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(More customer reviews)I researched available balance bikes and decided that the Mini Glider is the best for my son. He loves it and couldn't be happier. (He has the blue one, but the color doesn't make a difference.) Here's what sets the Mini Glider apart from the other choices:
- Super lightweight. Shipping weight is 6 pounds. Compare to the 14 pound Kettler Sprint. The lighter, the easier for a young child to manipulate. Watch my son mount, turn around, dismount, and even lift his Mini Glider with ease.
- Foot pegs for ease of riding and transition to a pedal bike. Most brands have no foot rest for training foot position. The Glider Rider Bike has a 10-inch footplate, but my son's shoes are already 9 inches long. His big feet fit on the Mini Glider's foot pegs with no trouble.
- Hand brake. Some others leave this out, saying that the child shouldn't go faster than his feet can stop him. My son figured out how to use the brake on his own. It is helpful to him when stopping at the bottom of a hill. At the end of the video, just before the last notes of the music, you can hear the "Shhh" of the brake as he brings the glider to a safe stop.
- Solid, no-pump tires. With a vehicle this lightweight, you don't need the hassle of airing up tiny tires. These tires are sturdy and give plenty of traction.
- Seat height easily adjusts with the turn of one bolt.
- Minimal assembly required. Simply insert the handle bars, tighten with the included tool, adjust the seat, and go.
- Excellent customer service from the manufacturer. I had a question about adjusting the brake, and when I called the # in the instruction manual I spoke to a real person immediately.
My son is a tall (44-inch) 4 1/2 year old. Not particularly athletic or graceful, it took him until the age of 4 to learn to pedal a tricycle. When he became interested in bicycles, I got him the Mini Glider. At first, he straddled the seat and waddled with the glider. He soon progressed to walking, running, one-foot-pumping, and coasting with his feet on the foot pegs. The video shows his amazing progress from his second day of riding the glider through 2 1/2 weeks of learning. He loves showing off his skills to everyone, and he wants to go riding every day.
Edit: The new model now offered for sale has a quick-release seat clamp. No tool is needed to adjust the seat. They have also made the handlebars adjustable, for an even more customizable fit. Excellent!
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PV Glider "Mini-Glider" 12-Inch Balance Training Bike (Small)The Mini Glider from Glide Bikes allows children to gain confidence, improve motor skills,increase coordination, and learn balance at their own pace all while having fun!Balance Bikes do not have training wheels and pedals to get in the way, so children learn theimportant first step in riding a bike- BALANCE!● Designed in the U.S.!● Designed for the youngest learners ages 2-5● Lowest and safest balancing speed on the market due to unique geometry and lowercenter of gravity● Unique foot pegs to allow children to improve balance and practice gliding● High quality, lightweight aluminum alloy frame resists corrosion if left outdoors plus hasweight limit of 100 pounds which is twice that of most other balance bikes!● Easy to adjust quick-release seat clamp to allow for tool-free seat height adjustment● Child sized handbrake for safe stopping power as children build confidence and speed● Weighs only 8 pounds for easy maneuvering● Lifetime Warranty! Best in the market!
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