I don’t own a car.
So my kids are used to go most places by bike.
I make sure they have rather good bikes suited for their age and size. Every other year there’s a new bike for Christmas. Or rather a new bike for the oldest one and the next bike for the other kids.
My daughter got her recent bike this summer just before a long family bike trip. I did a complete makeover that I posted here
So “A” gets to pick the new bike (from a preselection I made) and “C” gets a complete makeover, being the 3rd and the only girl.
“B” has been a true middle child when it comes to bikes. They are coming directly from his older brother with only a couple of days to spare. So in the past the bike got a thorough overhaul and was past along.
This year l asked him what his favorite bike would look like and this was the result:
@steiconi, thank you. A middle child’s view helps a lot, with me being the older one of two. @craftADDchick, I bought new pedals. Took me two orders, the first pair turned out to be some kind of muddy green. The second pair fit perfectly. @TheMistressT, thanks, there will be more bikes to post in the future. @Shamie1999, it was definitely a lot of fun (and a lot of work). I’m really exited to see how well it will hold up. On cars they say the vinyl will last for up to 7 years but a kids bike will see a lot more hits.
Amazing transformation, indeed! Really love you are saving these functions, but FUN life-long gifts. There is nothing better than the freedom of a bike. Maybe swinging a swing?
That’s so cool! I don’t think I ever had a bike last long enough to be a hand me down.
My younger brother (by one year) drove his bikes into the ground, then would borrow mine and do the same. My last bike that I got before going away to college was such a nice hybrid cruiser/mountain bike, but then the tires rotted out, the seat was taken off it by the pain in the ass brother, and the gears all just kind rusted… I do miss bike riding.
