droolicious : bike

For Mother's Day - A Bicycle Built for THREE

SunnyChanel — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:16:00 GMT

Forget the bicycle built for two, this one is built for three. Bike lovin’ parents can cruise with their baby in this stylish tandem bike with a child seat by Cynthia Rowley. Yes, that Cynthia Rowley of handbag, clothing and accessories fame.

Visions of taking a leisurely ride thru Central Park, along a random beachfront boardwalk or just down the street dance through the old noggin when checking out this family sized two wheeler. This ride goes for $1200 and you can ride away with one by going to visiting their New York Store (Cynthia Rowley, 376 Bleecker Street, 212-242-3803) or by visiting their website here.

A Push Bike Built For Two

SunnyChanel — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Got twins? Or maybe just an afternoon playdate? Instead of having the kids fight over who gets to ride the bike, with the Push Bike for Two by Winther both can hitch a ride.

This 2-seater push bike has double tires in the front for extra balance and a grab bar for the back seat. But it’s just not fun, this push bike encourages cooperative play, sharing and teamwork. You can pick one up from FAO here for $155.

Star Baby: Kingston is on a Roll

SunnyChanel — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:46:00 GMT

Looks like someone got something shiny and new for Christmas. Two ½-year old Kingston, the son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, showed off his new ride this week in Beverly Hills. Here he’s pedaling away confidently on his Trek Jet 12 2008. This study in steel bike for kids is a great step up from a tricycle. It comes with training wheels and a chain guard so they can learn safely how to ride a two-wheeler. You can pick one up from Goodale’s Bike Shop here for $179.99.

Star Baby: Matilda Ledger Takes Us for a Ride

SunnyChanel — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

3-year-old Matilda Ledger, daughter of Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, left her beloved Crocs at home and switched to the other celebrity baby go-to, the Ugg Boot. A practical choice for a winter in New York City. She used those Ugged feet to take herself for a ride around the neighborhood on her Kettler Kettrike Happy Navigator Tricycle.

This study bike is a popular choice for baby’s first vehicle. It features a telescoping frame that changes with your child’s growth, parental control steering handlebar, and a super convenient “auto-freewheel function” that let’s your kid keep their feet on their petals while you push the bike. You can let your kids petal like Matilda from Amazon for $189.99 here.

Convert-O Trike To A Convert-O Bike

Chris Ford — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:11:00 GMT

Design Within Reach is revealing a new product each day this shopping season, and today's it's a pretty cool kid's bike called the Convert-O Bike. It's basically a tricycle that, when your kid gets older, you can remove the rear axle and put one of the wheels in the center.

The Convert-O Bike is made of an aluminum alloy with solid rubber tires and a seat that can be moved back and forth. The construction looks solid and it looks like a very cool tricycle, but when you put just one wheel in the back (as seen in the picture above) it kind of makes it look like one of those old-timey 19th century bicycles - except a space-age silver version.

The Convert-O Bike is $360 from Design Within Reach. Limited items available and all sales are final.

Paul Frank Bicycle For Kids - The Kid's Julius Cruiser

Chris Ford — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:01:00 GMT

Paul Frank's Julius, the little monkey that seems to be everywhere these days, has now set up shop in the garage. The Kid's Julius Crusier is a sky blue kid-sized bicycle with a classic look and, of course, a happy little monkey.

The bike has a 20" wheel base, full length fenders and a double spring saddle with Julius' face. Check it out at the bicycles page on Paul Frank's web site (scroll back to the last bike). It's also available for $325.95 from LittlePiggy.com.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Zigo Leader Bicycle Jogging Stroller

Chris Ford — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:02:00 GMT

This product is something that, when you look at it you think, why hasn't anyone done this before? Then when you really check it out your realize how innovative some things really are. The Zigo Leader is a jogging stroller that fits onto the front of a bicycle, but it can be used as just a bike, just a jogging stroller, a regular double sized stroller or everything combined.

The trick to the Zigo (shown above with everything combined) is in the steering column (I'm calling it that for lack of a better term). The Zigo Leader is a bicycle that you can take the front tire off and attach the stroller (or "pod" as they call it) to the front. But when you do, all of the functionality of the bike transfers to the stroller (steering, brakes etc.) It's really quite cool to see. Then, when you're done pedaling, you can easily detach the stroller, do some shopping, jogging or whatever, and then reattach it to the bike afterwards and be on your way. And ultimately when you've outgrown the stroller, you can put stuff in it, or take the pod off completely and use it as a basic street bike.

It's kind of hard to explain, so I'd suggest visiting their site and checking out the short video on it. The one caveat to the whole thing is it's heavy. The whole thing when it's assembled runs about 75 pounds - 20% heavier than your typical bicycle/child trailer combo according to the Zigo representative I spoke with. Plus, then you've got to put your kid or kids in it, so it's really only good for basic inclines and flat paved surfaces. But hey, you won't be spending money on gas, and you'll be getting a workout to boot.

The Zigo Leader will retail for around $1350 and should be available in November/December of this year. Check it out at MyZigo.com.

Jessica Alba's Tricycle Brings the Bling

Chris Ford — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:45:00 GMT

Earlier this month Jessica Alba's friends threw her a baby shower, and like I mentioned before, the guests went home with a goodie bag of their own. Well, according to E! Online, one of the presents was this Swarovski Crystal encrusted tricycle by Glitzy Bella. Want to know how much? You'll have to click through the jump...

I called a place where they sell them (the Hard Rock Store at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino here in Las Vegas) and they told me that they go for $2,000. I'm wondering though, does one actually bring it to the park? And what happens when the crystals start to fall off? What kind of glue do you use to put Swarovski crystals back into a tricycle?

Who says the rich have it easy?

Check them out at GlitzyBella.com (beware of the annoying music that automatically plays though...)

It's not a Vespa, It's a Skipper Scooter

Mir — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:04:00 GMT

Get it in light blue, rockin' red, or ultra-girly powder pink, but get your hands on one of these Vespa-styled Skipper Scooters if your toddler has a need for super-cool speed. (Yes, it's yet another wooden learning bike, but at least it looks like a scooter and not a bike that someone forgot to put the pedals on.) Plywood frame, EVA rubber wheels. Available at The Little Bike Co. for £90 (about $183).

Spit Up: Bike Made from Kindling

Karen — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:01:00 GMT

So according to the website, this Canadian company sends Canadian Maple to France so people can put it together and send it back to North America so kids can learn to ride a bike that isn't a bike?

Whatever. All that shipping for a Bugabike that isn't a bike must be why it costs $245-$265, like this one we featured earlier.

Also, for the kind of money they're asking, they might want to hire a spellchecker for their website or Learn(e) To Spell. Just sayin'.

Bike Hoodie

Kelly Mills — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:01:00 GMT

When your kid has a future as a skate punk... This Little Lark hoodie ($38) has a screen-printed bike on the back, and says "Ride" on the front. Go up one size.