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Review Ratings	Citation	CS Credibility Rating	Kids Bikes Ratings Comments on Reviews
1. Amazon.com	Kids Bikes Contributors to Amazon.com As of Nov. 2007		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. Kettler tricycles are consistently highly rated. Parents noted 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 kid's bikes, Schwinn, Mongoose and Pacific receive consistent scores. But Huffy bikes are less well rated in general, with some concerns for durability.

Kids Bikes Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

Review Ratings	Citation	CS Credibility Rating	Kids Bikes Ratings Comments on Reviews

2. IBike.com	Bigger Kids: Which Bike to Choose and Buy As Children Grow Editors of IBike.com Not Dated		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 kid's (and adult's) bikes out there but it does offer a comprehensive discussion of what to look for in buying a bike.
3. Parents.com	Get Their Bikes Spinning! Michele Herman Not Dated		This section on kid's 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 kid's bikes.
4. About.com	Bikes and Scooters Editors of About.com Not Dated		There is a cache of seven links here that guide you to 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.
5. Cookie Magazine	Easy Riders So-Chung Shinn Sept. 2006		This is a run-down of 12 tricycles, and coverage is broken up into six categories: portable tricycles, bigger kids, littler kids, cooperative play, rugged terrain and city sidewalks. Radio Flyer and Kettler receive a few mentions. Notes on ease of assembly are included, which are very helpful. The selection method used for choosing each bike is not revealed, however.
6. eHow.com	How to Buy a Children's Bike As a Gift Editors of Ehow.com Not Dated		This article gives a few pointers on what to look for when buying a bike for a child. Children's bikes are measured by the size of a wheel. 20 inches is the standard size wheel and usually comes with six or seven speeds. Aluminum rims are best for kid's bikes because the metal is stronger, lighter and more abrasive, which allows for quicker stopping.
7. Walmart.com	Kids Bikes Buying Guide Editors of Walmart.com Not Dated		We were surprised to find that Wal-Mart offered a buying guide. It offers useful and basic suggestions on what type of bike to get for each age group, how to ride safely and getting the right fit. As you might expect, the article also offers links to the shopping area so consumers can buy a boy's or a girl's bike.
8. Parents Magazine >> Details/Subscribe	Bikes for Tykes Julie Knapp May 2004		Parents Magazine reviews five tricycles for younger children, aged eighteen months to five years and ranging in price from $20 to $90. Each product review discusses the features that each bike has to offer, but there are no comparison reviews. Models include the Radio Flyer 10-inch Tricycle and Kettrike Kalypso.
9. Consumer Reports >> Details/Subscribe	Bicycles: More bike for the buck Editors of Consumer Reports July 2004		According to this report, you get what you pay for. Wal-Mart and Toys 'R' Us sell plenty of bikes which seem like "good deals," but Consumer Reports suggests you buy a bike that is recommended in their ratings charts. Children's bikes should have "pedaling ease and comfort," and reside within the price range of $80 to $300.
10. How Stuff Works.com	How Bicycles Work Marshall Brain Not Dated		This article simply describes the various parts of the bikes using illustrations and then explains how the components work together to make a bike move at various speeds. This is a good article for anyone interested in buying a bike for either a child or an adult or who is interested in the mechanics of a bike.
11. RoadBikeReview.com	2007 Kids Bikes Contributors to RoadBikeReview.com As of Nov. 2007		This consumer review site is disappointing, especially if you want reviews of children's bikes. It lists several bike models, though only a few are actually reviewed. Also, many of the kid's bikes listed aren't reviewed at all (unlike the adult bikes). Searches yield little valuable information.