frontpage Posted by sircomference • May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022 10:08 PM
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frontpage Posted by sircomference • May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022 10:08 PM
24" Schwinn Sidewinder Mountain Bike (21 Speeds, Black / Teal)
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(For that matter, I didn't even spend $178. I spent $75 at Target for a Huffy 24 inch bike.)
The first is that the child will only be riding it for a year or two, so a cheap throwaway bike will be good enough. It's also less likely to be stolen.
The second is that a nicer bike will be nicer for them to ride, require less maintanence cost, and will still be in nice enough shape when they're done to be handed down to the next child, cousin, etc, or sold to recoup much of the initial cost.
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(For that matter, I didn't even spend $178. I spent $75 at Target for a Huffy 24 inch bike.)
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(For that matter, I didn't even spend $178. I spent $75 at Target for a Huffy 24 inch bike.)
The first is that the child will only be riding it for a year or two, so a cheap throwaway bike will be good enough. It's also less likely to be stolen.
The second is that a nicer bike will be nicer for them to ride, require less maintanence cost, and will still be in nice enough shape when they're done to be handed down to the next child, cousin, etc, or sold to recoup much of the initial cost.
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The first is that the child will only be riding it for a year or two, so a cheap throwaway bike will be good enough. It's also less likely to be stolen.
The second is that a nicer bike will be nicer for them to ride, require less maintanence cost, and will still be in nice enough shape when they're done to be handed down to the next child, cousin, etc, or sold to recoup much of the initial cost.
I have three kids going through bikes. Two 7 year olds, and one 10. For the past 3-4 years I have just been picking bikes up at the local Goodwill. You find bikes used only one season, and my kids in turn will only use it one season, maybe two, before they outgrow them.
I little chain and brake cleaning and oiling and they are good to go. And not worrying about theft is on point too. I never worry about leaving the bikes out front or walking away from them at parks. Gone thru 7 bikes so far only had one disappear, and was like "Oh, well there goes $25 bucks, will have to hit the thrift stores again."
But this year, with the 50% off Target sale, decided to get them all new bikes.
Got two 20" Schwinns, $67 each for the 7 year olds. Now need one for the 10.
Which brings me to my question. Which is the better Schwinn?
This one, or the one at Target for $165:
https://www.target.com/p/schwinn-...nk=sametab
The Walmart has disk brakes and trigger shifters. But the Target has an aluminum frame.
Can't really tell by the pics about the derailleur and freewheel- but assuming they are of similar (lo-end) quality.
Serves two purposes. easier on/off and standing balance for young riders. And having one frame vs two, reduces and eases manufacturing.
The first is that the child will only be riding it for a year or two, so a cheap throwaway bike will be good enough. It's also less likely to be stolen.
The second is that a nicer bike will be nicer for them to ride, require less maintanence cost, and will still be in nice enough shape when they're done to be handed down to the next child, cousin, etc, or sold to recoup much of the initial cost.
I have three kids going through bikes. Two 7 year olds, and one 10. For the past 3-4 years I have just been picking bikes up at the local Goodwill. You find bikes used only one season, and my kids in turn will only use it one season, maybe two, before they outgrow them.
I little chain and brake cleaning and oiling and they are good to go. And not worrying about theft is on point too. I never worry about leaving the bikes out front or walking away from them at parks. Gone thru 7 bikes so far only had one disappear, and was like "Oh, well there goes $25 bucks, will have to hit the thrift stores again."
But this year, with the 50% off Target sale, decided to get them all new bikes.
Got two 20" Schwinns, $67 each for the 7 year olds. Now need one for the 10.
Which brings me to my question. Which is the better Schwinn?
This one, or the one at Target for $165:
https://www.target.com/p/schwinn-...nk=sametab
The Walmart has disk brakes and trigger shifters. But the Target has an aluminum frame.
Can't really tell by the pics about the derailleur and freewheel- but assuming they are of similar (lo-end) quality.
btw same Shimano tourney derailleur, bottom of their line but a name brand. those shocks are likely crappy spring shock with no lock out. I wish they would just put rigid forks on these kids bikes.
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btw same Shimano tourney derailleur, bottom of their line but a name brand. those shocks are likely crappy spring shock with no lock out. I wish they would just put rigid forks on these kids bikes.