No matter how bad your day is, your bike will always make you feel better. There is no freer feeling for me than going out on my bike, whether mountain biking, cycle touring or just a nip down to the shops. My wife and I are trying to instil a passion for biking into our […]
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10 reasons NOT TO use stabilisers on your kids bike
I recently saw two kids cycling together at the local BMX track; one was on a traditional pedal bike, the other was on a balance bike. While the kid on the balance bike had no trouble with the bumpy gravel surface, his friend kept toppling over and getting stuck on the humps. Although he was enthusiastic and […]
How to Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike Confidently & Safely
Learning to ride a bike is one of life’s big milestones, something parents and children will remember forever. Kids these days are learning to ride younger than ever. I was 5 when I got my first bike and 6 when I took off my stabilisers (which was a scary experience), but that was before the […]
Strider 14x Vs LittleBig Balance to Pedal Bike | In Depth Comparison
We’ve been asked a few times recently about the difference between the Strider 14x and the LittleBig bike. At first glance they seem similar since they can both convert from a balance bike to a pedal bike, but in reality they have a number of differences. Both the LittleBig and the Strider 14X are designed […]
Balance Bike Vs Training Wheels. Which is Best?
When discussing the benefits of balance bikes vs training wheels, it’s important to remember that while most of us learned to ride using training wheels (and may have been scarred as a result), there are now other better options out there. I remember getting my first bike for my 5th birthday – very late compared […]