MelissaVF Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 So what is the deal and what would you recommend - balance bikes or stabilisers? Or try both and see which they (twins shortly to be 3) prefer? I learned with stabilisers and i can't remember any problems... And whilst I am debating either ors - arm bands or no arm bands for swimming? All helpful comments appreciated! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatDew Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Balance bikes are brilliant. My only word of warning is they are heavy to carry if your twins refuse to go the whole way on their bikes.My eldest went everywhere on his balance bike from 3 till about 4.5. It was amazing as he could suddenly go everywhere at adult pace. I can't decide whether to get them for my twins though as they can be bulky Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-620630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cora Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I think stabilisers just slow them down.....definitely balance bike but make sure you get one that can adjust seat on. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-620633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbonara Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Balance Bike. With stabilisers they need to ride in a way which is actually counter-productive to learning to ride a bike and steer using balance. With a balance bike they will learn to ride a bike without stabilisers extremely quickly.If you might need to carry it, I would opt for a scooter on those journeys, anyway. And carrying a bike with stabilisers is v awkward. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-620752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaVF Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 So balance bike looks like the winner. Luckily a friend has one we can borrow to try. And luckily the twin-carrying + the third-child-carrying life has provided strong arms which sound like are very needed!...Thanks for the help! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-620868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I have an early rider balance bike you could have for ?10 (they're 100 odd new). It has wear and tear but perfectly good working order. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-621019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaVF Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ooh that sounds great - thanks. I'll PM you my details. melissa Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-621085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunheadmum Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Decathlon do great cheap balance bikes and the one we got was pretty light compared to some of the others on the market. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-621102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I have a decathalon balance bike that I'm selling on ebay at the mo if you are interested? It,s suitable from aged 3 not too heavy and has breaks (which comes in handy!Here's my linkhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Btwin-Balance-Bike-/271163338022?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3f22982d26 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-621330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Well-meaning MiL gave Little Saff a bicycle with stabilisers for xmas. Little Saff (3 yo) really liked it, but still doesn't have good enough coordiantion to ride it without adult help (even with the stabilisers!). Plus whenever she fell, she got tangled in the pedals and stabilisers, and badly bruised and scuffed by them.So we had to put the pedal bike away :( and get her a balance bike :). She still sometimes has a fall, but at least she's not getting tangled up when she does. She can usually right herself without (too much) help. Luckily the pedal bike is adjustable for an older child, so we'll save it till she's learned how to balance on her little balance bike first. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-621491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefifty Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Balance Bike! After 18 months with the balance bike my son hopped on a pedal bike and was confidently riding in less than 30 minutes never even needed stabilisers. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/29612-balance-bike-or-bike-with-stabilisers/#findComment-621581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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