Super cycling for youngsters

USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), March, 2006

True, Jeep Consumer Products, a registered trademark of Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, has expanded its boundaries impressively in recent years. Its rugged outdoor gear--from divers watches to backpacks to duffel bags to DigiPouches to multi-tool sets to flashlights and lanterns to camping equipment--is top-notch and high-quality all the way. Still, when we hear the name "Jeep," our mind still runs to transportation.

The company's line of bicycles--engineered with the latest developments in cycling and designed with ruggedness and style that makes them functional, durable, and fun--especially the men's high-end Cherokee Classic (replete with an all-aluminum, dual suspension pivot frame, disc brakes, long travel suspension fork, threadless headset, metal pedals, Shimano Alivio drive train, replaceable derailleur hanger, and micro-adjust seat post) is to die for. So, when our son finally shed his training wheels, where else other than Jeep would we look for the next step up in youth bikes. The search didn't take long thanks to the Commando T J20 ($137.99), which is built on the all-new exclusive Jeep T frame that makes this bike easier to learn on. Equipped with hand and coaster brakes, the Commando allows kids to stay in control. Kickstand, fender, and frame pad are included.

For more information concerning Jeep branded products, visit www.getjeep.com.