First-Timer Tips

For those of you working with your little ones and the Strider for the first time, here are some tips to keep in mind as you progress on your Strider:

• Be patient
• Keep the seat low if they're really young - let them get used to walking with something under them
• When they're comfortable walking over the Strider, tell them to sit down on the seat This is where the balance starts coming into to play.
• Raise the seat once they're comfortable sitting and using their feet
• Be supportive - make a huge deal out everything they do on the bike. High fives work well.
• Be patient
• Put a hand on their back, don't hold the handle bars - they need to steer to help them balance
• Be patient
• Be supportive

Any additional tips from seasoned riders out there?

Ole' Yeller No Longer Needs a Home

**UPDATE**
The Yellow strider has a new owner and will now be calling Madison, WI its new home. Thanks Jess!

I have a yellow strider, in stock, new, that needs a home. I can help with local delivery and if it's a Christmas present I could even put a bow on it for you. Contact me if you're interested, or hit up the order form on the right side and pick Yellow as your color.

Looking for Reviews

Sales are up for 2010 compared to last year and I'm very excited about that! As I try to spread the word of Adam's Bike Shop online, I'm finding out that I'm lacking some customer reviews. I pride myself on delivering great customer service and honest answers. I hope that you have had that type of experience if you've had to contact/purchase from me.

If you have made a purchase from me I would appreciate it if you would take a couple minutes to leave some sort of review/testimonial somewhere online. I want your review to be honest and accurately reflect your experience with me.

Here are some places you can leave a review:
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/adams-bike-shop-saint-paul

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Adams-Bike-Shop/334852706916?ref=ts

Google Maps Search for Adam's Bike Shop

Thank you for your time!

Adam

Adam's Bike Shop is on Facebook

I set up a page on Facebook where you can join discussions, ask questions, share experiences and even buy stuff!

Follow this link http://bit.ly/aeGRvU to check us out!

We'd also like to see some of your pictures or videos. If you have some, please share them with us.

Get Your Strider Registered

Did you know: Each Strider PREBike has it's own serial number.

I encourage you to submit it and your info at http://www.stridersports.com/register-your-strider.html so that we can activate your warranty, help you keep track of it, and send periodic updates and helpful tips.

The serial number is stamped into the steering head tube of each bike just below the logo.

Strider in the snow

Well - the Halloween contest came and went without an entry. That's okay, I'll try something else in the future.

I wanted to show everyone that just because we have snow on the ground it doesn't mean that you have to keep the Strider bike parked. Charlotte has ventured out a couple times this year.






A nice feature of the Strider bike is the fact that it doesn't need air in the tires. This means that if it was sitting for awhile you can just jump on and ride. Even with the cold weather there's no loss of tire pressure. Pretty cool.



If you've been riding your Strider in the "off-season" I'd love to hear about it! Send me an email or better yet, send me some pictures.

Happy riding!
Adam