One of the defining moments in the life of many kids is the first time they rode a two-wheel bike without training wheels. We probably all remember it when our Mom or Dad was jogging along with their hand on our back and suddenly we didn’t feel the hand and right about the time we realized we were doing it on our own that flying feeling quickly morphed into a crashing sensation. Your kid doesn’t ever have to have that crashing feeling and here’s how…
“If your child can walk, your child CAN ride a Strider!” Yup, that’s what Pacific Strider Bikes says and they are right. The neighborhood we live in is full of kids and in they spend a ton of time in the summer in our large cul-de-sac. About half the kids learned to ride on a PREbike and you can tell so easily. The parents who went the traditional route of tricycle followed by training wheels are still chasing their wobbly kids around past age 7. The PREbike kids are on their own from day one and transition to pedaling a big bike nearly instantly. They are more confident and have a ton more fun. Oh yeah, most of them are on a pedal bike with no training wheels or parental assistance at age 4.
Our Strider Bike showed up and was super easy to put together. As I was unpacking the box my 3 year old got his plastic toolset so he could help because I wasn’t moving fast enough for him. The bike took about 10 minutes to put together and all required tools were included in the box. Without all the help I could have finished assembly in half that time.
Even though it was getting dark we strapped a helmet onto the boy and took him out to the street. He immediately took to the bike and was gliding in no time at all.
He even went off-road!
He was having so much fun his big sister even wanted a turn! She has been riding a pedal bike without training wheels for a little over a year now-but she loved having more control! She wouldn’t be attempting the big concrete rock on a pedal bike!
Pacific Strider Bikes are the perfect tool to give your kid a head start with balance and coordination and install the value of daily exercise. Balance is a primary skill and pedaling is a secondary skill. If your kid learns balance first learning to pedal will be a breeze. By the time they switch to a pedal bike your kid will spend their time having fun instead of focusing on pedaling and worrying about the training wheel wobbles.
Here is a great video that shows tiny tots speeding around on Striders:
Pacific Strider Bikes have a number of safety features too:
- Free from any cables, chains, sprockets or protusions that can harm your kid
- Lightweight design (6.9 pounds) and low center of gravity makes it easy for any kid to control
- Low and flat handlebar design lets kids reach out instead of up giving better leverage and maneuverability
One safety feature they don’t mention is that when your younger kid won’t constantly be asking for a “big kid bike” because a Pacific Strider Bike looks just like a BMX bike minus the pedals!
Pacific Strider Bikes are super durable. The frame is custom-welded, thin-gauge steel alloy. That translates to light, sturdy and will last through many rough kids. The Strider is available in a number of bright colors and all paint is certified compliant with California Proposition 65 lead standards. The tires are puncture-proof molded foam so you will never have to stop riding to change a flat. The seat adjusts from 11 to 16 inches, or 19 inches with the extra-long seat post, and the handlebar from 20 to 22 inches. The whole bike is light as a feather weighing just 6.9 pounds and fits nicely on the backseat floorboard of our compact car.
All Pacific Strider Bikes include a quick-release seat clamp, 2 year warranty, and 60 day money back guarantee!
We loved every second of watching our little guy zoom around the cul-de-sac. It was fun watching how fast he figured the motion out and how much confidence he developed in such a short period of time. That night he talked about how happy his “big boy bike” made him! Imagine how fun it would be for your little guy or girl to find a shiny new two-wheeled bike under the Christmas tree?!
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And now Sippy Cup Mom readers will receive a 10% discount when you use the promo code: ‘SippyCup’. This discount code applies to bikes and accessories. All bikes and most accessories include free shipping to the continental Unites States.
To guarantee delivery by Christmas, orders need to be placed by Friday, December 16th to ship via free UPS Ground shipping.After the 16th you can still receive your bike by Christmas, but rush shipping charges will apply!
Pacific Striders has very generously offered one very lucky Sippy Cup Mom reader an awesome Strider bike in their choice of red, blue, green, yellow, orange or pink!
Disclaimer: I was sent a Pacific Strider bike to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest.
The steering is stiff but can loosen as the child grows and is more able to control the bike!
Tires/Wheels : Puncture-proof all-terrain tires with sealed bearings and 8mm steel axles means no more airing up tires or searching for repair parts
great way to tech them balance on 2 wheels…..
This is amazing! I’d love to have one for my little guy! We haven’t learned to pedal yet, but are getting too tall for our trike.
I like the fact that it is designed for ages 1-5
Looks awesome! My 3 year old would love this!
I love that this bike is gender neutral so my little boy can use it, then pass it on to his little sisters!
Wow I read that the ages set for this bike is 1- 5 even a 1 yr old can start to use this bike.. WOW-o
It has a weight limit of 50 lbs.
I like that it has the integrated foot rest! She has a place to put her feet when learns to balance.
ONLY balance bike with footrests properly positioned BELOW the saddle. I like that the footrests are in a logical place!
I learned that their footrest design allows 18 month old children to use the bike and 5 year old children to place their feet up in a stable position when ready to glide.
I learned that it has a 50 lb weight limit.
I learned it has an adjustale seat height from11″ to 16″.
Puncture proof tires! That is a great plus out here on the farm! My grandkids would love this!
Adjustable height handlebars!
I love the weight limit on it, 50lbs.
The bike has an integrated foot rest so the child has a place to put feet after the child can balance.
I love that it’s low maintenance and durable.
50 lbs weight limit
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The seat and handle bars are adjustable so they grow with your child
weight limit 50 lbs…gives child plenty of time to grow with it!
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STRIDERTM features a patent-pending, integrated, LaunchpadTM footrest that doesn’t inhibit or endanger children’s feet or shins
I learned that older children can stand on the footrests.
There is an officially licensed Monster Jam Strider Bike
love it is gender neutral and the integrated foot , fab for my niece and nephew
Designed for toddlers, ages 1 – 5.
I learned that they have a unique frame design integrated with Launch Pad footrests for gliding and learning advanced riding skills. Also they have lots of accessories on their site like helmets and pads.
I love the fact that the company is family owned business!
Older children can stand on the footrests.
This footrest design allows 18 month old children to use the bike and 5 year old children to place their feet up in a stable position when ready to glide
So cool that a 1 year old can use it!! My baby girl is almost 1!! Woot woot! Hope to win!
i love that you can get a strider PRE bike so the older and younger siblings can have the same kind of bike! way cool
It would be great to win one – but it was nice to see that they are actually quite affordable – as opposed to the $200-$300 glider bikes!
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I like that their sealed bearing wheels require only occasional lubrication.
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the tires are Puncture-proof all-terrain tires with sealed bearings and 8mm steel axles means no more airing up tires or searching for repair parts..thats a bonus no buying new tires or pumping them up
so lightweight a 2 yo toddler can pick it up. Bonus: I have a 2 yo toddler!!!
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for ages 1-5
The optional foot brake is interesting. Just in case they get going too fast.
I love that it can’t get flat tires!!!
Love that it even those under 2 can use it! What fun my boys would have to ride bikes together!
I learned that it has a 20″ – 22″ Height Adjustment Range
good for ages 1-5…perfect!
They have integrated footrest on them. (Phyllis Dolen)
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50 lb weight limit! Even my 1 year old can use it!
The bike uses the child’s instinct to put their feet on the ground, to stop the bike. And you can get it in PINK! 🙂
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I love that it’s perfect for both my boys, 2 and 3.5! And I can adjust the height and steering for them both to make it easier on each of them! Great idea! 🙂
That looks like so much fun for your kids. It’s so amazing what the toy companies can come up with, isn’t it?
No questions asked 1 year warranty!!