Like Traveling? Ride On The Razor E200

Parents tend to be overprotective of their children. While this is understandable in some cases, a lot of times they are just exaggerating. I know some parents who didn’t let their child ride a bike until he was 14. They kept thinking of the worst things that might happen to him, and scared themselves. Of course bikes can be dangerous, if going downhill without any protective gear, for example, but not if you’re ten and you’re just starting out.

Your small ones are not going to accept this without crying their eyes out, so a compromise had to be made, in the form of scooters. Considered safer than bikes, at least by parents, scooters let your children learn balance and responsibility. Scooters also develop their bodies, at an age where most children just want to stay indoors in front of the TV. Although it’s hard getting them to stop watching TV altogether, some measure of “outdoor activity” is required.

The large number of scooter models available raises some questions, but fortunately, for children, choices are not that many. Also, a good scooter brand is recommended, to avoid accidents caused by poor build quality.

The perfect solution would be the Razor Scooter . It is battery powered, but it can also be used as an ordinary scooter. The scooter also has a low maximum speed, that is suitable for children.

Running after your children will also cause you to get into shape. Keep in mind that in no time, the neighborhood will be filled with children zipping around on scooters, and having a blast. The small price of the scooter is certainly worth it, when considering it helps your child develop both his body and mind. Outdoors can be fun!

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July 19 2010 | bikes | No Comments »

Take Your Child Bicycling with a Trailer Bike

After bicycling with your children in a trailer, you may be wondering if your baby is now able to move on to her own trailer bike. The answer to that question is – maybe. Most children are able to ride safely on a trailer bike from about age 3 or 4, but it will depend on your child.

A trailer bike (tag-along, trail-a-bike) can make bicycling with children a delight for everyone involved. A one-wheeled machine that hooks on to your bike, a trailer bike is perfect for small kids who are big enough to reach the pedals. If she can ride it, she will love helping you pedal and being part of a team.

There are advantages and disadvantages of the trailer bike to consider:

Advantages:

She is working right alongside you rather than being dead weight. As a team, you will climb hills together and will rejoice when you reach the top.

On the trailer bike, the pedals are independent of yours, which means she can pedal when she wants and rest when she wants.

Disadvantages:

You will have to plan for rain or other inclement weather more carefully. In the trailer, it is easy to protect the child but is much more difficult on the trailer bike.

She may fall asleep. Due to the gentle hum of the road and the swaying of the bike, your child may fall asleep at the wheel. When you feel your bike jerking – stop!

If you have the single gear variety of trailer bike, she won’t be able to pedal going up hills. Just like you, she needs gears – but does she know how to use them?

Bicycling with your children will be a wonderful experience for both of you!

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February 26 2010 | cycling | No Comments »