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Originally Posted by RockLicker
I think the idea that the CT/Walmart bike is going to maim your kid or something is maybe a bit aggressive, with a little elbow grease and due diligence they can be OK, if inefficient and a bit frustrating to ride. I do agree that the used high end kids bike market in Calgary is awesome.
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You're likely right about me being a bit dramatic about lower quality bikes. But I had 2 major bike failures before age 11. Snapped a frame on my way to school in grade 3 ("Free spirit" brand - top tube just behind the head tube weld snapped) and in grade 5 (rear triangle snapped - but I had no business bombing down bowmont park on a CCM commuter bike). I was pretty dinged up both times and just can't trust the lower quality bikes.