| When looking for a balance bike the most common | | | | beginning, think about the long term possibilities of the |
| frames that can be found are wooden and steel | | | | bicycle. You want to be able to use the balance bike |
| frames. These frames are significantly different in | | | | for the most time of the year. Steel balance bikes |
| design, comfort and the amount of time that it can be | | | | come with adjustable seats and handlebars so that |
| used for your child. In this article we will discuss why | | | | your kid doesn't outgrow their bike for at least a |
| the frame of your child's bike is extremely important. | | | | couple of years. |
| The greatest debate when it comes to balance bikes | | | | Footrests |
| is whether to buy a wooden frame or a steel frame. | | | | It's very uncomfortable to glide on a balance bike if it |
| While each frame has its positives, there is a clear | | | | doesn't have footrests. Most wooden frames simply |
| winner in this debate. The steel frame has been | | | | don't support footrests but steel frames do. These |
| preferred by family and children over and over again. | | | | steel frames allow your child to be able to rest their |
| There is a very good reason for this. A few of the | | | | feet on a supported area so that their 'gliding' period is |
| most common reasons steel bike frames are | | | | as comfortable as possible. |
| preferred is due to the following reasons outlined | | | | Esthetics |
| below. | | | | While this doesn't play a big factor as a parent, for a |
| Adjustment for seat and handlebars | | | | child it does. They prefer a colourful bike and one that |
| On wooden frames you will have a hard time finding | | | | looks like it is for an older child. They have peer |
| wooden balance bikes that have seats and handlebars | | | | pressure from an early age. |
| that are adjustable. While this might seem fine in the | | | | |