At Kenzie's preschool, they have "Bike Day" once a month. This month, she will be riding in style because she received the Street Green FirstBIKE for review. Out of the box, this balance bike was easy to assemble and although it is designed for children ages 22 months to 5 years, Kenzie is a wee 3 year old and I had to equip it with the lowering kit which lowers the seat to 12 inches. Within approximately 15 minutes were were ready to roll.
This is a fairly lightweight bike weighing in at only 8.6. lbs and crafted of high quality materials. There are no pedals - it's all about balance. Kenzie was excited to see her green bike and wanted to try it out immediately. Once she settled in on the well cushioned saddle seat, she was off and "riding" her bike.
There was a bit of a learning curve as she needed to get her balance while turning and maneuvering the bike to where she wanted to go. This balance bike has a unique rear-drum braking system which I showed Kenzie how to use just in case she ended up going faster than she wanted, she could easily stop. Who knew someone could get so excited about using a brake? I sure found out!
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There was a bit of a learning curve as she needed to get her balance while turning and maneuvering the bike to where she wanted to go. This balance bike has a unique rear-drum braking system which I showed Kenzie how to use just in case she ended up going faster than she wanted, she could easily stop. Who knew someone could get so excited about using a brake? I sure found out!
I like that the street version has air tires making it ideal for concrete, stone or packed dirt surfaces - which is our surrounding neighborhood. These are not the cheap plastic tires with no grip. They look and feel like the tires on Hubs' mountain bike. Kenzie feels so "big kid" riding her new FirstBIKE and there is definitely many years of riding due to the easy seat height adjustment - just a turn of the knob to pull the seat up and down.
I really like that Kenzie is learning how to balance and control her own movement on this bike. It will help her in the future when she is ready for a bike with pedals. I think there is a comparison between training wheels and water wings (as the swim teacher stated) - it gives children a false sense of security because when the wings are taken away, the child doesn't know what to do. Kenzie is learning the skills to banish the fear of imbalance and yes she was a bit scared in the beginning but is slowly building up the courage to zoom zoom away and eventually will pick up her feet to cruise on slight downhills! Check out my gutsy gal's vid.
The FirstBIKE is definitely a great gift for a toddler who is gaining independence and wanting loads of fun. I love that there are accessories such as baskets and bells. Kenzie is definitely going to have to get a basket because she wants her stuffed "friends" to tag along.
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ReplyDeleteLove that it is adjustable!! How fun. Would love to win one for my grandkids!
ReplyDeleteI love that is is perfect for a child's sense of balance. It has the brake up at the hand bars. I also love the colors they have, very bright and cheery.
ReplyDeleteI love that it has air filled tires and a hand brake just like big bikes.
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Love the seat height adjustment feature! My grandson Matthew would have so much fun with this! Awesome bike and and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAdjustable! So perfect for my growing toddler.
ReplyDeleteI learned the air tires are great for off road conditions!
ReplyDeleteI love the hand brakes!
ReplyDeleteThis would be awesome to have as my DS grows. I never knew 2 years is when a child should begin learning to ride. Love the bike!
ReplyDeleteI like that it helps me teach my kid to ride a big bike.
ReplyDeleteI learned there's a winterizing kit where you can attach a MonoSki to your FirstBIKE and use it in winter! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great! What a wonderful learning, but fun idea!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the training wheels... "Eliminates the need for training wheels which are counterproductive and do not support proper posture or spinal development"
ReplyDeletei like how safe it looks- :)
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I learned that the frame won't scratch, splinter, swell or rust.
ReplyDeletea great bike to start a toddler in....self confidence builder for sure ;)
ReplyDeleteI learned that it has front and rear mudguards
ReplyDeleteI learned they offer a Lifetime warranty on frame & fork, and 5-year warranty on all other parts! I also learned the frame is weatherproof!
ReplyDeleteI learned there are front and rear mudguards to help repel dirt and gravel!
ReplyDeleteI learner that this is designed for ages 2-5
ReplyDeleteI learned that the lowest seat position is 1 ft, which makes it one of the lowest balance bikes on the market, which is great for my short kiddos
ReplyDeleteI learned that the air tires are ideal for urban areas with concrete, stone, or packed dirt surfaces.
ReplyDeletei like the lowering kit.......so handy
ReplyDeleteRod Jackson
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I learned that they have an optional lowering kit for younger riders.
ReplyDeleteI learned about the STEERING LIMITER on the bike! great feature!
ReplyDeleteI learned about the rear drum brake and the lowering kit option.
ReplyDeleteIt is adjustable!!
ReplyDeleteI learned that T=the shape of the seat ensures a child does not slip off when riding downhill.
ReplyDeleteI like that you can choose what tire is best for you basic for indoor and cross for concrete out side play. It comes in lots of diffrent colors.
ReplyDeleteI love the hand brakes and that it is adjustable. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
ReplyDeleteReneewalters3 at yahoo dot com
I love the idea of learning to balance first! I think that's very cool and makes so much more sense than a bike with training wheels. We've been looking at balance bikes for my daughter, but I love the look of this one!
ReplyDeleteI learned that this type of bike helps kids learn to balance.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you can add skis in the winter time!!!
ReplyDeleteI learned that you can adjust the seat and put it together easily.
ReplyDeleteI learned they have five groups of bike and tire options.
ReplyDeleteI learned that there are no air in the tires!
ReplyDeleteFirstBIKE supports the development of a child's
ReplyDeletebalance and provides a no-stress method
of learning to ride a bike.
I love that it works just like a big kid's bike so the child can learn early how to ride. Also, I like that it is adjustable ~ so it will work w/all sizes. Thank-you
ReplyDeleteI learned that you can adjust height at the turn of a knob; no extra tools required
ReplyDeleteI like the STEERING LIMITER for little learners.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that it comes in that bright and vivid limited blue. I wonder if they'd give the winner that one? CUTE!~
ReplyDeleteI learnedt that it is adjustable, which is pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteI like that the brakes are adjustable. I want to buy one of these for the grandkids.
ReplyDeleteI love that its adjustable and the colors are cute
ReplyDeleteI like that the seat will prevent my son from falling off as he rides down hills, and that there is nothing protruding from the bike that he can hurt, scratch, or cut himself on! I also love that it is so adjustable to grow with him!!
ReplyDeleteI learned they have five groups of bike and tire options.
ReplyDeleteI love how the brakes are up at the handle bars and how it can be used up until age 5.
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ReplyDeleteLove balance bikes. And this brake feature is great!
ReplyDeleteI learned that it has a front hand brake birdson@roadrunner.com
ReplyDeleteI learned they offer free shipping!
ReplyDeletei learned that it adjustable, love that it's just a knob to change the seat.
ReplyDeleteI like the Optional Lowering Kit, which allows kids to ride at an earlier age.
ReplyDeletep.s. I got the error message, too (the link is wrong, I guess)
I learned that they have an optional lowering kit to allow smaller kids to ride.
ReplyDeletegreat for off road my grandson would love to take this camping!
ReplyDeleteI like that is has a steering limiter. That makes sense!
ReplyDeleteI learnt that the frame won't scratch, splinter, swell or rust! That's fantastic! And so practical!
ReplyDeleteI Learned They Offer A Lifetime Warranty On Frame & Fork!
ReplyDeleteIt has a limited lifetime warranty
ReplyDeletefound some good info on Amazon about FirstBike, i like that you dont need tools to adjust the height. my H and I are not good with tools.
ReplyDeleteI learned that they were designed in Germany and have a Lifetime Warranty on the Frame and Fork, and 5 years on all other parts.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you can add skis in the winter time!!! Perfect for maine!
ReplyDeleteI learned that the frame is weatherproof.
ReplyDeleteI learned that First Bike has a LIFETIME WARRANTY ON FRAME & FORK!
ReplyDelete5-YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL OTHER PARTS! How cool is that?
They're designed in Germany and have a lifetime warranty of the frame and fork.
ReplyDeleteSarah Jane Mc.
Learned that it's the perfect training bike for your child from 2 to 5
ReplyDeleteyears old and the first choice for parents worldwide.
I love that it grows with your child and helps develop balance!
ReplyDeletethe tires have air!
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I learned that it's adjustable based on your child's age/height and there is a steering limiter.
ReplyDeleteI learned they also sell really helpful accessories.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
I learned that it support development of a child's balance.
ReplyDeleteI learned there is a steering limit, so great for little ones just starting out!
ReplyDeletethere's no air in the tires!
ReplyDeleteI learned that you don't need tools to make height adjustments - you just have to turn a knob!
ReplyDeleteThis bike is so cool!!
ReplyDeleteI like the Racing Green bike too
ReplyDeleteIt has air filled tires and a hand brakes.
ReplyDeleteI learned that the frame is weatherproof and won't splinter or rust. Also that the rear drum brakes are safer for little fingers.
ReplyDeleteRalf Coerschulte, an avid German cyclist, product designer, and father, developed
ReplyDeleteFirstBIKE with one goal: to build the best balance bike for younger children,
allowing them to learn to ride a bike intuitively and without stress
I learned they have many accessories for the bike, including a ski you can put on to winterize it. How cool!!
ReplyDelete~Sandra U.
I love that the FirstBIKE will grow with your child, eliminating the need to continue to buy bicycles as your child grows. Knowing it was constructed with the little ones in mind, is one thing moms do not have to worry about.
ReplyDeletejo_jlem@hotmail.com
The bike helps them to learn balance. Some of the bikes have non air tires :) I personally like that they can still touch the ground with their feet when riding it; that provides a more secure and safe feeling :)
ReplyDeleteI learned that the seat is adjustable and just what we need!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that it helps them build self confidence on a bike! Great for toddlers!
ReplyDeleteI learn that the handlebars doesnt fully rotate which great because it helps keep the bike in the right direction. I also love the fact that the bike helps with a child's developmental skills
ReplyDeleteLove ALL of the awesome features!
ReplyDeleteAmy Dillard
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love that this bike has a lot of features that other balance bikes do not have. Such as the air filled tires, hand brake, curved seat, and safety grips for the hands. Looks like an awesome bike!!
ReplyDeleteI learned that FirstBIKE supports the development of a child's balance and provides a no-stress method of learning to ride a bike.
ReplyDeleteI love that it has so many features like a real bike like ir filled tires and a hand brake.
ReplyDeleteThis bike looks so amazing! It would make the perfect birthday gift for my son Sebastien who is turning two next month!! Such a clever design with kid friendly features. It would be so fun for him to ride with his friends! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI learned that it has Special non-slip "horse saddle" shape seat with tools-free adjustment provides for maximum comfort and stability.
ReplyDeleteI love the seat is adjustable
ReplyDeleteA great feature is that it can be adjusted. Patricia
ReplyDeleteI learned how adjustable they are
ReplyDeleteit was designed in Germany.
ReplyDeleteI learned The Cross model is more attractive for boys, because the rough tread sounds a bit like a motorbike. Girls “look better” with a more subtle Street model.
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