BALANCE BIKE & STRIDER BIKE

Buying a bike or strider bike for children aged 2 to 3 years

A strider bike is excellent for children of two or three years. STIGA’s lightweight yet stable strider bikes make it easy for children to learn to ride a bike. Our strider bikes feature a stable frame and durable grips. It’s easy to adjust the saddle height as your child grows.
A strider bike has no pedals or training wheels that can give a false sense of security and prevent your child from developing a natural balance for riding a bike. This means children can concentrate fully on finding the right skills from the start, so moving to a “real” bike in the future will be easier.

Push bike, strider bike, balance bike – which one?

No matter what you might call it, your child’s new “bike-like” means of transportation requires the right equipment. At the very least, your child needs a child’ s helmet, but it’s very good to add elbow and knee pads to ensure a safe, comfortable riding experience without scrapes or scratches.
For very young children who haven’t fully mastered a push bike or balance bike, a push car or 3-wheeled scooter can be a great alternative. This will provide a stable beginning for children to learn the basics on their own, just like older children. For children who can easily ride a 3-wheeled scooter, the next step can be a regular 2-wheeled scooter.

10-inch or 12-inch strider bike: which one should you choose?

The greater the wheel diameter, the more speed. When choosing a strider bike, remember to consider the wheel size. STIGA offers strider bikes with 10-inch wheels for very young children (from two years) and with 12-inch wheels for older children. The right wheel size will help provide a safer and more attractive bike experience for your child. In addition, the tyres are quiet and maintenance-free, and will not leave marks on floors – so your child can practise indoors.