The traditional way that kids learn to ride a bike is to use training wheels to learn to pedal first, then remove the training wheels and learn to balance later. This usually means that parents have to walk or run beside the child while first learning to balance. The child will almost always have an accident or two that results in not only bruised arms or legs, but also a bruised confidence.
Europeans have long known that it should be the other way around — the child should learn to balance first, and then learn to pedal. A Balance Bike is the way it’s done. A balance Bike has no pedals. The child can always reach the ground with his or her feet, walking or running while learning to pull their feet up to balance and coast. It’s easier on parents and the child learns on his or her own.
We’ve found the best Balance Bikes, based on actual owner/user reviews. Click on the link below to see our findings: