What is the proper procedure on using training wheel for a childs bike? What are the appropiate steps?
469977
When my kids were learning to ride, I let them use training wheels until they got enough comfort to want to ride like "the big kids", then I took one wheel off to teach how to balance and shift their weight, finally I took the other off and held them for a few test runs... let go when they are not leaning so much on you and they will usually surprise you (and themselves) when they keep going on their own!
484170
I was you when I was 10, and what I did was watch other people who can ride, got training wheels (which is optional, but helps to learn balance) also it is important to know how to stop, and that is back peddling on a regular bike, and squeezing the handle bars on a mountain bike. Then you try to balance, and if you can do that half decent know how to turn and try to pedal. It is always important to use a helmet when starting.Don't get angry if the first time it is not easy, just keep going, and don't be afraid to ask some one to show you how to do it physically. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!
343649
Well, yeah I do  know how to ride a bike. My favorite one is Mongoose and it's tight. I learned by myself and anyone can too if they try
196940
Easy try doing bicycle first then practice 2 wheeler every day I'm 13 but i drive two wheelers that can go 140km/h so you will if you do it and get used to it DUDE! GLAD TO HELP IF WORKED!
697094
My cousin had a banana bike, and we rode double and we used her feet as training wheels.. She taught me how to ride, and we had alot of fun. Thanks! I am sitting here chuckling about it, and that was almost 40 years ago.
666888
$35.00 ???  A basic tricycle for 3 year olds cost that much! Maybe a few more dollars would have been better if he is an Evel Knievel clone. \n\nIn any event, no matter what you buy, chains will come off, tires will get punctures, seats will come loose, bikes will get lost. After all, the proud owner is only 8.\n\nGood thing these things happen though. Quality time with Dad when repairing the damage is time well spent.
581267
Take one for a test ride.  The better bike shops have bikes for this purpose.
1145016
Just hold onto the back of her seat if you can for a little time... I learnt with no training wheels and my dad did this for me... it wore him out but was good exercise... She must already be confident to try without training wheels!!! Congrats for having such a brave little girl!!!
1114185
http://bikeflat.com or ask me. i can tell u how to do some tricks.
1040060
Interesting question.  The size of the wheel is not the issue.  What IS the issue is the ratio of pedal radius to wheel radius.  \n\nPedR:WhlR\n\nWe'll throw in numbers to make it easier, and say the pedR is 5 inches, and the WhlR is 10 inches.\n\nPedR:WhlR\n5:10\n\nNow, that can be simplified to 1/2.  The higher that number is, the easier it is to pedal, but the slower you'll go per pedal rotation.  The lower the number is, the harder it is to pedal, but the faster you'll go.\n\nTherefore, assuming the pedal radius is the same on both the 36" and the 24" wheels, it would be easier to pedal up a hill on a 24" unicycle.\n\n...I think.
428456
Get a book. "The Bicycle Wheel" by Jobst Brandt is the best out there.\n\nIf you don't know what you're doing, you can cause more harm than good. Proper wheel truing involves maintaining correct and even spoke tension throughout the wheel.\n\nNot only to you have to worry about lateral adjustment (while maintaining the proper wheel dish - meaning the rim is centered over the hub), you also need to ensure that the wheel stays round. Experience will better enable you to disscern whether the rim is out of round to the high side or low side of things (in this way, you'll also know whether you need to increase or decrease spoke tension - but remembering that you should be mindful of balancing things out on the opposite side of the wheel).
112586
What they are setting their bikes on is a trainer.  I have a bike set up on one right next to me.  Trainers vary in price.  You can check several of the online bike stores and find them on sale at this time of year.\n\nIdea is simple.  Put your back wheel in a stand so it is off the ground.  You have a resistance unit that rubs against the tire.  The resistance unit allows you to adjust the amount of the resistance you can make it harder or easier.  The biggest difference between trainer is how the resistance unit acheives its resistance. The more expensive units are generally quieter.  The cheaper units use wind  and are very noisy.
667523
as soon as ur front tyre is in the air u try to pull the bike towards ur body n try to stand up on the foot rest.don't worry u keep trying n u will get there.the more u practice the more easy it becomes.
953290
A lot depends upon the duration and intensity of the ride, but as a rule of thumb after each ride;\n\nWash the bike, then spray the chain with WD40.  Let it dry and then lube the chain with a quality chain lube.  Inspect the air filter, it may not need cleaning, but I usually clean and service it after each ride/race.  I also change the oil after each ride/race, you can go longer, but I wouldn't go longer than 3 or 4 rides/races with out changing the oil.  Check all the nuts and bolts, controls, cables and brakes.\n\nBefore you ride, bleed the air off the forks, adjust the air pressure in your tires and your suspension settings according to the terrain you will be riding in.\n\nYour manual is going to recommend replacing the rings every six hours of use or so.  I prefer to keep up with the compression readings, my rule of thumb is 120 p.s.i.  I usually rebuild the top end every winter during the off season so that I start the new season with a fresh top end.\n\nBasically just keep a close eye on things.  You can usually see a problem developing and preventive maintenance is much cheaper than repairing something that breaks due to negligence.
734883
Staying on the bike is a good start.....(try not to come off).\n\nWhen trying to get air with your bike, coming up to a jump, lean forward to get the speed up, then when you hit the top of the jump raise your butt up off the seat, it gives more leverage....
174813
It is best to hire a pro for this but if you must give it a go yourself heres the methods.\n  1=The spokes should be removed. 2- true the wheel 3-reinstall the spokes tightening slowly and carefully. The spokes can alter both the twist of your wheel as well the roundness.Tighten like you would a drum skin meaning not in rotation but opposing noting as well the side of the hub each spoke is fastened this is what will create or eliminate twist.The roundness is controlled by the distribution of torque.You can also eliminate the complete removal of the spokes but will most likly not achieve the same results.
570982
i'd start with stabilising wheels attached either side of the rear wheel - get some with height adjustability. Once she's happy pedalling round on these and getting a bit of speed up (a week or two?), I'd then move them both upwards half an inch.\n\nThis way, once riding at speed, neither stabilising wheel will actually be touching the ground, and she'll(unwittingly) get her first taste of 'balance'.\n\nthen, after another week or so, slide them up again. as long as they're on the bike, she will feel secure and will eventually be riding round with no assistance from the stabilisers, even when cornering.\n\nthe next step is to remove them altogether, which is usually the 'big moment'. Find a flat grassy area, and get her to just 'ride'. You may have to support the bike by holding the back of the seat to begin with, but she really will pick it up in no time. i guess a helmet, long sleeves and trousers, and possibly gloves would help to protect against the inevitable spills.\n_____________________\n\nthe other option, is to get them something like this while they're really young:\n\nhttp://www.wooden-bike.co.uk/index.php\n\nhttp://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/rothan.html\n\nThey'll get used to balancing while pushing themselves around, the idea being that you can skip the stableising wheels altogether when they graduate to their first 'proper' bike.\n\ngood luck - it's a really fantastic moment when they ride on their own for the first time.