BIKESTAR® Safety Lightweight Kids First Running Balance Bike with brakes and with air tires for Kids age 3 year old boys and girls | 12 Inch Sport Edition | Berry & Turquoise

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Brakes or no brakes? The higher-spec balance bikes tend to have brakes, scaled down to child size, either on both wheels or just on the rear wheel. Budget bikes tend not to have them. Opinion is divided on what's best: balance bikes can be stopped perfectly well with feet but some argue that it's good to learn about braking before you venture on to a bike with pedals – and better for your shoe leather. We'd say that, roughly speaking, a child probably doesn't have the hand/eye coordination for using brakes until about 2.5 to 3.5 years. One of the best things about balance bikes is that they are very easy to ride. Even young kids can ride them without any help. The Cruzee is super comfortable and therefore enjoyable to ride with soft grips, a super comfy seat and low-profile axle bolts inches (33cm) should be fine for most kids of this age group. At the other end, the highest seat height is 15 inches (38cm) so it’s not the best choice of balance bike for a very tall child as there isn't be much growing room.

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A balance bike does away with the pedals and brakes, allowing them to focus on achieving balance. Once they have learnt how to balance, the rest is easy.However, although it will be a great balance bike for some children it may be an awful choice for others so it’s very important to consider your child’s height when buying this balance bike. The drop handle bars give this bike a grown up feel so they can be like older siblings (or Mum and Dad). It has a long wheelbase for optimal stability. The wheels are made of EVA foam and are puncture proof. They also have traction tread to hug the road. The Micro brand is a leading brand in the world of scooters, and it's name is synonymous with quality and durability. Micro has now ventured into the world of balance bikes, with its creation the microbike. But does the micro bike live up to the same standards as the mini micro scooter is well known for in the scooter world? With time, they learn how to balance and don’t rely as much on their feet to keep the bike from falling.

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Cruzee is the crème de la crème of balance bikes for young children. It has some outstanding features and is super durable but the quality is reflected in the price. So what is to love about the Cruzee balance bike? There are generally two types of balance bikes: those that use a metal frame and those that use a wooden one. In any case, by the time your child is 3-4 years old they should have learnt how to balance and moved on to a proper 2-wheeled bike with pedals. ConclusionIt's seat height measures from 38 cm to 47.5cm so it would suit a 3 year old who has an inseam of 35.5cm to 45cm. The seat height range spans 10cm so this is a bike which should grow with your child.

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Ideally you will want the bike to last as long as possible. It should be able to last until they are ready for the transition to a bike with pedals. Therefore look for a bike which will grow with your child. This means the seat and the handlebars should be adjustable and the seat can be adjusted higher than they currently need. The Y Velo senior bike is a great choice for 3 to 6 year olds. If you're buying for a 3 year old, it should have a lot of growing room for your youngster. Product Description: If you are thinking about getting your 2-year old a bicycle, a balance bike is the best way to go. It’s a fun and safe toy for a 2-year old and a great way to teach them how to ride a bike. When using a balance bike, it is important to make sure that your child’s feet are reaching the ground when they are seated. This is not just for balance bikes; it applies to all bicycles. Other than the parts you need to put together no accessories are included with the bike nor do you need to buy any. ProsThe handlebar is quite wide, which is great for growing kids. Whereas toddlers will find narrower handlebars easier when controlling the bike, as kids get older wider bars give the more comfort when riding.

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The bike weighs 4.25kg which is won't be as light as bikes with foam tyres, but it's a good weight for a bike with larger air filled tyres. The KaZAM looks different to most other balance bikes, but there is a much to like about it's unique design. The unique feature is the footresting footplate. Kids have somewhere to put their feet while riding (in the middle) and it doesn't get in the way of their stride. The footrest also helps them find their centre of gravity. The seat height can be adjusted from 31.5cm to 39cm so there is a decent amount of growing room on the bike which is aimed at 2 to 5 year olds. This Strider bike has adjustable handlebars and seat which will grow with your child. It’s lowest seat height is 11 inches (28cm) which will be perfect for even the youngest child (from 18 months). It also means that younger siblings will be able to have a go as well. Most balance bikes have a tyre size of 12 inch which should be fine for most 3 year olds. This is the optimum size for most young children who ride a balance bike. They will ideally then be ready to transfer onto a 12 or 14 inch pedal bike.At 3.3kg it is very lightweight, so is easy for kids to control and for parents or adults to carry when kids have had enough. Solid or air-filled tyres? Air-filled or pneumatic tyres make for a comfier, smoother ride but can puncture. Solid tyres – either plastic or rubber, often filled with foam – are a bit bumpier but cheaper and don’t puncture.