Once the child is up to speed and coasting, where do they put their feet? I see some balance bikes have foot rests, but this one does not..
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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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My nephew just raises his feet a little to coast. There are no foot rests. His feet are his brakes. I hope this answers your question.
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Not quite sure what you are asking. I will say that this bike is great though. You can use it as a balance bike without pedals and then as your child grows and is ready for pedals you just add them to the bike. It comes with all the equipment to add the pedals when it is time. Can't recommend this bike enough. Cost is the only negative. Hope this info helps.
2129873
Your child will coast without pedaling. If your child presses back on the pedal the brake will engage, it is very sensitive. All in all it is a great little bike.
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There is a tray for the kiddo's feet to rest in while they are young. As they get bigger you can push the tray back and they can use their feet Flintstone style to move the car.
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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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The footrest was one of the reasons my hubby chose this one for our three year old, but honestly, I have never seen him use it. He likes to keep his feet out as he glides. He's been using it for about a year now.
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The ambiguity in comments you've seen is likely due to the way in which the seat moves... It doesn't raise and lower like a bicycle with a seat post. Instead you move the seat along the diagonal cross bar that the seat is mounted to in order to move your child further from the pedals.
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No. If I had known there wasn't a place for them to rest their feet I wouldn't have purchased. my 20m old can reach the pedal just doesnt know how to use them so his feet drag on the ground. He loves the trike just I cant seem to get him to use it properly and it doesnt have a foot rest like other models.
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No. Based on what I saw with my two kids, multiple neighborhood kids, and visiting cousins, no kid can "ride" this bike. It is low, awkward, uncomfortable, un-ergonomic, etc. It looks cool, so kids will be excited to sit on it. Aftwr two minutes (MAX) attempting and failing to find a way to have fun with it, they'll get off and never get back on. Buy a different balance bike, or better yet, stick with a good tricycle until it's time for a bike with training wheels. Learning to pedal is more important at this age anyway.
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The child can apply their brakes when riding. You will notice the pull feeling. After that happened once, I reminded my daughter not todo that when riding. It is not enough to stop you completely when the child brakes.
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I am not a child, but I do have the bicycle.. I am 5 ft 1 in and unable to ride an adult bike because my legs are very short due to rickets as a child. My balance is also not that good. My husband has my seat adjusted and replaced the original seat with one that was wider for more balance and comfort. Make sure you have the right air in the tires..it makes it much easier to pedal. She would have to be able to pull the brakes that are on the handle bar, but it has no gears and rides very smooth. I wish we lived close by so she could try mine. I think maybe she could master this bike. It has been a joy to me since I also cannot master a two wheeler. Good luck and God Bless.. I am not a child, but I do have the bicycle.. I am 5 ft 1 in and unable to ride an adult bike because my legs are very short due to rickets as a child. My balance is also not that good. My husband has my seat adjusted and replaced the original seat with one that was wider for more balance and comfort. Make sure you have the right air in the tires..it makes it much easier to pedal. She would have to be able to pull the brakes that are on the handle bar, but it has no gears and rides very smooth. I wish we lived close by so she could try mine. I think maybe she could master this bike. It has... » Read More I am not a child, but I do have the bicycle.. I am 5 ft 1 in and unable to ride an adult bike because my legs are very short due to rickets as a child. My balance is also not that good. My husband has my seat adjusted and replaced the original seat with one that was wider for more balance and comfort. Make sure you have the right air in the tires..it makes it much easier to pedal. She would have to be able to pull the brakes that are on the handle bar, but it has no gears and rides very smooth. I wish we lived close by so she could try mine. I think maybe she could master this bike. It has been a joy to me since I also cannot master a two wheeler. Good luck and God Bless.. « Show Less
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She should be fine. We purchased the bike for my 5 yr old granddaughter and she had no problems with her feet touching the ground. The bike is beautiful and she loves it!
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I don't believe it is intend for the child riding this bike to rest their feet. The part of the frame that attaches the rear wheel does have some grip tape on it but it really isn't used by my son in the way he rides the bike. I think there are some videos on the companies website that will help you see how children ride this type of bike. He loves the bike and it is very helpful for his balance. Good luck.
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There is no foot rest except the pedals but the seat for younger babies is long enough that I don"t see that that would be a problem. I don't see an active baby using a foot rest much anyway.
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I highly recommend adding a kickstand. Bike shops will install them at minimal cost. You will appreciate having this as an option, especially if your child is young (we started riding with my son at age 18 months).
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I found that the speed at which the bike is pedaled can impact the steering response time. That is, if your child stops pedaling or slows down, the "bike" may not seem responsive. Try pedaling faster :-)
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I thought the same and I even bought a board for my older son! And when it arrived I was extremely happy he sits on the footrest,because the twins feet are still too short to reach there. We never use the board,my four years old sits happily in the front! :) (not for jogging,just when walking around:) Safety first! )