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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Being a single mum, I have to do "dad" roles as well- it's just how it is.
So I went and bought some stabilizers for my daughter's bike today- been meaning to do it for months (see just like a man!  ) and managed to put the one side on, but then unable to do the other because of the Shimano gears!!
Now I have to get some kind of adaptor kit and start again.....or ask the nice man at Halfords to do it for me! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Being a single mum, I have to do "dad" roles as well- it's just how it is.
So I went and bought some stabilizers for my daughter's bike today- been meaning to do it for months (see just like a man! ) and managed to put the one side on, but then unable to do the other because of the Shimano gears!!
Now I have to get some kind of adaptor kit and start again.....or ask the nice man at Halfords to do it for me!"
Choose your jobs wisely, flutter your eyelashes and I’m sure the nice man at Halfords will sort it  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was taught to ride a bike by an older friend.
He sat me on the bike, pushed me off and shouted "pedal or you'll fall off!".
I pedaled my little heart out. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was taught to ride a bike by an older friend.
He sat me on the bike, pushed me off and shouted "pedal or you'll fall off!".
I pedaled my little heart out."
Problem is my nearly 6 year old refuses to ride it without stabilizers even though she has grown out of her other one. It's a confidence thing, so I thought I would get some on the bigger bike- get her cycling again!
Alterior motive being that I want to get more active walking to get fitter, but because I'm a single mum, she has to come too! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have had 25 motorbikes, stripped them all to every last nut & bolt then rebuilt them again, but I have absolutely no idea what Shimano gears are  "
Such a “Trent Steel” quote... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have had 25 motorbikes, stripped them all to every last nut & bolt then rebuilt them again, but I have absolutely no idea what Shimano gears are "
Witchcraft! Convinced of it! |
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"Being a single mum, I have to do "dad" roles as well- it's just how it is.
So I went and bought some stabilizers for my daughter's bike today- been meaning to do it for months (see just like a man! ) and managed to put the one side on, but then unable to do the other because of the Shimano gears!!
Now I have to get some kind of adaptor kit and start again.....or ask the nice man at Halfords to do it for me!"
Has she no Uncles to help? My sister was a single mum with a 4 year old daughter. The uncles came in handy for these sort of technical issues. Don’t ask the Halfords man as he will think you weak. Or take to the tube starting with Y...... |
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I was going to ask how old but at 6 years old its time to adjust those stabilizers a bit higher than needed.
it makes it tip over if they lean to far makes them put there feet down to stop it going over.
some learn quicker than others to balance on there bikes.
I had one that did and the other one didnt but in end they was taken off so they could learn to balance without them
as they also got to the stage it shamed them to have them on while others didnt have them on.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Being a single mum, I have to do "dad" roles as well- it's just how it is.
So I went and bought some stabilizers for my daughter's bike today- been meaning to do it for months (see just like a man! ) and managed to put the one side on, but then unable to do the other because of the Shimano gears!!
Now I have to get some kind of adaptor kit and start again.....or ask the nice man at Halfords to do it for me!
Has she no Uncles to help? My sister was a single mum with a 4 year old daughter. The uncles came in handy for these sort of technical issues. Don’t ask the Halfords man as he will think you weak. Or take to the tube starting with Y......"
Her uncle is currently gallavanting around New York! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Sounds like you need a stabilizer extender bolt"
I have now worked this out but I am taking it in with the one that I fitted attached- just to prove I am only a half-wit, not a dimwit!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I was taught to ride a bike by an older friend.
He sat me on the bike, pushed me off and shouted "pedal or you'll fall off!".
I pedaled my little heart out.
Problem is my nearly 6 year old refuses to ride it without stabilizers even though she has grown out of her other one. It's a confidence thing, so I thought I would get some on the bigger bike- get her cycling again!
Alterior motive being that I want to get more active walking to get fitter, but because I'm a single mum, she has to come too! "
Chuck it all away and bye a scateboard
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sounds like you need a stabilizer extender bolt
I have now worked this out but I am taking it in with the one that I fitted attached- just to prove I am only a half-wit, not a dimwit! "
You'll be surprised how many have this problem due to Shimano. No shame in it |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was taught to ride a bike by an older friend.
He sat me on the bike, pushed me off and shouted "pedal or you'll fall off!".
I pedaled my little heart out.
Problem is my nearly 6 year old refuses to ride it without stabilizers even though she has grown out of her other one. It's a confidence thing, so I thought I would get some on the bigger bike- get her cycling again!
Alterior motive being that I want to get more active walking to get fitter, but because I'm a single mum, she has to come too! Chuck it all away and bye a scateboard
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We have a scooter already! |
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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago
Peterborough |
Right! Let's get the basics out of the way.
Stabilisers are the wrong way to go.
Shimano (a Japanese manufacturer) gears are the spring loaded mechanism or de railers/derailleurs that throw the chain up and down the sprockets/cogs on the rear wheel.
Balance bikes are the way to go. Looking like bone shakers the legs do all the work, pushing and balancing, in a similar way to using a scooter.
All you have to do is to lower her saddle really low, so that her feet are safely on the floor. A good rule of thumb is setting the saddle height a few inches lower that normal.
The next thing to do is to remove her pedals and put them way (make sure you know which is left and right as they have different threads!). This can usually be done with an allen key.
Youtube is your friend for this. After about 30 mins, her confidence should rocket.
Good luck. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"pay the man at Halfords. it's not defeatist. it's delegating. and most dad's do that so it's justified you want equality work it out! "
Ouch.
I work, I garden, I cook I clean, I decorate, I fix things and I put the bins out. Oh and I look after my child. I would say greater than, rather than equal to. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'd go to Halfords. You want it to be safe for her so need the right kit.
I wouldn't give a shit about people saying anything about it. People can think they're experts in everything but I'm not. I always ask for help if I need it. |
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"I'd go to Halfords. You want it to be safe for her so need the right kit.
I wouldn't give a shit about people saying anything about it. People can think they're experts in everything but I'm not. I always ask for help if I need it. "
Would you like some help with your carrot? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd go to Halfords. You want it to be safe for her so need the right kit.
I wouldn't give a shit about people saying anything about it. People can think they're experts in everything but I'm not. I always ask for help if I need it.
Would you like some help with your carrot? "
No thank you. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'd go to Halfords. You want it to be safe for her so need the right kit.
I wouldn't give a shit about people saying anything about it. People can think they're experts in everything but I'm not. I always ask for help if I need it.
Would you like some help with your carrot? "
You didn't ask me if I wanted help with my strawberry!  |
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By *eastonuMan
over a year ago
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"I'd go to Halfords. You want it to be safe for her so need the right kit.
I wouldn't give a shit about people saying anything about it. People can think they're experts in everything but I'm not. I always ask for help if I need it.
Would you like some help with your carrot?
You didn't ask me if I wanted help with my strawberry! "
I would love to offer to help with the strawberry  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Being a single mum, I have to do "dad" roles as well- it's just how it is.
So I went and bought some stabilizers for my daughter's bike today- been meaning to do it for months (see just like a man! ) and managed to put the one side on, but then unable to do the other because of the Shimano gears!!
Now I have to get some kind of adaptor kit and start again.....or ask the nice man at Halfords to do it for me!"
You could also bite the bullet and have a try! Google it etc.. Its a challenge but rewarding. Plus.. Use Halfords as a back up, take it there if you muck it up |
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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"I'd go to Halfords. You want it to be safe for her so need the right kit.
I wouldn't give a shit about people saying anything about it. People can think they're experts in everything but I'm not. I always ask for help if I need it.
Would you like some help with your carrot?
You didn't ask me if I wanted help with my strawberry!
I would love to offer to help with the strawberry "
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It's actually really easy, check out You Tube for self help tips. Sheldon Brown has the answers to everything cycling related.
But if you can't do it yourself, take it to local independent bike shop.
I spend half my week, putting right the cock ups Halfords have made of people's bikes. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It's actually really easy, check out You Tube for self help tips. Sheldon Brown has the answers to everything cycling related.
But if you can't do it yourself, take it to local independent bike shop.
I spend half my week, putting right the cock ups Halfords have made of people's bikes. "
Oh, like what?  |
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"I'd go to Halfords. You want it to be safe for her so need the right kit.
I wouldn't give a shit about people saying anything about it. People can think they're experts in everything but I'm not. I always ask for help if I need it.
Would you like some help with your carrot?
No thank you. "
Oh bugger, a man just can't win on here sometimes can he? |
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"I'd go to Halfords. You want it to be safe for her so need the right kit.
I wouldn't give a shit about people saying anything about it. People can think they're experts in everything but I'm not. I always ask for help if I need it.
Would you like some help with your carrot?
You didn't ask me if I wanted help with my strawberry! "
I could offer some cream  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Being a single mum, I have to do "dad" roles as well- it's just how it is.
So I went and bought some stabilizers for my daughter's bike today- been meaning to do it for months (see just like a man! ) and managed to put the one side on, but then unable to do the other because of the Shimano
gears!!
Now I have to get some kind of adaptor kit and start again.....or ask the nice man at Halfords to do it for me!"
I feel your pain as a single dad. |
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"It's actually really easy, check out You Tube for self help tips. Sheldon Brown has the answers to everything cycling related.
But if you can't do it yourself, take it to local independent bike shop.
I spend half my week, putting right the cock ups Halfords have made of people's bikes.
Oh, like what? "
It's a long list!
Last week....
3 sets of front forks put on back to front.
Realigning 2 front mechs & 4 dérailleurs.
Repostionjng brake blocks.
Tightening cables, loosening cables.
Truing 4 wheels
I've currently got 7 bikes, all Xmas gifts that need sorting next week.
I'm not complaining, it helps pay the bills. |
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"It's actually really easy, check out You Tube for self help tips. Sheldon Brown has the answers to everything cycling related.
But if you can't do it yourself, take it to local independent bike shop.
I spend half my week, putting right the cock ups Halfords have made of people's bikes.
Oh, like what?
It's a long list!
Last week....
3 sets of front forks put on back to front.
Realigning 2 front mechs & 4 dérailleurs.
Repostionjng brake blocks.
Tightening cables, loosening cables.
Truing 4 wheels
I've currently got 7 bikes, all Xmas gifts that need sorting next week.
I'm not complaining, it helps pay the bills. "
If you've got 4 wheels, that sounds like a Quad Bike |
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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"Being a single mum, I have to do "dad" roles as well- it's just how it is.
So I went and bought some stabilizers for my daughter's bike today- been meaning to do it for months (see just like a man! ) and managed to put the one side on, but then unable to do the other because of the Shimano gears!!
Now I have to get some kind of adaptor kit and start again.....or ask the nice man at Halfords to do it for me!"
How did you get on? |
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