Bolt-on kid's bikes

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My daughter is getting a bit big for the child seat on the back of my
mountain bike so I was thinking of moving up to one of those kid's bikes
that bolt on to the back of an adult's bike.

1, What are they called, because I've browsed some of the online sites
without seeign any?

2, What sort of age and riding experience do kids need to use them. My
daughter is 4 but doesn't ride a bike of her own (well nto a 2 wheeled
one anyway)?

3, Is there anything that you need to be warned about them?

Dave B.

"Trailer bike" may be the term you're looking for.

I got one for my son (when he was 4, is now 5) and he enjoys it
immensely, especially with dad going uphill and telling me to
"go faster" 🙁
One day he'll understand physics a bit better 🙂

The only real downside is you are susceptible to a bit of untoward
steerage from the kid moving sideways on the trailer given the high
mounting point, then again I've never tried the kiddie seat and they
may impose a similar effect....

My son is still getting himself sorted on his own bike, but is 100%
confident on the trailer.

Oh another upside is you can feel the contribution from the rearmost
drive at times and you *know* they are enjoying it when they are
putting in 🙂

I got mine for ~$230 - simple freewheel - no gears. Never regretted it.

Cheers Ray

A link via Sheldon Brown:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/trailrcy.html

The trailers you are looking for are referred to as Alleycat or Tagalon
trailers (ie: by the brand) Most (good) local bike shops should be abl
to assist you with further info. Hope this helps

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Just a query, completely OT, and I know it is just a joke, but what is not
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If I have read a thread from the start, I find it highly convienient.
SB

Me too. I'd also like to know why some people are so committed to bottom
posting

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Q: What's the most annoying thing on usenet?

Just a query, completely OT, and I know it is just a joke, but what is not
to like about top posting?
If I have read a thread from the start, I find it highly convienient.
SB

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In article <[email hidden]>,
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"Trailer bike" may be the term you're looking for.

I got one for my son (when he was 4, is now 5) and he enjoys it
immensely, especially with dad going uphill and telling me to
"go faster" 🙁
One day he'll understand physics a bit better 🙂

Happy New Year, all. I was off the 'net for a while but I'm back.

Perhaps, Ray, your son will understand "physical" a bit better?

Originally posted by Claude Me too. I'd also like to know why som
people are so committed to bottom postin

I haven't seen a good 'bottom posting' since highschool. Not real goo
for the goolies! :

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Just a query, completely OT, and I know it is just a joke, but what is

not

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to like about top posting?
If I have read a thread from the start, I find it highly convienient.
SB

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Me too. I'd also like to know why some people are so committed to bottom
posting

because its called netiquette. Doesnt matter wheter you top or bottom post
as long as everyone does it the same way each time. Otherwise a long thread
would get a tad confusing. If everyone top posted that would be fine too.
The thing is a majority wanted bottom posting. Its not to bad. When you
press Reply to the email just hit CTRL-END. You will be navigated to the
end of the thread where you can add your comments. No mess No Fuss. Just 2
keys. A lot of people will just ignore posts by top posters. My personal
preference would have been top posting but them the breaks. Democracy rules
and without the rules we get chaos.

Baka Dasai said:

The Burley apparently has better handling, and doesn't develop play.
If you think you're going to do a lot of miles with it, you may as
well invest in the Burley.

They seem a bit hard to track down. The Burley website says
Greenspeed is the Austrailian importer. One of our LBSs has
the pacific trailer, 5-speed at $350. I'm fairly sure I
saw a single-speed for $300 in the bike shop in Darby street
Newcastle.

I've yet to find anyone who sells the Burley Piccolo, nor any
notion of what a local price might be.

-kt

Claude said:

Me too. I'd also like to know why some people are so committed to bottom
posting

Well the idea is to remove the non-relevant parts of the
message before replying. Top posters typically quote the
whole message.

-kt

Kingsley said:

Claude said:

Me too. I'd also like to know why some people are so committed to
bottom posting

Well the idea is to remove the non-relevant parts of the message before
replying. Top posters typically quote the whole message.
-kt

WHAT ABOUT TOP AND BOTTOM POSTERS

HMMM???

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Try this address for more info on Pacific trailer bicycles for kids:
http://www.mbcbikes.com.au/enter.html?target=ACCESSORIESChild_CarriersTag_a_Longs.html
Regards
marc

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Baka Dasai said:

The Burley apparently has better handling, and doesn't develop play.
If you think you're going to do a lot of miles with it, you may as
well invest in the Burley.

They seem a bit hard to track down. The Burley website says
Greenspeed is the Austrailian importer. One of our LBSs has
the pacific trailer, 5-speed at $350. I'm fairly sure I
saw a single-speed for $300 in the bike shop in Darby street
Newcastle.

I've yet to find anyone who sells the Burley Piccolo, nor any
notion of what a local price might be.

-kt

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1, What are they called, because I've browsed some of the online sites
without seeign any?

Hey Dave

I was just looking at "Giant's" website for the kids bikes range and saw
this.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?lYear=2004&bikesection=8795&range=61&model=9780

I guess if the url wraps you'll need to copy the extra in too.

Homie

HomeGame said:

I guess if the url wraps you'll need to copy the extra in too.

Homie

Did you know you can use TinyURL to prevent this problem? See
www.tinyurl.com

HTH,

&roo

Andrew Swan said:

HomeGame said:

I guess if the url wraps you'll need to copy the extra in too.

Homie

Did you know you can use TinyURL to prevent this problem? See
www.tinyurl.com

Yeah, but just be sure to post the full URL AND the TinyURL.
That way when Tiny URL goes broke and all the references in the
archives become dead, you can still get through to the page
in question.

-kt