So lets talk about lane discipline..

[iLB]

gd job magnatom jr

 

[magnatom]

Stabilisers aren't a good way to teach cycling, IMO. A balance bike (i.e. no pedals) is the way to go.

Aye the balance bike was brilliant and got his balance sorted before we got the pedal bike. This was his third go on the pedal bike. Still has to master turns and the brakes though!

A big cheer for islabikes. Fantastic bike!

 

[HLaB]

For his third go that was fantastic, the turns and brakes are sure to follow, the next thing you know he'll be overtaking his Dad ;-)

 

[magnatom]

For his third go that was fantastic, the turns and brakes are sure to follow, the next thing you know he'll be overtaking his Dad ;-)

Actually I'm waiting for Mr Hippo to come on here and dispute this video.......

there is no way he is only three and a half, that must have been his 14th attempt on that bike, you've photo shopped the stabilisers out, you're not the father, I am......

 

[BentMikey]

LOL, I'm still chuckling over that video he posted, thinking it would impress. Instead I thought it was horrifyingly bad cycling, and it seems I'm not the only one.

 

[magnatom]

LOL, I'm still chuckling over that video he posted, thinking it would impress. Instead I thought it was horrifyingly bad cycling, and it seems I'm not the only one.

I must admit I haven't looked at it. not worth wasting my time over really.

 

[BentMikey]

He does post some worthwhile things, I suggest you take a look.

 

[goo_mason]

It could be she is either a bit timid about not being able to ride, or simply that she doesnt actually want to learn. If the latter is it right to push, lol? Sell the bike on and if she complains there is a glimmer of hope

Its what my parents did.

The bike resides at my folks' place. Towards the end of last year, Dad said he was going to sell it, and she said "Good !". She got a rollocking from me for that cheek - after all, she'd selected it and they'd paid over £100 for it and she's sat on it once in three years.

 

[goo_mason]

Actually I'm waiting for Mr Hippo to come on here and dispute this video.......

there is no way he is only three and a half, that must have been his 14th attempt on that bike, you've photo shopped the stabilisers out, you're not the father, I am......

You forgot "toddling pedestrian on a bike / wannabe cyclist" :?:

 

[redjedi]

Congrats Mini Mag!

I did notice his feet slipped off the pedals a couple of times. Might I suggest some clipless pedals

 

[magnatom]

Congrats Mini Mag!

I did notice his feet slipped off the pedals a couple of times. Might I suggest some clipless pedals

Good idea! I'm also looking for lycra for him. Any suggestions for a 3 year old...:?:

 

[Arch]

Aye the balance bike was brilliant and got his balance sorted before we got the pedal bike.

What sort did he have? (And if he doesn't need it any more, will you be selling it soon?)

(At this rate, I'll have a dozen second hand balance bikes to choose from for Oli...)

 

[magnatom]

What sort did he have? (And if he doesn't need it any more, will you be selling it soon?)

(At this rate, I'll have a dozen second hand balance bikes to choose from for Oli...)

He had the Islabike. It's a great wee bike. Unfortunately we will be keeping it for magnatom junior 2. He is only 19 month at the moment, so just a little young for it, but we've got to beat 3 and a half this time.....

 

[spandex]

Grate going looking like he is going to be a pro.

 

[Arch]

He had the Islabike. It's a great wee bike. Unfortunately we will be keeping it for magnatom junior 2. He is only 19 month at the moment, so just a little young for it, but we've got to beat 3 and a half this time.....

Ah, fair enough! Oli is 17 months, so just a little behind. But he's very keen on getting about on his own, so I think he'll take to a bike as soon as he fits one...