It’s important to get the right bike for your child, so we have bikes sized not just for age, but also at inch intervals of 14, 16, 20 and 24 inch bikes. If your child is slightly above or behind their age range in terms of height, it’s worth picking a bike based on these brackets rather than a suggested age range. The 8 speed aluminum frame Torreya mountain bike delivers more control, momentum, and power over all types of terrain. Plus, oversized tires maximize traction in all conditions. Feel free to use our chat feature to discuss any queries you have about buying any of our children’s bicycles.
We know through physics that temperature affects air pressure. So, all else being equal, people biking in Miami in August are going to have higher pressure in their
tires than people biking in Boston in January. In addition to weather, sustained deceleration using rim
brakes generates friction that can increase temperatures inside the tube significantly. Fortunately, they also
cool off relatively quickly, but it’s something to keep an eye on during long descents. It may also be worth
mentioning to your burgeoning roadster as he or she is learning the basics of hand braking. Unlike roadies, mountain bikes are flying over loose, bumpy terrain.
Even if you or your kids have left your wheels in the garage for months, air tends to seep
out slowly, anyway. Therefore, as a bike-safety best practice, just like a car it’s certainly never a
bad idea to check your tires before each ride. If you overinflate, you run the risk of blowing the tube either while pumping or while
riding due to sudden or constant impact.
When they’re big enough and ready to explore for themselves, why not let them ride alongside mum and dad with our range ofkids’ mountain bikes that are perfect for weekend family rides out on the trails. We believe bikes and cycling are for the whole family, that’s why our cycling range has something huffy mountain bike for everyone from toddlers through to adults. Get your child started on a bike with one of our balance bikes. Help your kids have as much fun as possible out of their first years on two wheels. Look out for bikes that allow you to adjust the seat and the bar so their bike can grow along with them.
However, some expert cyclists are cautious of floor pumps with gauges, as the accuracy of the gauge can svary and may be
off by as much as 10 PSI. On the plus side, if the gauge is consistent you can calculate the difference and adjust your
target PSI to compensate. Every tire has a recommended psi printed on its side close to where it touches the rim. This is usually
written as a range (for instance, “90 to 115 psi”) since there are reasons why you’d want to be on the higher or lower
end, which we’ll get into shortly. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Because nothing in life is ever as simple as it should be, we’ve included a few more things to ponder when it comes
to making sure everyone’s tires are in good shape for their next ride.
If underinflated, the low pressure could cause pinch flats. This occurs when
the tube becomes squeezed between the rim and tire casing by hitting a bump with an underinflated wheel. Not only does
this damage the tire, it can also hurt the rim.