“I never write reviews but I couldn’t resist this one. I set out less than two months ago to buy my 2 1/2 year old son a bike (with training wheels). I discovered the Strider online and ordered it thinking that with the money back guarantee, we had nothing to lose. He’s been riding it for the last 6 weeks, not even every day. Three days ago we put him on a two wheel bike, no training wheels! Check out the video taken yesterday on his third day riding a “big boy bike”. Trey will be 2 years, 9 months old tomorrow. And he’s riding a bike with no training wheels! Amazing–thank you!”

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Here are just a few of the comments submitted on our site and you can read more and become a fan on our Facebook page:

“We bought a Strider bike for our 2 year old son in october and 7 months later at 2 years and 10 months old he is now riding a two wheeled bike – no training wheels. He absolutely LOVED his Strider bike and it made it so easy for him to transition to the pedal bike. Thanks for such a great product.” – Alyson Miyose

“Hands down the best investment we have made on an item for our son. He was riding his by the time he was 18 months old. We were so happy that the bike fit him. He is now 3 1/2, the bike still fits him and he still loves to ride it! The transition to a pedal bike was seamless. We love this product and can’t say enough wonderful things about it! Thank you for creating such an incredible product! We can’t wait to pass it on to our youngest” – Amber Tjeerdsma

“I never write reviews but I couldn’t resist this one. I set out less than two months ago to buy my 2 1/2 year old son a bike (with training wheels). I discovered the Strider online and ordered it thinking that with the money back guarantee, we had nothing to lose. He’s been riding it for the last 6 weeks, not even every day. Three days ago we put him on a two wheel bike, no training wheels! Check out the video taken yesterday on his third day riding a “big boy bike”. Trey will be 2 years, 9 months old tomorrow. And he’s riding a bike with no training wheels! Amazing–thank you!”

Comments and photos from a very happy dad…

“Holy smokes, just took Estelle out for her first pedal bike ride without training wheels. She started riding the Strider over a year ago and today at 3 years and 4 months she went straight to the pedal bike w/out training wheels and she had no problem. Was riding in minutes! I have to help her start, but then it’s off to the races. She even said, “I never want to stop Daddy!” Music to the ears of a dad who runs a bike touring business.

Thanks guys!

Hi!  I sent you a video of my 5-year-old son, Garrett a few weeks ago when we first got his Strider bike.  To help you remember, he has a form of autism and we were really surprised by how well he did on his first try.  You asked if you could share the video and our story.

Anyway, here’s an update.  This is his first attempt at a pedal bike.  We bought one at a garage sale for $5 to just have around in case one day he was feeling confident.  We mention it when he’s out riding his bike, but he’s never wanted to try and we’ve never pushed it.  Today was the day he decided to try.  His first attempt on his Strider bike was just 3 weeks ago.

As you can see, he did REALLY well (even without shoes… weirdo.  .  He rides his Strider bike without shoes, too, most of the time.)  We’re amazed, shocked, proud, excited and 100% grateful for your awesome bike!  He’s almost ready to give it to his sister.

Thanks again!
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Heidi Johnson

“For only $99, you can start your little one on the bike path of life earlier than ever. A Strider PREbike allows kids to learn to bicycle balance around the same time they learn to walk. There are no pedals to get in the way. Riders simply push off and put their little feet on a piece of grip tape, located on the solid swingarm, to coast along. Before you know it, a pedal bike purchase will be in your future, and you can bypass the training wheels. Strider bikes come in orange, blue, green, red, yellow and pink colors.”

“Toddlers are eager to ride independently like the big kids and our PREbikes let them do it a lot sooner and more safely than do trikes or training wheels,” says McFarland, who invented the first Strider PREbike in his garage for his then 2-year-old son, Bode.

Visit the Examiner.com and read more about the Strider PREbike for toddlers.

He’s getting REALLY good at it and his favorite thing is going downhill.  He just lifts up his feet and coasts down the hill.  If he gets unsteady, he slams his feet on the ground and comes to a stop.

And, by the way, a pedal bike with training wheels is basically the same as a tricycle (with an even higher, more unstable center of gravity). We estimate a solid 2 year advancement on balance and bike handling skill when going the route of the balance bike as opposed to the tricycle/training wheels route.