18 inch Balance Bikes with pedals ( 5 – 8 years )

Balance bikes are perfect for toddlers and an amazing way to introduce your little one to the wonderful world of cycling. Balance bikes are just like kids/ toddlers' bikes without a drivetrain or pedals. Our balance bikes are lighter and small-wheeled compared to other kid's bikes, making them suitable for small hands and bodies. A Kidvelo balance bike is a fantastic way to help them transition into unsupported pedal bikes when they get a little older.

Balance bikes are perfect for toddlers and an amazing way to introduce your little one to the wonderful world of cycling. Balance bikes are just like kids/ toddlers' bikes without a drivetrain or pedals. Our balance bikes are lighter and small-wheeled compared to other kid's bikes, making them suitable for small hands and bodies. A Kidvelo balance bike is a fantastic way to help them transition into unsupported pedal bikes when they get a little older.

A Kidvelo Balance bike is best suited to toddlers and children ages 18 months to 8 years old. Your child should get on a balance bike once he or she is confidently walking and tall enough to handle the frame on their own.
When it comes to learning to ride a bike, slow and steady really wins, and our Rookie balance bikes are an excellent new way of helping young and older children develop the motor skills and build the strength they need to zoom along the bike path with the rest of the family. At www.kidvelobikes.com you can shop online for the best kid's balance bikes in Australia.

Brakes aren’t really necessary on a starter balance bike for kids 18 months or so. However, as children grow older, they get more confident and glide along much quicker, so front and rear brakes are preferable to help them stop safely.
Balance bikes can come with no brakes, rear hand brake only, or both front and rear hand brakes. Balance bikes with no brakes assume the child can slow the bike by dragging their feet off the ground. This is okay at slower speeds, but not when the speed increases on older kids. Brakes are particularly important on inclines or rough surfaces where dragging your feet won’t slow the bike much. Having brakes on the balance bike also saves kids wearing out the soles of their shoes but most importantly teaches them how to stop properly using kids friendly brake levers found on our kidvelo rookie range of balance to pedal bikes!

Physically and developmentally disabled children often have difficulties coordinating balance, pedaling, and steering. With a balance bike, kids with special needs can learn to glide along independently much more easily than with a pedal bike. Personal development and confidence building are greatly enhanced by its independence.
In addition to being great exercise, a balance bike improves motor skills as well.
Due to the Rookie's unique design, it can be used for many years as a balance bike. It may be possible for your child to use it for even longer if they have a slower growth rate (such as those with Down syndrome). When kids have their feet on the ground, they are fully supported by the saddle, which makes it even easier than walking for them. Due to its lightweight, the Rookie is much easier to push forward and steer than a traditional kids bike.

Balance bikes are great for gliding around, but eventually, your child will want to start pedaling.
Once your child has mastered the skills needed to glide the balance bike confidently and safely, they are probably ready to pedal.
While pedaling adds a new skill to learn, it may still take them time to adjust before they can pedal confidently. Wearing a helmet and practicing pedaling in a safe place away from obstacles and traffic is important.
With the option to attach easy-ride pedals, the Rookie balance bike makes the transition from balance bike to pedal bike easier. As a result, your child will have an easier time learning to pedal on a bike they're already familiar with.

In contrast to traditional bikes, balance bikes are made specifically for children to glide rather than ride them. In this case, pedals would only interfere with your child's balance as they are still in balance mode.
Unlike other balance bikes, the Kidvelo Rookie 14" balance bike and 18" balance bike range can easily be converted into pedal bikes.
Simply attach the easy-ride pedals when your child is ready to ride independently, and it converts into a standard pedal bike.

Toddlers will benefit greatly from balance bikes as they will develop their coordination and motor skills as well as becoming independent and able to explore on their own.
A balance bike is a very natural thing for toddlers to use and will give them extra confidence as they progress.
The best balance bike for a toddler (2/3 year old) should combine safety & stability with aesthetic appeal. It will be difficult to get your child to try out the bike if he or she doesn't like how it looks.
A well-built bike that won't fall apart would probably be a factor in parents' decisions.
Kidvelo's unique 2 in 1 design achieves this balance. Your child will love riding the balance bike, while you’ll have the assurance of knowing it’s helping them learn to cycle easier and safer.

On a balance bike, the saddle should be set so the child's feet are flat on the ground.
There is usually a quick release seat clamp on decent balance bikes so you can easily adjust the seat. With their torsos angled slightly forward, they should be able to reach the handlebars comfortably.

It may seem unbelievable, but there are still people who believe balance bikes are a scam. Unsuspecting parents believe balance bikes are merely marketing ploys.
Besides being ideal for small children who can't cycle yet, balance bikes are also perfect for older children. Children can enjoy balance bikes because they are low to the ground, lightweight, and easy too manoeuvre.
Before transitioning to a pedal bike, your child should learn coordination and balance on a balance bike. Your child is in a critical stage of physical development at this point. You will be able to use the skills your child learns on a balance bike in a variety of other activities as well.

Visit a bike shop with knowledgeable staff or talk to your friends, read reviews, or watch some YouTube videos.
Since some bloggers recommend bikes from stores with affiliate links, such as Amazon, a third-party review may not be as biased as a blogger's endorsement.
Instead of looking at just the concept of the balance bike, look for reviews that test its quality and function. There have been many reviews over the years that say "this balance bike is better than a normal bike" but they fail to consider whether the bike actually functions well.
Take into account the bike's long-term value. You won't have to worry about buying a new bike for a few years with a growing convertible bike like the Kidvelo Rookie.
The Rookie balance bike comes in 4 different colours, just in case your child has a colour preference:

• Red Balance Bike
• Blue Balance Bike
• Green Balance Bike
• Pink Balance Bike

The best balance bikes vary in price from $69 to over $1,000, but most decent ones are between $200 to $400. Our Kidvelo rookie balance bikes are unique in that they’re convertible balance bikes and can adapt as your child grows, giving long term value for money for parents and a lifetime of memories for your child on two wheels.