Kids' Bikes

BMX bikes come in three main styles - racing, freestyle and dirt jumping. However, the differences between the bikes needed for each discipline are actually very slim. If your child has been asking for a BMX bike, chances are theyre going to ride it and practice tricks at the skate park instead of riding around town.Here are three for the beginner BMX kid!Mongoose BMX bikes are very popular and have great reviews across the board.20 Boys Mongoose Outer Limit BMX Racing Bike $97.00 $87.00 On Sale! Brakes: Alloy rear linear and front caliper hand brakes Tires: Alloy two-tone, 36-spoke wheels with radial spoked front Mongoose BMX pierced top tube racing frame design Oversized unicrown fork Alloy bolt stem and kneesaver handlebars Alloy rims Alloy platform pedals Alloy seat clamp Best for ages 8 and up!20 Boys Wipe Out BMX Bike $69.76 $59.78 On Sale! Brakes: Front caliper hand brake and coaster foot brake Tires: 20 Black Adjustable, quick-release seat post Spoke alloy rims Handlebar pads included Oversized 36-pound tubular frame Approved by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission For ages 6 and upKawasaki? KX20 20 BMX $145.99 Custom Kawasaki? Bicycles BMX frame Aluminum wheels Kawasaki? graphics pack Alloy linear pull rear brake / Alloy caliper front Peg set Kickstand included Ages 8 and up!You may have noticed that I didnt choose any BMX bikes being specifically marketed to girls. All of the girls bikes that I found said things like She will show off her girly style on this purple bike! and I thought that was so wrong, I didnt choose any of them! Buy your girl a red bike and watch her compete with the boys! Not every girl wants to be girly! ... more

Yesterday we talked about how to buy a bike for a school aged child. Here are three that would please any kid!Schwinn 24 Inch Girls? Bike: $140.00Schwinns 24? Girl?s GS-25 Bike comes in a delicate cobalt finish thats pretty and feminine enough for your daughter to ride in style. Yet it also comes with the rugged durability of all Schwinn mountain bikes so she can tackle any terrain with confidence!Features:-Rustproof 36 hole Alloy Rims with Stainless Steel Spokes-Schwinn 30mm rise Handlebar w/ Schwinn Stem-Schwinn Hand built Trail-Tuned Aluminum Dual Suspension Frame-Shimano 21-Speed Drive train with SRAM Grip Shift Promax Alloy Linear Pull Brakes-Shimano 21-Speed Drive train with SRAM Grip Shift Shifters-SR Suntour M2000N Suspension Fork-Suntour Alloy 22/34/44t Crank18 Boys NEXT Surge Bike: $59.00The Next Surge is the ideal bike for your growing boy. It features front caliper (hand) brakes, plus the rear coaster (foot) brake that hes comfortable with. Chances are, this will be the first bike he rides without training wheels.Features:-Age Range: 5 to 8 years-Wheel Size: 18 inches Key Features:-Front and rear caliper brakes, plus rear coaster brake-Handlebar and stem pads-Quick-release seat post-Training wheels included Specs:-Frame: Steel BMX-style frame-Fork: BMX-style fork with 1.25-inch-thick steel tube-Handlebar/Stem: Steel BMX-style with crossbar-Brakes: Rear coaster, plus front and rear caliper-Levers: Resin levers-Crank: 1-piece, 5.5-inch steel crank-Rims: Painted steel rims-Hubs: Steel-Tires: 18 x 1.95 black BMX tires-Seat: Black, printed seatHuffy Pro Thunder 20 Boys BMX Bicycle: $79.99The Huffy Pro Thunder 20 boys bicycle is a perfect first bike. It features a steel frame thats both easy to control and forgiving, and a coaster brake provides simple braking. Knobby tires give excellent traction on and off-road, and the jet-black paint scheme appeals to all comers.Features:-Specifically designed for young children who are new to riding.-A strong and durable material that will last.-Increases the feel and response of the bike.-Low profile BMX bars that offer you stability and great maneuverability.-Allows you to pedal backwards without the brakes engaging.-Provides you with a soft seat that will allow you to enjoy longer rides in comfort.-Very strong material which makes the wheels extremely durable.-Feature small raised knobs that help the tires grip better in dirt and in mud.-This covers the chain so that you do not get your shoe laces stuck in the chain ring.Simple bike pedals that anyone can ride.Shop for more kids bikes at Smarter.com. ... more

BMX bikes come in three main styles - racing, freestyle and dirt jumping. However, the differences between the bikes needed for each discipline are actually very slim. If your child has been asking for a BMX bike, chances are theyre going to ride it and practice tricks at the skate park instead of riding around town.Here are three for the beginner BMX kid!Mongoose BMX bikes are very popular and have great reviews across the board.20 Boys Mongoose Outer Limit BMX Racing Bike $97.00 $87.00 On Sale! Brakes: Alloy rear linear and front caliper hand brakes Tires: Alloy two-tone, 36-spoke wheels with radial spoked front Mongoose BMX pierced top tube racing frame design Oversized unicrown fork Alloy bolt stem and kneesaver handlebars Alloy rims Alloy platform pedals Alloy seat clamp Best for ages 8 and up!20 Boys Wipe Out BMX Bike $69.76 $59.78 On Sale! Brakes: Front caliper hand brake and coaster foot brake Tires: 20 Black Adjustable, quick-release seat post Spoke alloy rims Handlebar pads included Oversized 36-pound tubular frame Approved by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission For ages 6 and upKawasaki? KX20 20 BMX $145.99 Custom Kawasaki? Bicycles BMX frame Aluminum wheels Kawasaki? graphics pack Alloy linear pull rear brake / Alloy caliper front Peg set Kickstand included Ages 8 and up!You may have noticed that I didnt choose any BMX bikes being specifically marketed to girls. All of the girls bikes that I found said things like She will show off her girly style on this purple bike! and I thought that was so wrong, I didnt choose any of them! Buy your girl a red bike and watch her compete with the boys! Not every girl wants to be girly! ... more