Author: John

If your toddler can walk, a Strider No-Pedal Balance Bike will get him or her cruising over dirt, grass, and pavement with ease. Designed to be steady, stable, and safe, the Strider ST-4 bike is perfect for children from 18 months to 5 years old.

If your child is eager to ditch the tricycle and start riding a two-wheeled bicycle, this Wooden Balance Bicycle is a great way to ensure a smooth transition. Made from real wood, this innovative bicycle does not have any pedals or spokes. Instead, children straddle the bike and push themselves around, eventually coasting. The wooden hub caps on this bike feature a spoke-free design so little legs and feet don’t getting tangled up while the bike is in motion. The limited steering feature helps prevent accidents and spills, allowing children to build confidence as they learn to maintain their balance. Made with non-toxic lacquer and paint, the tires on this bike feature long-stem valves so you can easily air up the tires when needed. The lowest seat setting on the bike measures 12″ off the ground, but adjusts to a max height of 15.25.” The distance between the handlebars is approximately 13.25″. The bicycle’s total length is 33″. The distance from the handlebars to the ground is about 21″.

Smart Balance Bike – Fire & Rescue. Smart Balance Bikes by Smart Gear, often referred to as run bikes or balance bikes. These bikes are pedal free and without training wheels, first and foremost help a child develop the most important skills necessary to later ride a 2 wheel bicycle with pedals: BALANCE and MOTOR SKILLS. Smart Balance Bikes were designed to develop a childs balance and coordination by simply allowing the child to sit and walk or run with the bike by pushing with their feet. If the bike starts to fall, kids instinctively regain their balance using their feet. Once theyve gained some momentum and balance control they can lift their feet up as they feel comfortable and start cruising! Traditional toddler bikes with training wheels don’t necessarily train or teach a child how to ride a bicycle. The training wheels are merely a crutch that give the child a false sense of security and merely keep the child busy or entertained rather than actually helping the child develop the necessary skills to ride a bicycle. Smart Balance Bikes are also suitable for children who need to be encouraged with motor skill development and therapeutic training. Smart Balance Bikes are made from birch wood with real inflatable rubber tires, handle bar grips, cushioned leatherette seat and our own unique carry handle incorporated in the bikes body. Some assembly required. Features: Adjustable seat height to grow with your child Limited steering radius to prevent jackknifing Pneumatic Rubber Tires with extra long tube valves Unique carry handle incorporated in the bikes body Rubberized handle bar grips ECO FRIENDLY: Wood harvested from a replenishable source Formaldehyde free glue Non Toxic paints and lacquer Carton is made from recycled paper with water based ink printing Materials: Wood and rubber. Dimensions: 35″L x 15″W x 22″H; Weight: 11 lbs

The E Series will get your child riding earlier than any other trainer on the market. Engineered with an extremely low center of gravity to prevent accidental tip-overs, the E Series offer the lowest saddle height available (11″). Plus, at just 5.9 lbs., it is absolutely the lightest trainer on the market – making it incredibly safe and maneuverable.

The Boot Scoot Zoomer is designed for the smallest riders. Most children can start riding a Zoomer on or soon after their second birthday. If your child’s inseam is at least 14″ and he or she can walk without assistance, then they are ready to ride. The adjustable seat and handlebars allow the bike to grow with your child until they are 5 or 6 years old.

Boot Scoot Zoomers are designed for children ages 2 through 6. A more specific indication that your child is ready to start riding is their inseam. The seat height of our smaller model, the Zoomer, adjusts from approximately 14″-17″ with a quick-release collar. Most children are ready to ride either on or soon after their second birthday. If your child’s inseam is at least 14″, they are ready to ride! The maximum recommended weight is 80 lbs.

The Mini Glider from Glide Bikes is designed for children 2-5 years of age. The Mini Glider allows children of all abilities to gain confidence, improve motor skills, increase coordination and learn balance at their own pace all while having fun. Balance Bikes do not have training wheels and pedals to get in the way, so children learn the important first step in riding a bike- BALANCE. Glide Bikes’ patented design incorporates a unique foot peg system to allow kids to have a place to rest their feet while gliding. These pegs can be locked into place with one simple to use, tool-free pin allowing the foot pegs to be installed or removed in seconds. With the Mini Glider, riders have a lower center of gravity which increases stability and makes gliding easy. We also design our bikes using downhill mountain bike geometry which also increases stability and allows for the lowest balance speed of 1.5 MPH. Unlike the heavy kid’s bikes with training wheels, we use high quality, lightweight materials so that children can lift the bike by themselves and get right back on the bike if they fall. The Mini Glider comes with 12″ maintenance free tires. Designed and tested in the U.S., Glide Bikes incorporates many important features to help make your child’s experience a safe and fun one.

The E Series will get your child riding earlier than any other trainer on the market. Engineered with an extremely low center of gravity to prevent accidental tip-overs, the E Series offer the lowest saddle height available (11″). Plus, at just 5.9 lbs., it is absolutely the lightest trainer on the market – making it incredibly safe and maneuverable.

Wishbone Bike – a TIME Magazine Design 100 product.

Everyone knows red goes faster and Wishbone Bike is no different. Check out the lines on this hi-gloss, royal red superstar. Hint: pair this one with a yellow seatcover.

Wishbone Bike is pure toddler joy – it’s so easy to ride. With it’s sustainable design and innovative 3-bikes-in-1 feature, Wishbone Bike from New Zealand is the ultimate pre-bike!

1 – Starts at age 1 with 3 wheels – lightweight and super stable.
2 – Convert to 2 wheels and learn to balance at age 2 to 3
3 – Later, flip the unique “wishbone” frame to fit ages 4 to 5. Wishbone Bike is both the smallest and one of the largest balance bikes on the market.

Made from sustainably-harvested birch wood, non-toxic glues and finishes, and recycled packaging, Wishbone Bike is widely understood as the ‘best-in-category’ thanks to its functionality, design aesthetic and eco credentials.

Suitable from 12 months to 5 years.

Smart Balance Bike – Princess. Smart Balance Bikes by Smart Gear, often referred to as run bikes or balance bikes. These bikes are pedal free and without training wheels, first and foremost help a child develop the most important skills necessary to later ride a 2 wheel bicycle with pedals: BALANCE and MOTOR SKILLS. Smart Balance Bikes were designed to develop a childs balance and coordination by simply allowing the child to sit and walk or run with the bike by pushing with their feet. If the bike starts to fall, kids instinctively regain their balance using their feet. Once theyve gained some momentum and balance control they can lift their feet up as they feel comfortable and start cruising! Traditional toddler bikes with training wheels don’t necessarily train or teach a child how to ride a bicycle. The training wheels are merely a crutch that give the child a false sense of security and merely keep the child busy or entertained rather than actually helping the child develop the necessary skills to ride a bicycle. Smart Balance Bikes are also suitable for children who need to be encouraged with motor skill development and therapeutic training. Smart Balance Bikes are made from birch wood with real inflatable rubber tires, handle bar grips, cushioned leatherette seat and our own unique carry handle incorporated in the bikes body. Some assembly required. Features: Adjustable seat height to grow with your child Limited steering radius to prevent jackknifing Pneumatic Rubber Tires with extra long tube valves Unique carry handle incorporated in the bikes body Rubberized handle bar grips ECO FRIENDLY: Wood harvested from a replenishable source Formaldehyde free glue Non Toxic paints and lacquer Carton is made from recycled paper with water based ink printing Materials: Wood and rubber. Dimensions: 35″L x 15″W x 22″H; Weight: 11 lbs