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Strider Bikes Press Room
Article I had published How to Ride A Strider
Balance Bike By kindermusikkids, eHow Member  Author's Son on his Strider Balance Bike
Rate:  (0 Ratings) Purchasing a Strider Bike is just the beginning
to freedom from a tricycle.
Read on to find out the best and safest way to get the most out of your new bike.
Difficulty:
Moderately Easy Instructions Things You'll Need: - Strider Bike
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Wrench (comes with bike)
- Helmet/elbow/knee pads
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Toddler Motorcycle/Sport Gloves
- Water/Snack
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Step 1  Strider Balance Bikes For Kids
When receiving your new bike, take the time to read the instructions. Although it takes mere minutes to
assemble, please remember the following:
Adjust the seat AND handlebars to a common height
Handlebars should be
a comfortable arms length.
Seat should be adjust with child sitting firmly, knees bent at a slight angle. -
Step 2  A Sample Helmet/Pads-Medium
Make sure that helmet/pads (can be purchased via Strider) are adjusted properly to your child's head
and body proportions.
Helmet should be two finger width from top of head to level of vision.
It should rest securely
on head-not tilt forward or slide back.
Pads are generally not adjustable-please make sure to purchase snug but not tight
fitting ones. -
Step 3
 Author's Son In Front of Grassy Area
Take child to a flat grassy or similar surface for his first attempt.
Hard sand
or mud, bicycle lanes are preferred.
Do Not begin on concrete or asphalt.
Allow child to sit comfortably on bike.
He may tilt from side to side-this is natural as he/she finds their center of balance. -
Step
4 Allow child as much freedom as possible while exploring this new position.
The
bike is designed to be moved by the child and NOT the parent.
Try to step away and let your child find his rhythm.
The more the parent will hover/hold the bike, the longer it will take the child to begin moving the bike on his own.
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Step 5  Author's son-a month after purchasing the bike
Expect your child (depending on his/her level/age) to become frustrated.
Many children will get off and on for quite a while before getting the idea of walking while sitting.
Remember this
cannot be taught.
Most children begin by shuffling their feet and moving the bike a couple of inches.
As the child
grows to relax in this seated position, his strides will become longer and the bike will move faster. Eventually the child
will be scooting in a seated position and will be ready for rougher terrain
Tips & Warnings Strider Bikes
are so small and light they go anywhere. Keep them in your trunk ready for any outdoor activity. They are easily hung on the handles of any carriage. Gloves may not
fit-cut tips off. Most riders will never need more than one pair. Children LOVE
to Stride. Be sure to keep them well-hydrated and feed small intermittent snacks Until
child is able to maneuver the bike on his own please stay in enclosed area with a giving terrain. Always assume responsibility for your child's safety Teach your
child the "rules of the road" when using the bike path/park Expect bruises
and scrapes mostly on hands. For more advanced riders who expose themselves to
injury, a full face helmet is recommended. Please note: full face helmets are heavy on a child's head and may cause more
hindrance than help. Weigh your options.
Photo Credit Annette
Simmons-Photographer
posted:
January 23, 2009 | by Ryan McFarland Strider
Running Bikes By Jill Blasius, M.A., Education Specialist, Children’s Care, Rapid City The Strider
running bike is a balance bike designed specifically for one to five year old children and up to 50 lbs. Unlike the traditional
training bicycle, the Strider running bike has no pedals, chain or sprockets and needs no training wheels. The Strider running
bike is actually an amazing educational vehicle, their coordination, motor skills, balance and strength will improve as your
child experiments with walking the bike. With no adult prodding or pushing, a curious child will straddle his or her
Strider running bike and immediately begin the learning process. Coordination, motor skills and strength will improve as your
child experiments with walking the bike. You will see self-confidence quickly grow in your new rider. In a few short weeks
even the youngest rider will be able to steer and balance the Strider running bike, lift it over obstacles, and move along
varied terrain. Soon those first timid steps will become longer and longer strides as your child learns to propel the Strider
running bike at greater speeds. It won’t be long before the Strider running bike will mobilize your youngster like nothing
else. Soon, you will be able to go for regular walks in the park, down a dirt road, or even a forest trail, places a training-wheeled
bike, trike or stroller could never go. The Strider running bike teaches children balance and coordination in a secure
learning situation. The bike’s low seating allows children to place both feet firmly on the ground, providing them confidence
and control. The seat can be adjusted from 11 inches to 16 inches to acoommodate the needs of your growing child. The bike’s
light weight, less than 7 pounds, adds to this feeling of control. It even has puncture-proof, foam tires; it can go over
any terrain - rocks, grass, logs, not just a paved bike path. The Strider running bike can be ridden in the yard, on the bike
path, in the woods, virtually anywhere you walk.
posted:
October 6, 2008 | by Ryan McFarland We received
a great mention in Mountain Bike Action’s “2009 Surprises! Hot New Stuff”. They saw our bikes at the
Sea Otter Classic mountain bike festival in Monterey, CA. Here’s what they had to say… “Best
beginner’s bike: Okay, moms and dads, Strider Running Bikes, (605) 342-0266, can get your young ones (as young
as 18 months) in the saddle. The bike doesn’t have pedals, a crank or a chain. Your young rider straddles the bike and
paddles away. A great way to get them started on the right track.” 
Kudos to the Mountain Bike Action staff from Strider Sports for recognizing the value of getting kids on two wheels
right from day one and avoiding the whole counterproductive path of tricycles and training wheels. Thanks guys
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