The Stampede Charger 12″ (also available in a 16″ and 16″XL size) is one of our favorite balance bikes for young riders. It is beefy and tough, without being too heavy (our 25 pound 2.5 year old can easily handle it on her own). The geometry of the bike allows riders to have a low … Read more
One of the parts of hiking with kids that’s really tough is that I seem to be always hauling way more than I plan to….which makes it especially difficult if I want to be taking pictures of any kind (which I do!) Someone’s backpack they ditched early (though usually I am a big you-carry-your-gear-that-you-brought nazi), … Read more
2019/2020 COUPON CODE! Use code “mountainmama” for 10% off. SPECIAL!!! Use that code for 20% off until September 1 with that same code! I have had my eye on Stripes Gear for literally years now. I am SO excited to tell you about them now…and use them this winter for the whole family. This post is your … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $420 Best Use: Multi Use Where to Buy: Ready Set Pedal Testing Location: Montana and Wyoming Testing Environment: All conditions Frog Bikes, out of the UK, just hit the U.S. market this week! Specializing in lightweight bikes built specifically for kids, they sell balance bikes, hybrid, road and track bikes … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $799.99 Best Use: Multi-Use Where to Buy: Croozer site Testing Location: Wyoming and Montana Testing Environment: All conditions The Croozer Kid Plus for 2 is an all-in-one model child carrier system that includes attachments for use as a bike trailer, jogger and stroller with the base model. All attachments use … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $229 Best Use: Day Hiking Where to Buy: Amazon Testing Location: Montana and Wyoming Testing Environment: All conditions Having a really great kids bike is pivotal to successful riding for many kids….but sometimes the price tag is really hard to swallow. We were thrilled to discover the Sprinter 16″ … Read more