jeremiahwas

At first your comment annoyed me but after thinking for a minute, I see your point. I’ve noticed basically two types of riders: One just wants the trail to rip (according to their definition of rip) and where it is, isn’t the point or even too relevant. (Not saying that’s you of course.) The other mostly wants to get out, to get away, and more often than not wants to be in an epic location and is just glad there’s a trail there at all. Whether it rips doesn’t really matter. I’m that second type. I was fortunate to do some riding in the Alps and other places in Europe and can say some of the trails weren’t all that amazing in and of themselves but I didn’t care because the views are simply epic. You could get a brat and a beer at the top of a climb at a Waldhutte before your descent! I’d do those trails again in a heartbeat. And again, and again, and again. Neither type of rider is wrong, just different.

Exactly.

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@emsley: I’m not sure how big they can be to use really. I only recently got the updated version which they sent out for free. There are only a couple concerns I have to keep in mind when using it. 1. Watch out for turning the bar as a tight turning radius can put the shifter into their leg. 2. On dips on the descents - be aware their little arms and necks aren’t as strong as yours so there always the chance of them hitting the handlebar or stem. I’m pretty careful though, as one should be. Yes,it’s taken a while for them to get their act together but I’ve looked at it for what it is - a married couple had an idea and tried to make it happen, learning as they went. I liked the idea enough to roll with it. Keep in mind, they offered a refund after the recall. I could have just gotten my money back but stuck with them.

People spend a lot of money on ridiculous things for their kids. (myself included) But, I’ve never regretted one dime I’ve spent on bike-related stuff for my kids. I’m currently standing in my garage, listening to the radio, drinking a beer, looking at: Puki four-wheel ‘bike’ Specialized Hot Walk balance bike Commercial Ramones balance bike Spawn Yoji pedal bike. Two MacRide bike seats. (One a warranty replacement AWESOME company!) Not to mention three helmets, gloves and a pair of Smith goggles. All for two boys under four years old that don’t even ride that much. If you’ve got the cash for ‘ridiculous’ bike purchases (or not, I don’t REALLY have the cash for it...) go for it! It’s better than an Xbox, PS4, or anything else not bike.

Sweaty palms watching that. Wow.

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If people that call themselves anarchists ever experienced true anarchy (and a lack of authority since that's lame too) I think they'd be less seduced by the label.