Little Tikes My First Balance 2 Pedal Balance Bike (Green)

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As a result, we don’t recommend the FirstBIKE for really tall toddlers or preschoolers as who are more likely to experience issues with flexing with extended use. But over the past few years, models from other brands—such as Guardian and Woom—have outpaced this basic bike by offering additional safety and education features, such as steering limiters and handbrakes. Recessed hardware at the wheels makes it impossible for kids’ legs to snag, while a removable rubber O-ring creates a flexible steering limiter to prevent front-wheel jackknifes. They’ll love burning off that energy by kicking a ball or climbing aboard a ride-on toy car or their first trike! As a result, while the Guardian balance bike is a stand-out option, the SureStop brakes shouldn’t play a major role in your purchasing decision if you’re comparing it to a balance bike with a high-quality single handbrake.

Jenni’s son had fewer crashes on this bike in comparison with the others in the testing pool, likely due to the bike’s steering limiter, which prevents overturning the handlebar. With free and easy-to-access trainer and adventure videos on YouTube, your little one can experience the excitement of a mountain bike, snowboard or rollercoaster! STACYC bikes ride just like a traditional balance bike, but instead of relying solely on foot power, kids simply engage the bike’s throttle and they’re off! Attaching the pedals required only an Allen wrench to switch the footrest out; making this change took Jenni five minutes.If you don’t have an extra battery on you, not to worry, the STACYC motor provides no resistance to the bike when turned off and it can easily be ridden as a traditional analog balance bike. Like our top pick from Guardian, this Woom model has a handbrake, a feature that helps kids learn a skill that’s necessary for pedal biking.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .The dual back wheels also lends the child a small degree of balancing aid while still allowing the child to lean to the side when turning. The pedal-installation process is not as simple as with the 14x Sport, though, and this bike’s geometry is more aggressive, which makes it agile but not quite as comfortable as the Strider model. The durable steel frame and special EVA foam tires (that never go flat) mean that you'll have less to worry about and your kid can focus on practicing their riding. While balance bikes seem simple, there are actually quite a few features you need to consider to find the perfect balance bike for your child. Suitable for all children, with adjustable seating and handlebars, and they can choose an easy or challenging ride!

The one thing we’d change about the Woom 1 would be more height adjustability—most kids will outgrow it by age 4. Balance bikes are so much fun to ride, and are a far better experience than a pedal bike with training wheels.It’s the perfect bike for timid kids starting off their balance bike journey as preschoolers versus toddlers. Endorsed by a Stellenbosch University study which proved that the YBIKE Original encourages substantial improvements in balance, coordination and self-confidence. But we found it annoying to build—you need your own screwdriver, and the parts don’t fit together easily—and its cheap, hard tires didn’t have enough give for kids to ride it comfortably.

But during our testing, the kids avoided riding this bike, likely because of its 15-pound weight, nearly double that of any of the other bikes we tested. The bike’s weight determines how easily the child can heft it upright, swing it around by the handlebars to get it into position, and, most important, stop it, especially if they’re using their feet rather than the handbrake.While all the balance bikes on our list perform exceptionally well for the average balance biker riding around town, the following balance bikes on our “specialty” list perform wonders off the beaten path. inches makes it better suited for older kids (likely ages 4 and up), and the sturdy, air-filled tires make it easy to ride on pavement, dirt, or gravel. With larger wheels and a larger frame, the Bixe 16 is designed to help ease the transition to a pedal bike for timid kids. pounds with), and has excellent front and rear handbrakes as well as an ingenious system that allows you to flip the midpoint of the frame (video) so that it grows with your kid. Help your little one whoosh through the stages of learning to ride a bike, from parent-pushed riding to fully independent cruising!