Chromag Minor Threat: Unleashing the Next Generation of Park Rats Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) The Chromag Minor Threat kids mountain bike has elevated the off-road experience for young riders, thanks to its attention to suspension specifications and performance-driven components. Chromag's commitment to young riders is evident in the details. Even though they missed the mark...
The Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero Balance Bike isn't your run-of-the-mill balance bike; it's a fusion of innovative design and adaptability. Let's delve into what sets the Dirt Hero apart in the realm of kiddie biking. The Dirt Hero prides itself on a meticulously crafted geometry, prioritizing a comfortable and ergonomic riding experience. Child-sized handlebars...
The new Cleary Hedgehog 16 inch pedal bike still keeps the steel but ads some refinements and changes appealing to a broader 4-6 year old audience. Although steel ads a little weight compared to aluminum frames, the ride is usually damper (less vibrations) and can hold up to multiple kids abuse. These steel little bikes...
Today, Kids Ride Shotgun have entered the bike game with the launch of their new Dirt Hero off-road balance bike. Known for introducing kids to mountain biking through their shotgun child seats, the brand’s new runner bike is the next step in a parents’ pathway to raising a MTB kid – designed to unlock the...
PROPAIN Bicycles launches the Barney, a new 16" singlespeed kids mountain bike and renews the successful 20" models Dreckspatz and Frechdax from scratch. With the Bam Bam balance bike that was launched last year and the 24" Youth Fully Yuma, there are now PROPAIN bikes for absolutely every age. The "Tools for Young Shredders" can...
Changing a bicycle tire is easy with these simple steps. Materials required: New tire Tire levers Bicycle pump Wrench (if necessary) Steps: Find a clean and flat surface to work on. If possible, prop up the bike on a bike stand or turn it upside down on the handlebars and seat. Release the brake. You...
The redesigned 12 inch Cleary Gecko for 2023 is based around an all new aluminum frame. This has lightened the bike up significantly which is important as it is aimed at the smallest of riders. The new frame sees a continued low stand-over with an extending head tube to increase the bar height (the previous...
A parents’ guide to why kids bike tire pressure matters and how road vs trail riding is different. With experience you can often get by “feeling” tire pressure with a quick squeeze but this guide is geared towards getting the best performance. And to be honest, we use a pressure gauge almost every ride when...
Prevelo continues to deliver premium bikes to get the kids hooked on cycling. The 2022 Zulu 3 is no exception here as it offers the youngest of riders a first introduction to a geared/front suspension mountain bike to spur the stoke for years to come. With two builds, we are looking at the regular build...
Weird and cool, the woom NOW is very much an eye catcher to a cycling enthusiast and its application as a kids load carrying cargo bike hits the mark. Thanks to woom for providing a test bike to facilitate this review. 3 sizes (fit spans ages 6-14) Truck cycle front cargo rack (22 lb capacity)...
Buying a complete bike is easy and can sometimes save you money in the long run, but there is just something special about building a bike from the frame up. A custom build lets you pick the exact parts you need/want and get everything sized just right for you; the perfect handlebars, cranks, forks, saddle,...
In this Series we aim to show you the trails we ride most as a family in British Columbia, Alberta and Northwest Washington state. This episode, we take you to a fast low grade Blue Square rated trail on the lower aspect of the legendary Mt . Fromme on the North Shore of Vancouver. Trail:...
Specialized has really made big strides this past year with the introduction of the Jett Kids line of bikes and now, the re-designed 2022 Riprock line of kids mountain bikes. There is no sense comparing too much the old Riprock to the new design as everything is different. Gone are the heavy/sluggish plus sized tires...