Learn to Ride Guide: Balance Bikes

Kyle Anderson

Why choose a balance bike?

A balance bike like the Koen, Elm, or Spitfire can help a child gain coordination and balance skills. These skills build their confidence and also transfer over pretty smoothly when learning how to ride a “big kid” bike.

What ages are best for starting with a balance bike?

Children as young as 18-months to 3 years old are in the perfect age range to start their bicycle journey on a balance bike.

How does a child learn with a balance bike?

A child will learn to ride a balance bike in a way that is natural for them. That being said, there are some things you can encourage that will make learning easier:

After your child has mastered the last step and is comfortable you will be able to transition them directly to a pedal bike and may be able to forego training wheels completely.

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