| In the never-ending search for a perfect exercise | | | | relatively new equipment, moms could reassert their |
| recreation vehicle, parents often turn to such unique | | | | independence, get away from home for a while and |
| items as jogging strollers and low rider bikes, for the | | | | include the new baby in a healthy outdoor activity. |
| purpose of including youngsters in the daily activity. | | | | (New fathers have taken to this method of exercise |
| Why low rider bikes and jogging strollers? | | | | quite well, according to industry figures.) Even the dog |
| Running/Riding Parents | | | | can get into the act. |
| Let's look at the needs of a parent who wants to take | | | | How Much Do I Spend? |
| a young one along for the ride (or run). Some parents | | | | First of all, these strollers may be a bit more expensive |
| know that they will continue running as recreation and | | | | than another type of infant/child stroller. Low rider bikes |
| exercise even after they have children. In order to do | | | | don't have to be so costly, because the parents of a |
| this safely it is often necessary to find specialty | | | | new baby or toddler will not be looking for the |
| equipment. A jogging stroller is certainly one method of | | | | custom-designed "hot rod" bike that many think of |
| including family members. Specially designed bikes that | | | | when low rider bikes are considered. |
| can accommodate small children are also on the | | | | Trying to save money at this point is not a good idea. |
| priority list for many parents. | | | | Solid construction and durability are key. For a stroller, |
| Necessity is the mother of invention. As marketing | | | | plan to spend $300 to $500 dollars. The extra cost will |
| pros in this business know, young mothers needed a | | | | be worth it in the long run. A quality low rider trike may |
| way to take their toddlers along when continuing a | | | | cost $500 or more, but many of these include a love |
| life-long habit of jogging for exercise and health. Putting | | | | seat or rumble seat with safety belts (ideal for taking |
| on running clothes and those special shoes again after | | | | the youngsters along). |
| the birth of a child means a lot to young parents, but | | | | There is also a secondary/used market for strollers |
| many of these folks don't have the option of leaving | | | | and specialty bikes. Garage sales, newspaper |
| the child with someone, however safe that choice | | | | classifieds and Web trader sites are good places to |
| might be. Enter the jogging stroller and the low rider | | | | buy these items without breaking the bank. |
| bikes that can be perfect for this situation. With this | | | | |