I see the bike has the sprocket brakes (not a free spin hub), does that mean the pedals spin too fast for the kid when going fast or down a hill?
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The pedals don't spin unless the child is pedaling. The brakes don't engage unless the child pedals backward
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Yes. It also means when you are working hard to pull them up a hill and their legs get tired they can put the breaks on and pretty much stop you dead in your tracks. Wish I would have thought through it like you are :-). All that being said my 3 year old daughter loves!!!!! Going on bike rides and I love being able to take her as well as have the option to unhook her and let her ride free around home. If given the chance I would make a few changes but overall we love it and would more than likely buy it again.
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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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I would suggest you to skip this idea. Training or supporting wheels are not helpful at all. The problem is, that the kids will loose theire sense for balance by using this wheels and need more time to bike "free". Try to train first without the pedals (support by pushing), so your child learns to balance the bike with the handlebar and the body. If the bike was used before as a training bike without the pedals the know it already. The kids learn "pedaling" quite fast.
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I assume you actually mean between the cranks and flywheel since all pedals spin freely. The answer is no, it does not "freewheel." That's how all spin bikes work and that's what makes them different from an old-school "exercise" bike. It's a direct connection from the crank sprocket to the flywheel via the chain and there is no freewheel on the flywheel �
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My son was 3 when we got this. He learned very fast about balance when he was hooked up to my bike, and he learned about braking, as he would put his brakes on as I was going up hill. He has since learned not to do that and help me brake when we go downhill. He is 5 now and this summer he will be ready to take the training wheels off. It should last him another year depending on how fast he grows.Hopefully that helps.
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No, this was my 4 yr olds first bike and he has a very hard time getting the pedals to move
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Yes, a fixed speed bike is like a track bike. If you pedal backwards the bike would go backwards. If the bike is moving the pedals always move.But, most fixed speed bikes I have used, have a rear wheel that you can with a free wheel on the opposite side. So, if you switch it to free wheel setting, it rides like a normal bike where you can roll without having to pedal all the time.Thanks
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They pedal back like a coaster break, very easily actually. Keep that in mind however when you are pushing them with the handle, we've had a couple gut checks because of the break! I also saw your comment about not getting a response from the manufacturer, we were having an issue with the pedals engaging and they responded within 24 hours. It's a great bike, well worth the investment.
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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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My 3 yr old rides it up n down drive way n loves it now extreemly fast tho. His power wheel is faster
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I do not know what the frame is made of, but it is a Cruizer bike so there are no speeds. I suppose you would say there is only one speed. The brakes are the type where you push the pedal backwards to stop.
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The peddles brake too! Is a very good bike! Have it for my 6 years old son.
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No, I would only use this bike for a child who rides without training wheels as it has gears and hand brakes.
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It's a small little bike designed for a toddler. That being said, my 7 and 9 yr olds ride around on it and have just as much fun! (My kids are on the smaller side) You might get it and think it's much too small but find that it can just as easily be played with. Hope that helps!
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My grandson is riding it very well and has been since his second birthday. I think he will be ready for a bicycle before he needs pedals. This little balance bike is very well built. The regular bike will come for my little guy's third birthday late November.
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Yes. If the child is not pedaling, the bike still moves along. It definitely helps with give some momentum when they pedal but the bike moves along if they get tired.
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Yes, the bike has pedal brakes and handle breaks. We have been very happy with this bike!