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by Contributors to Amazon.com
The owner-written reviews here are plentiful and helpful. There are many recent reviews, and the bikes are rated according to a five-star system. The drawback is that you won't find reviews here for… anything that Amazon.com does not sell. And although there are hundreds of reviews for tricycles, there aren't many for bigger bikes. Kettler tricycles are consistently highly rated. Parents note their durability, stability and safety. And the only complaints are aimed at the difficulty in assembling the bikes. Radio Flyer and Schwinn also receive high ratings. Among bigger kids' bikes, Schwinn, Mongoose and Pacific receive consistent scores. But Huffy bikes are less well rated in general, with some concerns for durability.
by Contributors to WalMart.com
The bike reviews listed at WalMart.com are not as detailed as those found on Amazon.com, but most bikes listed here receive dozens of reviews. Wal-Mart, however, sells a lot of budget-priced bicycles and… does not have a large selection of high-end brands. Huffy bikes are reviewed often and receive fairly high ratings, though consumers do comment often about poor quality and difficulties with assembly.
by Contributors to Target.com
by Contributors to MTBR.com
MTBR.com allows users to post reviews of mountain bikes. (The site does not sell anything directly.) There aren't many reviews posted for children's bikes at MTBR.com, but there are reviews for some… high-end bicycles, which can be hard to find. Most of the bikes reviewed at this site are mountain bikes, but a few can also be found for Schwinn and Hotrock BMX-style bikes. High ratings are given to the Ibex Alpine 320K, Ibex Alpine 440K and the Trek MT 220.
by Contributors to Epinions.com
by Contributors to BikeForums.net
The postings at BikeForums.net are difficult to navigate, but we were able to find an interesting thread about Pacific bicycles through a Google search. Reviewers posting to the site are of the opinion that… it is best to purchase children's bikes at specialty shops rather than department stores. One reviewer, however, claims that having your bike serviced by a professional makes all of the difference, even with a budget model.
by Editors of IBike.com
The International Bike Fund is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to "promote bicycle transportation." This site offers a great deal of information on how to buy bicycles and how to use them safely.… It points out that the organization does not have the resources to purchase and test all the kids' (and adults') bikes out there but it does offer a comprehensive discussion of what to look for when shopping for a bike.
by Michele Herman
This section on kids' bikes, diced into a four-story package, deals with buying the right bike, taking your child with you and seeing the world on a bike. There's a particularly informative piece on how to… take the training wheels off a bike that we didn't see elsewhere. Probably the most helpful part is a primer on how to buy a bike by looking at hand gripping and seat adjustment. Unfortunately, there is no information here on specific bike models.
by Dipika Mirpuri
About.com's Toy Guide covers everything from choosing the right helmet for a child to finding top-selling bikes and scooters for boys and girls. Some of the stories are all too brief though, and don't go… into bike construction thoroughly enough, given past recalls over poorly made bikes. (Note that ConsumerSearch and About.com are owned by the same parent company but are not editorially affiliated.)
by So-Chung Shinn
by Editors of Ehow.com
by Editors of Consumer Reports
According to this four-year-old report from Consumer Reports, you get what you pay for. Wal-Mart and Toys 'R' Us sell plenty of bikes that seem like "good deals," but Consumer Reports suggests you buy a… higher-quality bike, such as those recommended in their ratings charts, although no children's bikes are listed. Editors suggest that a cheaper bike may be an option for a growing child who will outgrow it quickly, but suggest that you will get more for your money by spending a little more.
by Marshall Brain
by Contributors to RoadBikeReview.com
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