http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: children - Recent Posts en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:39:49 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-266183 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:14:20 +0000 SRD 266183@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I notice that the bike coop has 10% off Frog 73 'for 12-14 years old'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-266058 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:47:33 +0000 chrisfl 266058@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@sallyhinch We're trying out the Bike Club, the recommend getting insurance as the renter is liable for a loss. The website is here: <a href="https://www.thebikeclub.co/">https://www.thebikeclub.co/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-266048 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:17:03 +0000 biketrain 266048@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@fimm PM sent. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-266045 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:53:08 +0000 sallyhinch 266045@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I gather from the Family Cycling FB group that there's now a thing called Bike Club where for a subscription you get a new or pre-loved Frog Bike which can be exchanged as your child grows. I'm not sure how they handle thefts, but I imagine there's some element of insurance involved </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-266039 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:20:15 +0000 chdot 266039@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"2nd hand prices likely to be lower in January as less buyers and more sellers"</p> <p>Depends. </p> <p>I was looking on ebay in January and was surprised how few (small Islabikes) were for sale compared with December. </p> <p>I don't remember relative prices. </p> <p>Cheapest items tend to be 'pick up only' so 'bargains' can be geographically random! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-266036 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 13:59:58 +0000 acsimpson 266036@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If it's not a Christmas present or can be given late then 2nd hand prices likely to be lower in January as less buyers and more sellers. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265944 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:20:19 +0000 chdot 265944@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“If you can even find a second-hand Islabike, you'll end up paying about £10 less than the new price for it.”</p> <p>Not quite (as others have posted).</p> <p>BUT Islabikes DO hold their value, so getting an s/h one <em>and looking after it</em> for a year or two should mean a re-sell at a relatively minimal ‘loss’. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265939 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:22:48 +0000 SRD 265939@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There's a second hand islabike facebook group. </p> <p>I bought my Luath 700L for about £350 on ebay. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265938 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:14:18 +0000 crowriver 265938@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not really. For example, Luath 24 new, £600. Second hand on fleaBay (But It Now) £325. A quick search on Gumtry reveals a brace of Islabikes in Edinburgh for around £200, including a Luath 26 (RRP £600). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265937 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:53:32 +0000 neddie 265937@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Second hand bargains can be had on Islabikes</em></p> <p>Really? Where?</p> <p>If you can even find a second-hand Islabike, you'll end up paying about £10 less than the new price for it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265931 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:09:52 +0000 fimm 265931@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thank you.<br /> They are not in Scotland, so Bike Station not an option.<br /> LivD those are my thoughts exactly.<br /> SRD Decathlon is a very good suggestion.</p> <p>Keep 'em coming! :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265930 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:05:41 +0000 urchaidh 265930@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Had a similar request for advice on a bike for my 10yo nephew. Ended up suggesting a Pinnacle something-or-other from Evans. They're basic, light-ish kids bikes. If they have one in a suitable size, worth a look. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265929 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:01:40 +0000 crowriver 265929@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Second hand bargains can be had on Islabikes and similar products from Giant, Specialized, Trek, Dawes, Ridgeback etc. Worth checking fleaBay, Gumtree and shops dealing in second hand bikes. Of course there may be niggling problems with any second hand bike, also usually no warranty.</p> <p>If it has to be new, eg. a Chrimbo pressie, then investing in decent locks also a good idea... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265923 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:54:57 +0000 SRD 265923@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sounds like very similar in age/size to miniSRD, who rides an islabike luath 700S (she's a couple of inches shorter than me, and I'm a little over 5')</p> <p>afraid that £350 is not that pricey! </p> <p>Frog is probably the best bet. Also saw that the second hand bike place on Brougham was advertising a new line - spomething like 'splodge'? Claiming to be cheaper than frog or islabikes.</p> <p>Maybe try deacthlon for decent value but cheaper? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265922 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:54:40 +0000 I were right about that saddle 265922@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If they won't ride second hand bikes then it's hard to break the decent ride <em>versus</em> likely to be stolen thing.</p> <p>If they will accept pre-loved kit then swing by the Bike Station. £250 spent there will buy a hybrid bike that's practical and a pleasure to ride.</p> <p>Downside is that the stock is random, but smaller sizes can prevail at times as they sell slower. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265921 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:47:33 +0000 LivM 265921@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If a bike is too heavy and rubbish it will put people off cycling. Nearly-teen girls are probably very important to keep motivated. Something too cheap will wear out, break down, and generally not be a nice riding experience. </p> <p>Sorry but I don't have any specific advice on actual bikes to buy though! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18343#post-265908 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:22:14 +0000 fimm 265908@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I had an email from my sister, asking me about bikes for her children:<br /> "<em>I wanted to ask your advice on bikes for the girls. They need new bikes and we are thinking full-size ladies bike as they can ride quite easily on mine. The question is what to go for and how much to spend. &lt;Her husband&gt;'s view is go for a decent mountain bike (minimum around £350); and although Mum said she would contribute, this seems a lot. One issue for me, if the bike is expensive, is that you start worrying that it might be stolen. Any thoughts on an 'entry' level bike?</em></p> <p>"The girls" are 10 year old twins, but they are tall for their age, they wear clothes for 13 year olds! I don't think they are quite as tall as my Mum (who is 5 foot) yet but they are getting there. </p> <p>My thoughts are: not mountain bikes, and I should tell her about BSOs... but I have not done any research yet.</p> <p>So while I do some googling (things like Islabikes and Frog bikes are on the list), what are everyone else's thoughts? Especially on the value/fear of the bike being stolen aspect? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271&page=2#post-162048 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:08:44 +0000 crowriver 162048@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>£200 seems not bad</em></p> <p>Seems pretty good considering what's available for £180, and that a quite similar spec bike (with 700c wheels though) is £350. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-162036 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:36:42 +0000 chdot 162036@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Carrera TDF junior road bike is currently 60% off"</p> <p>Don't think it was ever 'worth' £500, but £200 seems not bad. </p> <p>'Wot, for a kid's toy?' </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-162031 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:28:43 +0000 crowriver 162031@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh there's also the <a href="http://www.hoybikes.com/kids/108-hoy-cammo-24-kids-road-bike">Hoy Cammo 24" road bike</a>, not cheap but may suit depending on how tall your daughter has grown of late. If she's too tall for that, the <a href="http://www.hoybikes.com/road/95-hoy-cammo-650c-kids-road-bike">650c Hoy Cammo</a> is arguably one of the best junior road bikes on the UK market - but at a price. If you're looking at that, for only another £50 you could get this rather nice <a href="http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/kids-bikes/pinarello-speedy-t6-junior-road-bike-38cm">Pinarello Speedy T6 junior road bike</a>. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-162026 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:12:15 +0000 crowriver 162026@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@SRD, it's well worth checking out Halfords' offerings in this area too. Their <a href="http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/kids-bikes/carrera-tdf-junior-road-bike-2014">Carrera TDF junior road bike is currently 60% off</a>, and looks a decent piece of kit for under £200. They also carry the <a href="http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/kids-bikes/boardman-junior-road-sport-e-bike">Boardman junior road bike</a>, which looks spiffing but a tad pricier than the Carrera bike at £350.</p> <p>The Carrera is 650c wheel size, while Boardman is full 700c apparently. Both bikes appear to have clearance for mudguards and/or slightly bigger tyres. Mudguard eyelets on fork and rear stays, plus the Boardman appears to have chain stay bolts for fitting a rear rack (or Carradice bag support). Other than that the frames and specs look very similar.</p> <p>For me the Carrera seems a great deal, especially considering it's only £20 more than the more basic <a href="http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/kids-bikes/apollo-tempo-junior-road-bike-26">Apollo Tempo 26" kid's road bike</a>. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-162023 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:00:36 +0000 Stickman 162023@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@SRD:</p> <p>There's a forum* for BTwin (Decathlon own-brand) bike owners that I'm a member of. Some of the other members there have bought their kids the road bike and are very pleased with it. I'll start a new thread there for people to give their feedback. </p> <p>*MrSRD may be interested given his recent purchase? Although a lot of it is discussing upgrades, so you may want to veto it on cost grounds! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-162022 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:59:47 +0000 neddie 162022@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>When I was a kid, my Dad, my brother, his pal and I all cycled 40 miles out to Falkland YH one day.</p> <p>My brother's pal (age ~8) cycled the whole way on a 1980s vintage Raleigh Striker (single speed, banana saddle, tiny wheels)!</p> <p>Like this one:<br /> <a href="http://raleigh-chopper-net.tripod.com/images/striker.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://raleigh-chopper-net.tripod.com/images/striker.jpg</a></p> <p>Amazing what was possible in the 80s! Back in the day, we didn't worry about things like brakes, gears or comfort...</p> <p>(Wouldn't recommend this today) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-162018 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:49:47 +0000 SRD 162018@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I take it back - according to that link Decathlon does do a road bike for kids. Guess we will be checking it out. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-162016 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:48:53 +0000 chdot 162016@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Trying to find a lightweight road bike for a child can be quite an arduous task, as most manufacturers don’t seem to venture into this sector of the market. Thankfully there are a few contenders, so we’ve brought together a selection of road racing bikes for kids to zoom around on. You never know – perhaps you’re nurturing a future Tour de France or Olympic winner?</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/bikes/road-racing-bikes-for-kids" rel="nofollow">http://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/bikes/road-racing-bikes-for-kids</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-161994 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:39:00 +0000 SRD 161994@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"What are Decathlon kid's bikes like"</p> <p>I'd been wondering too, but a look online didn't seem promising enough to actually visit. mini-SRD's eyeing up a road bike.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-161991 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:56:03 +0000 wingpig 161991@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Smudge Smidgeon? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-161988 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:44:12 +0000 Smudge 161988@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Their wee balance bike is good, mini-Smudge loves his :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-161978 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:39:29 +0000 fimm 161978@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What are Decathlon kid's bikes like? I know the adult ones have a reputation for being decent for what you pay.<br /> (I'm aware that sallyhinch's nearest Decathlon is probably not particularly convenient...) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13271#post-161928 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:56:01 +0000 chdot 161928@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"If they stop the kids from idly pedalling backwards on the downhills and unscrewing their pedals"</p> <p>Wellll, pedals should really come when you backpedal (even excessively)! </p>