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For a new rider Woom is probably the best bike. Weight matters a lot for a kid, especially when they are starting.
My daughter went from a balance bike to Woom 2 (14") to Prevelo Alpha 2 (16") to REV 20 here to Polygon Relic 24". I'd recommend each and every one of the bike brands I mentioned and steer clear of training wheels and back pedal brakes. They are mandated by law for some kids bikes but swap out a freewheeling rear wheel and teach kids to use handbrakes from the start.
The REV mountain bikes here are very sturdy, fat tires and relatively heavy. My daughter was a very proficient rider at that point and enjoyed riding it on trails and bump tracks. For street use it's unnecessarily heavy and knobby tires will slow them down.
But good to see a sale, quality and value wise these are excellent bikes, just pick the right bike for intended use.
Thanks, I grabbed the Rev20 (single speed) yesterday did in-store pickup which was great because they assembled it and let us adjust it a bit in the store with my 5 year old. Make sure you ask them for the sticker pack if they have one!
I would suggest reading some of the reviews, I found this to be a significant step up in quality from the cheap kids bike we got my son when he was 3. The fit is a little awkward and the riding stance is more aggressive than I am used to seeing for a kids bike. We keep tweaking the seat height, but I suspect my son is about just a hair short for this bike to comfortably get on and off at the seat height he needs to pedal properly. However - should grow into it relatively soon.
For a new rider Woom is probably the best bike. Weight matters a lot for a kid, especially when they are starting.
My daughter went from a balance bike to Woom 2 (14") to Prevelo Alpha 2 (16") to REV 20 here to Polygon Relic 24". I'd recommend each and every one of the bike brands I mentioned and steer clear of training wheels and back pedal brakes. They are mandated by law for some kids bikes but swap out a freewheeling rear wheel and teach kids to use handbrakes from the start.
The REV mountain bikes here are very sturdy, fat tires and relatively heavy. My daughter was a very proficient rider at that point and enjoyed riding it on trails and bump tracks. For street use it's unnecessarily heavy and knobby tires will slow them down.
But good to see a sale, quality and value wise these are excellent bikes, just pick the right bike for intended use.
Similar progression here for both my girls. Stampede Charger(2-3), woom 2(3-4), early rider seeker 16(5-6).
Not sure about the 20" yet. I'm liking the cleanliness of the belt drive, I may stick with that with the internal geared 3 speed hub.
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For a new rider Woom is probably the best bike. Weight matters a lot for a kid, especially when they are starting.
My daughter went from a balance bike to Woom 2 (14") to Prevelo Alpha 2 (16") to REV 20 here to Polygon Relic 24". I'd recommend each and every one of the bike brands I mentioned and steer clear of training wheels and back pedal brakes. They are mandated by law for some kids bikes but swap out a freewheeling rear wheel and teach kids to use handbrakes from the start.
The REV mountain bikes here are very sturdy, fat tires and relatively heavy. My daughter was a very proficient rider at that point and enjoyed riding it on trails and bump tracks. For street use it's unnecessarily heavy and knobby tires will slow them down.
But good to see a sale, quality and value wise these are excellent bikes, just pick the right bike for intended use.
So my daughter went from a balance bike, a co-op till she's 6. She's still using the training wheels… should I go straight to a woom 3 since it's rated for a 6yr old? I want her to get used to free wheel and hand brakes as well….
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Thanks, I grabbed the Rev20 (single speed) yesterday did in-store pickup which was great because they assembled it and let us adjust it a bit in the store with my 5 year old. Make sure you ask them for the sticker pack if they have one!
I would suggest reading some of the reviews, I found this to be a significant step up in quality from the cheap kids bike we got my son when he was 3. The fit is a little awkward and the riding stance is more aggressive than I am used to seeing for a kids bike. We keep tweaking the seat height, but I suspect my son is about just a hair short for this bike to comfortably get on and off at the seat height he needs to pedal properly. However - should grow into it relatively soon.
what's the sticker pack?
My in store pickup isn't going as smooth, ordered for same day pickup, called to pickup 1 day later (it'll be ready when you get the email), can you tell me if that'll be today? it'll be ready when you get the email...will it be ready tomorrow? it'll be ready when you get the email- I live 2 hours from store, so a little info would be helpful, but guess it's still not ready 2 days later- May cancel-
So my daughter went from a balance bike, a co-op till she's 6. She's still using the training wheels… should I go straight to a woom 3 since it's rated for a 6yr old? I want her to get used to free wheel and hand brakes as well….
I'd say look at the sizing of the bike and measurements of your daughter rather than age. I'd guess 20" would be the right size for most 6yos. Get a bike right for her size, as light as possible. Woom 3 might be a bit small very soon. REI Co-Op REV Single Speed ($199) is a pretty good option.
If she's still using training wheels, get rid of the training wheels and remove pedals too. Have her use the bike as a balance bike, kick and glide. Get comfortable with brakes and turning. After that adding the pedals back is a small step and off she pedals.
My in store pickup isn't going as smooth, ordered for same day pickup, called to pickup 1 day later (it'll be ready when you get the email), can you tell me if that'll be today? it'll be ready when you get the email...will it be ready tomorrow? it'll be ready when you get the email- I live 2 hours from store, so a little info would be helpful, but guess it's still not ready 2 days later- May cancel-
Oof I'm sorry - I got an email they were working on it (and not to go to the store u til they said to) then actually got a call from the bike shop a couple hours later saying it was ready same day and got an email notification as well. I'm guess it has to do with the availability of the bike shop staff- but you should be able to call the bike shop directly to get an update.
I looked at woom and guardian but they are much higher in cost. any ideas if they have regular sales?
Never see Woom on sale. But very worth for the 1st time rider. Very easy to pick up due to light weight. Both my kids learnt how to ride without my help at age of 4 with Woom 3.
For a new rider Woom is probably the best bike. Weight matters a lot for a kid, especially when they are starting.
My daughter went from a balance bike to Woom 2 (14") to Prevelo Alpha 2 (16") to REV 20 here to Polygon Relic 24". I'd recommend each and every one of the bike brands I mentioned and steer clear of training wheels and back pedal brakes. They are mandated by law for some kids bikes but swap out a freewheeling rear wheel and teach kids to use handbrakes from the start.
The REV mountain bikes here are very sturdy, fat tires and relatively heavy. My daughter was a very proficient rider at that point and enjoyed riding it on trails and bump tracks. For street use it's unnecessarily heavy and knobby tires will slow them down.
But good to see a sale, quality and value wise these are excellent bikes, just pick the right bike for intended use.
So essentially you are suggesting to just avoid balance bike you got or any coaster bike and just get woom bike? I'm looking for a bike for my 4 year old son with no previous bike experience! Thanks
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So essentially you are suggesting to just avoid balance bike you got or any coaster bike and just get woom bike? I'm looking for a bike for my 4 year old son with no previous bike experience! Thanks
Missed the balance bike window… would go to a 14" or 16" woom
You could pull the pedals over for the first bit.
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My daughter went from a balance bike to Woom 2 (14") to Prevelo Alpha 2 (16") to REV 20 here to Polygon Relic 24". I'd recommend each and every one of the bike brands I mentioned and steer clear of training wheels and back pedal brakes. They are mandated by law for some kids bikes but swap out a freewheeling rear wheel and teach kids to use handbrakes from the start.
The REV mountain bikes here are very sturdy, fat tires and relatively heavy. My daughter was a very proficient rider at that point and enjoyed riding it on trails and bump tracks. For street use it's unnecessarily heavy and knobby tires will slow them down.
But good to see a sale, quality and value wise these are excellent bikes, just pick the right bike for intended use.
Freewheel and hand brakes are ideal over rear coaster brakes IMO.
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But for $300 it's a good bike
I don't know about these things and can't find any reviews. Good? Thinking I'd just have this done at the same time as the order.
Found it on Amazon for a bit more. 4.3 out of 5 stars. https://www.amazon.com/microSHIFT...B0
I would suggest reading some of the reviews, I found this to be a significant step up in quality from the cheap kids bike we got my son when he was 3. The fit is a little awkward and the riding stance is more aggressive than I am used to seeing for a kids bike. We keep tweaking the seat height, but I suspect my son is about just a hair short for this bike to comfortably get on and off at the seat height he needs to pedal properly. However - should grow into it relatively soon.
My daughter went from a balance bike to Woom 2 (14") to Prevelo Alpha 2 (16") to REV 20 here to Polygon Relic 24". I'd recommend each and every one of the bike brands I mentioned and steer clear of training wheels and back pedal brakes. They are mandated by law for some kids bikes but swap out a freewheeling rear wheel and teach kids to use handbrakes from the start.
The REV mountain bikes here are very sturdy, fat tires and relatively heavy. My daughter was a very proficient rider at that point and enjoyed riding it on trails and bump tracks. For street use it's unnecessarily heavy and knobby tires will slow them down.
But good to see a sale, quality and value wise these are excellent bikes, just pick the right bike for intended use.
Not sure about the 20" yet. I'm liking the cleanliness of the belt drive, I may stick with that with the internal geared 3 speed hub.
My daughter went from a balance bike to Woom 2 (14") to Prevelo Alpha 2 (16") to REV 20 here to Polygon Relic 24". I'd recommend each and every one of the bike brands I mentioned and steer clear of training wheels and back pedal brakes. They are mandated by law for some kids bikes but swap out a freewheeling rear wheel and teach kids to use handbrakes from the start.
The REV mountain bikes here are very sturdy, fat tires and relatively heavy. My daughter was a very proficient rider at that point and enjoyed riding it on trails and bump tracks. For street use it's unnecessarily heavy and knobby tires will slow them down.
But good to see a sale, quality and value wise these are excellent bikes, just pick the right bike for intended use.
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I would suggest reading some of the reviews, I found this to be a significant step up in quality from the cheap kids bike we got my son when he was 3. The fit is a little awkward and the riding stance is more aggressive than I am used to seeing for a kids bike. We keep tweaking the seat height, but I suspect my son is about just a hair short for this bike to comfortably get on and off at the seat height he needs to pedal properly. However - should grow into it relatively soon.
My in store pickup isn't going as smooth, ordered for same day pickup, called to pickup 1 day later (it'll be ready when you get the email), can you tell me if that'll be today? it'll be ready when you get the email...will it be ready tomorrow? it'll be ready when you get the email- I live 2 hours from store, so a little info would be helpful, but guess it's still not ready 2 days later- May cancel-
If she's still using training wheels, get rid of the training wheels and remove pedals too. Have her use the bike as a balance bike, kick and glide. Get comfortable with brakes and turning. After that adding the pedals back is a small step and off she pedals.
My in store pickup isn't going as smooth, ordered for same day pickup, called to pickup 1 day later (it'll be ready when you get the email), can you tell me if that'll be today? it'll be ready when you get the email...will it be ready tomorrow? it'll be ready when you get the email- I live 2 hours from store, so a little info would be helpful, but guess it's still not ready 2 days later- May cancel-
My daughter went from a balance bike to Woom 2 (14") to Prevelo Alpha 2 (16") to REV 20 here to Polygon Relic 24". I'd recommend each and every one of the bike brands I mentioned and steer clear of training wheels and back pedal brakes. They are mandated by law for some kids bikes but swap out a freewheeling rear wheel and teach kids to use handbrakes from the start.
The REV mountain bikes here are very sturdy, fat tires and relatively heavy. My daughter was a very proficient rider at that point and enjoyed riding it on trails and bump tracks. For street use it's unnecessarily heavy and knobby tires will slow them down.
But good to see a sale, quality and value wise these are excellent bikes, just pick the right bike for intended use.
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You could pull the pedals over for the first bit.