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I blame my father for my poor ability to ride. After reading this article, it’s clear that mine just didn’t try hard enough.
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Read that article earlier, at 9 no way that little guy knows how lucky he is to have a parents (well until the mother finds out the cost 😃) that support him emotionally and financially! Good on the parents for keeping the kids off the video games and giving them the chance to experience a real life video game.
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"slipfinger" wrote
Read that article earlier, at 9 no way that little guy knows how lucky he is to have a parents (well until the mother finds out the cost 😃) that support him emotionally and financially! Good on the parents for keeping the kids off the video games and giving them the chance to experience a real life video game.
^^^ Amen to that!!! 😉 😄
I started my son when he was five on a two wheel, did his first double diamond when he was six. Got him set-up on bigger FR/DH bike when he was eight, and at nine, he was hucking 6′ plus ledge drops. Now at 13, he hucks 12′ to 15′ drops w/big gaps and is really shredding the trails, especially the freeride stuff. I had to do some work on the bike though to fit him, and now he has his own DJ. Of course he does not need a dual crown yet, as his fork is way strong enough for his weight and discipline riding.
That was a great story! Thanks for sharing it bro!
On-On! 😄
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"Bonsai-CP" wrote
[quote="slipfinger":1ktireg4]Read that article earlier, at 9 no way that little guy knows how lucky he is to have a parents (well until the mother finds out the cost 😃) that support him emotionally and financially! Good on the parents for keeping the kids off the video games and giving them the chance to experience a real life video game.
^^^ Amen to that!!! 😉 😄
I started my son when he was five on a two wheel, did his first double diamond when he was six. Got him set-up on bigger FR/DH bike when he was eight, and at nine, he was hucking 6′ plus ledge drops. Now at 13, he hucks 12′ to 15′ drops w/big gaps and is really shredding the trails, especially the freeride stuff. I had to do some work on the bike though to fit him, and now he has his own DJ. Of course he does not need a dual crown yet, as his fork is way strong enough for his weight and discipline riding.
That was a great story! Thanks for sharing it bro!
On-On! 😄[/quote:1ktireg4]
Man, I wish I was your kid. He sounds awesome. I’m a teenage just starting out, and my parents never showed me mountain biking…..At least I am starting now, and not in my 50s though….
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I have heard a good idea recently as to building a bike for young ones. My best friend’s son is 12 years old but is at a strange size. My friend Mike took an adult frame and put smaller wheels on it. It fits perfectly and his son couldn’t be happier. Also Mike put on some kick ass shocks that rival my equipment. Sure beats the hell out of some of the youth bikes out there that are lacking in quality and durability.
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"bikeforlife" wrote
My friend Mike took an adult frame and put smaller wheels on it.
Must have disk brakes! Couldn’t do that with Vbrakes. Interesting idea though. Did he use 24" wheels?
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