Bell Mirra Special Edition Multi-Sport Helmet Review

Maybe it was me that got the wrong size, but it does fit snugly if not comfortably, but all the inside is made of a dense foam that is very hard, and then only a very thin layer of pad attached with velcro.It also sits too high on my head and that seems to take away from the back protection.I think I might have to stick with Pro-Tec.

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Product Description:
Ride like a champ with the Bell Mirra Special Edition multi-sport helmet, perfect for both skateboarders and BMX riders. Aggressively styled, it features a classic hard shell construction, full-coverage interior padding, and 11 vents to keep things cool. It also features side-squeeze buckles for quick, easy adjustments. It's capped by BMX champion rider Dave Mirra's signature logo on the side of the helmet. This helmet complies with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards for bicycle helmets for persons age 5 and older.
About Bell
More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. From Grand Prix racing through the Indy 500 to Olympic cycling, Bell helmets have played a vital role in protecting sportsmen and women for nearly 50 years. Bell began as a small auto parts store in a suburb of Los Angeles. Growing under the leadership of Roy Richter, Bell became a leader in safety equipment for auto racing, motorcycling, and then bicycling. His commitment to creating great product through a close connection with the sport, along with his trust of and care for the people who worked for him, turned Bell from a one-man operation into a multi-million dollar enterprise. His legacy lives on today in Bell's commitment to racing, quality and innovation.

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Bell Psycho Multi-Sport Youth Helmet (Metallic Blue) Review

I got the blue helmet for my daughter and she really likes it! It fits well and seems to be pretty sturdy.

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Product Description:
Bell Psycho Multi-Sport helmet has old-school styling with certified protection! The classic hardshell construction offers protection on the trails or at the skate parks. New Graphic!

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Kettler Candy Girls' Bike (16-Inch Wheels) Review

We paid extra for the Kettler name because we wanted to avoid poorly made, potentially dangerous merchandise from big box stores. We had previously purchased a Kettler tricycle for our child and were very pleased with the German made quality. Knowing that more and more manufacturers are moving production to China, I investigated this pretty thoroughly. I did not attempt to contact Kettler and I wish I had.

When I received the bike and assembled it, the first thing I noticed was the atrocious quality of the welds. Any first year trade school student could do better. The welds are pitted and jagged. If any quality control procedure at all had been in place, this bike would have been rejected. This prompted me to look closely at the box where I found the "Made in China" label.

Please understand that I have nothing against the people of China. They are certainly capable of producing high quality goods. The sole reason any Western corporation moves production overseas is to produce those goods cheaply. The retail price stays the same or increases, and the company makes more profit for the investors.

What angers me is that the country of origin was not clearly identified. Kettler is trading on their previously well earned reputation for quality and substituting slipshod garbage like the Candy model. We paid twice as much for a bike with the Kettler name. I guess there is no other alternative, but if that's the case we'll just go buy the junk at big box mart like everyone else.

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Product Description:
Discovering the joys and adventures of the outdoors is fun and safe with the Pulse by Kettler� Candy bicycle. This chic bike is sure to spark fond �first bike� memories that will be treasured forever. The Candy sports bright bubbly colors and all the cool features that girls love - and best of all, parents will have peace of mind because they know the bike comes fully equipped with safety features. Removable training wheels, padded handlebar,rear coaster brake, easy step through frame and aenclosed chain are only the beginning to getting the kids off to a safe start. Pneumatic tires, front and rear reflectors and sporty fenders make this bike a very cool ride. For a custom fit that ensures proper posture, the padded seat and handlebar are adjustable. Let the quest for inspiring escapades begin!Nobody�s tougher on bikes than kids, but the Pulse by Kettler� Candy is dependable, built to last and easy to ride. Our new Pulse by Kettler� bicycles, address the way Americans ride.We are certain that you will appreciate and enjoy the high-quality, lightweight components combined with a European �flair� that function in the real world.Our promise to you is years of satisfying bicycle riding and the support of a company who has earned its reputation as a leaderin innovation .

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YBIKE Extreme Balance Bike (Orange) Review

I saw this balance bike advertised for the 3-5 age range, so I purchased one, and after assembling it, I could see how small it was. Then when my son tried it, the YBike was definitely too small. The age range for it is more like 2 or 2.5 to 3.5. Misleading advertising.

Here is other the major problem with this bike: in today's market, with more and more balance bike options, YBike simply lacks adjustability as the child grows. The handlebars are not adjustable. The seat is not adjustable. You can easily find 10 balance bikes online that have adjustable handlebars and seats, which are actually important for the longevity of a bike! Although the frame of YBike Extreme is small, the seat could have been made with at least one higher position. The handlebars are also a little narrow and low. No rubber grips.

Your kid will definitely have fun on Ybike Extreme, but do not expect it to last as long as a balance bike with adjustability. For that reason, I could not recommend this balance bike wholeheartedly to a family who has $80 to spend only to have to replace this bike in one year or so. I'd tell families to buy a longer-lasting balance bike!

Assembly was very easy and quick. Disassembly was also a cinch. YBike Extreme is so very light and easy to carry. It scores points for its streamlined, modern design.

It's too bad that the designers didn't include longevity with this bike.

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Product Description:
Start 'em learning to ride at an early age with the orange YBike Extreme balance bike.

The YBike Extreme helps your child learn to balance and turn without risking injury.A more versatile, slightly larger version of the original YBike, the YBike Extreme is designed and engineered to help your child build the skills, balance, and coordination necessary to ride a big-kid bicycle. The YBike Extreme is outfitted with an all-aluminum, corrosion-resistant frame, with a injection-molded structure that eliminates weak points and offers more design freedom, hence the sleek curves and smooth, superior finish. At the same time, the bike's safety-oriented design will help your kid learn the basics of riding without risking injury. The front wheel is considerably farther forward than on most children's bikes, creating a bigger turning circle. This makes it less likely that kids will fall over the front when turning. The YBike Extreme's high-clearance body and large wheels, meanwhile, let kids ride safely on almost any terrain, including pavement, grass, or even sand.
Kids who tested the YBike Extreme for 20 to 30 minutes twice a week showed substantial improvements in both static and dynamic balance and bilateral coordination. Children as young as 1.5 years also showed observable improvements in physical self-confidence. So sit back, relax, and watch your little ones develop their bike-riding skills with the YBike Extreme. The product--which supports 220 pounds on a smooth, flat surface and 120 pounds on a rough surface--measures 33 by 17 by 9.5 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 7 pounds.

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Columbia Girl's Song Bird Bike, Pink, 16-Inch Review

The picture did not represent the bike we received.The major difference was that the photo shows a hand brake but the unit we received had a 'coaster' brake.The item arrived exactly when it was supposed to but was missing a couple of items:1 of 4 plastic guards for the wheel nuts and an instruction sheet.Three adults (including an engineer) managed to assemble the bike in about 90 minutes although we're still guessing whether everything is in the right place!The quality is good, as expected, but I doubt that the decorative decals will last very long, and that is disappointing considering the price.However, the frame is sound and the paint quality is excellent so I'm sure it will render many hours of happy use--even if the decals do come off!

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Encourage your daughter to cruise the neighborhood safely and confidently with the Columbia girl's Song Bird bike. Outfitted with a 16-inch steel monocoque-style frame, simple-to-use coaster brakes, and a comfortable saddle, the single-speed bike is a great choice for beginning riders between the ages of 4 and 6. To make the learning process safer and easier, the bike includes a handlebar pad for protection and a set of easily removable alloy training wheels. And as a licensed Columbia Sportswear product, the Song Bird enjoys a strong reputation for reliability and durability. The Song Bird carries a five-year warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on parts.

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Radio Flyer Classic Red Dual Deck Tricycle Review

We bought this tricycle for our son who is almost 2. He is in the 90th % for his height, so we didn't even consider that it may be too small for him. But he can't reach the pedals at all, even with the seat in the lowest position.Not even close. We have to buy him a new trike so he has something to ride until he grows into this one. But in the meantime, he loves the bike. He stands in front of it to ring thebell and play with the streamers on the handlebars. He will sit on the back "step" and say "vroom vroom" pretending he is riding it. I think that once he finally grows into it he will really enjoy it. I can't wait to see him riding on it! But based on the size, I think it's better for a child closer to 3 years old.

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From Radio Flyer, a trusted name in young children's transportation, comes the Retro Radio Flyer Trike. Your young rider can cruise the neighborhood in this classic, retro-styled Radio Flyer tricycle. The sturdy steel construction will ensure years of fun and play for your child, and the chrome handlebars, fender and real ringing bell will keep your child in style and have heads turning. Features double deck rear step, durable steel spoked wheels with real rubber tires, adjustable seat and 12" front wheel. Measures approximately 32" X 24" X 22".

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Metal Bike Horn from Schylling Review

We bought this horn for my daughter's new bike. I love the classic look of it, and the sound certainly won't disappoint. It's a classic, high-pitched quack of sorts that is slightly different in pitch when the air is forced out and when the air is sucked back into the horn.

I would have given it five stars, based on how well it works, but the smell of the vinyl is appallingly bad. I could smell it before I opened the box it came in. After honking it twice, my hands stink terribly. I put it on my desk, and I think I'm going to have to move it, it's making me feel a little headachey.

We have a month before my daughter's birthday. I hope somehow the smell will dissipate, but I have my reservations. Stinky vinyl is often a permanent condition. I guess I'd sort of hoped the bulb would have been made of rubber instead of vinyl.

Like all things Schylling, it's a really great idea, but it's really just wasted when they turn to cheap, China manufacturing. What a shame.

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Product Description:
Clarabell's Horn You get two tones (one squeezing, the other while the bulb inhales) from this retro bike horn, whose tone is much more a Clarabellian quack (see Howdy Doody if you're too young) than a deep Harpo Marxian (ditto) honk. Which is good on a bicycle. Measures 8" long with a 2-3/8" bell and a rubber bulb that will be either red, black, or purple. Includes a removable handlebar mount.

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Diamondback Mini Della Cruz Girls' Cruiser (16-Inch Wheels) Review

We bought this bike for our daughter's 4th birthday next month. I wanted two things out of a bike:

1. No corporate marketing of Disney Princesses, Dora-the-(dead-eyed)-Explorer, or Barbie. *shudder* This is more difficult to find than you might think.

2. A bike that was high enough quality as to encourage riding, and make it a pleasure, rather than rendering it a tedious task soon to be given up.

I think this bike fits the bill on both counts, though as my child has yet to ride it, I don't know much about how well it functions. I will update post-gifting with my impressions that way.

Here are my initial impressions of the pros and cons:

Pros:

- This bike is gorgeous. The style is very retro circa 1950's, with the full, generous, shock-absorbing seat, the 50's aqua (it's definitely more aqua than the baby blue it appears to be in the photo) and salmon-pink accents on the wheels and flowers. The other accent colors are black, white - and in the center flourish there is a champagne-tan color as a backdrop to the pink and white flowers. All the designs on the bike have a glittery appearance that sort of shines in the light. The seat, too is embellished with a scant floral design in pink and white, as are the fenders - these things I found difficult to discern in the photos.

- I love that the tires are primarily black, so that when they make contact with the dirty ground they won't instantly be rendered used and filthy looking.

- The bike, from all appearances looks as if it would be very comfortable and easy to ride.

Cons:

- There really are no instructions. Zero. There's a really bad photo of the training wheel assembly that you won't be able to glean any information from, and a 'users manual' with lots of tips about not riding at night, and how dangerous that is, and always wearing a helmet, and even a thorough layout of a brake system that this bike doesn't have, but there's not a single detail about how you're supposed to assemble this thing.

I've never assembled a bike before, so I found this especially daunting, and it took me an hour and a half... which isn't terrible, all things considered.

Thankfully, the bike does come partially assembled. It is the buyers job to assemble the training wheels, which after a few mishaps I discovered needed to lock into an existing piece on the rear wheel. The front fender (that's what that strange u-shaped metal bar is for) and wheel, seat, handlebars (which also must be adjusted to the correct angle), pedals, and a couple reflectors that you have to guess on the intended location of. There are tools that come with the bike - 4 Allen wrenches and a double-sided wrench that fits the majority of the bolts, but I still needed a Phillips head and ratchet for miscellaneous other bolts and to occasionally hold something in place while tightening the other side.

I think I managed to get it put together correctly. It seems study, but I would have loved some validation on this point, as I am a complete novice at assembling bikes.

- The bike, as other reviewers mentioned, arrived with a few minor scratches. Seems to me, had it been protected a little better in shipping, this wouldn't have happened.

-The flower stickers were not applied as well as I would have hoped. There are a few areas where there were small bubbles under the stickers around the edges, and they couldn't be smoothed. I think this will effect the longevity of the appearance of the stickers, as dirt will get under them and cause them to peal.

- I wish the bike wasn't made in China. Not a totally unexpected detail, but I personally prefer things to be made anywhere but China.

One more tidbit of note is that the colors of the bike are unusual and would be difficult to match, and that's worth considering if you're ordering accessories. If you order baby blue or something in the standard pink range, it'll probably clash.

I knew I wanted a Giro helmet, and so we bought the Lucille the Bike Giro Rodeo helmet alongside it, and thankfully, the range of color in that helmet allowed for it to match - perfectly - though the styles are a little different, but there aren't really any helmets with a 50's look anyway. A plain black or white helmet would look nice alongside it too.

We bought white streamers and I'd recommend that anyone else buying streamers do the same. The bike has just enough white that the white streamers look like they 'belong'. Our other accessories are chrome and black, and look like they were made for this bike. I'm so glad I decided to stay way from the pink and blue spectrum!

I know, probably overkill in the information department, but when you're spending this much money, it makes sense to have a better idea of what you'll be getting.

All in all, I'm pretty pleased with this bike. If you want something different, there really aren't any other options, especially in this price range - I spent a lot of time researching.

I can't wait to see my daughter's reaction come her birthday. I think she'll love it. I mean, who wouldn't? This really is a hip little ride for youngsters :)

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Product Description:
It's your choice: you can get your kids off to a healthy start by buying them a trouble-free quality bike that gives them their first taste of freedom, or you can buy one with a price closer to free and make riding a source of frustration. Enter the Diamondback Mini Della Cruz 16-inch girl's bike, a high-quality beginner's bike that's a TV's worst nightmare. The Mini Della Cruz is equipped with a number of quality replaceable parts, such as a heavy-duty steel frame and fork, aluminum rims, and quality bearings and hardware, all of which combine to make riding bicycles the liberating and healthy activity it should be. The Mini Della Cruz also offers such features as a coaster brake, custom fenders, a Diamondback kids' springer cruiser saddle, and a set of training wheels to get your daughter up to speed.
Specifications:

Size: 16-inch girl's cruiser
Frame: DB Hi-Ten Remington steel cruiser
Fork: Hi-Ten Remington steel
Cranks: 140mm 1-piece, 36t
Bottom bracket: Looseball
Brakes: Coaster
Gear: 18t cog
Rims: 28H R-1000 alloy
Tires: Cruiser whitewall 16 x 2.125
Pedals: Resin platform
Handlebar: Cruiser, 22.75 inches wide by 3-inch rise
Stem: Alloy quill
Seatpost: Steel pillar 25.4mm
Seat: Della Cruz double spring
Headset: 1-inch threaded
Colors: Pale aqua/peach
Chain: 1-inch threaded
Hubset: 28H nutted (front); 28H nutted with coaster (rear)
Coaster spokes: 14g
Grips: Jr. cruiser
Extras: Custom fenders, chainstay protectors, training wheels, clear coat

Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime on the frame, 5 years on the fork, 1 year on components, 1 year on labor for the frame, 30 days on labor for parts

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