Comments on: Bicycle for my daughter

By: Cyclelicious

Cyclelicious — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:13:17 +0000

Thanks Tara -- I visit the local Trek dealer (Sprockets in Santa Cruz -- great shop!) and discovered the Tara is 26". But they also had the MT220 there and that's what my daughter picked out.

By: TrekKidsBrandManager

TrekKidsBrandManager — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:53:39 +0000

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/ages_...

By: TrekKidsBrandManager

TrekKidsBrandManager — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:51:54 +0000

The Zara actually has 26″ wheels for inquiring minds that want to know. It's the perfect ride for girls who have outgrown their “little girl” bikes, but don't want an MTB-style bike.

By: MarvinK00

MarvinK00 — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:06:39 +0000

I like the Trek MT220 better than the Zara and it's basically step through in the girls design.. and easy to find in turquoise or purple:
http://www.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2010/larg...

By: Cyclelicious

Cyclelicious — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:33:59 +0000

That's a good idea, @mumble. I was looking at folders for her and had the same thought, but then my daughter gave me that “Dad sometimes you're a real idiot look” that pre-teen girls are soooo good at.

By: cyclemumbreeze

cyclemumbreeze — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:35:23 +0000

This differs from your qualifications, but how about a folder like a Dahon or maybe a mini-velo? They may not be the most comfortable bikes, but they could be useful for a long time.

By: steve

steve — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:20:17 +0000

Batavus has some really nice stuff for kids. Different enough that the other kids will probably notice. These are the sort of thing you buy second hand in Holland because they last much longer than the few years a kid is at the proper size.

By: Cyclelicious

Cyclelicious — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:01:42 +0000

For something like this I'd rather my daughter have a hands on look and feel of the bike. Assuming he has the kids bike in stock, Oscar (the owner of My Dutch Bike) would undoubtably open his shop for me.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:40:20 +0000

Well... either ROAD TRIP! or...

Have it shipped! http://www.mydutchbike.com/shipping/

There's really no reason you can't work out the odd hours part. Can't a Dutch Bike Shop help out a bike blogger?

Good luck!

By: lavardera

lavardera — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:13:28 +0000

Got the Link wrong - try here:

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/bik/163282087...

By: lavardera

lavardera — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:58:12 +0000

My daughter outgrew her 24" bike - a Giant MTX 225. Not really what you are looking for as its a mountain bike with full 21 gears. But I'm selling for half what I bought it for, and its in near new condition. Mold knubs are still on the tires.

https://accounts.craigslist.org/post/shwpst?pii...

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:31:28 +0000

Sprockets on Mission St (near BaySt) in Santa Cruz is a Trek dealer. And the owners, Phil and Kathy, are very nice.