How easy is it to pull the rope / lift an average bike? Would a typical 12 year old be able to lift his mountain bike? What about a 9 year old boy?
259557
my 9 year old grand daughter puts my bike up as well as her grand mothers-she is a normal kid with no weight training of any kind.
259558
I lift a 35 lb. catrike bike with mine. A mountain bike at maybe half the weight should not be a problem. Make sure they do not stand under the bike when pulling the cord. I consider it safe. I do keep an eye on the locking mechanism as I pull the cord. It is a great item and I would think the kids should be able to handle it.
259559
yes, real easy and it has a built in brake so you can pull it up a little at time and it will not come back down until you release the brake
259560
Should not be a problem. They just have to make sure they don't yank the rope and or start the bike swinging or it could become problematic. I would make sure you don't put the lift systems over expensive property like cars if kids are going to be using them just in case.
2151515
hi, this little bike is fast, i raised the bars with 2 inch spacers so my knees won't hit and i'm 150 lbs..this bike pulls me about 30 mph on the street, my back yard isn't big enough for it to wind to that speed, but about 20 for straight streches. they are neat little bikes but, they have very high compresion and are hard to pull thru, once running my gran kids and i just keep it running until we're done with it. it'sforce air cooled so it's ok also, it is kind of loud but alot of fun. good luck, jack.
674928
If you can lift four bikes it is quite easy. Odd shaped bikes or kiddie bikes may present a problem. The tube adapter can be important for some bikes.
609283
A 12 " My 20 year old son is a pro mountain bike racer now. I bought him a 12" when he was 1 year old by the time he was 3 years old it fit him perfectly and he could ride it without training wheels. The 12" easily fit him and lasted up to he was about 6 years of age. I just bought my 2 year old grandson a 12" for his birthday last November for his birthday.
179585
I got this for my 8 yr old..I'd say its great for a begining rider..it is pretty snappy as you turn up the govoner. Great for riding around on flat surface as it sits low to the ground..but I'm 130lbs and ripped it around..loved it..for more experienced rider I'd say its like having a minibike..might want a size bigger if taking him on any real trails.
748263
It's a fun bike. Requires minimal assembly. My son, who was three when I purchased this last year, has loved it. So have his two sisters, ages six and seven.
2007821
Took us just a few minutes to take ours apart and drop off at UPS. Had a new bike literally a couple of days later. Since we already assembled the first one, we got pretty good at it and were able to assemble the 2nd one in half the time. Have enjoyed our new bike ever since. I don't think you can go wrong either way it seems.
865582
Hi, so I got this for my 10 year old son but I rode on it an my boyfriend ride it an he is 5'10 189 pounds so you prob can ride it but not sure you ll enjoy it the heAvier you are the slower it goes but once you get going it does pick up speed . It's a great bike though we all have fun on it. I hope this helps :)
1742378
I am 70 years old and in good shape but I'm no longer able to lift my old Mongoose onto my bike rack can you please give me an idea of how light this bike is? Would you say 25lbs or less? Thank YOU
971514
I believe its good for older toddlers above 2 years old. Not for younger baby. I would not feel comfortable doing a hardcore mountain bike ride with kids in the back but that is just me. My husband and I don't take our kids on our mountain bikes expeditions except on gravel roads or sidewalks.
96327
It all depends on how you mount it to your trusses/joists. The parts that mount to the truss/joistshave pulleys that must be perpendicular to the ground. If mounting these pulleys causes the rope to come off the pulley, then I wouldn't suggest this device for you. If the rope comes stays in the pulleys, you should have no trouble with it. The rope is one continuous piece, so one pulley can be higher than the other and it will still lift the bike level.
1953445
If I had to estimate I would say it has a medium pull. It's not overly easy but it isn't too difficult either. Of course it depends on an individuals strength in their hand. It would naturally be more easier for some than others. Hope this helps!
1743110
Yes. I would say this bike was perfect for my daughter. She was 2 years old when I got it. She couldn't quite peddle and I knew that would happen. Thats why I went with this bike because of the handle. She learned how to peddle and dont want any more help but i still have the bar just for when we come to a hill. She is almost 4 now and I would say its still in perfect shape.
635275
Still working well. I'm on my second year with no problems. The derailler system isn't the best quality, however, it works just fine for the outings I have with my 11 yr-old son. It may occasionally skip a gear up or down, but that's still OK. I'm really pleased with this bike.
1399201
I brought this trikke for my 15 year old son and he still hasn't got on it however my son who is 25 and around 265 pounds loves it he doesn't like bike's but after he set the Trikke up for my youngest son he couldn't stay off of it. I had to buy him one and he use every day to go back and forth to work. It is sturdy and easy to use they have a dvd to show you how to use it I think you would really enjoy it
1703063
Please? Anybody? If anyone is 5 feet tall or around there and has used this machine or others (418, 431, 438) in this line, please drop a line here and tell me what you think of it? I am particularly interested in what kind of reach it takes to grip the handlebars while striding. Does it bend you forward to reach them or can you do so in relative comfort without straining your back? ANY input is greatly appreciated!!
1449128
A child should always be supervised with such exercise equipment. Have a responsible adult assist the child throughout the movements as needed, and to lower them to the floor when they get tired. Stay close to catch them in case. My 7 year old enjoys using the pull up bar, but can't get up or down without assistance. It helps build up his strength for rock climbing.