The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Kids' Bike
Austin, TX
STRIDERÂ 14x Classic Balance Bike - Kids'
$230.00
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Keep your growing kid riding with this STRIDER balance bike. Its adjustable seat height fits 16 to 23 in. inseams. And its sturdy steel frame stands up to the tough wear and tear of learning.
Key Details
Wheel Size
14 inches
- Sturdy steel frame designed to handle the tough wear and tear that comes with the territory of learning and growing
- Adjustable seat and riser handlebar help young riders maintain riding comfort as they grow
- Adjustable seat height accommodates children's inseams between 16 and 23 in.
- Padded performance seat gives your little one some extra cushion in the saddle to stay riding longer
- Performance foot rests give them space to rest their floating feet while perfecting balance
- Includes the Learn-to-Pedal guide, filled with step-by-step advice on helping them make the transition from striding to riding
- Compatible with the Easy-Ride Pedal Conversion Kit (not included) when they are ready for pedals, brakes and more
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Recreational Cycling |
|---|---|
| Recommended for Ages | 3-6 years |
| Recommended Rider Weight | 80 pounds |
| Frame | Steel |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Wheel Size | 14 inches |
| Weight | 12 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Kids' |
STRIDER Bikes (182989)
| 14 IN | |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 3'1" - 4'1" |
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
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skyroach
San Diego, CA
This bike is awesome
3 years ago
I bought this bike along with the pedal conversion kit for my son so he could learn how to ride a pedal bike. My 4 year old son was graduating from the Strider sport 12 balance bike where he learned how to push himself and balance on the bike while moving. I put my son on this bike and within 10 minutes he was riding by himself! I barely had to hold him and he essentially taught himself to ride after knowing the basics from his old balance bike. This bike is great because it has long, low geometry so kids can be on the seat with their feet still touching the ground. This means they can push off themselves, get momentum, start pedaling, ride, and even stop without having an adult hold or push them! The pedals are also smartly designed to be narrow so kids can push off like on a balance bike and get momentum before they put their feet on the pedals. Most other small bikes designed for kids learning how to ride have training wheels and very bad geometry that puts the kid high on the seat so they can't touch the ground, increasing the likelihood that the kid will fall and get scared. This is where the Strider 14x really shines - it literally puts the child in the best possible position for success so they can learn to ride a pedal bike themselves! I highly recommend this bike for small kids learning how to ride!
Yes , I recommend this product
CincyCyclist
Ohio
My 3 year old can ride 4+ miles!
1 year ago
My son has just turned three years old and can ride 4+ miles on this bike! When he turned two years old, we got him the Strider 12 (no pedals, stride-only), and for the next year, he played on it, mostly just walking around the driveway with the bike under him. Over that year, he became much more confident at balancing, coasting, steering, braking with his feet, etc. When he was almost three, we started going on the bike trails, still on his Strider 12. He did very well, although his limit was about 2 miles (kicking all the way is tiring!). When he turned three, we got the Strider 14 with the pedal kit. Easy setup. He jumped on the 14 and was pedaling THAT DAY. Since then, we regularly take 4+ mile rides on the bike trails and he pedals the whole way! I will say that his cruising speed is about 4mph, not at all fast, but as a family we have a lot of fun. :-) With the Strider method he never needed, and will never use, training wheels. The bike is heavy for its size, and has a low center of gravity, so it is very stable when balancing. The Strider method emphasizes balance first, then you add pedals, which is opposite of how many of us traditionally learned. It also emphasizes positivity no matter how they use the bike, and also to let them wobble and fall; i.e. DON'T catch them. If you do, the kid never learns balance. I was reserved at first of getting the Strider 14; it is expensive compared to other child 14 bikes, especially with the pedal kit. But watching him take off pedaling on Day One was super gratifying and I feel worth the expense. Almost every time we go on the bike trails, he gets stares from the other cyclists and someone says "How old is that kid? He's pedaling!"
Yes , I recommend this product
Bicycle Midwife
Tampa Florida
Best way to learn.
3 years ago
These bikes are great for learning to bicycle. I have purchased several for grand children. My grandson with special needs needed a bigger size. He was so excited when he saw the box. he knew there was a bike inside for him.
Yes , I recommend this product
Happy biker
Great for kids
3 years ago
Light enough. Kid liked to stroll around. We bought also the pedals conversion kit which worked great. Since it is light, it is easy for the kids.
Devon
Oregon
Solid
4 years ago
Bike is great. Assembly was easy and bike feels super solid
Yes , I recommend this product
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