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...
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...
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:...
What kind of bike did you ride when you were a kid? I'm guessing it was a couple sizes too big, super heavy, and had all kinds of cheap parts hanging off it. And it was probably fun as hell! Fast forward a few dozen years, and kids bikes have gotten way nicer. I'm not...
Bam Bam - Shred the Rubble With the Bam Bam, PROPAIN Bicycles adds a 14" push bike to their Kids Bike Range, offering kids the perfect introduction to the exciting world of cycling. It allows children to learn to balance on two wheels, whilst learning fundamental skills and increasing agility. A push bike gives children...
We run down a quick kids mountain bike safety check that is a must before every ride. One you get the hang of it, it will only take 60 seconds and can save a lot of headaches at the trail head and prevent an unnecessary injury. It can be done pre or post ride just...
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 rated piece of hand built single-track in British Columbia. Trail: OSR, Thornhill, Maple Ridge BC Trail forks link: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/o-s-r/ Trail...
An ebike has changed the way both our families ride bikes and honestly, changed the way we ride bikes on our Dad days out. The cost of ownership is high from an initial investment but these tow and lap machines are here to stay. We love them, ride them more than our normal bikes and...
Specialized Launches New Riprock Kids’ Mountain Bike With modern geometry and components to match, the new Riprock is the best trail bike to kickstart a lifetime of riding. MORGAN HILL, Calif., October 26th, 2021 - Specialized Bicycles today announced the launch of their new kids’ mountain bike, the Specialized Riprock. Originally launched in 2016,...
In this Video we round up 5 pieces of kit that keep the elements at bay for Fall Riding. As Dads, we get the most time in the saddle during the Fall Season as the kids are busy back to school and activities plus the weather making family bike outings challenging. NF Pants | Fox...