Due to the CMCO, there are a few things one can do safely – jogging, exercising in general and biking. Biking seems to have become very popular. What is more fun than riding a bike with the whole family?!

We wanted to find out where to buy a good, affordable Bike. Here is a list of six reliable shops in Klang Valley where you can buy one. Happy biking!

1. Rodalink

This bike shop sells pro cross country mountain bikes and folding bikes. It is also a service centre for bike repairs. The shop sells a wide range of accessories as well. The online reviews sound promising and customers are mentioning that the staff are super friendly and helpful.

This shop is located at 56, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur and their phone number is 03 – 22871022. Open from 11am till 8pm. More info here.

2. KSH in TTDI

The ‘mountain- and road bike specialist in Malaysia’. Caters to the mid-high end cyclists and sells bikes for reasonable prices. KSH has got six retail outlets and seven franchise outlets throughout Malaysia. More info here.

Address: 28, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.
Phone: 03 77275173.

3. Decathlon

When you think sport accessories, you think ‘Decathlon’. These mega stores sell many products, not just for hiking, swimming, soccer, fitness and tennis (to mention a few) but also bikes. make Customers reviews are good. The staff is called “very friendly and helpful”. There is a good area in the store to fix accessories and check seat height.

Decathlon has got five branches in Klang valley. You can email them here. Open Monday to Sunday, 10am – 10pm. More info here.

4. Giant Bicycles Petaling Jaya

This shop has recently opened and sells a full line of Giant’s products ranging from junior, road, mountain, comfort and urban series bikes. Since the owner is a road bike rider, he can share his experience with you.

Address: B-G-10, Jalan PJU 1/43, Aman Suria Damansara, Petaling Jaya (next to Chatime). Phone: 03 7886 9651. Giant Bicycles is open from 11am-8pm (closed on Sundays). More info here.

5. USJ Cycles

This place is established since 2003 and stocks high quality mountain bikes (MTB), road bikes, folding and hybrid bikes and kids bikes. Customers mention that the staff is “very knowledgeable and informative”.

Address: 57-1, Jalan USJ 9/5S, Subang Jaya, Selangor. Their phone number is 016 229 6388. You can email them here. The shop is open from 11am – 6pm (closed on Tuesdays). Free delivery. More info here.

6. I’m Cyclist

The owner of this place is Edwin Ng, once a junior cyclist champion. Now he’s adamant to help everyone in the saddle! Their website claims to have a kiddy cycling academy complete with bike events with obstacles, road signs and safety briefings. More info here.

Address: No 3, SS21/37, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya. Phone: 012 6542234. There is another outlet at the Waterfront, Desa ParkCity. You can call them on 03 6380 7622 or email them here. Open from 8am till 5 pm.

What to look for when buying a bike for kids

It’s wonderful to take kids with you for a ride outside on their bikes. Would you know though what to look for when buying a bike for them? Some tips here what to look for when you want to buy a bike for your child.

• Buy from a physical bike shop, not online and not from the local department store.
  
• Age and height are important to find out which bike is best for your child.
  
• Get the proper size bike according to their ability and confidence.
  
• Check the brakes – ensure they aren’t too heavy to squeeze.
  
• A bike should physically fit.
  
• Bike weight – don’t expect your child to be able to bike confidently if they are trying to move
  something more than half their weight.
  
• Tyre size – the bigger the child, the bigger the wheel.
  
• The look and colour – do check the aesthetics with your child. Does your child like it?
  
  You can find the full details in these articles here and another one here.

Safety measures for children

Always brief your child before you go for a bike ride. You could have a discussion with them about these topics:

• wear a well fitted helmet.
  
• ride with traffic – not against. Obey traffic laws (children less than 10 years old are better on side walks).
  
• do check your brakes and lights before you set off – ensure the traffic can see you.
  
• have a plan and destination in case you get separated.
  
• check parked vehicles – they may suddenly open a door or reverse not seeing you.
  
• when passing people, use your bell and alert them in a loud voice.
  
• stay alert, look before turning.

There are lots of great places to cycle in Malaysia, from off road to on road, from Putrajaya to Titiwangsa. Check out our next article on cycling… coming soon! So buy your kids a bike and go cycling! For the really adventurous ones, maybe enroll them in a triathlon?!

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