Runningman   148 #1 Posted August 17, 2017 I am trying to get my wife into cycling, a very difficult task !! I'm thinking of buying some adult stabilisers to encourage her, obviously from me saying that, her balance isn't very good. Anyone bought any, there are plenty on the web for sale. Did you purchase from a Sheffield outlet. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman   148 #2 Posted August 17, 2017 her balance is fine.  if she can walk she can ride. she just needs a morning of encouragement. get to the park and walk behind her holding the seat until she can self support  Good morning and thanks for your reply. She can ride but the wobbles she experiences leads her at times to fall off. She has had plenty of encouragement, I am a keen cyclist going back 50+ years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Squiggs   11 #3 Posted August 17, 2017 Would a trike be a suitable alternative if balance issues do prevent riding a 2-wheeler? There are some pretty decent, modern trikes around such as those from Mission  For example http://www.missioncycles.co.uk/mission-alloytribrid-p-40.html  A world apart from the old fashioned idea of a heavy, upright single speed tricycle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman   148 #4 Posted August 17, 2017 Would a trike be a suitable alternative if balance issues do prevent riding a 2-wheeler? There are some pretty decent, modern trikes around such as those from Mission For example http://www.missioncycles.co.uk/mission-alloytribrid-p-40.html  A world apart from the old fashioned idea of a heavy, upright single speed tricycle  Hi and thanks, interesting site, but some of the prices WOW ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bluecanary   13 #5 Posted August 17, 2017 There's a cycle track at Forge Valley school and they run various cycle clubs and classes, possibly also ones for adult beginners. Might be worth looking into? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman   148 #6 Posted August 18, 2017 There's a cycle track at Forge Valley school and they run various cycle clubs and classes, possibly also ones for adult beginners. Might be worth looking into?  Morning and thanks for your response ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
scargill   10 #7 Posted August 18, 2017 Try freewheeling down a gentle slope, preferably grass, she will soon pick up the balance bit, then peddling up the other side or along the flat. I tought my wife in a morning at common lane, never Bents Green. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman   148 #8 Posted August 18, 2017 Try freewheeling down a gentle slope, preferably grass, she will soon pick up the balance bit, then peddling up the other side or along the flat. I tought my wife in a morning at common lane, never Bents Green.  Hi scargill and thanks ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jon26 Â Â 10 #9 Posted August 21, 2017 James cycles in Chesterfield had an adult bike to trike conversion in a few months ago. Might be worth looking at if the other suggestions don't work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Skink   10 #10 Posted September 13, 2017 like runningman said - my folks used to run a big bike shop and had a very simple, cheap approach - take the pedals off an adult bike, find somewhere fairly flat and off you go. Balance is always easier with a bit of speed and that comes with practice / confidence  My kids learnt to ride without stabilisers just the same way, the transition to pedals is a mental one  Another alternative might be a Tandem? We have one and they are good fun, especially when you have 2 riders of different ability Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...