We believe that kick bikes, like the FirstBIKE, are the best way to teach children to ride. They develop balance skills (the hard bit) before pedalling (the easy bit), unlike trikes and training wheels.
We find that starting on a FirstBIKE at 2 years of age will have a child happily riding a 12″ BMX by around 4. Kids are ready for a FirstBIKE when they can walk and stand over one, and with a ‘Lowering Kit’ installed, they can begin riding even earlier.
Both David and Lee can tell you first hand how much kids grow to love these things, and how well they work
Models
FirstBIKE Cross: $300 - Available in pink and blue, with inflatable tyres and a brake.
Manufacturer’s Website
- Dirtworks.com/FirstBIKE: Information from the Australian importer of FirstBIKE
- FirstBIKE.com
Interesting FirstBIKE Related Stuff
- Scoot First, Pedal Later: A review and discussion of FirstBIKE and other kick bikes from Australian Cyclist Magazine, January 2009.
