Strider Balance BIkes

Why Choose a Strider Balance Bike?

A Strider bike is the #1 way to teach a child to ride. Unlike tricycles or training wheels, a balance bike (or "push bike") teaches the most important skill first: balance. By removing the pedals, it allows kids to focus on gliding and steering, using their own feet to stop and start. This builds confidence and coordination, making the transition to a pedal bike seamless.

The First Step to a Lifetime on Trails

For parents who are avid cyclists, especially mountain bikers or e-bike riders, a Strider is more than a toy. It's the first step in sharing your passion. The core skills of balance, leaning, and steering learned on a Strider are the exact same skills needed to ride a mountain bike. A child who masters a Strider will not only learn to pedal faster but will be more confident and capable when they finally hit the trails with you.

Which Strider is Right for Your Child?

• Strider 12 Sport: This is the classic, best-selling model. It's ideal for toddlers from 18 months to 5 years old. It is ultra-lightweight and features a huge range of seat and handlebar adjustability to grow with your child.
• Strider 14x Sport: This is the 2-in-1 "learn to ride" solution. It starts as a larger balance bike for kids 3 to 7 years old and then converts to a pedal bike (pedal kit sold separately). It's the perfect choice for a taller child or one who is getting a slightly later start.