Do the foot pegs get in the way of the children really learning to balance? Is this a bike for a child who would already feel comfortable using them?
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No my 3 yr old is still learning and doesn't have trouble with the foot pedals getting in the way.
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We turned the foot pegs inward until he got used to gliding then turned them out when he was gliding for greater distances. He loved the bike and has now learned to ride a real two wheeler. Age 5
3278
The foot pegs do not get in the way for my tall 7 year old grandson. He sometimes walks the bike. However, neither of his brothers like it, they prefer the regular bike. This grandson has a leg disability.
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No. The foot pegs do not get in the way of kids learning how to balance. It actually helps them. Go to Youtube and you can see videos on this. It is a great little starter bike. You also may want to buy your kid a push scooters (Radio Flyer Shockwave Scooter or any other good brand). It will help your child a lot. My oldest son learned how to ride his bike 6 weeks after riding his Radio Flyer Shockwave Scooter.
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My son never had a problem with the foot pegs. Plus you can even leave them off as they are easily removable.
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This is more a beginner bike. I don't think my son will put his feet on a foot rest for another year. He just sort of holds them up for now.
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I think 3 years old? No peddles can be added it is specifically designed to teach balance
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Not sure. We used it for our 5 yr old, who was fairly tall (he is 8 yrs old now, and about 4'8"). It IS larger than other balance bikes that are on the market, and it would hold the weight (I practiced on it, and am 135 lbs). The trick is how tall your child is, and can the seat be raised high enough to keep legs up and on the peg. If your child is tall enough, you can see about removing the pedals on a regular bike, and using the same concept (easier than you'd think). We have a son who had very difficult balance problems, and it took him only about a month. Our other son used it for only a week and a half. Good luck! Not sure. We used it for our 5 yr old, who was fairly tall (he is 8 yrs old now, and about 4'8"). It IS larger than other balance bikes that are on the market, and it would hold the weight (I practiced on it, and am 135 lbs). The trick is how tall your child is, and can the seat be raised high enough to keep legs up and on the peg. If your child is tall enough, you can see about removing the pedals on a regular bike, and using the same concept (easier than you'd think). We have a son who had very difficult balance problems, and it took him only about a month. Our other son used it for... » Read More Not sure. We used it for our 5 yr old, who was fairly tall (he is 8 yrs old now, and about 4'8"). It IS larger than other balance bikes that are on the market, and it would hold the weight (I practiced on it, and am 135 lbs). The trick is how tall your child is, and can the seat be raised high enough to keep legs up and on the peg. If your child is tall enough, you can see about removing the pedals on a regular bike, and using the same concept (easier than you'd think). We have a son who had very difficult balance problems, and it took him only about a month. Our other son used it for only a week and a half. Good luck! « Show Less
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This is not really a bike, it is a balance bike with no pedals. It is made to teach children to balance on a bike before getting a bigger bike. I bought the 10" bike for my granddaughter who is 3 and it was just the right size for her. If your daughter is a normal 8-year old, this might be too small.
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I purchased one for my 2 year old grandson and he loves it. Only my opinion, but I would say that your son may be a bit tall for this balance bike. YBIKE does make the Extreme for older kids that may be a better option.
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My 4-year old daughter handles it easily. Shouldn't be a problem for your grandson. And it's a great bike. :)
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Yes. It works great as a balance bike too. I took off the pedals and the training wheels and lowered the seat as low as it would go. My 3.5 year old loved it and learned to balance and lean into turns on his own over the summer.
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Hi Susie, I personally thought this was a great bike for my grandson who was five at the time of purchase. Remember it's a glide and does not have wheels. My grandson loved the bike but preferred the wheels. It is an EXCELLENT 1st bike for little guys. If you have not watched the video please do so. It is great for teaching balance and can not me any easier to put together, 5min. Best of wishes with your decision. Enjoy! Donna KDonna T. Kasinak answered on January 25, 2013
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I bought two for my grand-kids (3 and 4) who are fairly healthy but they've quickly outgrown them. They're great for kids to get over their initial fear of 2-wheel bikes since their legs act as bike stands. They're definitely too small for a normal 5 year old - the seat can only be safely adjusted to 18" off ground. However, they're very sturdy - could easily handle adult weight. Hope this helps.
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I bought this for my granddaughters second birthday. She was all exited about it. This bike is build so solid that it was still a little bit to heavy for a 2 year old girl to balance.. She wanted to coast right away and tipped over a few times. So she lost interest. But now that her 3. birthday is coming around, she is asking more and more to ride her bike. I think 3 years old would be a good age to start. As someone else already said it is a balance bike, to teach balance, the hardest part of learning to bike . The switch to a regular bike with pedals, but without training wheels, is then easy. I bought this for my granddaughters second birthday. She was all exited about it. This bike is build so solid that it was still a little bit to heavy for a 2 year old girl to balance.. She wanted to coast right away and tipped over a few times. So she lost interest. But now that her 3. birthday is coming around, she is asking more and more to ride her bike. I think 3 years old would be a good age to start. As someone else already said it is a balance bike, to teach balance, the hardest part of learning to bike . The switch to a regular bike with pedals, but without training wheels, is then... » Read More I bought this for my granddaughters second birthday. She was all exited about it. This bike is build so solid that it was still a little bit to heavy for a 2 year old girl to balance.. She wanted to coast right away and tipped over a few times. So she lost interest. But now that her 3. birthday is coming around, she is asking more and more to ride her bike. I think 3 years old would be a good age to start. As someone else already said it is a balance bike, to teach balance, the hardest part of learning to bike . The switch to a regular bike with pedals, but without training wheels, is then easy. « Show Less
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Hi, our 2 year old active grandson rides by him self after teaching him. The foot peddle makes it easier. He doesn't have the strength to steer it in the dirt.
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Hello there, i didn't know your bike so i had to google a image, from the pictures I'm not sure the child's feet will reach the peg that you strap to the down tube, i recommend contacting tyke toter for their advice. I cautiously say no.
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Joseph, this bike is probably too big. My boys are 11 and both a little over 5ft. When they are on the seat in its lowest position they can't put a foot flat on the ground while bike is upright.
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I don't think most balance bikes have a foot rest. I think in fact it would be dangerous as it would prevent the child from being able to stop himself quickly enough, as the feet serve as brakes on a balance bike. My son just picks up his feet when he is coasting. It is not as though a kid young enough to be using a balance bike will be likely to coasting for long enough for that to be a problem. Also, since the feet also serve in the place of pedals, they need to put them down to keep going. I would recommend looking for a video of a kid using a balance bike--it wasn't until I saw some other kids using theirs that I realized how much they can really do on them. I don't think most balance bikes have a foot rest. I think in fact it would be dangerous as it would prevent the child from being able to stop himself quickly enough, as the feet serve as brakes on a balance bike. My son just picks up his feet when he is coasting. It is not as though a kid young enough to be using a balance bike will be likely to coasting for long enough for that to be a problem. Also, since the feet also serve in the place of pedals, they need to put them down to keep going. I would recommend looking for a video of a kid using a balance bike--it wasn't until I saw some... » Read More I don't think most balance bikes have a foot rest. I think in fact it would be dangerous as it would prevent the child from being able to stop himself quickly enough, as the feet serve as brakes on a balance bike. My son just picks up his feet when he is coasting. It is not as though a kid young enough to be using a balance bike will be likely to coasting for long enough for that to be a problem. Also, since the feet also serve in the place of pedals, they need to put them down to keep going. I would recommend looking for a video of a kid using a balance bike--it wasn't until I saw some other kids using theirs that I realized how much they can really do on them. « Show Less
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Not at all. My 3 year old loads it with toys and "treasures" she finds on her bike rides and there are no issues with balance.
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We bought the Strider bike for our 2 1/2 year old grandson. He absolutely loves it!!! The primary purpose of the Strider bike, in my opinion, is to teach kids to develop balance on a bicycle. So, when they graduate to a pedal bike they can do so w/o the use of training wheels.