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This stems from the knowledge that you can remove the stabilisers when your child is ready. Usually, bikes with stabilisers have an adjustable seat and adjustable handlebar. Balance bikes may appear largely similar – two-wheeled, pedal-less mini-bikes – but the materials used in the manufacturing from one bike to the next can differ entirely, determining how the bike rides and how much it costs. Then, when the time comes to move up to their first pedal bike, half the problem has been conquered. They know how to balance in the saddle, all they need to do now is get used to pedalling forwards. Pros

Faster progression to pedal bikes: Stabilizers enable children to start riding a bike with minimal effort. They can focus on learning how to pedal and steer while maintaining balance with the support of the stabilizer wheels. Age range: not specified, but around 5 - 8 years | Max weight: 7.6 kg | Wheel size: 20-inch What we loveA balance bike will teach a child how to balance and lean – valuable skills when it comes to riding a pedal-powered bike. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Here at Cyclist we’re all avid riders, so naturally when it comes to getting our kids riding we want them to have the best experience possible. That means that we know what to look for in a kid’s balance bike; it needs to be lightweight, robust and easy for the child to get along with. And it needs to be easy to carry when they get tired and want dad or mum to take it home for them. This is an average and some children will be earlier and some will be later, but it’s a good starting reference.

Tell them to push down hard on that pedal while pushing on the ground with the other leg. It will take a few attempts before they get the hang of it. Step 8: Teach them to brake Balance bikes get the whole family on the movemore. You'll be able to go on longer walks together because your little ones will suddenly have an easy way of covering greater distances. It’s tempting to hold on to the saddle and handlebars, but you’ll be interfering with how the bike leans and responds to the rider’s weight.

Avoid any sort of suspension until they’re almost in their teens as they won’t have the strength for the added weight. What is the best kids’ bike? This is the point where bicycle balance is learnt, because their next progression will be fleeting moments when their feet are off the ground. Balance bikes transcend the bike industry and traditional local bike shops. Walk into any toy, catalogue, or outdoor store, and you’re likely to find some form of balance bike. Likewise, many big brand names in the cycling industry feature at least one balance bike offering in their range.

Firstly, stabilisers actually promote ‘wrong riding’. Children riding bikes with them learn to lean the wrong way when cornering – preferring to lean outwards to keep their outside stabiliser wheel on the ground, rather than lean into the corner. They are light enough for children to carry, which also helps them to control their riding more easily. Giant is one of the biggest manufacturers of bikes and their ARX range has been designed to be lighter, faster and more versatile for riding on roads, gravel or dirt – ideal for tweens or teens who like to go out and about with their friends. As kid bike experts, our approach to teaching children to learn how to ride a bike is that they need to learn to turn and control it as soon as possible without any help (that's inclusive of you too, Mum & Dad!). Not all children will take to a balance bike, and it's certainly not essential your child has one. (After all generations have learnt to ride without them!)For instance, anyone who has any motor coordination difficulties who may struggle to coordinate and balance, can really benefit from the additional support that stabilisers give, especially if they are unable to use a balance bike initially.

It won't take long for your child to master how to ride a balance bike on their own, which will allow them to satisfy their growing urge to movesooner.

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The last thing of note on the wheels is the first thing you will notice if you need to remove a wheel: the axle bolts. While easy to overlook when considering a bike, large or exposed axle bolts can create a safety hazard for both your child and your flooring. Sharp edges on exposed bolts can cause injury in the event of a fall or even just if your child catches a leg on them. Some manufacturers equip balance bikes with plastic covers for exposed bolts, or they have rounded bolts, or, best of all, recessed bolts that sit flush with the frame and fork for a safe, smooth finish. Serviceability