Islabikes gone bust-Lightweight bike for child?
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Hi all,
A few years ago I recommended Islabikes to friend whose child is very small for her age. He ended up going for it (a model without pedals, sorry not sure of the name, but the type where the child propels themselves with their feet). He was very happy with the purchase and has only recently started looking for bigger bike (daughter is now nearing 7 years of age, but still diminutive).
However, he also tells me Islabikes has gone bust?!? Looking at the website that does seem to be the case, sadly.
Seeing as I learned of Islabikes from this helpful forum, I'd like your views on any equivalent to Islabikes. He is especially concerned about the weight, apparently he's checked out he usual suspects (Halfords etc) and most bikes seem monstrously heavy.
Any recommendations gratefully received, thanks!
A few years ago I recommended Islabikes to friend whose child is very small for her age. He ended up going for it (a model without pedals, sorry not sure of the name, but the type where the child propels themselves with their feet). He was very happy with the purchase and has only recently started looking for bigger bike (daughter is now nearing 7 years of age, but still diminutive).
However, he also tells me Islabikes has gone bust?!? Looking at the website that does seem to be the case, sadly.
Seeing as I learned of Islabikes from this helpful forum, I'd like your views on any equivalent to Islabikes. He is especially concerned about the weight, apparently he's checked out he usual suspects (Halfords etc) and most bikes seem monstrously heavy.
Any recommendations gratefully received, thanks!
osterbo said:
There's a fairly active facebook group for pre-owned islabikes:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/826309394088435/
Thanks, I've passed on the link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/826309394088435/
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