Can this bike take stabilisers/training wheels? Thinking it could be used as a walking aid for a disabled boy?!
522806
My grandson has cerebral palsy and cannot pedal with the left foot. He loves the independence even if only walking. He works on balance with an adult holding the back. Great investment for us.
522807
I wouldn't suggest doing that. The bike is clumsy and wobbly, real hard to just push to move it out of the driveway when he leaves it laying there because it doesn't provide good balance when not actually sitting on the seat and holding both ends of the handle bars. And even when sitting on the seat the child has to work to balance it, which makes the transition to riding a regular bike easy because they've tackled this training tool. I would definitely only use this training tool as it was designed for.
522808
I am sorry but I just don't know. We did not use any other devices on the one for our grandson.
522809
It is a very expensive training aid. I would recommend a bicycle and remove the wheeles.
522810
No, this bike does not use training wheels however it is designed for children with special needs.
460762
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.
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.
27798
No...it is a three wheel bike that Is very easy to assemble but used for individuals that have a hard time mastering the regular bike. IGot it for my Autistic daughter who fell once on a regular bike and would not get back on a regular bike. My daughter loves this bike. They are hard to find but AMAZON made that part easy !
1135003
Yes, my grandson just turned 5 in February and we got this for him at Christmas. In fact after a while of using it he now rides his bike without training wheels. It has been a great buy very durable.
403765
The bike comes with training wheels and it is very easy to put together! My 4yo loves it!
1208717
My 3.5 year old used/uses this bike regularly. You will need to keep the training wheels on for that age.
1054345
Not something the bike was intended for. My son fell and tossed it around for a few days before he got the hang of it, then he went no where without it. A basket, could be attached with a little creativity, but anything larger than a small bag would have simply gotten in the way.
1547676
No, I would only use this bike for a child who rides without training wheels as it has gears and hand brakes.
1578475
Hi Alison yes you can put different training wheels on it although I think the ones that came with the bike are very sturdy
1146020
I think you would be better off with a stationary bike or a three-wheeled bike. Although these wheels help stabilize you when riding, you need enough balance to mount and dismount the bike when starting and stopping. The risk of falling in traffic is too high to warrant using a bike with training wheels.
240779
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 K
548986
yes. we bought this bike for our 5 year old and have never used the training wheels with it. They are just laying around the house!
1371743
It would depend on how tall and coordinated he was. The handles do not adjust to height. For the tricks you can do with this bike, it might be better if he was a little older.
1329314
My husband weighs about 170 and he often plays with our son and rides my son's bike and the training wheels hold him up just fine. I think as long as you do not try going on rough terrain or be abusive, they would work just fine.
1123167
I would assume so, as training wheels can be added to pretty much any bike - just a matter of adjusting them after installing on the axle. I got this bike as the next step in moving daughter off of training wheels, so I'm going to try the balance buddy instead with it.
1466138
This bike did not come with training wheels. It is a 20 inch bike and is more for an experienced child than one who is learning.