Originally Posted by
SilverGS
Are department store bikes for kids really that bad if all you are going to do is ride around the neighborhood and park pathways for the most part? The seem to only use them for a year or two anyway. I've been looking for a used bike for my son as well but wasn't too concerned about brand yet. Just something in good condition and good price. Is it that much nicer to have front/full suspension?
I know nothing about bikes in general and even less so for kids bikes that they grow out of quickly.
Even some of the department store bikes seem to run 400-500 brand new.