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BALANCE BIKES
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A Parents Guide to Buying The Best Balance Bike for Your Child.

Balance bikes provide a fun way for children from as young as 18 months right up to eight years of age develop these balance, coordination, and motor skills. In this article we’ll cover everything you need to know about balance bikes.

"Why are there no pedals on that bike?"

"How are they supposed to ride a bike with no pedals?

These questions have been asked many times over the past 12 years in promoting Balance Bikes here in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Did you know that once a child has learned to balance on a balance bike, they can easily transition to a traditional pedal bike without the need for training wheels?

With a balance bike, toddlers only have to focus on balancing and steering. Once they have mastered balancing on two wheels, pedalling and braking will come easily when they transition to a traditional kids bike.

Let’s be honest, it’s not that simple to teach your child to ride a bike safely while still having fun on two wheels.

Only a few children seem to be capable of cycling away independently, but they are the exception. For most children, learning takes days, weeks, or even months because each child learns at his or her own pace.

Learning to ride a bike requires fundamental coordination and balance. Several abilities must be learned to ride a bike safely.

As a child, how did you learn how to ride a bike?

Perhaps your parents helped you, or perhaps you just imitated your friends riding their bikes around the neighbourhood? You most likely learned on a regular pedal bike, maybe with stabilizers (a.k.a. training wheels). On the other hand, Balance Bikes are now often regarded as being better than stabilizers in terms of developing young children’s balance and confidence in riding a bike for the
first time.

So, what exactly is a Balance Bike, and what should you think about before buying one? Below, we’ll answer the questions we get asked most frequently, so you can decide if a balance bike is the right choice for your child.

“Why are there no pedals on that bike?

“How are they supposed to ride a bike with no pedals?

These questions have been asked many times over the past 12 years in promoting Balance Bikes here in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Did you know that once a child has learned to balance on a balance bike, they can easily transition to a traditional pedal bike without the need for training wheels?

How may you ask?

With a balance bike, toddlers only have to focus on balancing and steering. Once they have mastered balancing on two wheels, pedalling and braking will come easily when they transition to a traditional kids bike.

Let’s be honest, it’s not that simple to teach your child to ride a bike safely while still having fun on two wheels.

Only a few children seem to be capable of cycling away independently, but they are the exception. For most children, learning takes days, weeks, or even months because each child learns at his or her own pace.

Learning to ride a bike requires fundamental coordination and balance. Several abilities must be learned to ride a bike safely.

As a child, how did you learn how to ride a bike?

Perhaps your parents helped you, or perhaps you just imitated your friends riding their bikes around the neighbourhood? You most likely learned on a regular pedal bike, maybe with stabilizers (a.k.a. training wheels). On the other hand, Balance Bikes are now often regarded as being better than stabilizers in terms of developing young children’s balance and confidence in riding a bike for the
first time.

So, what exactly is a Balance Bike, and what should you think about before buying one? Below, we’ll answer the questions we get asked most frequently, so you can decide if a balance bike is the right choice for your child.

What is a Balance Bike?

Balance Bikes have two wheels but no pedals or training wheels and are a great starting tool for teaching kids to ride a bike. A balance bike is a child’s first bike and allows the child to learn turning and balancing skills needed for riding a bike. Balance bikes, also known as glide bikes, running bikes, scoot bikes and toddler bikes look like regular bikes without pedals with improved frame geometry and lower seat heights. The child can walk the bikes while standing over them. This allows them to learn balance on the bike before having to worry about pedalling. Soon they learn to glide on the bikes while lifting their feet off the ground and sitting on the seat. Once balance is mastered it is time to try a pedal bike.

So why buy a balance bike and not just a normal kid’s bike? Reasons for balance bike recommendations include:

  • Balance – A balance bike helps kids learn the hardest part of riding a bicycle first – balancing! Yes, you can attach training wheels to a normal bike, but this doesn’t teach them to balance properly.
  • Self-powered – balance bikes are powered by simply pushing with your feet which requires much less strength and complex skill than using peddles. This means that children much younger can use them.
  • Convenience – no intensive lessons from parents necessary. Your kid teaches themself how to do it and in the process is learning to ride a real bike.
  • They’re so easy to use – kids don’t really need any instruction to get started. They just sit and go and it is a very intuitive process.

What Is a Balance Bike’s Purpose?

A balance bike is a bicycle without pedals. It has a frame, fork, handlebars, wheels, and other components but no powertrain. Kids, push off the ground with their feet to move ahead.

Stabilizers are not available on balance bikes (A.K.A. training wheels). Because stabilizers do not support them, children may learn their balance and coordination by having their feet on the ground. This lets children work on their balance first before moving on to pedals.

What Age Are Balance Bikes For?

Children often use balance bikes from 18 months to 8 years of age. If your child canwalk, they can ride a balance bike. Balance bikes are not only for young children learning to ride a bike but older children who haven’t learned yet or children with special needs.

Balance bikes are significantly lower to the ground and lighter than standard kid’s bikes since they don’t have a drivetrain (pedals, cranks, etc.) This makes propelling and steering the balance bike much simpler for little children to learn how to ride a bike for the first time.

How Effective Are Balance Bikes?

Traditional pedal cycles with stabilizers/training wheels often offer youngsters independence much later than balance bikes. Because of their intrinsic simplicity, they weigh less than regular kids bike and are simpler to comprehend for young children.

Balance bikes are highly intuitive for children, and they normally automatically grip the bike and ride without any instructions! By removing the act of pedaling from the equation, children can focus on the more difficult and subtle skill of balancing the bicycle.

What Is the Function of a Balance Bike?

Kids reach the ground with their feet because balance bikes are low to the ground. They push off the ground and begin walking the bike, then graduate to sprinting, striding, and gliding as they improve. Once they have mastered their balance and are ready to begin pedaling once they are gliding along unaided. Balance bikes also teach children how to correctly steer by leaning the bike towards the turn while keeping their feet on the ground.

But there’s no need to hurry; toddlers may ride a balance bike for as long as possible because it is so much fun.

How to Ride a Balance Bike?

Balance bikes are very easy for children to ride, and they usually don’t need any instruction. Kids sit on the low seat while clutching the handlebars to ride the balance bike. Then, depending on their confidence and expertise, they may walk, run, stride, or glide ahead.

Even the smallest and most hesitant children may begin riding a balance bike by stepping in front of the saddle, over the frame, and walking normally. Their coordination will improve as they grasp the handlebars and become acclimated to the weight and feel of the bike, and they will be able to advance to riding while sitting.

What Is the Best Way to Teach Your Child to Ride A Balance Bike?

Balance bikes do not need much training. Most of the time, kids just get on and ride without any fuss. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before you begin:

  • Locate an open area that is devoid of barriers and rough surfaces.
  • Install a good helmet and gloves to protect your child’s self-esteem in the event of a little fall.
  • Set your child’s saddle height so that their feet are level on the ground and their legs are straight.
  • Instruct your youngster on how to use the brakes on your bike if it has them.
  • Give your youngster a slight nudge to get started if necessary.
  • Keep an eye on your youngster when they ride…

Is It True That Balance Bikes Are Better Than Regular Bikes?

A balance bike’s saddle is significantly lower than a regular cycle, providing children a more comfortable sensation since they’re closer to the ground. Because regular kid’s bikes have a drivetrain, the saddle must be substantially
higher off the ground to provide proper ground clearance for the pedals. Consequently, the child is perched high on the bike, which might be disconcerting for some children who are more timid than others. 

Balance Bikes vs. Stabilisers / Training Wheels: Which Is Better? 

The two little outrigger wheels help to keep a bike with stabilizers upright. The rear wheel is normally mounted a bit higher than the stabilizers. As the child’s weight passes from one stabilizer to the other, the bike tips from side
to side unpredictably. Bikes equipped with stabilizers cannot be used on steep or uneven terrain because they would tip over.

When the youngster approaches a bend, the outer stabilizer wheel supports their weight. This indicates that the bike is leaning away from the bend, and the rider is learning to lean in the incorrect direction. With a balancing bike, the youngster is free to lean the bike in the proper direction towards the inside of the turn. If you watch MotoGP, you’ll notice the insane degrees of lean that riders can attain while leaning inwards.

It’s the same as training a toddler to walk with crutches and then taking them away. On the other hand, a balance bike corresponds to their natural crawling, walking, and running evolution.

Most kids’ bike manufacturers that still utilize stabilizers seem to have poor gearing. Attempting to start an automobile in fifth gear is similar to starting a bike with too high a gear.

Normal bikes are heavier, more expensive, and more difficult to maintain than balance bikes since they need a transmission.

Is It Safe For Toddlers To Ride Balance Bikes?

Toddlers will benefit from balance bikes since they will help them improve their coordination and motor skills while also giving them independence and the flexibility to explore. Balance bikes are a natural for toddlers to operate, and they will gain confidence as they go.

Is it Safe to Ride a Balance Bike?

Your youngster will be quite safe on a balance bike. They are simple to operate for children, giving them confidence on the bike. We become less afraid of something as we better understand it. Balance bikes are also easy to maintain, so there are fewer things that may go wrong. However, we strongly advise that you always wear a helmet!

Are there brakes on balance bikes?

Balance bikes might have no brakes, a rear hand brake, or both front and rear hand brakes. Without brakes, balance bikes believe that the youngster can slow the bike by placing their feet on the ground. This is OK at lesser speeds, but not at higher speeds. More information may be found in our article Balance bike with brakes. Are you in need of them?

Is it necessary to have brakes on a balance bike?

No brakes are OK for beginner balance bikes for children aged 18 months or less since they keep the weight low. However, after kids gain confidence and speed, it is ideal to have a back brake to guarantee they can stop securely. On inclines or bumpy terrain, when dragging your feet won’t slow the bike down much; brakes are very vital. Having brakes on the bike also prevents youngsters from wearing their shoe bottoms!

What is the ideal height for a balance bike seat?

The seat should be adjusted on a balance bike so that the child’s feet are flat on the ground. A fast-release seat clamp is standard on most quality balancing bikes, allowing for simple adjustments. With their body inclined slightly forward, they should be able to reach the handlebars easily. 

Choosing The Right Balance Bike for Your Child?

Choosing the right balance bike might seem simple in comparison to a pedal bike. After all, there are fewer moving components, they appear easy to operate, they are small, and they cost far less than a full-sized kids pedal bike. But don’t be fooled, there are many things to consider ensuring you choose the right balance bike for your child.

Below are the key elements you need to consider when choosing the right balance bike.

1. Bike Size

Bike size is the number one thing to consider when buying a balance bike. Don’t think of a balance bike the same way as a pair of shoes, the bike needs to fit your child right now, not in 6 months.

Getting a bike that is too big or too small can make your kid feel uncomfortable and lead to a negative experience. If they aren’t happy on the bike, they won’t want to get on it.

The most common size for balance bikes is either 12”, 14” or 18” which relates to the size of the wheels. Although wheel size is a useful measurement, it is not indicative of the frame size or seat height of the bike. As well as looking at the bikes tyre size, be aware of the minimum and maximum seat height.

  • Consider a few of the following questions when figuring out if the size of the bike is right.
  • Can the child easily stand over the bike?
  • Can the child walk the bike while standing over it?
  • Can the seat be adjusted as the child grows?
  • Can the child easily reach the handlebars when sitting on the seat?

Unlike regular children’s bikes, Balance bikes are scaled by inseam rather than the wheel or frame size. Your child should be able to sit on the saddle with their feet flat on the ground. Measure your child’s inseam with shoes on to see whether the bike is a suitable fit.

If the bike has a minimum saddle height, then this should be the same length or slightly longer than your child’s measured inseam. If your child’s inseam is longer than the bike’s maximum saddle height, you’ll need to get a larger sized bike!

With their body leaning slightly forward, your youngster should be able to reach the handlebars easily. Balance bikes with a longer arm reach help your child ride faster and with a more aggressive, forward-leaning position.  

2. Seat Height

Seat height can vary a large amount and isn’t dependent upon the size of the bike or tyres.

The seat height of balance bikes will typically begin at 30cm and can go right up to adult-sized balance bikes measuring at more than 90cm. The best way to know if your little one will fit the bike is to get them to stand over it. Failing that, measure their inseam and allow 2cm – 3cm” leeway to the seat.

For example: if your child’s inseam is 32cm, the seat height for their balance bike cannot be over 32cm”. Be sure to measure your kid’s inseam without shoes on.

2. Weight

 Your child should be able to easily push the bike if it is as light as feasible. The frames of children’s balance bikes are often constructed from aluminum alloy, steel, wood, or plastic. Aluminum alloy is the greatest material for balance bikes since it is rust-proof and considerably lighter than steel.

 Wooden balancing bikes are lovely, but they don’t have brakes. In contrast to cheaper motorcycles built of normal plywood, ones manufactured of marine plywood will not distort or delaminate when wet.

3. Price

Price is a major consideration for many parents, but ultimately, what you pick is determined by the bike’s intended usage.

A more costly bike will often be lighter and last longer, have better components, better customer service, and a higher resale value. Most high-quality children’s bikes utilize actual bike components that can be repaired and changed by a bike shop, allowing the bike to perform smoothly for longer.

Cheaper bikes might seem to be the same as their more costly counterparts — there are plenty of knockoff brands, but they often lack attention to detail and build quality. As stated below, they often lack crucial equipment like brakes, air tires, and ball bearings and can’t be easily repaired at a bike shop due to the lower quality parts used on these low cost bikes. 

4. Wheels

The finest wheels to look for are air (pneumatic) tires, alloy rims, and steel spoke hubs. Your youngster will feel more secure with air tires since they give additional cushioning and grip. Tires with a broad, nobly tread will grip better on uneven terrain and roll quicker than those with a narrower smooth tread.

Some manufacturers employ E.V.A. foam tires, which are puncture-resistant but give little traction. They can’t be changed after they’ve worn out, so you’ll have to purchase a completely new wheel, rather than nylon (plastic) bushings, which may rattle and wear out quickly.

5. Brakes

Some balance bikes have no brakes, while others just have a rear brake, while yet others have both front and rear brakes. Instead of side-pull brakes, look for V brakes. Because V brakes are much stronger than side-pull brakes, your child will be able to stop securely. Short-reach brake levers designed specifically for children are required to guarantee that little hands can utilize them.

6. Points of Contact

Instead of harsh plastic, look for a cushioned saddle. Make sure the material is durable and won’t tear easily. Wooden “saddles” with foam padding on top are common on wooden balance bikes, although they are not as pleasant as a completely cushioned saddle.

When it comes to grips, soft rubber is preferable to plastic. Rubber grips are more gripping and pleasant than plastic grips. The only reason companies use plastic is to save money.

A ball bearing or cartridge bearing headset is standard on the finest balance bikes, allowing the handlebars to spin and steer easily. Some less expensive balance bikes have rattling plastic bushings that can’t be repaired.

7. Adaptability

Most quality balance bikes are designed like a true adult’s bike, with actual bike components that can be repaired and changed as they wear out, ensuring that the bike lasts for many years. Other less expensive balance bikes are more akin to toys, with components such as plastic bushings and molded proprietary parts (handlebars, wheels, and so on) that are difficult to get locally. 

How Much Do Balance Bikes Cost?

Balance bikes range in price from $69.95 to over $1,000, with many of the quality models falling between $169.00 and $450.00. Kidvelo balance bikes are unusual in that they can be converted to a kids pedal bike. These types learner bikes are also known as a convertible balance bike or a balance bike with pedals. These 2 in 1 balance bikes adapt as your kid develops, providing long-term value for the child and parents.

What Is the Best Way To Purchase A Balance Bike For Your Child?

 After you’ve studied the information on this page, there are a few options for determining which is the best balance bike for your kid. Consult your friends, read reviews, watch some YouTube videos, or stop by your local bike store to speak with a competent bike employee who live and breathe kids bikes.

Check for third-party reviews since some bloggers only suggest bikes from shops with affiliate connections, such as Amazon, which skews the results significantly.

Here are a few independent Kidvelo balance bike reviews below:

https://rascalrides.com/kidvelo-rookie-12-balance-bike-review/

https://road.cc/content/review/kidvelo-rookie-12-balance-bike-291359

https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/bikes/balance-bikes/kidvelo-rookie-12-first-look/

Look for evaluations that evaluate the balance bike’s quality and functionality rather than merely the idea of the balance bike. Over the years, I’ve read numerous evaluations that claim “this balance bike is better than a regular bike” but fail to consider if the bike is a decent example of a balance bike.

Consider the bike’s long-term worth. With a growing convertible balance bike like the Kidvelo Rookie 14 and Rookie 18, you won’t have to worry about replacing it for many years, providing you peace of mind and saving you many dollars with a purchase of a 2 in 1 balance bike with pedals.

The Kidvelo Rookie balance bike is also available in a variety of colours, in case your kid has a preference:

●     Red Balance Bike

●     Blue Balance Bike

●     Green Balance Bike

●     Pink Balance Bike

What Is the Best Balance Bike to Buy?

The greatest balance bike to purchase strikes the best balance between price, size, weight, function, customer service, and long-term sustainability. Some kid’s bikes are better for city riding, while others are better off-roading. Some are fantastic for daring, confident youngsters, but not so much for shy and timid kids. It’s up to you to assess the pros and cons and decide which option is best for your own child. The Kidvelo balance bike range is excellent value for money because of its lifespan, function, beauty, sustainability, personal service, and pricing. Did you know we designed the Kidvelo balance bikes right here in Sydney, Australia? 

Why Should You Purchase A Balance Bike?

1. Kids Sleep Better

Kids who spend time outdoors use more of their energy and therefore sleep better at night and fall asleep much faster (that means parents sleep better as well). Children can
spend a lot more time on a balance bike than on a bike with training wheels or
a tricycle.

Usually, children can easily cover several miles around a park in a day on a push-bike, which is unthinkable on other types of kids’ bikes. Therefore, they will be more active and become more tired.

2. A Balance Bike Size For Every Age of Child

Each Balance bike model fits every size of kid and different ages. Some kids’ balance bike manufacturers (for example Strider Balance Bike, Cruzee Balance Bikes or Kidvelo Balance Bikes) offer extended seat tubes that you might need when your kid gets older. But, other than that, all you need is a balance bike.

If you need reassurance, manufacturers usually point out the minimum saddle height that you can compare to your kid’s inseam length and make sure that the balance bike is a good fit.

3. Kids Learn Fast

How to teach a kid how to ride a bike fast? Do it with a balance bike without pedals?

A typical 2-year-old learns how to ride a bike very fast on a balance bike. In the beginning, they walk slowly and cautiously, but then they go faster every day. In a few days’ time, kids usually zoom around parks or backyards with their legs in the air.

Later, when transitioning to a pedal bike, most kids will need minutes or hours at most to start pedalling on their own.

4. Balance Bikes Are Easy To Use

Balance bikes are very easy to use. They have low standover clearance, so you don’t need to help your kid get on and off the bike.

They can simply sit on the saddle on their own and off they go! Moreover, pedal bikes don’t have pedals, brakes (some of them do),

or derailleurs, which usually need to be explained to children. Therefore, it often takes kids a few minutes before they figure out how balance bikes work and start having fun running around on them.

5. You Can Walk Longer Distances

Kids can easily coast around with a balance bike and cover a mile or two around a park. That’s something that’s very difficult to do using a pedal bike with training wheels or a tricycle, both of which are slow and awkward. Once kids become comfortable using a balance bike, they can push with their feet, gain momentum, and cruise for long stretches of time. That’s good news for parents as well, as they can jog or walk along their kids and get a good workout in.

Rookie 12 Balance Bike

6. Improves Child Development

Balance bikes are excellent for child development.

It encourages kids to use their entire bodies. They use their arms to steer and balance and lift their legs when moving which strengthens the core and leg muscles.

Therefore, balance bikes build strength, stamina, motor skills, coordination, and agility. This is very important nowadays, as children spend more and more time inside, watching TV or playing games on smartphones and tablets.

7. Kids Become Smarter

Kids’ balance bikes are good for both physical and mental development in children. It helps them develop their motor skills and intelligence. Place obstacles on the road to encourage your kids to think out of the box and find a way to complete the challenges. Try placing different kinds of obstacles and you’ll see how kids take different approaches and use different speeds for each of these. Not only is this a great exercise for the brain, but it also makes riding a bike super fun.

8. You Can Relax

If you are going for a park or a pump track, you can just relax and watch them ride. There are some activities where you must be active, but balance biking isn’t one. When a child is riding a bike with training wheels or a tricycle, it is advisable for the parent to be nearby if the bike tips over. That’s not the case with push bikes. If kids lose balance, they can quickly regain it on their own. So, take some time for yourself to relax and watch your kids having loads of fun.

How to Ride a Balance Bike – Tips for Parents

9. It’s A Perfect First Bike

A bike without pedals is the perfect first bike for any child. We recommend that parents not even consider getting a tricycle or a bike with training wheels. Balance bikes are extra fun, super easy to use, and last for a very long time. They’re also the best learning tool when it comes to preparing a child to ride their first pedal bike once they become older.

10. It Is Relatively Cheap

Balance bikes are very affordable and offer great value for the money. On average, they cost between $169 and $400, and rarely have a price tag steeper than $500.

The average use period is 2-3 years, which makes the cost per year quite low.

There are few things that can get broken on a balance bike, so they can be inherited or resold when you no longer get any use out of them. Popular brands, such as Strider balance bike, Cruzee Balance Bike or Kidvelo Balance Bikes also maintains a good resale value over years.

11. It Is Repair-Free

Balance bikes are basically repair-free.

There are no parts that can break or malfunction in ordinary use, so you don’t need any skills to keep them going.

The only moving parts on a kids’ balance bike are the wheels and the handlebar, and they almost never break under normal circumstances.

Therefore, you don’t need to think about any future expenses — it’s a one-time purchase.

12. Balance Bikes Have Low-To-No-Maintenance

Bikes without pedals require low to no maintenance. They have no pedals, no chain, and no chainrings or cogs. Therefore, you don’t need to think about cleaning or lubricating the chain and the drivetrain. Many balance bikes also don’t have brakes, so you don’t need to adjust them or
change the brake pads. The only maintenance you should do is pump some air into the tires – if your balance bike has air tires in the first place.

13. Kids Fall Softly

Thanks to a lower seating position, kids don’t get hurt when they fall. Just make sure to teach them how to brake so they don’t pick up too much speed. In general, falling when riding a balance bike is much rarer than falling from a pedal bike. Kids usually have their feet close to the ground at all times, so if they lose balance, they’ll place their feet on the ground to get back in control.

14. Kids Learn To Take Care Of Their Things

Buying your 18-month-old toddlers a balance bike is an excellent way to teach them about responsibility. Urge them to take good care of their things at an early age and they’ll keep that attitude when they get older. For example, when they finish riding, ask them to put the bike back “in its place.” Also, they can help with washing the bike if it gets dirty, which can be both useful, educational, and fun.

15. It Improves Their Physical Health

The lack of physical activity in children nowadays is quite alarming. Children of all ages spend more and more time inside, in front of their computers, or slouched over their smartphones and tablets. Therefore, more and more children are becoming overweight or obese. Balance bikes are a fantastic way to keep the weight in check, maintain good physical health, and promote healthy physical and mental development.

16. Balance Bikes Have Good Reselling Value

Balance bikes have very good reselling value since there are few parts on them that can get broken. There isn’t a big difference between buying a new and a used balance bicycle, except for the aesthetic quality. Therefore, once your child grows and transitions to a pedal bike, you can get a good chunk of your initial investment back. That’s not always the case with pedal bikes which can get beat up after some time — think creaking bottom bracket, loose bearings, rusty chain, out-of-true wheels, etc.

17. Can Be Used By Younger Siblings

The right balance bike age is quite diverse, so balance bikes can be passed on from one child to another. When your older child transitions to a pedal bike, your younger child can inherit their brother’s or sister’s bike. That means you don’t have to spend money twice, and you can use one kids’ balance bike for six years and more. When you don’t need it anymore, you can sell it or gift it to a friend or someone in your family.

18. Easy To Carry Around

Incredibly low weight is one of the main benefits of balance bikes. They usually weigh around or less than 10 lbs, which is pretty lightweight. Kids have no problems lifting the bike over obstacles or carrying it around when need be. Moreover, if they fall and the bike falls over them, they will not get injured because the bike has very little weight. Low weight is also excellent for confidence, as kids usually feel they have more control and are not afraid to give balance biking a try.

19. Prepares Kids For Their First Pedal Bike

Balance bikes are a phenomenal learning tool to prepare children for riding a real kids’ pedal bike.

They teach kids proper two-wheel balance, so the transition to a real bike is much less painful.

Once they hop onto a pedal bike, instead of thinking about balance, they’ll be able to focus completely on learning how to turn the pedals, brake, and shift gears. On the other hand, when transitioning from training wheels, kids need to unlearn everything they learned about balance and start from scratch.

20. Teach The Importance Of Helmets

You should talk to your children about the importance of wearing a helmet from the moment they get on a balance bike for the first time.

If you teach them how to use a helmet (which you should ALWAYS do!) and present it as something fun, then they will always ask for a helmet before going for a ride.

This way, you will help them create a good habit for the future, but also protect them from hitting their head if they fall and get injured.

21. It Doesn’t Take Much Room

Pedal-less bikes are very small, light, and don’t take much room. You can easily store them in your home, even if you live in a tiny apartment. They can fit in your closet, under the bed, or in some small corner. If you always use a kids’ balance bike in a park, you can simply keep it in the trunk of your car. It won’t take too much space and it will be at hand whenever you need it.

22. They Will Learn To Follow Traffic Rules

Parents must teach their kids about the most important traffic rules and traffic signs. What better and safer way than on a balance bike! A good way to approach this is to create a traffic polygon with make-shift traffic signs and enforce some traffic rules. Kids will find it to be a fun game and they’ll learn valuable lessons along the way. This way, parents can prepare their kids for entering real traffic at a very early age.

23. Great When Walking With A Stroller

Balance bikes are an excellent choice for parents who have kids of different ages. If you have a smaller child in a stroller, you can walk with them and the older child can ride along on a balance bike. Therefore, they won’t get bored by just walking next to you and become nervous and difficult to handle. Kids cannot pick up too much speed on a balance bike, so your walking pace will be similar to their riding speed.

24. Last But Not Least: They Will Love It!

Kids fall in love with balance bikes very easily. What’s not to love? They’re easy to understand, easy to use, and super-fun! I still haven’t seen a child that does not enjoy gliding on a pedal-less bike.

Children often look up to older kids and adults and want to imitate them. When riding a balance bike, they feel older and more serious, so they simply don’t want to get off of it.

Conclusion

 Our hopes are that the above information should help you decide whether a Balance Bike is the right option for your child’s joyful journey to two-wheel independence. Learning to ride a bike is developing confidence via excellent balance and coordination, which is exactly what Balance Bikes are designed for. Your youngster will soon be confidently pedaling on their own and appreciating the many health advantages that cycling provides.  Finally, just to brag for a moment, the Kidvelo Balance Bike has the added benefit of being a convertible balance bike with add on pedal kit once your child has mastered balance, they can add the pedals to the same bike frame to learn how to pedal a bike for the first time. As a result, when your kid is ready for pedals, they won’t have to adjust to a new bike, and you won’t have to spend money on one! Here you can see all the bike’s colour choices and accessories available on our website.
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Our lightweight balance bikes are the best training tool to teach toddlers to ride a bike without having to use training wheels.

  • Age Range: 18months - 4 years
  • Seat Height: 30cm - 44cm
  • Ability Level: Learning to Balance
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This revolutionary balance bike converts to a child's first pedal bike with an attachable pedal kit once your child learns to balance.

  • Age Range: 3 - 6 years
  • Seat Height: 37cm - 54cm
  • Ability Level: Learning to Ride their First Bike!
  • Bike Weight:6.6kgs
  • 4 Amazing Colours: Neon Red, Blue, Green, Pink

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ROOKIE 18 BALANCE TO PEDAL BIKE

This revolutionary larger balance bike converts to a child's first pedal bike with an add-on pedal kit once your child masters balance.

  • Age Range: 5 - 8 years
  • Seat Height: 47cm - 64cm
  • Ability Level:Learning to Ride their First Bike!
  • Bike Weight: 7.6kgs
  • 4 Amazing Colours: Neon Red, Blue, Green, Pink

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Kidvelo is proud to offer lightweight balance bikes to help toddlers as young as 18 months to 8 years old, learn how to ride a bike without needing stablisers or training wheels ever again. Australian designed kids bikes for awesome kids worldwide.

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