Introducing the Strider^TM PREbike

PREbike, balance bike, training bike, or running bike —The Strider™ has many descriptive names, but they all equal great fun for one to five year old children. As simple as it may appear, this toddler bike has no pedals, no chain or sprockets, and no training wheels. The Strider™ PREbike is perfect for learning how to ride a bicycle. No matter what description you choose to give the Strider™, it is most of all an amazing toddler development vehicle.

The Strider™ PREbike teaches steering, balance, coordination, and builds self confidence. Simply put, it’s a bike without pedals, but the frame is lightweight (7 pounds) and sits lower than a traditional kid’s bike so your child can easily plant both feet flat footed on the ground to walk, run and stop - without the uncertainty that they might experience on a traditional kid’s bike with training wheels.

A curious child, without any adult instruction, will instinctively know to straddle his or her Strider™ and immediately begin the learning process. Initially the Strider™ serves as a “walking bike” as the child develops coordination, motor skills, balance, and strength that will all steadily improve as he or she continues to experiment with the Strider™ balance bike. In a few short weeks, even the youngest Strider™ riders will gain confidence as they learn to steer and balance their Strider™ PREbike, lift it over obstacles, and move along varied terrain. At this point, the Strider™ will become a “running bike” as the youngster learns to coast between strides for greater speed.

The Strider™ PREbike is more than just a teaching tool. Long after your child has learned to ride a traditional kid’s bike (sometimes within just a few weeks) he or she will still turn to the balance bike for sheer fun! Due to the Strider’s™ puncture-proof, foam tires and super light weight, it can go over any terrain — rocks, grass, logs, etc. — not just a paved bike path. The Strider™ PREbike can be ridden in the yard, on the bike path, in the woods, virtually anywhere you walk. Once accomplished on the balance bike, your young Strider™ rider will be confident on hills, forest trails, even small jumps because he or she won’t need the required length strength needed to perform such tasks on a traditional kid’s bike.

The Strider™ PREbike will turn family outings from drudgery to total family fun. No longer will you have to wait for a dawdling toddler. With the Strider™ you are guaranteed a brisk walk and often a jog. In fact, your Strider™ rider may often ride circles around you. With the Strider™ PREbike, everyone can attain fitness from family outings. Lightweight and with no grease, cables, pedals, or chain, the Strider™ PREbike is a snap to throw in the back of the family car. Teach your child how to ride a bike with a Strider™ and discover how much more fun it is to play with your child.