Is (just turned) 4 too young?

[Jaynnus]

Well, there are specific reasons people can't lean a bike over as far as they want. I think they go back to that early fear of falling that gets under our skin learning with training wheels.

It's just a suggestion from a friend. Mom always knows best.

Mom doesn't always know best Only the best we can. What you said makes total sense, maybe I will see if I can find a used balance bike since I have already spent a small fortune on bikes this year.

[Paul_E_D]

Ask Jay!

[Paul_E_D]

A great way to do this is to use a goal like they must be able to make a slalom course on the balance bike before they can ride the minibike. They will learn to countersteer in less than a day!!! and never need training wheels. motos are actually EASIER than bicycles, because, like the strider, no pedals! Kids aren't usually developmentally ready for pedals AND steering until a bit older.

[Stoneman]

Like I said, Stryder at 3. Now 6, he has his own little collection of bicycles and continues to 'wow' us on his mountain bike (which is WAY to big for him). I couldn't get my oldest daughter to pick it up 'til she was almost 10, Tovah was between 8-9 years. Canaan was peddling his own BMX bike sans learning assistance when he was 4. I BELIEVE!

[Sidavong]

question...

Is there a way to govern the speed on these things? Is there a kill switch for us worrysome parents. His favorite word is "crash". He's six but still has a hard time balancing on his bicycle.

[OreoGaborio]

You can install a throttle limiter. Restricts the twisty thing that goes vroom.

PW50 and CRF50 (?) stock throttles have them.

[Jaynnus]

question...

Is there a way to govern the speed on these things? Is there a kill switch for us worrysome parents. His favorite word is "crash". He's six but still has a hard time balancing on his bicycle.

There is a throttle limiter that comes stock on most 50's.

And if you are worried and outwardly nervous they will be too

[Jaynnus]

Found one....cheap!

http://southcoast.craigslist.org/bik/4073848757.html

[GixxerJosh]

Found one....cheap!

http://southcoast.craigslist.org/bik/4073848757.html

Sweet, right down the street too

[Paul_E_D]

Found one....cheap!

http://southcoast.craigslist.org/bik/4073848757.html

NOW you're the 'mom of the decade!

[Stoneman]

Fuckity FUCK! We held on to ours for a coupla years and FINALLY gave it away last fall. There are off-brands now though too that may be inexpensive alternatives to the Strider brand...

[Jaynnus]

Three days on a balance bike and he went from not getting it at all to balancing, turning, and leaning like a pro! One more week and I am confiscating all training wheels!

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His twin sister however, yeah....no.

[OreoGaborio]

[csmutty]

Paul knows his shit. I never even knew there was such a thing!

[OreoGaborio]

Paul still has his strider. Perfect size.

[csmutty]

Paul still has his strider. Perfect size.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. OMG. YES!

[Paul_E_D]

[Paul_E_D]

Way to go Jane!

[Stromper]

If your close I can recommend the

Groton Sand Pits off rt 117 Groton,CT good for kids few crazies
You pay $10 a head to PARK

Central Cycle Club near Plainfield, CT good kid program and separate track, trails for YUTES

PW50 had a washer stuffed in the exhaust to limit power