El Guapo 10 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I want to get my son a bike for Xmas. Here is my dilemma. I want to get him a good bike, but I also don't want to spend a fortune because he will only use it for 2 years or so.This seems like about the best bike I could find:It's a specialized 12" bike, and the cheapest I have found is $159.00Most of all the bikes are crappy walmart huffy themed bikes that I have found and I don't want to get him one of those. I really don't want to spend over a $100 bucks, and I have had no luck on ebay/craigslist. So if anyone is bored.... Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I was gonna say you're crazy, but I just looked at Target and they do look way worse for the kids ones than the bigger ones.Is 12" the right size?Edit: Not sure how they are, but it sounds better, lol... http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profil...ategory_ID=3030 Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 10 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 I was gonna say you're crazy, but I just looked at Target and they do look way worse for the kids ones than the bigger ones.Is 12" the right size?Pretty sure 12' is the right size. Those bikes at target are crap too. They would fall apart if used enough. I am kind of a snob when it comes to stuff like this for my kids. I don't want them to be spoiled, but I also want to buy quality.GT had one for 139.00, but I have heard that GT is worse than huffy now. It's been awhile since I have looked into things like this. Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Pretty sure 12' is the right size. Those bikes at target are crap too. They would fall apart if used enough. I am kind of a snob when it comes to stuff like this for my kids. I don't want them to be spoiled, but I also want to buy quality.GT had one for 139.00, but I have heard that GT is worse than huffy now. It's been awhile since I have looked into things like this.Check my edit, you've probably come across it though. Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/929538547.html Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 El Guapo do you have a Costco near you?If so, I would check there. I have got nice bikes for cheap from there in the past.Can this be a christmas list thread also? Here is mine:Sharks or Warriors ticketsBlue Ray playerVans slip on shoes with the Ugg type fuzzy shit insideDVD's: Fresh prince of Bel-Air, Dark KnightGift Certificates: Books, music, moviesCoaches chair (I'm a swim coach and they all have these stupid fold up chairs you are supposed to have at competitions and I need one)Clothes (I'm not picky) I need pantssunglasses (mine just broke)hat (any flexfit works)I don't expect all of them, I'm hoping for the Blue Ray player though. If I don't get it I'll just buy one.I know the Fresh Prince DVD sounds lame, but I seriously watch that shit every single time its on. I have a birthday coming up in December also w00t. I already know I'm getting the coaches chair because I saw it in my dad's truck. Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 El Guapo do you have a Costco near you?If so, I would check there. I have got nice bikes for cheap there in the past.Can this be a christmas list thread also? Here is mine:Sharks or Warriors ticketsBlue Ray playerVans slip on shoes with the Ugg type fuzzy shit insideDVD's: Fresh prince of Bel-Air, Dark KnightGift Certificates: Books, music, moviesCoaches chair (I'm a swim coach and they all have these stupid fold up chairs you are supposed to have at competitions and I need one)Clothes (I'm not picky) I need pantssunglasses (mine just broke)hatI don't expect all of them, I'm hoping for the Blue Ray player though. If I don't get it I will have to buy one. I have a birthday coming up in December also w00t. I already know I'm getting the coaches chair because I saw it in my dad's truck.Start a chip-in thing on JTV Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Well, it's my birthday on Thursday. Maybe ya'll should chip in together and get me something nice. Link to post Share on other sites
James D 0 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Blue Ray playerPlaystation 3? Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Playstation 3?No I suck at video games.... well I suck at online poker too. I suck at a lot of things. Link to post Share on other sites
custom36 5 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 No I suck at video games.... well I suck at online poker too. I suck at a lot of things.I barely play video games anymore and I still love my PS3. The upconvert feature keeps me from buying a blu-ray disc unless it's a movie that really deserves it (Dark Knight, for example). I still buy regular DVD's and play them upconverted. I haven't found a better blu-ray player. Link to post Share on other sites
rocksquid 50 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Well, it's my birthday on Thursday. Maybe ya'll should chip in together and get me something nice.[/quotemaybe a toque. Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 10 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Check my edit, you've probably come across it though.I had not seen that one in particular. I just have aversion to bikes that look like a motorcycle. Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I had not seen that one in particular. I just have aversion to bikes that look like a motorcycle.Seems like they made all of them look like something. It's pretty insane. Link to post Share on other sites
theresa113 0 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Doesn't really matter what quality you buy when your kid is still growing. Before you know it, the bike will be too small. As long as your kid thinks its cool that is all that matters.My kid out grew most of his bikes before they fell apart (it was his last expensive bike that needed the most repairs. That was the bike that was the largest and the one that he did tricks with.) Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Also for the record, when I was like 13/14 my friends and I rode the shit out of our bikes and my friend had a Huffy and he absolutely beat the total crap out of that bike and it held up like you wouldn't believe. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I agree with Theresa, EG.My boys are 8 and 5 and they both outgrow their Wal-Mart bikes LONG before they wear them out. Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 10 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 I agree with Theresa, EG.My boys are 8 and 5 and they both outgrow their Wal-Mart bikes LONG before they wear them out.I admitted earlier I am being a snob smug about this, but point taken. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I admitted earlier I am being a snob smug about this, but point taken.plus, trust me on this, the cooler they are (esp. like motoX in my experience) the more the boys will like them. Link to post Share on other sites
James D 0 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 They get what they're given, imo. Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 training wheels are for pussiesimo Link to post Share on other sites
BeaverStyle 1 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 training wheels are for KIDS WHO DON'T KNOW HOW TO RIDE A BIKEimoFYP.So, you're saying you learned cold-turkey? Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 FYP.So, you're saying you learned cold-turkey?who do you think you are talking to!? Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 who do you think you are talking to!?a member of scram's list? Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,741 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Dont forget the helmet, elbow pads, knee pads and mouth guard. Link to post Share on other sites
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