My daughters new bike

[davemchine]

ztirffritz, i just bought two of those bike racks. One for each girl. I think they will be very happy. They have plans to ride to the library this summer. Thanks.

[deckeda]

Now that she's been on it a few times, raise the seat to where it should be, so that there's only a slight bend at the knee when the ball (not heel, not bottom) of her foot is on the down stroke. Let her know she isn't supposed to be able to actually reach the ground while sitting on the seat ... if you're stopped, you're off.

She'll object at first, until she realizes she can peddle more effectively when not all cramped up. And then she'll carry that knowledge into her adult bike riding!

[raz]

deckeda wrote:
Now that she's been on it a few times, raise the seat to where it should be, so that there's only a slight bend at the knee when the ball (not heel, not bottom) of her foot is on the down stroke. Let her know she isn't supposed to be able to actually reach the ground while sitting on the seat ... if you're stopped, you're off.

She'll object at first, until she realizes she can peddle more effectively when not all cramped up. And then she'll carry that knowledge into her adult bike riding!

+1

[Robert M]

Dave,

I'd recommend a handlebar bag rather than a basket. That way, anything she puts into the bag won't fall out if the road gets too bumpy. That and they definitely have models that are quick release. I bought a handlebar bag for my xootr scooter and for the shopping cart I use when I walk to the shopping cart. Works great!

Robert