HOMCOM 11 Inch Kids Balance Bike Training Pedal Bicycle W/Removable Stabilizers EVA Tyres Adjustable Seat Height 2 to 5 Years Gift for Boys Girls Black

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The three wheels that support your child can become imbalanced if the ground is not one even level, making your tricycle topple over . Not for speed.

Balance bikes build confidence and prepare children for the transition to pedal bikes without the need for training wheels. Once they’ve mastered their balancing and steering, you can bolt on the included drivetrain components and convert the bike to pedal power. It comes with front and rear V-brakes, so stopping is taken care of. At that age, the child’s centre of gravity is lower and because they have both feet on the ground they are less likely to fall than on a larger bike with stabilisers. There’s a natural progression from walking on a balance bike to scooting then gliding as their confidence increases. A balance bike, unlike a bike with stabilisers, can be ridden easily on uneven ground, too. mastered the basics of balancing and steering, they're ready for a bike with pedals. What age are balance bikes for?

It’s tempting to hold on to the saddle and handlebars, but you’ll be interfering with how the bike leans and responds to the rider’s weight.

They typically have a low seat height, allowing children to touch the ground easily and propel themselves forward by walking or running. Carbon is typically more fragile – not ideal for a bike that is almost guaranteed to suffer a few falls and spend most of its life lying on a floor waiting to trip an unsuspecting adult. There is also the price – expect to pay a premium for carbon-framed balance bikes. Still, there is there cool factor for the (cycling fan) parent having mini-me on a mini carbon bike. Sustainability Just like frames, balance bike tyres come in a range of different forms and materials. Most bikes feature either pneumatic tyres with an inner tube or solid foam tyres. However, it is not uncommon to find hard plastic versions and tyres made from other materials. The Vitus Nippy is the lightest bike on test and features plastic tyres.As your child gets older, they might get interested in particular cycling sports such as BMX or cyclo-cross, and there are specialist bikes suited to this. What size bike does my child need? A balance bike will teach a child how to balance and lean – valuable skills when it comes to riding a pedal-powered bike. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Balance bikes transcend the bike industry and traditional local bike shops. Walk into any toy, catalogue, or outdoor store, and you’re likely to find some form of balance bike. Likewise, many big brand names in the cycling industry feature at least one balance bike offering in their range. Hornit, creators of the Airo balance bike we have on test, says “Brakes are a divisive issue” and claims brakes are alien to younger (18-month to three-year-old) riders. This certainly makes sense, and my daughter never once asked how to stop her bike. Using her feet to slow was very intuitive.

Forget awkward riding on anything other than pavement. And, so, your balance bike can go on all sorts of journeys! Mastering balancing skills.A good first step in deciding on the right balance bike is to measure the child’s inseam with shoes on, standing on a flat surface. Compare this inseam measurement to the minimum and maximum saddle height for a given balance bike. If the inseam measurement is less than the minimum stated saddle height, this bike is currently too big for your child. Likewise, if the maximum saddle height is smaller than the child’s inseam, that bike may be too small, although this is slightly less of an issue. A bike that is too big or too small can result in a negative experience for the child. When they begin getting the hang of it, they will start putting their weight on the saddle allowing them to propel themselves with their legs.