Biker mamas

[vasc]

Toying with getting a bike for myself.  Would just use it for cruising around town leisurely, no racing or anything of long distances.  Want to either get a toddler seat or a trailer.  What kind of bike do I need and which child carrying option is better?

[megaroo64]

I did triathlons for awhile- so I have a racing bike. You probably want to look at hybrids- it is a cross between a mountain bike and a road bike- pretty good for around town.

We have a trailer- but we are also hauling two kids. But I really like it-very spacious and the kids think it's fun to ride in. And it folds down flat and has a wheel you can attach to make it a stroller.

[heelibrarian]

We use our Burley bike trailer all the time- a good investment and has held up between one kid, both kids, then one kid again (and we got it used!).

I agree with megaroo64, a hybrid bike would be great. A single speed cruiser is fun until you actually have to go a fair distance (or uphill). If you can get fitted at a bike store that would be awesome too to get the right size (not necessarily buying brand new)-- a good fit will make your ride comfy and happy

[megaroo64]

We have that same trailer!

[vasc]

DD is tall, do I need to be worried about her outgrowing a trailer or not fitting period?

[vasc]

IDK if she'd even like riding with me, trailer or seat...

[megaroo64]

Jul 25, 2015 7:40:34 GMT -5 vasc said:

DD is tall, do I need to be worried about her outgrowing a trailer or not fitting period?

I don't think so. b is really talk as well and he has plenty of room- and will be fine for awhile. If you look at the reviews on Amazon- there are people that talk about towing their 4-5 year olds.

[heelibrarian]

Jul 25, 2015 7:41:13 GMT -5 vasc said:

IDK if she'd even like riding with me, trailer or seat...

Both kids initially hated it but they quickly got over it.  Now DD begs to ride ALL the time!  She likes it when we hit bumps

[vasc]

We were at Walmart for groceries anyway so we played in the bike aisle for a few minutes. I'm 5'4" and it seemed based on what I read online that I'd need either a 24" bike (with seat all the way up) or 26" bike (with seat all the way down). I liked the 26" bike I tried better.

I also put a helmet on DD jus for fun and she kept saying "Hat!" She didn't throw a fit. So I'm optimistic she will dig it. She digs her "pack pack" life jacket so far.

Honestly, I'd be happy with the $89 bike from Walmart. We have a bike shop in town and I want to support them too, but just can't swing a bike that's several hundred dollars. Nor do I think I am that serious of a biker to justify it, you know?

I read about bike tune ups like people tune up their cars and am like "Really? People do this?"