Do the foot pegs get in the way of the children really learning to balance? Is this a bike for a child who would already feel comfortable using them?
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No my 3 yr old is still learning and doesn't have trouble with the foot pedals getting in the way.
3277
We turned the foot pegs inward until he got used to gliding then turned them out when he was gliding for greater distances. He loved the bike and has now learned to ride a real two wheeler. Age 5
3278
The foot pegs do not get in the way for my tall 7 year old grandson. He sometimes walks the bike. However, neither of his brothers like it, they prefer the regular bike. This grandson has a leg disability.
3279
No. The foot pegs do not get in the way of kids learning how to balance. It actually helps them. Go to Youtube and you can see videos on this. It is a great little starter bike. You also may want to buy your kid a push scooters (Radio Flyer Shockwave Scooter or any other good brand). It will help your child a lot. My oldest son learned how to ride his bike 6 weeks after riding his Radio Flyer Shockwave Scooter.
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My son never had a problem with the foot pegs. Plus you can even leave them off as they are easily removable.
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As your child pushes himself/herself while sitting on the bike, foot rests on the back would tangle his/her feet between the pavement and the bike as the foot goes back. Foot rests on the front would make steering more difficult for these beginner balancers. My son simply lifts his feet for the few seconds that he coasts and then returns to pushing himself along on the ground. We have also taken him to the BMX track where he and other little ones actually race these on part of the track and none had any issues with the bike not having foot rests. Some rest their feet on frame that slopes back to hold the back wheel. Hope that helps. As your child pushes himself/herself while sitting on the bike, foot rests on the back would tangle his/her feet between the pavement and the bike as the foot goes back. Foot rests on the front would make steering more difficult for these beginner balancers. My son simply lifts his feet for the few seconds that he coasts and then returns to pushing himself along on the ground. We have also taken him to the BMX track where he and other little ones actually race these on part of the track and none had any issues with the bike not having foot rests. Some rest their feet on frame that slopes... » Read More As your child pushes himself/herself while sitting on the bike, foot rests on the back would tangle his/her feet between the pavement and the bike as the foot goes back. Foot rests on the front would make steering more difficult for these beginner balancers. My son simply lifts his feet for the few seconds that he coasts and then returns to pushing himself along on the ground. We have also taken him to the BMX track where he and other little ones actually race these on part of the track and none had any issues with the bike not having foot rests. Some rest their feet on frame that slopes back to hold the back wheel. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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The pedals themselves can be removed, but the bar that holds the pedal to the bike can't. So even if you take the pedal off, the bar will hit your child in the ankles. Learned that the hard way after purchasing the bike based on the previous answers. So I wouldn't recommend using this bike as a balance bike.
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My oldest is 6 loves it and it does come with leg extenders for bigger kids. I think kids of all ages would like it, but you are more limited to getting around (compared to a bike) that is the only thing to think about I guess...
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This seat does not get in the way of the rider getting on the bike since its behind the seat post. However you will want to put your child in first, while holding onto your bike, then swinging your leg over which takes a couple times to get used to balancing. That being said, my wife and I each have one on our bikes for our two girls and we love this kids seat.
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There is no resting spot but my child was 2 yes old when we got it couldn't quite reach the peddles but loved pushing it with his feet. They'll grow into it and it's a great bike we get complements every time we are out.
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Keep in mind that any bike can be a balance bike. I had a late bloomer 8 year old that had not learned to ride yet and we had a 16" wheel child's bike sitting around and I removed the pedals and crank arms and within a week she had figured out the balance and steering. Then I put the pedals and crank arm back on and within another week she was riding. It does take some tools and basic understanding of bike mechanics to take the bike apart and put it back together, but all together it didn't take longer than an hour or so.
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The seat is already almost touching the frame, so I would say not much, if at all. I would add that this is not a bike you sit on like a normal bike: the child needs to be able to stand over the seat and walk or run and then sit down on the seat. If the child is too small they have to sit when they are pushing and that is not comfortable. I tried having my 4 year old use it last year but she was too small. This year, at 5, it is much better and she enjoys it.
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Yes, the foot pegs are removable, or can be rotated 90 degrees so that they are in the same plane as the bike frame - this is very useful whenthe kids go back and forth about wanting them or not! Also, keeping it rotated "out of the way" seems safer than removing it... the open tube resulting from removing it seems like it could scratch or gouge in some circumstances.
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No. I'd say that's the perfect height for this bike. My kid is 44 inches tall and still loves this bike over his regular bike with pedals. I highly recommend this bike, it taught my kid how to balance on a bike in less than a week!
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Yes! My grand daughter is four and she loves taking her doll bike riding with her! She no longer uses training wheels and it does not affect the balance of the bike !
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I bought this item a couple of weeks ago for my 4year old. She does not know how to ride a bike. I have taken her to school (10mins ride) twice this week and it seems to balance pretty well. I advise not to go to fast and make sure she wears a helmet.
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I bought two for my grand-kids (3 and 4) who are fairly healthy but they've quickly outgrown them. They're great for kids to get over their initial fear of 2-wheel bikes since their legs act as bike stands. They're definitely too small for a normal 5 year old - the seat can only be safely adjusted to 18" off ground. However, they're very sturdy - could easily handle adult weight. Hope this helps.
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I am not a child, but I do have the bicycle.. I am 5 ft 1 in and unable to ride an adult bike because my legs are very short due to rickets as a child. My balance is also not that good. My husband has my seat adjusted and replaced the original seat with one that was wider for more balance and comfort. Make sure you have the right air in the tires..it makes it much easier to pedal. She would have to be able to pull the brakes that are on the handle bar, but it has no gears and rides very smooth. I wish we lived close by so she could try mine. I think maybe she could master this bike. It has been a joy to me since I also cannot master a two wheeler. Good luck and God Bless..
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I bought this for my granddaughters second birthday. She was all exited about it. This bike is build so solid that it was still a little bit to heavy for a 2 year old girl to balance.. She wanted to coast right away and tipped over a few times. So she lost interest. But now that her 3. birthday is coming around, she is asking more and more to ride her bike. I think 3 years old would be a good age to start. As someone else already said it is a balance bike, to teach balance, the hardest part of learning to bike . The switch to a regular bike with pedals, but without training wheels, is then easy. I bought this for my granddaughters second birthday. She was all exited about it. This bike is build so solid that it was still a little bit to heavy for a 2 year old girl to balance.. She wanted to coast right away and tipped over a few times. So she lost interest. But now that her 3. birthday is coming around, she is asking more and more to ride her bike. I think 3 years old would be a good age to start. As someone else already said it is a balance bike, to teach balance, the hardest part of learning to bike . The switch to a regular bike with pedals, but without training wheels, is then... » Read More I bought this for my granddaughters second birthday. She was all exited about it. This bike is build so solid that it was still a little bit to heavy for a 2 year old girl to balance.. She wanted to coast right away and tipped over a few times. So she lost interest. But now that her 3. birthday is coming around, she is asking more and more to ride her bike. I think 3 years old would be a good age to start. As someone else already said it is a balance bike, to teach balance, the hardest part of learning to bike . The switch to a regular bike with pedals, but without training wheels, is then easy. « Show Less
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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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Yes. It works great as a balance bike too. I took off the pedals and the training wheels and lowered the seat as low as it would go. My 3.5 year old loved it and learned to balance and lean into turns on his own over the summer.