https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 08:33:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137775 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 09:00:03 +0000 mrbee 2137775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daffodil: We got the Strider based on Mrs. Cowgirl's recommendation, and it's been a huge hit with our son!</p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2013/06/27/balance-bike-rave/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2013/06/27/balance-bike-rave/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137256 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:04:46 +0000 daffodil 2137256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the recommendations! The Strider seems like the best option for a metal bike since my LO is on the shorter side.</p> <p>I love the look of the wooden bikes. Does anyone have experience with the Early Rider Bike? <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HKKWCG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&#038;colid=2CF5GC4CL0E7G&#038;coliid=I3IBNCBCO0EQYP&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HKKWCG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&#038;colid=2CF5GC4CL0E7G&#038;coliid=I3IBNCBCO0EQYP&#038;psc=1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137254 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:00:36 +0000 daffodil 2137254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@getjazzy: That's a great looking bike! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137253 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:00:31 +0000 travellingbee 2137253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one and like it. <a href="http://m.toysrus.com/skava/static/product.html?type=TRU_product_us&#038;url=%2Fproduct%2Findex.jsp%3FproductId%3D21040776%26cagpspn%3Dplat_15822685%26camp%3DPLAPPCG-_-PID15822685%3ATRUS%26eESource%3DCAPLA_DF%3A21040776%3ATRUS&#038;domain=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toysrus.com&#038;productId=21040776&#038;cagpspn=plat_15822685&#038;camp=PLAPPCG-_-PID15822685:TRUS&#038;eESource=CAPLA_DF:21040776:TRUS" rel="nofollow">http://m.toysrus.com/skava/static/product.html?type=TRU_product_us&#038;url=%2Fproduct%2Findex.jsp%3FproductId%3D21040776%26cagpspn%3Dplat_15822685%26camp%3DPLAPPCG-_-PID15822685%3ATRUS%26eESource%3DCAPLA_DF%3A21040776%3ATRUS&#038;domain=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toysrus.com&#038;productId=21040776&#038;cagpspn=plat_15822685&#038;camp=PLAPPCG-_-PID15822685:TRUS&#038;eESource=CAPLA_DF:21040776:TRUS</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137246 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:53:52 +0000 sarac 2137246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, the strider balance bike is closest in geometry and function and such to a 'real' bike, so if you're bike people, it's the best one. It's also the smallest bike I could find, so it was good for my very small 2 year old. She took a while to catch on, but now uses it extensively. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137235 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:38:19 +0000 getjazzy 2137235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like a husband decision for most! DH is a mountain/downhill biker and he chose this one by Giant. Still waiting for it to come in though, so LO hasn't tried it yet. <a href="http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-ca/bikes/model/pre.push.bike/20477/80114/" rel="nofollow">http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-ca/bikes/model/pre.push.bike/20477/80114/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137222 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:24:49 +0000 lovehoneybee 2137222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daffodil: No, we haven't had any problems with the seat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137201 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:04:53 +0000 brownie 2137201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a used strider with no issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137177 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:46:42 +0000 daffodil 2137177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: Did you have any issues with the seat pointing down and your LO slipping off of it? I've read some complaints about that issue in the reviews, but most reviewers are positive so I'm wondering if that's really an issue. </p> <p>@RACHIECAKES: Thanks for passing along that professional rec.! I will look into the Strider. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137152 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:23:41 +0000 lovehoneybee 2137152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have and love our Kazaam, but the Strider was a strong contender. D works in the bike industry and the Kazaam was his final choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2137150 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:20:38 +0000 rachiecakes 2137150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My brother is a bicycle expert (has worked in the bicycle industry for a decade &amp; an enthusiast/bike commuter, etc), he got J a Strider for his second birthday. It's great! He still uses it at 3.5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balance-bike-recs#post-2136774 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:19:45 +0000 daffodil 2136774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to get my son a balance bike for his second birthday. If your LO used a balance bike at two, which one did you choose?<br /> Thanks for your help! </p>