Andrew got a new (used) 20-inch (mini) BMX bike for his birthday. I picked up the bike the morning of his birthday… Long story. Actually two identical bikes, one frame in really good shape, very few scratches and the other an almost complete bike. The guy I got them from the guy who owns/runs the 2 BMX tracks here in San Diego and lives 3 houses down the street. (How cool is that!) When I was picking up the bikes, he said, take them both, combine the parts and build a complete bike. Nice! Well that’s what we did.., Sunday the day after Andrew’s birthday… We only needed to purchase a couple items, a new chain, rear tire, and pads. It took me & Andrew all afternoon on Sunday to tear down the one bike, clean up, prep and lube the newer frame in preparation for, and the build. Andrew helped a little, but at his age his attention last about 2min. then off he goes… returning every now and then to check on progress, lend hand, ask questions, etc. But he will continue to learn how to maintain and take care of his own bike.
If you remember from the first Video, Andrew had long outgrown his little 12-inch bike and when riding he would quickly reach the limits of the small cranks and sprockets… But he rode it without ever a complaint. Now, the new one, the cranks & sprocket are a little big. We will be looking for a shorter set and smaller sprocket. That’s all for now, enjoy the vid. Oh ya, and BTW – Now his little brother Zac is already riding the 12-inch with training wheels…
