Both the handlebars and seat are adjustable, so the My First Balance-to-Pedal Bike grows as your child does and is easy to transition to riders of different skill levels and heights.

Remember… while a balance bike certainly prepares a child for a pedal bike, that’s not their only purpose. As a result, they are more prepared for an unexpected loss in balance and are much less likely to fall. Perhaps the most important take away is that kids move through these stages at very different rates. The Ridgeback Scoot is a top-quality balance bike featuring all the upgraded components you could ask for: air tires, handbrake, quick release seat post, and kid-shaped saddle. All you need to do is attach the handlebars; well-made online videos can direct you if you run into issues.

This suggested age range may be based on what age range the manufacturer recommends will like the product best, or what age range is appropriate based on safety information and restrictions. From children that still need an extra hand to the ones that are ready to roar, our complete line of kid’s tricycles and trikes are designed for all stages of riding development. Its unique design is centered around rotating handlebars that allow you to dial in the perfect fit as your toddler grows. With an extended seat post and adjustable-height handlebars, we’ve had the best luck with Strider at accommodating kids of various sizes. LEARN TO RIDE FASTER: Unique, single gear balance bike design with pedals that fold in and out so your child can learn to ride a bike faster.

Attaching the pedals required only an Allen wrench to switch the footrest out; making this change took Jenni five minutes.Next on the list are foam tires because they don’t require pumping and have good traction outdoors (but can be slippery indoors). With its highly stabilising stand, the bike safely tilts forward and back to add excitement while riding (and helps develop their balance and coordination without them even realising! If that seat-to-bar distance is too great, the child will be hunched over and placing too much weight on the handlebars. If the distance between the handlebars and the seat is too tight, the child will be uncomfortably upright, or even leaning slightly back, and their knees will hit the handlebars as they grow. The one thing we’d change about the Woom 1 would be more height adjustability—most kids will outgrow it by age 4.