Be seen be safe (Advice on buying a first bike - Safety Issues)

Member Name: sympatic

Product:	Advice on buying a first bike - Safety Issues
Date:	20/02/09 (34 review reads)
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Advantages: Safety is important

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Being a super cool Auntie for my youngest little niece I decided to buy her what is in effect her first proper bike for her birthday recently, she has had three wheeler bikes and the sort which you propel with leg power on the floor when she was really small but up until now she has not had a proper bike.

The fir priority I had was to ensure that the bike was the right size for her and that when at a stop she is able to place both feet flat on the ground while staying seated, this will help prevent her toppling over even though initially the bike will be fitted with stabilisers while she learns to ride.

The second priority was to esnure that the breaks work and that they are not too tight making it had for little hands to squeeze them however you do nbot want them to be too loose that the slightest pressure brings her crashing to a halt especially as initially she tended to squeeze really hard on the front break only puttig her at risk of going over the handle bars.

My third priority is to ensure the bike is nice and bright with some reflectors on it so that she is as visible as possible even though she will not be out at night or near and main roads the more visible the better.

Naturally you want a nice sturdy construction with no sharp edges or protruding screws and bolts on the frame.

Anyway she is very chuffed with her first bike and despite the nasty weather has ridden it every day for the past three weeks and by summer will definately be rid of the stabilisers.

Summary: Bike advice