[RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

I'd've considered the Rambler if I'd stumbled across it. I don't know that I'd've gone for it; it is pricier than the one we bought and basically looks like an identical frame. Unfortunately, what I want is for RBW to sell an Hillborne or AHH in my son's size with Roadeo tubing in my son's siz

[RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

I've also been looking at this one: http://opusbike.com/en/bikes/kids/24/rambler it looks like a proper city bike, which is the kind of riding we do. At 27 lbs, it's certainly not light, but it looks pretty rugged. I figure on our next trip to Montreal, we'll check out a dealer and take one fo

Re: [RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

That bike is fantastic! On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 2:46 PM, Smudgemo wrote: > You sometimes just need to build them yourself: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/smudgemo/sets/72157629763987691/ > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

My son is seven and rides a Fuji Ace 20. It's a beauty, he rides to school nearly all year, which, is pretty good for a NYC kid. Here's the bike: http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/ace-203 I was a little weirded out by the 20" x 1"'s but like Thomas said, kids kinda don't care and the bike

[RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

You sometimes just need to build them yourself: http://www.flickr.com/photos/smudgemo/sets/72157629763987691/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owne

[RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

The Specialized Hotrock 20 Streetis a similar bike with 20-inch wheels. --Andy On Saturday, June 23, 2012 7:53:22 AM UTC-7, singlecross wrote: > > > > We have been happy with a Raleigh Scout 24" MTB for my 8 year old

Re: [RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

I would not discount the better cruiser-type bikes. I bought my daughter a top-end Electra Townie model (3-i) with 24" wheels for her ninth birthday and it is surprisingly decent: light for such a bike (aluminum frame and parts), 3 speed coaster brake plus V brake, bottle cage mounts. I upgraded th

[RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

We have been happy with a Raleigh Scout 24" MTB for my 8 year old. We went > to this because my son was riding a 20" wheel singlespeed/coaster brake and > was getting tired after 8 miles or so of hilly riding, as you would > imagine. The biggest improvement was the gears for him because of the

Re: [RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

Surly would be a good one. Especially as the folks that work for them start having more kids! When I mentioned "someone" should import Islabikes, I was specifically thinking QBP (Surly's Big Poppa). But Surly doing a 20, 24 then a 26" bike would be just as awesome. The 26" LHT is almost perfect, so

[RBW] Re: nice kids' bikes

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: We need to bug Surly to make a kids bike. It can have super fat tires or whatever kick they are on this week. I've emailed them. I encourage everyone to do the same. On Friday, June 22, 2012 10:34:42 AM UTC-5, Seth Vidal wrote: > > The discussion of go