Balance Bikes: Some Popular Brands
This week, we’ve been talking all about balance bikes and teaching your child how to ride a bike. We’re even giving away a Strider balance bike to one lucky reader. Here are some popular balance bike brands that you might want to consider.
Kettler Balance Bike
The metal Sprint balance bike comes in a few different colors, so your child can have fun choosing her bike. It has hand brakes and a seat that adjusts. Available in Vancouver at Chapters Indigo.
LikeABike Balance Bike
The company offers various different models, with the most popular being the “Mountain.” This is a wooden bike with pneumatic tires and a seat that varies in height from 12.5 to 16.1 inches. Many accessories are available, including a kickstand, a basket, and even a little trailer.
Skuut Balance Bike
This is a cute wooden bike with pneumatic rubber tires. Steering radius is limited to avoid jackknifing. The seat adjusts from 13.5 to 16.5 inches.
Strider Balance Bike
Distributed by WheeBikes, Strider bikes are metal and have an integrated footrest and a low center of gravity, as well as EVA polymer (non-inflatable) tires. The seat can be adjusted between 11 and 16 inches. Want to win this bike? Scroll down to find out how!
Wishbone Balance Bike
This wooden bike can be used three ways—as a trike, a small balance bike, and a large balance bike. The frame can be flipped around when your child outgrows the small balance bike, so the seat can be anywhere from 11 to 18 inches, a large range for a balance bike.
Convertible Balance Bike Options
Two other bikes to consider, especially for slightly older children, are the Trek Float and the Hobby Bike, both of which convert from a learning (pedal-less) bike to a regular bike. The seats on these models are likely too high for the youngest riders.
Want to win a balance bike for your child?
Our friends at WheeBikes are giving away a Strider balance bike to a lucky VancouverMom.ca reader!
To enter, simply visit WheeBikes.ca and tell us what your favourite colour is on the VancouverMom.ca Facebook page. For an extra entry, comment on the WheeBikes facebook page that you saw this contest on VancouverMom.ca. Winner will be randomly selected using Random.org on July 16. Giveaway only open to Canadian residents.
