It looks like a bike, but it is not. The bike without pedals is increasingly used to teach children (up to five years and even more) to ride a bike. Privacy not only of the pedals but also of the chain, the wheels and often also the brakes, is pushed by the feet. Sitting in the saddle, the child holds the handlebars and moves forward alternating one step after another, until you run.
In this way, he learns in full autonomy – and without any effort on the part of the parents – an essential component of two-wheeled practice: balance. Thanks to the bike without pedals, children spontaneously acquire even the right techniques to steer, bend and perform the basic maneuvers.
Because without the constraint of wheels, you can venture without risk of ” getting stuck ” almost anywhere: not only on paved sidewalks, but also on rough terrain such as grass, dirt and gravel.
The child is independent from the first moment and gains greater confidence in his motor skills. You can experiment without any risk of falling or getting hurt. The transition to the ” real ” bike will be just as instinctive and in a very short time it will start pedaling for real!
The best bike without pedals
The first bike without pedals can differ significantly depending on the construction material and design choices. The frame, for example, can be made of wood. The wooden bike for children is very light and closely resembles a toy. The versions in metal (aluminum or steel) and in plastic composite material are appreciated for their robustness.
As for the wheels, they are often full, made of polymer foam, practically indestructible on all types of terrain. The choice of a traditional tire with an inner tube is more oriented towards an urban context.
Very often the brakes are absent, because for a child of two / three years, they can be ” hard ” and not very practical to use. Since the speed you reach is not high, you can safely stop with your feet.
There are also models that can be transformed from a tricycle to a bike without pedals, others that allow you to insert the pedals once the child gets bigger, others that allow you to change the saddle based on growth.
Whatever the choice, it is good to learn from an early age to never forget to put … your helmet!