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Novara Zipper Balance Bike - Boys'

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New and ready to roll, our Novara Zipper boys' balance bike helps young ones develop their balance and bike handling skills in an easy, fun and zippy way.

Without pedals or training wheels, a child starts by walking the Zipper along slowly, then rolling along and learning how to balance
As kids develop their handling skills and balance, they can coast farther with their feet off the ground
Braking is simple: kids just put their feet down on the ground and slow themselves with their feet
Frame is constructed out of sturdy steel to ensure frequent and enduring use (and fun times)
Ships completely assembled—all you have to do when you receive it is straighten the bars and set the saddle height; hex wrench and instructions are included
Our Novara Zipper balance bike has a recommended maximum rider weight of 60 lbs.
Please note: the Zipper has a minimum standover height of 17.25 in., which means that the child's inseam must be a minimum of 17.25 in. long

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Novara Zipper Balance Bike - Boys' Customer Reviews

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Novara Zipper Balance Bike - Boys'

3.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Built to last (3)

Cons

Best Uses

First learning (3)

Reviewed by 4 customers

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Mar

2013

3.0

Child's Balence bike

By Jeff J

from Bozeman, mt

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Built to Last
Easy to Grow Into
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Headset Barrings Arerough
Heavy

Best Uses

First Learning

Comments about Novara Zipper Balance Bike - Boys':

The bike seems well enough made,
It glides well reasonable well.
overall it is a nice introduction to biking for a child that is just learning. In a year or so the step up to a peddle bike should be an easy transition.

The specs on the box claim 3+years old, our son is 3 and is by no means short for his age but he just barley straddles the bike with the seat all the way down.
As a learning tool this bike does the trick just fine.

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Mar

2013

3.0

not for under 4

By nono100

from New York, NY

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Pros

Built Like Adult Bike

Cons

Best Uses

4 Years Old Plus

Comments about Novara Zipper Balance Bike - Boys':

At first sight relay like the bike, so I purchased it for 3 half year old nephew, the little boy liked it very much, but the bike is way to big for that age and way to heavy too, hes feet barely reach the ground when seated, and because of the heavy weight of the bike he kept loosing balance so fast.
This bike is for at least a 4 years old child, the manufacturer says from 2 years old, that's not true, this bike is way to big and way to heavy for under 4.

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May

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

awesome indoor learning tool

By Chris O Seattle

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Built to Last
Smooth Ride
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

First Learning

Comments about Novara Zipper Balance Bike - Boys':

My 5 yo daughter loves this bike. In just a couple of weeks she went from timid to all-out, riding it indoors on our hardwood floors, balancing/coasting/turning. It feels super-high quality. What a great deal w/ my 20% off coupon.

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Apr

2012

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very sturdy and helpful

By juliewu1

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Built to Last
Easy to Grow Into
Highly Adjustable
Smooth Ride
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

First Learning
Street Riding

Comments about Novara Zipper Balance Bike - Boys':

Purchased this for my 3 1/2 year old son. I think the bike is great and a great tool in learning to balance and to handle the bike before adding the pedaling aspect in.

Pros:
Sturdy, not too heavy, glides very well. Seems very well made and solid. Seems like it will last a while.

Cons:
- He is average height for his age and the bike is just a tad too tall for him at the lowest seat setting. I could saw off part of the seat insert bar, but that didn't seem feasible at the time, and when he does get taller, then he would outgrow it.
- wish it had a kick stand in the back so that the bike doesn't lay on the floor at the park, or i don't have to mount it up in the garage.

Overall, a great bike and i highly recommend this to anybody. There are other brands out there, but i have not tried them out so i cannot compare. I am satisfied with my purchase though!