Hi, My son turns 4 in a month, and he transitioned to a 16" bike a couple of weeks ago, though he's not as tall as your kids, not yet 41". Everything I've...
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Shannon Dodge
mizshan
Jul 27, 2011 12:11 am
We have a Burley D'Lite, their top of the line model, that we got on craigslist - we are happy with it. Though admittedly we've only used it a few times since...
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dav rauch
davrauch
Jul 27, 2011 7:27 pm
I'd say forget about training wheels. They're a terrible idea that don't teach balance nor how to lean... Two very important skills for biking. Small bikes...
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morpholog
Jul 29, 2011 12:55 am
My 5 year old is too short for a 16" wheel, so we got her a 12" bike! I would have preferred a 14" wheel, but they are hard to find. Cheers, Jim...
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Andrea Lynn Hartsough
rodynrojas
Jul 29, 2011 10:49 am
My three year old REALLY needs breaks but I can't find a pedal bike short enough for him. Anyone have any thoughts...
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dav rauch
davrauch
Jul 29, 2011 5:33 pm
Forget about pedals! Kids don't need no stinkin pedals! Seriously, my 4 year a is a bike fanatic. We go biking all the time, even mountain biking. He does more...
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Jeremiah Moore
jeremiahmoore99
Jul 29, 2011 5:42 pm
I concur: pedal-less = good for learning and some pedal-bike frames, even 16" ones, are quite tall. Look out for this. Case in point / Our experience: I...
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Lainie Motamedi
lmotamedi
Jul 29, 2011 5:44 pm
Sounds like we've had complete consensus on the advice on this!...
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Steve Gifford
stevegifford...
Aug 1, 2011 2:54 am
It's cool that people are excited about the pedal-less bikes, but regular bikes with training wheels are fine too....
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Yoriko
goodbyeyori
Aug 1, 2011 12:18 pm
Yes, I second the email on both pedal-less and regular bikes with training wheels :) My 5 years old daughter did not even touch skoot (we got it when she was...
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Lainie Motamedi
lmotamedi
Aug 11, 2011 12:07 am
Sent from my iPhone ... Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Livable City" < Livable_City@... > Date: August 10, 2011 4:22:05 PM PDT...
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Churyl Zeviar
churylz
Aug 20, 2011 6:16 pm
Hi! Our group has undergone some changes recently and we are sending this email as both an update and an invitation. We’ve set up a new website – you can...
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Lainie Motamedi
lmotamedi
Sep 3, 2011 7:49 pm
Hi all, I have two front/center mounted bike seats for sale. We never used them. All the details are posted on our craigslist listing. Let me know if you're...
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Lainie Motamedi
lmotamedi
Sep 7, 2011 2:28 am
Sunday Streets is happening in Western Addition/NoPa this weekend and Chinatown/North Beach the following weekend. For route and full details visit...
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Lainie Motamedi
lmotamedi
Sep 9, 2011 3:48 am
More details about this weekend's Sunday Streets event. Sounds like there will be lots of family friendly activities! Sent from my iPhone ... More details...
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sin thee yah
sin_thee_yah
Sep 9, 2011 4:12 am
anyone know of anyplace i can rent bikes in the Mission? some friends from Denmark are visiting tomorrow morning and i thought it would be cool to do a bike...
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Jeremiah Moore
jeremiahmoore99
Sep 9, 2011 5:54 am
Not exactly the Mission, but you might try Refried Cycles (17th and Sanchez)... I'm not sure if they ordinarily rent out bikes, but I saw a cadre of english...
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georgiamcnamara
Sep 12, 2011 4:47 pm
My MS Waves to Wine riding buddy has broken her wrist, but we were thinking of tryng the 40 mile ride up in Rohnert Park on Saturday with her on the back of a...
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Lainie Motamedi
lmotamedi
Sep 20, 2011 12:58 am
Mark your calendars for a family friendly and fun event... Family Biking Day Oct. 11 | Sun. 11am-3pm Golden Gate Park, 14th avenue East Picnic area Join the SF...
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Lainie Motamedi
lmotamedi
Sep 20, 2011 4:34 am
The corrected date is Sunday, Oct 9th. My apologies!...
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Dallas Wisehaupt
dalm4n
Sep 21, 2011 2:13 pm
Lainie, Thanks for posting these. Our kids finally lost there training wheels at the Last Sunday streets and we'll probably shuffle on over to this too. Dallas...
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Shannon Dodge
mizshan
Sep 21, 2011 9:19 pm
Are you ready to part with your front-mountedbike seat? Our toddler loves riding around on Dad's bike and I want to be able to ride with the little guy too. ...
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ldelarios
Sep 24, 2011 1:42 am
Hi! On my more ambitious days, I have visions of biking from home (29th & Mission) to the Exploratorium with my science-loving toddler. But I'm always stumped...
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Ted Tilles
ttilles...
Sep 24, 2011 2:41 am
Lisa- It is a long trip, so plan for a long outing, but given time you can do it. To get there: Valencia waggle onto Octavia (small hill) Left onto Fulton ...
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Teresa P
teresared1
Sep 24, 2011 3:33 am
Hi Lisa,I am also a biking mama with a heavy bike (we call it the SUV) so I feel your pain and hear your plea. And while I haven't actually done this ride...
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Lainie Motamedi
lmotamedi
Sep 24, 2011 6:04 am
I've done this route sort of. Didn't take Market--- I really don't like biking Market with kids. I've done it before and find it to be unpleasant at best....
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Lisa de Larios-Heiman
ldelarios
Sep 28, 2011 5:43 pm
Thanks all for the great routes! I think I'll be taking Teresa's advice and testing the ride out without toddler in tow. And I may just have to wait until my...
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tim
tim.hurley...
Sep 28, 2011 6:00 pm
Do you have a four bike, trunk-mount bike rack you'd be willing to loan over the Columbus Day weekend? Our family outing will require too much gear for our...
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Lainie Motamedi
lmotamedi
Sep 30, 2011 6:31 am
Hi all, I think most of us have kids already on bikes, but this is a great guide to share with pregnant friends, families with babies and/or young kids, and ...
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tim
tim.hurley...
Sep 30, 2011 7:36 pm
Wheel Kids Bicycle Club <http://www.wheelkids.com> is now offering riding classes for kids who didn't have a chance to join us over the summer or for kids who...
