WHICH BALANCE BIKE WILL FIT MY CHILD?

Select a pair of their best-fitting pants and measure from the crotch to the bottom. The number of centimeters, to the nearest cm, is the inseam length.

SHOULD I BUY A BALANCE BIKE THEY CAN GROW INTO?

When choosing a balance bike for your little rider it’s always important to choose the correct size. Not choosing the right size can frustrate your child and inhibited their ability to learn. It can also be dangerous. Most likely it’s their first bike and we highly recommend that you purchase a bike that fits them now, not one that they will grow into. This also applies to pedal bikes. We strongly recommend reviewing our sizing chart.

IS MY CHILD READY FOR A BALANCE BIKE?

Yes. If your child is proficiently walking, your child can absolutely ride a balance bike. Many children as young as 18 months have found great success with our 12″ models due to the perfect combination of low seat height, low center-of-gravity, and lightweight features.

IS A STEERING LIMITER NECESSARY?

While there are pros and cons to steering limiters, the overall effect they have on riding is minor and their presence shouldn’t be a determining factor in your purchase.

ARE BRAKES NECESSARY?

Yes and no. This is a very common question we receive from parents. It’s truly boils down to personal preference, but we like to point out that a balance bike with brakes is safer than without, especially when children ride with bare feet and when riding in areas that have steep downward inclines.

HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN MY CHILD IS READY FOR A PEDAL BIKE?

Once your child has skillfully mastered the fundamentals of balance, leaning, and steering they’ll be ready for their first pedal bike. Keep in mind how important fun and adventure are to a child.

DO BALANCE BIKES REQUIRE ASSEMBLY?

Assembly is very basic and in most cases, it takes approximately 10 minutes or less and requires minimal to no tools. You’ll find the bike assembly to be simple and straightforward.

IS A HELMET REQUIRED?

We believe strongly that a child should always wear a helmet while riding a bike. True safety while cycling depends upon teaching your child safe riding habits, developing advanced riding skills, and always being alert and aware of what is going on nearby.

HOW LONG WILL MY CHILD RIDE A BALANCE BIKE BEFORE THEY OUTGROW IT?

From our experience, little riders fit properly in one size for about 1.5-3 years. It all depends on how fast your little one grows while they’re on one of our awesome bikes.

CAN I RETURN THE BIKE?

We want you and your little one to be totally content with your new Kidvelo purchase. To make sure you love your purchase we offer a 30-day full refund guarantee. Sort of like buying a new pair of shoes, generally wear them around a bit but don’t wear them out, if they don’t fit take them back.

HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TAKE?

In-stock bikes generally ship out within 24 hours of receiving your order. All bikes are shipped via Australia Post or e-go or TNT from our Sydney NSW location. For birthday’s please plan ahead.

WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON YOUR BIKES?

Each of our bikes comes with a 2-year warranty.

DO YOU SHIP OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA?

Yes, we do ship to New Zealand via TNT, the cost is a flat $110AUD. Any taxes or duties are to be paid by the purchaser.

HOW DIFFICULT ARE THE BIKES TO ASSEMBLE?

The bikes are shipped to you 85% assembled. The only required tools are a 6 & 5mm hex key (provided in the box), screwdriver, and 15mm box wrench/adjustable wrench. Total time takes about 15mins (most of the time is removing the padding).

WHAT IF I NEED A SPARE PART LIKE A TUBE OR BRAKE LEVER?

If you need an extra spare tube or new tire please check our Accessories Page or if somethings not there we also carry all of our parts in-house, if you need something extra just ask, we’ve got you covered. help@kidvelobikes.com.au

HOW LONG HAS KIDVELO BEEN AROUND?

Kidvelo was born in 2008 when Anthony and Nicole Kotarac bought their oldest son his first 12″ balance bike and discovered how heavy and poorly made it was (the bike was purchased from a local bike shop).

DO YOU OFFER TRAINING WHEELS?

We designed our bikes to be very easy to ride and enable children to quickly learn the joy of riding, hence our bikes do not come with training wheels. Design elements like a low center of gravity, relaxed geometry, and proportional components lend themselves to making riding easier for those just starting out.

KIDS BIKE SIZE GUIDE

WHY SIZE MATTERS!

Size is the most important aspect to get right when deciding on a bike for your child. If the bike is too big or too small, it can ruin your child’s first biking experience and lead to accidents. The kid’s bike size guide below will give you an overview of the various kid’s bike sizes, and show you how to choose the best size bike for your child. Getting help from Bike Size guide is mandatory when selecting a bike for your child.

WHAT SIZE DO KIDS BIKES COME IN?

Kid’s bikes come in these different wheel sizes: 12-inch, 14-inch, 16-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch, 24-inch, and now even 26-inch bikes for kids. The wheel size is based on the diameter of the tyre (see below) and as each tyre size gets larger, so does the size of the bicycle frame. These different wheels and frame sizes help companies design bicycles that will fit kids of all ages and heights. As you will learn more wheel size is NOT the best way to choose a bicycle for your child.

KIDS BIKE SIZE GUIDE

Getting the right fit for your kid’s bike is so important. The most common size for balance bikes is either 12”, 14”, or 18-inch bikes which relate to the size of the tyres. Although tyre size is a useful measurement we recommend you look at the child’s inseam to get the best fit for your child.

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BALANCE BIKES

12-inch bikes are typically equipped with pedals and training wheels, but over the last few years balance bikes, bikes without pedals, have started to gain more popularity. Instead of teaching kids to learn to pedal first and balance later, balance bikes take a different approach – teach kids to balance first and pedaling later. This has been a gamechanger for teaching kids 1 – 4 years of age how to balance and is the reason kids can now jump straight into their first pedal bike (14 inches +) without using training wheels. Balance bike fit: When sitting on the bike, kids this age should be able to put both feet flat on the ground and their bodies should be in an upright walking position. They help children learn balance and prevent tip-over accidents. Pedal Bikes

FIRST PEDAL BIKE

A child’s first pedal bike is one of the most exciting gifts of independence and freedom a kid will receive. With the growing popularity of balance bikes, children are now able to ride a pedal bike without training wheels as early as 3 years old! This has spawned a completely different way for kid’s bike brands to think about children’s bike design. At Kidvelo we believe the balance bike is the best way for a child to learn how to ride a bike. This is why we have designed and developed a new bike category of bikes (Balance to Pedal Bikes). These bikes are designed to give your child the best chance to learn balance without the complications of pedals. Once your child has mastered balance then this unique bike converts to a pedal bike with the easy attached pedal kit. Why buy two bikes when you can have the next generation of kid’s bikes in the Rookie 14 and Rookie18 balance to pedal bikes.

SECOND PEDAL BIKE

On a child’s second pedal bike and beyond, they should be up on their tippy-toes 4 – 6cm. Timid riders should stick closer to 4cm while athletic riders should be closer to 6cm. Since children will be riding farther on their second pedal bike, they will want maximum leg extension for efficient pedaling.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE TRANSITION TO A PEDAL BIKE

After kids transition to a pedal bike, it is VERY common for them to want to continue to ride their balance bike. Balance bikes are much simpler, and without the pedals, they are easy to ride up ramps, jumps, and hills.

With time, balance bike graduates will learn to shift their weight around and turn into a fall on a pedal bike as well, but for the first month or so on a pedal bike, kids generally take it easy and mainly focus on mastering pedaling while steering and balancing.

As a result, don’t get rid of the balance bike once your child learns to pedal! Keep it around for at least a couple of months and allow your child to continue to use it as long as they want.

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KIDS BIKE SIZE GUIDE

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