Kids' bikes - do you get what you pay for?

[LoveKnowsNoBounds]

We had one from toys r us when DS was 4 and it was awful. Heavy, pedals falling off all the time. We decided as he was so tall time to upgrade. We could tell just by him getting on one at the bike shop that it was totally different. Much better quality and measured up exactly for his size with room for him to grow into. He rides it for hours whereas he struggled with the old one.

[Nai]

Yes dd2 is on a 350 now and it will last her another year or so. It was handed down from dd1 and still in good condition. Second hand on eBay can often be good. Dp is at Velo in Carlton on Sunday so if you can get in there he can fit her fr the bike if you are unsure.

[wysiwyg]

Yes dd2 is on a 350 now and it will last her another year or so. It was handed down from dd1 and still in good condition. Second hand on eBay can often be good. Dp is at Velo in Carlton on Sunday so if you can get in there he can fit her fr the bike if you are unsure.

Is that all Sundays or just this one? We have something on this Sunday but otherwise that would be good - I expect our DD are similar size, just mine hasn't had a bike yet, so seeing someone who knows their stuff would be good.