Balance Bike Buying Guide
Supporting you to get the right balance bike… so you can smile when your kids ride
The childs, age, weight & height.
Different features of a balance bike make it more suitable for a specific age range.
- The seat needs to be able to be adjusted to a height that matches your child so they can use their legs to propel and stop the bike.
- The weight of the bike can influence when you child can safely handle and have fun on a balance bike. The balance bike should weigh no more than 30% of your child’s weight.
LEARN MORE AT : The Right Balance Bike. Use our SIZING GUIDE to match your child to a balance bike. Unsure if your child is ready to ride a balance bike? Read: Balance Bikes – How old should they be?
How many years will they ride the balance bike?
This will mainly depend on :
The length of time before they are ready transition to a regular bike (with pedals). This transition will be easier if your child rides a balance bike and though every child’s development and confidence is different – a general rule is they will be able to safely transition around their 4th birthday.
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Do you want the bike to last more than one child… how many children?
How a balance bike is made and what it is made out of can influence how long it will last. If you are wanting a durable bike because you would like it to be used for more than one child or it could potentially be left outside… then consider a metal frame and sealed bearings. Also unisex colours are best so it can be a solution for any gender.
Additional Features
Balance bikes are different to bikes because the user performs a different task… the child is running on the bike. Therefore their design needs to be different.
Some things that are importantt
- The geometry (shape), – good space between seat and the handlebars and low centre of gravity
- The style of bike seat allows ease of forward and backward hip movement
- Bolts that are flush, recessed or rounded
- The hand grips and brake levers need to be size specific… we are dealing with small hands.
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Learning to ride a Balance Bike
They have a balance bike now they need to learn to ride it. Kids will develop the desire and the skills at different rates. Be patient! Make it fun!
LEARN MORE : Balance Bikes – Tips for Learning to Ride
Kids Learning to Ride
Home or playground based Kids Learn to Ride Programme using a balance bike.
Develop kids motor skills with fun & challenging activities on a balance bike. This is a great learning resource for confidence on a bike.
Improve their Biking Confidence
Give your child an amazing foundation for movement.
Prepare them for an easy transition to a pedal bike.
Hours of fun structured play suitable for 18 months to 5/6 year olds.
Keep your child safe on a Balance Bike
A balance bike gives young kids speed, independence, builds their confidence and helps them to develop and it is great for fun but we need to make sure that balance bikes are used in environments where you can ensure their safety.
LEARN MORE: Balance Bikes – Tips on Safety.
Learning to ride a Balance Bike
They have a balance bike now they need to learn to ride it. Kids will develop the desire and the skills at different rates. Be patient! Make it fun!
LEARN MORE : Balance Bikes – Tips for Learning to Ride
Caring for your Balance Bike
Balance bikes are reasonably simple machines so there is not that much that can go wrong with them. The biggest thing is not to leave them in the weather over extended periods or uncovered outside. Kids can just drop them when they are finished riding. Teach them to look after their bike by putting it away.
We recommend regular inspection of screw connections, pressure in air tyres, lubrication of moving parts and tightening of spokes.
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Balance Bike Buying Guide
What is the best balance bike for your child? There are many factors to consider in your decision. Use our Buying Guide get the right Balance Bike solution.
The Right Balance Bike
Learn about the features of a balance bike. What will be important for your child and the type of balance bike riding they will do?
Balance Bike Riding - How old should they be?
Learn when your child might be ready to start to explore using a balance bike. What skills are compatible with learning to ride a balance bike.
First Bike Helmet
Everything we ask for in a first bike helmet. Lightweight, good head coverage, adjustable, chin pinch guard. The back of this helmet is flat so toddlers can sit in bike seats.
The Right Kids Bike Helmet
Understand what is important when considering the right bike helmet for your child.
Learning to ride a Balance Bike
Understand why the balance bike…is the best way to teach kids to ride.
Safety Tips for Balance Bike Riders
Balance bikes can give your young child the ability to ride with speed. Make sure you have considered what is important to keep them safe as eraly riders.
Make Balance Bike Riding Fun
Like any skill the more you do it the better they get. Make learning to ride their balance bike fun and they will choose to ride.
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