We remember what it was like--learning to ride, that first taste of two-wheeled freedom, those initial journeys beyond the driveway, into the neighborhood and beyond. And because we remember the fun, we remember the rest, and we know how important it is to make riding easy.

We remember what it was like to be small, and that’s why we’ve trimmed as much weight as possible from our kids’ bikes, with aluminum frames on most models, and as many aluminum parts as we can. A lightweight bike for a six-year-old might seem like unnecessary luxury, but it’s the little ones who really benefit most. It’s tough enough for a 185-pound grown-up to pedal a 40-pound bike, but when you’re a 50-pound child saddled with a 35-pound bike? That can’t possibly be fun.