I love wearing down and I do invest in expensive gear if I know it is going to keep me warm. However, I don’t like the fact that some of my favorite gear always feels “fragile” to me. I worry about rip and tears (which is a very valid concern!) I am starting to go … Read more
The Pello Revo is an excellent US-built 16″ bike boasting kid-specific geometry, a lightweight frame and the most aggressive tires we’ve seen on a kid bike. Because of the fact that it comes with coaster brakes AND a rear wheel hand-brake, it’s a great bike for new riders coming right off a balance bike or … Read more
The Pello Revo is an excellent US-built 16″ bike boasting kid-specific geometry, a lightweight frame and the most aggressive tires we’ve seen on a kid bike. Because of the fact that it comes with coaster brakes AND a rear wheel hand-brake, it’s a great bike for new riders coming right off a balance bike or … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $549-$599 Best Use: Multi Use Where to Buy: Islabikes Website Testing Location: Montana and Wyoming Testing Environment: All conditions The Islabikes Beinn is an 8 speed, lightweight (just 19.4 pounds) bike made specifically for kids aged ~ 7+ (inseam 22.5″; height 55″). It is intended to be an all-around … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $499 Best Use: Camping Where to Buy: REI Testing Location: Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming Testing Environment: Sunny, rainy, muddy, windy I sort of think with the birth of Baby M, we hit the “big family status” as far as outdoor families. Proudly, I may add…but we are definitely beyond … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $450-$1000 Best Use: Multi-Use Where to Buy: Specialized Dealer or Website Testing Location: Wyoming and Montana Testing Environment: All conditions The Specialized RipRock is the ultimate in a mountain bike for kids. It is lightweight for easy and safe riding, has big tires (2.8 inch width) for rolling over … Read more