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 SMART GEAR WOODEN BALANCE BIKE CLASSIC STYLE 89 $10.33 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 6m |
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 Skuut Wooden Kids Scoot Balance Pre Bike Diggin Active Toddler Beginner $73.98 Time Remaining: 27d 13h 49m Buy It Now for only: $73.98 |
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 PlaSmart PlasmaBike Kids Balance Bike Black Plasma NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 30m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 NIB eezeRider Wooden Balance Bike $85.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 16m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
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 Cool STRIDER Balance Pre Bike GREEN NEW $99.00 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 1m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 New GREEN Balance GO Glider Training BMX Style Bike $129.95 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 10m Buy It Now for only: $129.95 |
 NEW Special Edition STRIDER Balance Bike licensed by HONDA ST 2 $109.00 Time Remaining: 7d 11h 3m Buy It Now for only: $109.00 |
 Kiddimoto Push Balance Bike Blue Superbike Motorcycle $79.99 Time Remaining: 19d 12h Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
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 Cool STRIDER Balance Pre Bike Blue NEW $99.00 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 1m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 Skuut Metal Balance Bike $69.98 Time Remaining: 8d 49m Buy It Now for only: $69.98 |
 Smart Gear Smart Balance Bike Classic Style USED $20.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 21h 43m |
 YBIKE Extreme Balance Bike Orange $96.21 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 52m Buy It Now for only: $96.21 |
 New BLUE Mini Balance Glide Training BMX Style Bike $99.00 Time Remaining: 21d 20h 51m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
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 BRAND NEW ST 3 MODEL STRIDER BALANCE BIKE $79.99 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 38m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
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 Cool STRIDER KTM Balance Pre Bike KTM Graphics NEW $99.00 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 5m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
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 Strider The No Pedal Balance Bike Honda Red Kid Bike $119.99 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 24m Buy It Now for only: $119.99 |
 NIB eezeRider All Terrain Wooden Balance Bike $85.00 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 11m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
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 Strider The No Pedal Balance Bike blue Kid Bike $99.99 Time Remaining: 24d 11h 55m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Prince Lionheart Kids Learn To Ride Wooden Balance Bike Prebike Scooter Whirl $94.99 Time Remaining: 10d 22h 26m Buy It Now for only: $94.99 |
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 TootScoot Preschool Trainer Balance Bike Blue NIB $59.79 Time Remaining: 23d 17h 23m Buy It Now for only: $59.79 |
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 NIB eezeRider All Terrain Wooden Balance Bike $85.00 Time Remaining: 4d 37m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 Trike Child Kids Chicco Red Bullet Balance Training Bike Toddler Bicycle New Fa $57.88 Time Remaining: 26d 17h 8m Buy It Now for only: $57.88 |
 Prince Lionheart Kids Learn To Ride Wooden Balance Bike Prebike Scooter Chop $94.99 Time Remaining: 11d 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $94.99 |
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 PlaSmart PlasmaBike Kids Learn To Ride No Pedal Balance Bike Red Plasma NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 15d 23h 31m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Cruiser Smart Balance Bike $89.99 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 29m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 New Strider PREbike No Pedal Balance Bike Monster Jam Truck Graphics $99.00 Time Remaining: 9d 12h 42m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 2012 Skuut V3 Wooden Kids Scoot Balance Bicycle Bike $79.85 Time Remaining: 21d 12h 54m Buy It Now for only: $79.85 |
 NIB eezeRider Wooden Balance Bike $85.00 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 44m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 Trike Child Kids Chicco Red Bullet Balance Training Bike Toddler Bicycle New Fa $65.92 Time Remaining: 15d 2h 50m Buy It Now for only: $65.92 |
 New Strider ST 3 PREbike No Pedal Balance Bike Pink $99.00 Time Remaining: 28d 18h 57m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 Smart Gear Smart Balance Bike Classic Style $82.64 Time Remaining: 29d 29m Buy It Now for only: $82.64 |
 Treehaus Wood Balance Bike New Ride On Ride Ons Skates Bikes Games Toys NIB $58.56 Time Remaining: 15d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $58.56 |
 Kiddimoto Push Balance Bike Pink Superbike Warranty $79.99 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 26m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Diggin Active Skuut Wooden Balance Bike NEWKids Bike $74.07 Time Remaining: 23d 11h 3m Buy It Now for only: $74.07 |
 KIDS CHILDS PINK BLACK BALANCE Bike Bicycle New $149.00 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 36m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 Kids STRIDER KTM Balance Training Prebike Running Bike $109.00 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 39m Buy It Now for only: $109.00 |
 NIB eezeRider Silver Blue Metal Balance Bike with Parent Pusher $70.00 Time Remaining: 4d 34m Buy It Now for only: $77.00 |
 Chicco Red Bullet Balance Training Bike New Ride On Ride Ons Skates Bikes Games $64.59 Time Remaining: 15d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $64.59 |
 Strider The No Pedal Balance Bike KTM Orange Kid Bike $119.99 Time Remaining: 24d 11h 56m Buy It Now for only: $119.99 |
 Strider Prebike Balance Running Bike Pink Plus Protective Toddler Helmet $99.00 Time Remaining: 14d 14h 2m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 Learning Ride On Balance Bike Wooden Classic Toy Toddler Preschool Kids NEW $88.15 Time Remaining: 25d 11h 49m Buy It Now for only: $88.15 |
 Joovy BicycooGT Balance Bike White New Ride On Ride Ons Skates Bikes Games Toys $132.84 Time Remaining: 15d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $132.84 |
 Police Smart Balance Bike $79.99 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 9m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Prince Lionheart Balance Scooter Chop Transitional Bike $99.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 6m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Sky Rider Smart Balance Bike $79.99 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 49m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 NIB eezeRider Silver Blue Metal Balance Bike with Parent Pusher $70.00 Time Remaining: 4d 39m Buy It Now for only: $77.00 |
 SMART BALANCE BIKE Chopper Smart Gear $79.99 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 52m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Kids STRIDER Special Edition YAMAHA Balance Training Prebike Running Bike $119.00 Time Remaining: 11d 14h 31m Buy It Now for only: $119.00 |
 SMART BALANCE BIKE CRUISER SMART GEAR WONDERWORLD $89.99 Time Remaining: 6d 15h 8m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Bubbleicious Smart Balance Bike $79.99 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 44m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Prince Lionheart Balance Scooter Whirl Girl Wooden Bike $99.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 3m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Smart Gear Smart Balance Bike Classic Style NEW $82.69 Time Remaining: 23d 10h 12m Buy It Now for only: $82.69 |
 STRIDER YOUTH NO PEDAL BALANCE BIKE RED TODDLER KIDS BOYS GIRLS $99.00 Time Remaining: 26d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 YBike Balance Bike Green $79.99 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 9m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 2012 STRIDER ST 3 No Pedal Balance Bike RED Latest Model NEW IN BOX $49.99 Time Remaining: 2d 21h 57m |
 BIKE KIDZAMO MOTO WOODEN 12 PUSH BALANCE BIKE NEW $92.00 Time Remaining: 3d 23m Buy It Now for only: $92.00 |
 PINK Smart Gear Smart Balance Bike Bubbleicious NEW $82.69 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 41m Buy It Now for only: $82.69 |
 STRIDER YOUTH NO PEDAL BALANCE BIKE YELLOW TODDLER KIDS BOYS GIRLS $99.00 Time Remaining: 26d 11h 34m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 New RED Mini Balance Glide Training BMX Style Bike $99.00 Time Remaining: 21d 20h 51m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 Prince Lionheart Balance Bike NEW $83.79 Time Remaining: 21d 19h 35m Buy It Now for only: $83.79 |
 Joovy BicycooGT Balance Bike Red New Ride On Ride Ons Skates Bikes Games Toys $141.53 Time Remaining: 15d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $141.53 |
 YBike Extreme Balance Bike Orange $89.99 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 9m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Joovy BicycooBMX Balance Bike Pink New Ride On Ride Ons Skates Bikes Games Toys $130.47 Time Remaining: 15d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $130.47 |
 NIB eezeRiderYellow Metal Balance Bike with Parent Pusher Handle $70.00 Time Remaining: 5d 16h 15m Buy It Now for only: $77.00 |
 Joovy BicycooBMX Balance Bike Greenie New Ride On Ride Ons Skates Bikes Games $122.77 Time Remaining: 15d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $122.77 |
 Joovy BicycooGT Balance Bike Black New Ride On Ride Ons Skates Bikes Games Toys $146.36 Time Remaining: 15d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $146.36 |
 Skuut V3 Wooden Kids Scoot Balance Bike Bicycle Age 2 5 $79.85 Time Remaining: 15d 11h 4m Buy It Now for only: $79.85 |
 New PINK Balance GO Glider Training BMX Style Bike $129.95 Time Remaining: 21d 20h 51m Buy It Now for only: $129.95 |
 Smart Balance Bike Smart Gear Classic Style Child High Quality New $82.69 Time Remaining: 18d 6h 11m Buy It Now for only: $82.69 |
 Joovy BicycooBMX Balance Bike Blue New Ride On Ride Ons Skates Bikes Games Toys $122.77 Time Remaining: 15d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $122.77 |
 New Strider ST 3 2012 PREbike No Pedal Balance Training Bike Boys Blue $119.00 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 38m Buy It Now for only: $119.00 |
 New Skuut Kids Wooden Balance Bike Free Shipping $91.99 Time Remaining: 20d 11h 19m Buy It Now for only: $91.99 |
Balance Bike
Balance Bike Sizing Guide
So, you have made the decision to purchase a balance bike! You are headed in the right direction; balance bikes are revolutionizing the way kids are learning to ride two-wheelers. Throw away those training-wheels; research indicates that training-wheels can actually hurt kids' ability to balance on a bike.
Balance bikes, on the other hand, encourage balance by allowing children to use their bodies to steady themselves as they ride. In no time, your child will be striding along on his or her balance bike, on their way to mastering the art of riding a two-wheeler.
Before you purchase your balance bike, it is very important to consider sizing. In the case of balance bikes, bigger is NOT better. You want your child to feel comfortable and confident on his bike, and if the bike is too large, this will not be the case.
In fact, if you buy a bike that is too big, your child's feet will not be able to touch the ground and this will make it impossible for him to stop properly, a dangerous situation.
So, how do you find a good fit?
Start by measuring your child's inseam. To do this, have your child stand flat-footed on the ground, feet slightly apart. Take a tape measure and measure the inside length of the leg, from the bottom of his foot/floor to his crotch. Record this length in inches; this is his riding inseam.
Next, find a bike that has a starting height at or below your child's riding inseam. To start, your child should be able sit on the bike with his feet firmly on the ground. As your child gains experience on the bike, he will be able to ride more efficiently on a raised seat, so that the balls of his feet propel the bike. With time, don't be surprised if he feels comfortable enough to lift his feet off the ground all together and coast down the road. Some bikes come with integrated footrest which provide a very convenient resting place for more advanced riders.
Most bikes come with adjustable seats, and some brands even carry XL seat posts for taller children. Simply keep raising the seat as your child gets taller and more comfortable on the bike. Before you know it he will be coasting more and maneuvering his bike with ease; a sure sign that he is ready to hop on a two-wheeler and RIDE!
About the Author
Anne Michaels is the founder of Pedal Free Bikes which carries the finest selection of kids balance bikes at the most competitive prices. If your in the market for a toddler bike, a balance bike is your best bet.
Who makes balance bike not made in China?
Hi. I am looking for a balance bike for my 3yrs old. I was gonna get this http://www.stridersports.ca/ but realized this is made in China. My family has a policy that never buy made in China. I have started searching but thought if i could get some help here!
Thanks in advance!!
give up your *** policy, all of them are made in china even if it is label with us.
Balance Bike Demonstration - Skip the Training Wheels