Comments on How to Buy a Balance Bike

This was good information. I'd never heard of balance bikes. Smile!

The answer to all these comments are theStrider bike.It address the weight-Strider bikes are less than 7 poundsMade with durable metal partsQuick release is availableDosent require special tools assembles in minutesMy son has been riding since he's 2 and he's not even three yet and will probably be riding a two wheeler by the time he's 3You can read some of the articles I've written.Enjoy!Annette Simmons

Thanks, I'd never heard of a balance bike.

Thanks, I'd never heard of a balance bike.

Decent article. A few more considerations: The weight of the bike. Some of these bikes are too heavy for a 2 or 3 year old child. You reference the Trek, but it must weigh 1000 lbs....much too heavy for a child to "push" around. The warranty. Does the maker stand behind their product? Many of these bikes come with no warranty whatsoever. Components. What type and level of components does the bike have? Is it made with a lot of cheap plastic parts in areas where plastic is not desirable? Is the handlebar and seat quickly adjustable (quick release) or does it require special tools? Consumer Reviews. What do you find when you Google the product? What are other consumers saying about a given product and customer service? Again, nicely written article. Just some other things to consider.