted to keep your bike purchase a secret, especially if you're buying a bike for a kid's birthday or other holiday. However, if you plan to do this, you need to listen to your kid's opinion on bikes before you buy one. It can be difficult to figure out which bike he or she likes without coming right out and saying "what bike do you want?" but it can be done. You know your kid very well, and you should at least have some ideas as to what he or she likes as far as colours and such goes.
When you first see the large selection of kid's bikes, you may be a little overwhelmed. There are a lot of them, and they seem to come in many different designs and colours. But you can narrow your selection down pretty quickly. Are you buying for a boy or a girl? Some girls' bikes are actually designed differently. Many of these bikes are pink or have streamers on the handles, a basket on front, and other girl orientated additions. Boys' bikes generally don't include a basket on the front, and some have a bar or two in different places. Overall, however, there's no real functional difference between boys and girls bikes. Any girl can ride a bike built for a boy and vice versa if they want to.
You also need to know if your kid wants any sort of cartoon character on his/her bike. Today's bikes often include some image or reference to popular TV characters. If your kid absolutely loves one certain show, buying him / her a bike with that show's character can be a great move. However, just be aware that kid's interests change quickly. You may buy him / her a bike with his / her current favourite character on it, but in just a few short weeks, that character may have been replaced.
The age and coordination of your child will dictate whether or not the bike needs stabilisers or a tricycle. Also children under the age of five generally have difficulty with using handle bar mounted breaks. Unlike adult bikes, bike sizes for kids are based on the diameter of the wheel and not seat height and frame size. The chart below should help you narrow your search, but it's worth trying your child on a few variations in bike shops or those of friends before making the purchase. One important factor is the brakes, with coaster brakes tending to be easier for younger kids but they become less common as the bikes get bigger.
Kids Age - Inside Leg - Wheel Diameter
2-4 years - 35-42 cm (14-17 inches) - 12 inches
4-6 years - 40-50 cm (16-20 inches) - 14 inches
5-8 years - 45-55 cm (18-22 inches) - 16 inches
6-9 years - 50-60 cm (20-24 inches) - 18 inches
7-10 years - 55-63 cm (22-25 inches) - 20 inches
9+ years - 60-72 cm (24-28 inches) - 24 inches
Once you've determined the look and size of the bike, it's time to think about what kind of bike your kid needs. If he or she is going to be riding out in the countryside or on unpaved roads, you're going to need to select a bike with more rugged, chunkier tyres with a deeper tread that will hold up to a lot of abuse. If, on the other hand, he or she will be riding more in town, you can go with thinner tyres. It really depends on where you think your child will be riding the most. If you want to err on the side of caution, go with the thicker tyres. They will do just fine on paved streets, but the thin tyres won't fare so well on dirt or gravel.
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LARGE INSULATED COOLER BAG Ice cream won't melt and milk won't curdle when you place your perishables in this insulated market bag! It holds twice the amount of regular grocery bags, and keeps contents up to three times colder. Tests show that on an 88° day, the inside temperature of a paper bag filled with cold foods is about 65° - with the insulated bag, it's a frosty 20°. Also retains the hot temps of take-out foods. ... |
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ChargerCity iPad iPad 2 Universal Tablet Handle Bar Mic Microphone Stand Shopping Cart Bicycle Wheelchair Golf Push Cart Mount (Fits all standard handle bar from .75 to 1) $29.95 Need a cost efficient mounting Solution for your tablet? ChargerCity Universal tablet mount offers an easy solution for mounting your tablet on to a microphone stand, golf cart, wheelchair or any standard size round bar .75" to 1". This adapter mounts to your existing shopping cart, bicycle, wheelchair or golf push cart, .75"-1" Allowing you to place your iPad 2 on various places and function in ... |
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Wald 585 Rear Bicycle Basket (14.5 x 9.5 x 9) $12.59 Attaches to rear rack (not included)... |
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Wald 933 Front Mesh Quick Release Bicycle Basket (13 x 9.75 x 9, Black, 13X9.75X9) $31.99 The Wald 933 mesh basket provides secure transportation for even the smallest cargo.Item SpecificationsColorBlackDimensions13x9.75x9"... |
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Wald 570 Rear Twin Bicycle Carrier Basket (13.5 x 5 x 10) $25.98 BASKET WALD 570 TWIN REAR-LW 13x5x10... |
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Yakima LoadWarrior The Yakima LoadWarrior System isn't just a basket, it's an ultra-capacity, multi-use beast! Merging versatility and a cavernous load-carrying capacity, the Yakima Load Warrior is a monster to be messed with. Yakima accessory compatible: with 1 1/8" front and rear load bars, you can attach Yakima accessories directly to the bars and carry your favorite bikes, skis, or boat. Monster Capacity: 44"x 3... |
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Yakima Basketcase Cargo Box $109.99 Yakima Basketcase Cargo Box - If you like to hit the outdoors occasionally and want the freedom to carry a wide range of equipment then the Yakima Basketcase is for you. It's ideal for the smaller loads when you're transporting close to home. Let's say you're heading to water, instead of hauling back a bunch of wet gear in your car and smelling it up, use the Yakima Basketcase and make life easier... |
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SportRack A21030 Roof Basket $174.95 This roof-mounted cargo basket from SportRack is versatile, durable, and ideal for toting weather-resistant gear on your outdoor adventures. Heavy-duty, powder-coated steel construction is durable and good looking, and the basket mounts directly to most factory and aftermarket crossbars up to 3.5 inches in diameter with included universal mounting hardware. The 28-pound basket measures 39-by-6.25-... |
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Baroque Sand Reisenthel Bike Basket - Your Carrybag on a Bicycle $84.99 Volume is 15 liters (about 4 gallons). The bike basket is a racy, mobile bicycle version of the carrybag basket. Maximum security is guaranteed, in order to ensure that not only its contents but also cyclists themselves reach their destination safely after shopping. The bike basket's strong aluminium ring is simply hooked onto the handlebars by means of a universal fastening element. The cover fla... |
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Design House Stockholm Design House Carrie Shopping Basket (black) $39.00 A bike basket inspired by traditional crocheted tablecloths. Marie-Louise Gustafsson has created another great accessory for the urban cyclist: a granny-chic bike basket which can also be used as a shopping basket, a picnic basket, or turned upside down for an on-the-spot picnic table. Carrie Bicycle Basket includes a metal frame for added durability and comes with a set of hooks, while the shoppi... |
