Balance Bike Reviews

New and Improved 2015 Kinderbike Laufrad

We are excited that the best selling Kinderbike Laufrad will be back in stock by the middle of October 2014 and has a few new notable improvements. The Mini, in addition to having the lowest saddle height available, has also been the top-rated small trainer for several years. But that didn't stop them from finding a way to make it…
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Balance Bike Reviews

New bike colors from FirstBike

Starting in August 2014, the FirstBike Cross will be available in Orange and the FirstBike Street will be available in Violet. These two bikes can be pre-ordered now with an additional 10% off the purchase price. Buy your FirstBike balance bike here. See the new colors here. The FirstBike is a high quality balance bike designed in Germany by cycling…
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Balance Bike Buyers Guides

Are foot rests on balance bikes needed?

This is a common question that arises when talking to balance bike shoppers.  When I say "foot rests", I am discussing the pegs or bars made to rest a childs feet when gliding on their balance bike.  The picture below of the Glide Bikes Mini Glider is a true foot rest.  Some bike companies like Strider will claim to have…
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Balance Bike Reviews

Kinderbike E-Series Balance Bike back on the Market

Kinderbike USA has brought back an old favorite to their stable of award winning balance bikes.  The E-Series is a no-frills version of the Kinderbike Laufrad.  The E-Series balance bike has no brake or reflectors, the air tires have been replaced with EVA foam tires and aluminum spoked wheels are now plastic mag wheels.  The aluminum frame is now a…
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Balance Bike Reviews

New Scoot XL by Ridgeback Balance Bike Now Available!

Building on the success of the Scoot balance bike with 12" wheels, Ridgeback UK has now unveiled the new Scoot XL which has 14" wheels.  The new Scoot XL is similar in frame design and components with the exception of 14" wheels and a slightly larger frame size which works well for bigger kids ages 5-8 years.  This enables the…
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Balance Bike Buyers Guides

Balance Bike Steering Limiters – Are they Needed?

Some of the best bikes I sell have steering limiters.  Some of the best bikes I sell don't have limiters :) I have numerous parents asking for a balance bike with a steering limiter or whether they are needed or not. First of all, just a quick explanation of steering limiters if you aren't familiar.  Steering limiters on balance bikes…
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