Yvolution Y Velo Junior Toddler Balance Bike | 9" Training Bicycle With Dual Rear Wheels | For Kids Age 18 Months - 3 Years

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GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD - The seat height and handlebar height can be adjusted to ‘evolve’ with your child ensuring a best fit for children from 18 months - 4 years old, or up to 45 lbs. The adjustable seat allows for a ride height 11” – 14.17”. It’s the first bike that grows with kids and their confidence. The worst part about being a small biker is that hard metal frames can hurt, especially the handlebar.

The pink and white colors complement each other well, making for a popping combo. Your child will be clearly visible while out riding.

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Anyone riding a bicycle should always be wearing a helmet on their head. This important piece of safety equipment is especially crucial for kids whose bodies are still developing. The fit of the helmet is perhaps the most important part — after all, it won’t be able to do its job if it doesn’t cover and protect your child’s head properly. Be sure to measure the circumference of your child’s head before purchasing and try it on before use. Balance bikes inherently have fewer parts and, as such, require relatively little maintenance. A good balance bike with durable parts and materials should provide years of use for many children. Here are some of the key considerations when selecting a balance bike for your little one. Benefits of balance bikes That said, it is better suited to indoor and gym riding than outdoor biking. Once kids become more athletic and aggressive, they are better off with a REAL bike. Even then, however, the Y Velo remains a fun toy to play with inside the playroom. Do More Research Before You Buy Consideration should also be given to the bike’s components and general durability. A good quality and durable balance bike that can stand the test of time, handed down from one child to the next, will minimise the ecological impact. Less durable bikes that need replacing more often tend to find their way into landfill and have an increased environmental impact regardless of the material.

YEARS OF FUN - The seat height and handlebar height can be adjusted to ‘evolve’ with your kids ensuring a best fit for 3 - 5 year old, or up to 66 lbs. The adjustable seat allows for a ride height 13.7” – 16.9”. Some children may feel intimidated if it’s their first-ever introduction to a bicycle. If that’s the case, take them to a place where the ground is even and paved. For developing children, adjustability is always a huge plus — they grow like bean sprouts. The Y Velo Junior allows for adjustments to the seat and the handlebar. Your child can ride as long as they like with less maintenance required, as puncture-free rubber tires complement the wheels perfectly. Plus, they match the bike’s color, adding to the child-approved appearance. Because of the sturdiness of the Gomo balance bike, it’s capable of going off-road. The through-wheel axles prevent the wheels from dislodging, even when the road is bumpy.I can see how it might work, and my daughter was initially a fan of the bike, but I question how much the added stability detracts from balance development. The dual rear wheels significantly increase the bike’s stability (the bike can stand upright unaided) and as such requires much less balance. Certainly, as a first step, I can see the merits. But for our daughter who was long past those complicated first steps, the Y Velo’s dual wheels perhaps offered a lazier option. I have seen countless kids in this age group go from having no riding ability to riding unassisted and confidently in as little as 45 minutes. If available, balance bikes can still play a fantastic role here, but purchasing a balance bike specifically for children in this age group might not be the most efficient option. Instead, consider a regular pedal bike, perhaps putting the money saved on a balance bike into a lighter pedal bike. Then, by removing the pedals and dropping the saddle, this regular bike is transformed into a balance bike to help with the initial confidence and skill development phase of learning to ride. SAFETY DESIGN - Higher ground clearance is designed for safer play and easier riding on uneven surfaces. With rigorous testing with larger children we are proud of the durability of our balance bikes and their rubber puncture-proof wheels.

We recently took a deep dive into the factors you should be aware of when buying a balance bike for your little one. Today, we share our findings after reviewing a bunch of different balance bike models. A footrest is an excellent feature. It’s not there so much for resting the feet as to replicate how your child would sit if there were pedals. This can help your child get a feeling for how it will be once they upgrade to a pedal bike. Kids will ultimately grow out of whichever balance bike they get. As such it is easy to fall into the disposable balance bike trap. Again, regardless of the frame material you choose, target well-made and durable bikes that can be kept for the next child or sold/donated to another family. Leasing A correctly sized balance bike can help your child ride without training wheels. They make it fun for small children to learn — it’s easy, and almost every toddler can master it. Footrests on balance bikes are a contentious issue. Ask any number of parents and you will probably find close to a 50:50 split on pro- or anti-foot rest.Learning to ride a bicycle is an essential part of childhood. Bike-riding helps kids learn motor skills that are crucial as they develop and eventually begin to play sports, drive vehicles or operate machinery. Plus, the activity allows youngsters to travel independently, visiting friends and neighbors as they please. SAFE DESIGN - Smooth continuous surfaces achieved through a lightweight, injected plastic frame ensure there are no sharp edges for kids to catch their legs on as they ride. No ankle scratches! As the child’s confidence and balance progress, they will naturally start pushing faster and exploring further. This is great for their confidence and fitness. Without the limitation of stabilisers, the child can also develop their cornering skill, learning to lean and shift their weight as the bike moves beneath them. Gomo wants to ensure your little boy masters the art of balance before giving him full reign with the steering. The turn limiter keeps him from swiveling out of control while riding along the path. Then he can put his feet on the footrest once he has built up speed. Joystar thought of that and included soft padding in the middle of the bar. If your little one should come to a sudden stop, it won’t hurt if they accidentally hit the bar.

IT'S MORE THAN JUST A BIKE - Toddlers have so much fun with their Buddy they don’t realise they are learning the fundamental skills needed for cycling. Balance, speed, stability, strength, and most of all confidence. Balance bikes are a positive alternative to training wheels that help kids learn how to ride before making the switch. Balance bikes eliminate the need for training wheels in the first place, allowing for a smooth transition to pedal bikes. Kids can begin using balance bikes at a remarkably young age, allowing time for them to get used to balancing, develop motor skills and train their muscles to ride properly. Without pedals, kids push their feet against the ground to propel themselves forward. Why did she prefer the HWC? My daughter cannot yet communicate the exact properties of the bike she likes or dislikes. If she could, she would be writing this feature, not me. This bike was too heavy for my daughter throughout the months of testing and, as such, has seen little use. Perhaps for an older child the weight and size wouldn’t be such an issue, but as mentioned earlier, at that point, the child could be ready for a larger bike anyway. GOODBYE TRAINING WHEELS - Balance bike will prepare your kids for cycling before stepping up to a pedal bike without ever using training wheels. Using our Velo Pro bike is perfect way for your kids to progress to a bicycle cycling in no time.

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Balance bike frames are typically manufactured with steel, alloy, wood, plastic, and even carbon fibre. While steel is the most robust of these materials – an important factor in withstanding the rigours of playtime – steel bikes will be amongst the heaviest options and typically sit at the pricier end of the spectrum. Steel bikes are also prone to rust if left outside or uncared for.