Bike Forums - Recreational & FamilyRide just to ride? Have a family and want to get them into cycling? Drop in here to discuss recreational and family cycling issues.Special Needs Bike Trailer- September 22, 2008 Hi, I have recently gotten back into riding, and have my wife convinced she would like it too. However, we have a somewhat unique problem. We have a 4 year old daughter who has significant special needs, (cerebral palsy, developmental delay, cognitive impairment, etc.) She has very poor...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468507&goto=newpost Scott hybrids- September 22, 2008 I am looking to buy a new bike in a few months and am looking at some of the bikes in Scott's lineup. I think I want one of the bikes in the sportster line, and am sure I want one with a lockout front fork, so I am looking at the P1-P4, but leaning mostly for the P3 or P4 as they fit my wallet a...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468382&goto=newpost NYT Article on the Redwoods- September 19, 2008 This is a auto-tour guide. Nevertheless, the Redwood coast is a spectacular place to ride, as I reported after my recent vacation there. Stay in a hotel or in one of the state-park campgrounds. Most of the campgrounds have hike-and-bike campsites, if you're into that sort of thing. I...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=467558&goto=newpost Scheduled S. Fl. Rides- September 19, 2008 Im looking for a group that has weekly rides just for fun. I live in west Miramar, Fl. but i just want to ride and meet some people. Any suggestionshttp://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=467540&goto=newpost i have kid in 1 years old , is this good for her.- September 17, 2008 I want a bike Stroller for my daughter, then I find this one : http:astore.amazon.combuy.chariot.carriers.cougar-20detailB0016IVVJE103-7210236-7429405 Any idea is it's good for my kidhttp://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466728&goto=newpost My bicycle mini-van: Xtracycle with handlebars for kids (Xpost from Utility Cycling)- September 16, 2008 I'm now using my Xtracycle as a mini-van hauling my kiddos around everyday by bike. I was able to make this happen by designing and building a simple set of handlebars made of PCV piping. I've posted some pictures of this setup before, but I finally posted an article about how I built it and how it...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466312&goto=newpost family-specific tours- September 16, 2008 Hi, I've hunted around in the touring forum and haven't found an answer to this, so thought I'd post it here. I'm looking for the bike-equivalent of a wonderful canoe trip we did this summer with Centennial Canoe in Colorado. The tour company offers a 2-day Family Trip where they...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466292&goto=newpost Best bike under $400- September 16, 2008 hey guys im currently 16 years old and looking for a bike to fit my needs for under $400. I susually use it for just fitness and the occasional trail, so im looking for a mountain bike. Im currently looking at the Giant Upland SE, which suits my needs. However, I'm not allowed to buy from...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466167&goto=newpost Experiences with front mounted child seats- September 15, 2008 Hi, I read through a few old threads and found only a few detailed experiences. I like the idea of keeping my boy company during friendly rides and being about to removeinstall the seat on a whim. My primary commuter bike has drop bars -- but a lot of steerer above the head tube -- and I would...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=465932&goto=newpost trailabike with front hub QR for trailing a full bike- September 15, 2008 I saw this while out riding around, and didn't get a chance to ask the rider about it, but it looked awesome. From far away, it looked like a normal trailabike which hooks onto the frontadult seatpost. A large arm comes down from there, but instead of ending in handlbars and the back end of a...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=465607&goto=newpost |