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Give your child the gift of riding with a Strider balance bike. Strider bikes are the proven, no-pedal way to teach balance, build confidence, and ditch training wheels forever. This is the first step to a lifetime of cycling, from the local park to the mountain bike trails. Find the perfect model, like the popular 12 Sport, and get your future rider started.

Start Young with Strider Balance Bikes

START YOUNG

Adjustable, lightweight bikes give starting young a whole new meaning.

BALANCE FIRST

Without pedals, kids learn balance and essential riding skills on any terrain.

SIMPLE STEPS

The riding progression is natural and easy, for kids AND parents!

CONFIDENT KIDS

From babies to big kids, we’ve got just the right bike for instant success.

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  • We ship directly to your door. Bikes are inspected and 95% assembled by our in house mechanics to ensure a hassle free, easy assembly for all skill levels. Easy to follow video instructions are available.

  • Owning your dream bike just got easier with our flexible financing options. Choose the payment plan that works best for you with no late fees and up to 0% APR on select plans for qualified loans.

  • Having trouble finding the perfect bike? Call, e-mail or chat with our expert team. Bicycle Warehouse is a group of passionate riders who can help you find the best bike for your riding style.

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Learn More About 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.