Now that i have figured out and ordered a bike seat for my little man, im turning my attention to balance bikes. He already loves pushing things around and trying to get on his second cousin's balance bike (cheap thing from Target), but cant figure out steering or stuff yet.
Im thinking that he will be ready for a balance bike in the spring, so im doing a bit of research now while im sick... blergh.
Looking around it seems that CB/DK have released a decent bike that addresses most of the gripes i have had with the other offerings on the market: http://flowmountainbike.com/post-all/caroline-buchanan-releases-new-balance-bikes/
From the specs, photo and video, it seems to tick the boxes: lowish standover, spoked wheels (seen three balance bikes in the trash with busted plastic wheels that are non-sourceable), standard seatpost (looks like 25.4), adjustable headset spacers and stem, space for kids to put their feet etc.
It is a bit more than the other 'decent' balance bikes like the Strider and tons better than the $50 things, and infinitely better than the wooden things, but realistically the extra $50 isnt going to break the bank given the swathe of other bikes in our garage. And if that means he takes up cycling...
Anyone seen one in person though? What do other people use for their kids?
Im thinking that he will be ready for a balance bike in the spring, so im doing a bit of research now while im sick... blergh.
Looking around it seems that CB/DK have released a decent bike that addresses most of the gripes i have had with the other offerings on the market: http://flowmountainbike.com/post-all/caroline-buchanan-releases-new-balance-bikes/
From the specs, photo and video, it seems to tick the boxes: lowish standover, spoked wheels (seen three balance bikes in the trash with busted plastic wheels that are non-sourceable), standard seatpost (looks like 25.4), adjustable headset spacers and stem, space for kids to put their feet etc.
It is a bit more than the other 'decent' balance bikes like the Strider and tons better than the $50 things, and infinitely better than the wooden things, but realistically the extra $50 isnt going to break the bank given the swathe of other bikes in our garage. And if that means he takes up cycling...
Anyone seen one in person though? What do other people use for their kids?
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