Will these be good for an 8 year old as stoker on a tandem so her feet don't keep slipping off the pedals?
1086064
I'd think so, as long as they're not tight. The foot goes in onto the pedal at an angle and, when straighted, the straps cinch onto it.
1086065
I don't speak Tandem but am ASSuming a Stoker is the person on the back. So, Yes i believe they would be good for that. The are pretty easy to figure out.
1086066
I believe they will work because you can adjust them. You will need screw holes in the front and back of the pedals. If you take the reflectors off you should have the holes.
1976053
I think it's possible, the seat and handle bars are adjustable. The hardest part for my daughter is getting the pedals aligned to start her forward motion. I generally have to provide a little push to get her started.
733661
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.
2158886
I bought it for my daughter who is 12 and 80 pounds and they work nicely, just this last weekend we were out in very deep snow and she maneuvered great. Hers were easier to put on than mine, so the on and off should be easy enough for your 8 yr old.
909929
Probably not. I bought them for my daughter and they did not stay on her feet very long. Unfortunately, I cannot suggest you buy them for that reason.
951983
i think the pedal car would be harder to maneuver. She wouldn't be too tall ...in fact shes a perfect age for it.
749248
The pedals continue to go around but it works fine. If your child has their feet on them it stays in place.
1346579
Kelly - these are small enough that i believe childrens shoes would fit well. The question may be if the mounting holes would fit on a small bike pedal. As mine have all grown I don't have any kids bikes at home to give an answer.
1909737
I have not used them for any serious mountain biking, just across fields and gravel roads, but I think they would be OK. Be aware that these are easier to release than standard SPDs, and that does increase the likelihood of an unintentional pedal release.
308682
A lot will depend on your shoes and the type of riding. If you are doing much out-of-the-saddle riding then a strapped clipless may be better, otherwise, if they fit your shoes, then these will be just fine. Be sure to practice getting out of them when you need to and get used to stuffing the toes in securely when jamming uphill and on technical downhills. Safety first. As for the pedals themselves, I prefer metal pedals with good bearings, but I am still using the originals that came with my 1988 Fisher Montare! No suspension for me, so a pedal's gotta be pretty durable on my fat tire bike.
1370655
Yes, they're extremely hard, they're designed for drifting. If you're looking for traction you'll need to get some different tires, I recommend visiting some rc forums and asking the people there what they use
513296
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.
86337
Depends on the size of the kid really. I bought them for an 18 month old. He is 3 now and they will probably fit him, but we switched over to TLD elbow pads (xs) for knee/shin protection and G-form pads for elbow protection (xxs). The strider stuff is okay for neighborhood stuff but if you plan on riding the skate park or trails they tend to shift around during extended riding or decent falls. Oh and our little guy is about 37 lbs right now.
787835
I use them with 12 and 14 year old boys and have never had an issue with them slipping. So long as the floor is reasonably clean I cant imagine anyone having a problem with them slipping.
1162601
At her age her feet probably aren't done growing. If she is skating outside she may want to wear two pairs of socks. Also you want to make sure she has tall socks on. An 8 will be a little big but in the long run they will last longer. I live in Minnesota and manage a skating rink. Can you rent some to see how it would work for her? We rent out many skates in a winter season.
1260464
Yes, I bought them last year for my 11 year old ( which she loved). They are perfectly fine for an 8 yr old. They are comfortable and you just have to plug them into your device.
726679
I would say that it depends on how tall your 8 year old is, BUT... if I were still 8, I would ride this thing till the wheels fell off! It's a great and well built ride for the money.