Install the training wheels correctly

Bicycle size 12” right up to 16” are installed with training wheels. They are meant for child age 3 to 7. The reason why most kids still need training wheels even after they have outgrown their bicycles is because the training wheels have been installed leveled with the rear wheel.

The training wheels should be installed with a clearance of less than half an inch from the ground. That way, the child will learn to move his weight from left to right and vice versa each time he feels like he is toppling over.

There are training wheels in the market for 20” bicycles and they are adjustable to fit 12″ to 16″ too. Make sure that you get one that comes with metal instead of PVC cap, as shown in this photo.



Any brand of bicycle with no gears can be fitted with training wheels. Just make sure that they are not installed leveled with the rear wheel.

How can I assemble the pegs on a Mongoose BMX bicycle?

If you are using Mongoose pegs, watch this video to know how to have them installed on your BMX.



If you are using regular pegs like this one, 



you can just screw it on the front and rear axle of your BMX or any other bicycle. 

It should interest you to know that some motorcyclists insert such pegs 
on their bikes too so that pillion passengers can rest their feet.



You do not have to screw the bolts you have removed back on but if you want to, just follow the steps shown in the video.