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A Great Way to Get the Kids Active with the Dynacraft Tonka Bike and a Tonka Bike Giveaway!

*I am a Dynacraft Blog Ambassador and received product/compensation. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.*

Summer biking is one of my favorite family activities. It’s an excellent way to get the kids active, and it promotes family togetherness. My husband and I have always loved biking, and now that the kids are old enough, we’re getting them involved as well. In fact, it’s become one of our frequent family activities. The kids love to get out and see the world fly by, and they love to be doing big kid activities with mom and dad.Tonka Bike

We recently got a new bike for my son, and we love it. He’s so happy to be riding with the rest of the family, and I love to see that look of pride on his face when he hops on his bike to go for a ride with mom, dad, and his big sister. It took us a while to find a really great bike for him, and since I already did the footwork, I thought I’d share what to look for in a bike with my readers.

Summer Biking – How to Pick the Right Child’s BikeTonka Bike

When you get right down to it, almost any small bike with training wheels could be called a child’s bike, but does that make it a good child’s bike? Not really. You want to get out and enjoy summer biking with the family. You don’t want to waste time returning a bike that either broke down or that doesn’t fit your child’s needs. Here are some of the pointers I learned while looking for a bike for my son.

Quality Construction

The first thing to remember when looking for a bike for your child is that it’s for a child. Moms, you know what I mean. Summer biking means summer energy from your child. Summer energy means maybe riding too fast or trying to do too much too soon. Which in turn leads to spills. Make sure you opt for a bike constructed of steel, NOT aluminum, so that it can survive the spill as well as your child can.

Rear Brake

Always look for a bike with a rear break. Remember, your child is still a summer biking novice. With a rear brake, if your child throws on the brakes too hard, he or she won’t end up flipping head over heels the way they would if they braked using a front brake.

Padded Seat

Summer biking should be fun. It’s hard to have fun when you’re uncomfortable, so make sure you get a bike with a nice, padded seat. Generally speaking, nicer model bikes will have a padded seat, but not all of them will. Some bikes come with hard plastic seats, which are just terrible. Only get a hard plastic seat if you want your child to NEVER use his or her bike. 😉

Training Wheels

Summer biking for the beginner will involve training wheels. Whatever bike you get, make sure the training wheels are strong. The last thing you want to happen is for the training wheels to go out on your child while he or she is biking. That’s a recipe for them never wanting to get on the bike again.

Looks

Of course, most of our husbands are going to say, “If it has wheels, it’s good to go.” We moms know better. Summer biking may be family time, but it also involves seeing the neighborhood kids and being seen by them. Kids want to look cool, so get a bike that’s “cool”. This will largely involve knowing what your child is into, but take that into account. Summer biking feels better when  you look awesome.

Summer Biking in StyleTonka Bike

These tips can help you find the right bicycle for your child’s summer biking pleasure. I learned all of these as I looked for a bike for my son, and they all lead me to the Dynacraft 12″ Boys’ Tonka Bike. It’s the perfect match for my son AND for me.

So far, my son is loving it. He’s in love with the colors and the graphics on both the body of the bike and the protective cushions, and he loves the big chunky wheels on both the actual bike and the training wheels. He is so excited to get out and bike with the family! Neither one of us could be any happier with this bike! Yay!

Dynacraft 12″ Boys’ Tonka BikeTOnka bike

  •  All-steel construction
  • Rugged frame
  • Padded seat
  • Rear brake
  • Classic Tonka graphics
  • Durable training wheels

If you’re looking for a great starter bike for summer biking. This Dynacraft 12″ Boy’s Tonka Bike is a great choice for your son. The bike also comes in other great styles for both boys and girls, so there’s a bike that’s perfect for every child and perfect for summer biking.DSC_0248
Giveaway: One  winner will receive the Tonka bike. This giveaway is run via rafflecopter so click read more to see the actual giveaway. The only mandatory entry is to visit Dynacraft and tell me your favorite product. While the other entries are optional, I highly suggest filling them out to increase your chances of winning. US only. Good luck!


Comments

  1. Mindy DeLisi says

    OMG! Monster High scooter is pretty awesome! My daughter would like that, never saw that before!

  2. Cami Valenzuela says

    My son would freak out over this.. TONKA 12V MIGHTY DUMP TRUCK. Saw it was only available at toy r us so gonna have to look into it.

  7. Belinda Bell says

    My granddaughter would love the Monster High Scooter. She has wanted one of them. My little grandson would love this Tonka bike. He is just big enough of it.

  8. Anita Duvall says

    Oh my goodness! Any little Princess would love to have the 24V Disney Princess ride in Carriage. So cute.

  13. Colleen Maurina says

    I also really like their 24V-Dynacraft-Black-Ice-eDrifter. They have an amazing selection – the kids would love them all!

  21. elizabeth miller says

    I love the 26″ SUPERCYCLE NITROUS26 BIKE. The bike looks great in blue and it looks like it would be really fun to ride on.

  29. Melissa Hartley says

    I really like this bike the best:
    26″ SONOMA SUNSET CRUISER 😀
    Thank you.

  30. Cheryl Everitt says

    My granddaughters agree with me that we like the MONSTER HIGH 24V CITY SCOOTER.

  32. Brigitte Bauman says

    I like the 14″ Dynacraft Hot Wheels Boys’ Bike with Turbospoke. This product will make a great gift for my nephew.

  33. P.J. Coldren says

    I’m not a Mom – I’m an Auntie. Should I be fortunate enough to win, there is a family in my (poor) town to whom I would donate this bike. Thanks for the chance to do this.

    pjcoldren@tm.net

  40. Lauryn R says

    I would love to get the Tonka 12V Mighty Dump Truck for my son! He would love this so much! 🙂

  47. Kathleen Moss says

    I like two items…the 2 in 1 Thomas and Hello Kitty…twins are coming soon.

    The giveaway bike would be wonderful for their big brother.

  59. brittany marie thompson says

    I really love the 18″ Dynacraft Hot Wheels Boys’ Bike with Turbospoke

  62. Anne Marie Carter says

    I love the Tonka Bike because it is made of steel and it is rugged. My grandson would love it!

  63. Elizabeth H. says

    I love the 18″ Dynacraft Hot Wheels Boys’ Bike with Turbospoke!! My great nephew would really like it!!

  64. Deborah W. says

    I love the 16″ Magna cheerleader bike. My granddaughter would love it too. It’s so cute!

  66. mireya says

    My son would love a hot wheels bike since he loves the cars he would love the bike.

  68. Jessica Epps says

    I love, love the Disney Princess Carriage. My little girl loves Disney and boy is she a princess… how fitting 😉

  74. Susan Chester says

    My grandson would get a kick out of the 16″ MINIONS BIKE W/FART BLASTER, lol

  82. Pam Collins says

    I would love the 14″ Dynacraft Hot Wheels Boys’ Bike with Turbospoke for my grandson.

  83. Nichole says

    I Love, Love, Love the Zombie Princess Bike! I think my daughter would love it too : ) Thank you!!

  84. Krissy Daniels says

    I know a little boy would love the 16″ MINIONS BIKE W/FART BLASTER!! Its so cute

  88. Constance Tillman says

    My 5 year old, Colton would love:18″ Dynacraft Hot Wheels Boys’ Bike with Turbospoke

    Thanks for the chance

  92. Jill Rivera says

    TONKA 12V MIGHTY DUMP TRUCK
    MODEL: #8801-96
    My brother had a tonka truck that he could not destroy. I wonder if the tonka 12v mighty dump truck is a destructible.

  103. Allison says

    I would love the oasis cruiser for my daughter and thanks so much for the chances to win.

  108. Heather d says

    The Disney Princess Carriage is so cute. I would have loved any of these as a kid.

  110. jodi derryberry says

    spiderman 12v e scooter would be my older sons choice, but my youngest has been wanting a bike forever! Was planning on getting Santa to drop one off this year!

  113. Alona Y says

    I really like the Dynacraft Hello Kitty 6 Volt Powered Ride On! It’s so stinkin cute!

  114. Travis Cryder says

    MY daughter would flip for the TONKA 12V MIGHTY DUMP TRUCK. She is obsessed with dump trucks which is odd to me since she is barely three.