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trendymommy said
on 9/26/2009 I agree that the Strider running bike is awesome! I bought one for my 2 year-old son this summer and he absolutely loves it! he enver wants to come inside anymore! It's so light-weight he can even carry it himself when he's doesn't want to ride it anymore.
I researched all the balance bikes before decicing and the Strider is the best bike on the market by far! www.stridersports.com has all the info or in Canada www.stridersports.ca
balancebikeshop said
on 8/14/2009 The strider is a great bike and has been a very popular seller. If you are looking for a wood model, the Prince Lionheart is a great choice due to price and quality. My 3 year old son rides a Prince Lionheart and a Boot Scoot. I like the metal spoked wheels on the Lionheart.
Check them all out at my store, www.balancebikeshop.com
Ciecie Cool said
on 8/13/2009 This was good information. I'd never heard of balance bikes. Smile!
kindermusikkids said
on 5/18/2009 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
Peggy Hazelwood said
on 3/14/2009 Thanks, I'd never heard of a balance bike.
bugaboo said
on 1/28/2009 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.