Lil Shauna inherited my Giant MTB when I moved to my beloved Liv Langma. Even before that, Zaky would always be the slowest during our family ride despite her being on her Btwin kiddy MTB. We had been toying with the idea of buying an adult bike for Zaky. The only problem is that he is too short and even the smallest adult bike is a challenge, not to mention that it is super difficult to find a not too expensive new/ used one in that size.
Daddy Lim had been on the lookout for a bike for Zaky as his bday gift. We had visited a few bike shops only to be told that the sizes are out. One of the shops' auntie even asked Daddy Lim if he had watched "前线追踪" - there is a surging demand for lower tiers bikes, they have flown off the shelves and are out of stock.
Last Saturday, we drove to this neighborhood bicycle shop that advertised a size 47 Raleigh hybrid bike. We arrived only to be told that it had been sold. Chey, why they didn't update status. Over lunch, Daddy Lim found another ad for a Btwin XS hybrid bike. The seller is based in CCK and responsive. The next moment, we were in CCK viewing the bike.
We were told that the bike is about 1+ yo and lightly used. Zaky tried the bike and was barely tall enough. He took to it easily while his poor mother was worried that he would crash and hurt himself and the bike. Heng ah, no ah. The bike probably hasn't been used for a while; its chain dropped when I was testing out the gears. We all got our hands black with the chain oil. Otherwise, the bike looks decent enough.
We eventually bought it for $230 when it was advertised for $260. The brand new bike was about $370 from Decathlon. I only used my 三层 bargaining 功力 when Daddy Lim agreed to the deal; he said not to bite too hard on the young chap seller. Hoho.
Zaky was so pleased and was asking to go cycling after his Maths class. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't accommodating and it was raining and drizzling non stop until the late evening. It was too dangerous for him to ride in the night. At least he got to ride in circles in the carpark while his mother paced up and down to ensure that the carpark is clear. I have to constantly remind him to watch out for cars, both moving and stationary. There were a couple of expensive cars in the carpark. Heng ah again, nobody and nothing got hurt.
It was a short ride to WCP via PCN and pavements. This time, Zaky went 2nd in line and easily caught up with Daddy Lim. It was Lil Shauna who ended up struggling. She has the heaviest bike among all. We cycled a little on quieter roads on the way back. It wasn't too bad, we just have to watch out very carefully for the kids.
We are planning for a longer ride. I think it will be fun now that Zaky can ride longer and faster without grumbling. Funnily, it was Lil Shauna who is whinning. Lol. She now wanted a hybrid bike too so that she wouldnt be the lowest in the family. Wah, like that no end right? Haha.
Mummy Lim
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