Kids Balance Bikes
A balance bike is a bike without pedals that kids can use to learn how to balance on two wheels. It is a fantastic alternative to the traditional training bike that has pedals and training wheels.
We generally see balance bikes for the 4-year-old to 8-year-old range when the child has never ridden a bike before. In some cases, they may have already had a balance bike as a toddler and just want to progress to a larger version because they enjoy this style of bike.
Often known as Strider bikes for kids, these also sometimes have the option to add pedals, brakes and other features that will help kids progress to a regular bicycle with pedals.
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Benefits of Balance Bikes for Kids
Balance bikes for kids are designed for them to learn how to balance on their own, which will help them when they are ready to ride a pedal bike. A lot of parents are starting to see the benefits of balance bikes and choosing them over traditional training bikes, due to the fact that they are much easier for kids to learn how to ride.
Kids’ Balance bikes have a seat that is low to the ground and they are lightweight. This makes them especially perfect for young children learning to ride.
They are also great for exercise as children, as they use their legs to push off and stop the bike. Mostly though, parents find them to be a great kids training bike as they teach motor skills, coordination and balance. This can make it much easier to transition to a bike with pedals once they have mastered these skills.