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to buy this pretend motorbike thats really a pedal bike that I think is daft...

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:25

DS is six and in love with this bike. He has been told no and he understands he is not getting it and now he does not ask to buy it but every weekend he wants to go to halfords and ride it.

Its £100 and its quite heavy and the seat does not adjust so it will not last as long.

We don't do much biking. Just to the park and back and on a local bmx dirt track.

My head says no but santa my heart just wants to buy this for Christmas. He is a very good boy and it would take Christmas day to another level!

He totally believes in Santa and that's not going to last much longer.

We can sell his old bike so no landfill / storage issues.

AIBU to buy this silly bike?

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Hurr1cane · 13/12/2015 07:29

I would. But I'm soft. DS loves motorbikes but I can't find any like this big enough for him, he's 9

Chchchchangeabout · 13/12/2015 07:30

I would

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:33

Thank you hurr1cane Xmas Grin

I realise now I am hoping for yeses.

Hope you find something lovely for your 9yr old.

This is extra reason to buy then as its now or never.

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Domino777 · 13/12/2015 07:34

I wouldn't. I've had two halfords bikes in the past and they are heavy and not particularly good.

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:34

Thats it sealed then. I am so excited!

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TheCarpenter · 13/12/2015 07:35

If you can afford it, I would. Oldest DS is a teen and has no idea what he wants for Christmas. They're only little once.

Domino777 · 13/12/2015 07:35

Can you post an image of the bike?

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:35

Oh no just saw dom's post.Xmas Confused

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:37

Its £99 at halfords and half price and orange. I will see if I can link but am crap with this phone.

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Hurr1cane · 13/12/2015 07:43

Or here's the photo

to buy this pretend motorbike thats really a pedal bike that I think is daft...
Sharoncatastrophe · 13/12/2015 07:44

I'm a sucker for half price

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:45

I can't link stupid phone but if you Google halfords children's motorbike it comes up.

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:45

Thanks hurr1cain Smile

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:46

That's the boy!

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monkeyfacegrace · 13/12/2015 07:49

Oh, he is 6. Yes absolutely buy it. Without a doubt. He has ONE childhood, and possibly only a couple of Christmas's left believing.

Make it magical OP! Not everything has to be sensible Grin

sandgrown · 13/12/2015 07:51

In the past I have bought lots of things that have not lasted long but the look on DCs faces has been priceless. If you can afford it I would buy it ! Xmas Smile

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:51

Something in my eye!

Thankyou monkey

Its bought!

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SavoyCabbage · 13/12/2015 07:52

He's going to get a good couple of years out of it. How big is his other bike?

I would put the other one on eBay now and try and sell it before Christmas.

SavoyCabbage · 13/12/2015 07:53

Hooray! I'm excited for him!

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:53

Thank you sand

I can't wait to tell DH. He is soft so will totally go along with it.

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SummerHouse · 13/12/2015 07:55

His old old one is 14". I will get selling, thanks savoy

And merry Christmas everyone Wine

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LadyNym · 13/12/2015 08:03

He'll remember this as his best Christmas for years to come! So glad you've decided to go for it.

x2boys · 13/12/2015 08:04

Oh bless him I would too but I m a big softy with the kids at Xmas .

DropYourSword · 13/12/2015 08:09

Naaaaawwwww. Do it! He's not expecting it so it will be a fantastic surprise.