Strider 14x Classic, Awesome Blue - Balance Bike for Kids 3 to 6 Years

Our kids love the Strider 12 so we bought the 14x for them since they've outgrown the 12. They love to ride their 12's on hiking trails, over rocks, through mud puddles as well as sidewalks and asphalt. We were so disappointed when the new bikes arrived because the tires are NOT puncture-proof. Man, this is a bummer for our little adventurers. We've thought about it a lot and will be returning the bikes due to this. Hopefully their 12 bikes will fit them a while longer.

We started our son on the 12" classic around the time he was 1 1/2 yrs old inside our house! He loved it and was always on it cruising. We then purchased the 14X with pedals by the time he was 3 and after a couple times on it without the pedals, we put them on and the rest is history. We had a 3yr old pedaling his own bike!! Our whole neighborhood was just floored that he was riding a bike with no training wheels!! I highly recommend Strider Bikes to anyone with young children. This summer we graduated our now 5 1/2 yr old to a 20" 3 speed mountain bike and he cruises!! Hands down to Strider because without their bikes our child has never had to have training wheels and has the strongest legs!!

Love this bike! Our son mastered the balance bike at 2 and pedals at 3! And after 2 years, it is still in great condition and will be passed down to his younger siblings. I recommend skipping the training wheels to all parents!

We bought the 14x for our tall daughter for her 3rd birthday. She's been riding it for a year and mastered balancing within that time. We bought the pedal kit last week and decided to put it on over the weekend thinking she'd take a few weeks to learn how to use the bike with the pedals. She was riding her bike with the pedals in 5 minutes. She is so in love with her new pedal bike! We can't get her off of it! I would highly recommend this to save the headache of teaching your kiddos how to ride a bike!

My daughter graduated to the 14x from the 12". She always loved the bike, and we loved the durability! She actually never mastered the balanced cruising (with no pedal), so I wasn't sure she would be able to make the transition to riding without training wheels. But we added the pedal kit when she was ready to try, & catching on was just a matter of a little practice! She rode it all over our city, leaving black tire skid marks everywhere she went! (Braking & Skidding across the sidewalk or gravel was always one of her favorite things) Our 2 year old son is very tall, and we just pulled this one out of storage to pull the pedal kit off for him to start using. Thanks Strider for making such a great bike!

My 4.5 year old son has been riding strider bikes for a while, but has spent the last few months balancing on this larger model. Once he was really comfortable with it (putting his feet up on the foot rests and balancing for long times) I installed the pedal kit. We just tried it a few weeks ago and he just picked up and went! I told him to try to balance and then just put your feet on the pedals - he did and instantly took off! I was expecting at least a bit more drama, like when I was learning as a kid.. but nope, strider makes going from balance bike to pedals a total breeze. There are some other brands that have a similar seat to handle bar position as strider bikes, but what really sets these apart is the ability to convert to pedals. Your kiddo is already comfortable with a particular bike, so throwing pedals on it becomes an easy next step. Build quality and corrosion resistance has also been great, though I feel the pedaling resistance could stand to be a bit lower, and there was a slight gap between the bike frame and pedals that I filled with a square washer that doesn't seem to affect performance. Minor things aside, I'm a total believer in this approach to learning biking and highly recommend this brand. Thank you, Strider!

My son had been on a balance bike since he was 2-2.5 years older. We got him a training wheel bike fornpedaling. Biggest mistake ever. Purchased this bike a week ago and put him on it day 1. Loved the foot rests. Next morning I put the pedal kit on and 15 minutes later he was pedaling on his own a week before his 4th birthday. Proudest moment of our lives together. I strongly suggest this bike and to start early. My 18 month old is on his old balance bike and it will be painted pink next week.

I got these bikes for my kids. They used them without the peddles for a few months. Their balance got better and better. My almost 6 year old literally immediately was able to ride when we put his peddles on. My almost 4 year old took about an hour of trying but got the hang of it and she's riding now too. I'm glad we got these instead of regular bikes.

This thing is great for transitioning to pedaling. Especially if they had a smaller balance bike before. Once mine started pedaling on it they transitioned to a regular 16" bike pretty quickly. Probably only used this for 6-9 months but it was well worth it.

My son's 12" bike was getting too small for him to bring his feet up without throwing himself off balance. It was becoming more of an encumbrance than a fun toy, so it was time to graduate to a 14" bike. The moment it was right-side-up after assembly, he was off and running. Next up: pedals!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Strider bikes and this 14x sport model. We started with the Strider 12 classic when my son was 2 and he was ready to upgrade to the 14x for his 3rd birthday. It was a seamless transition between the two bikes and after a month of getting used to the bigger bike, we added the pedals. Less than 5 min later, my 3 year old is pedaling down the street with his older siblings. He is the youngest of our children and the first one to learn with a balance bike. It was the most amazing thing to watch the progression from walking, to striding, to gliding and then to pedaling! I highly recommend Strider bikes! Truly the best way for kids to learn to ride a bike.

I purchased this bike for my daughter's 5th birthday. I read lots of reviews and most people agreed the balance bike was the best way for kids to learn to ride. My daughter, however, was not convinced. She really wanted to have a bike with training wheels like her friends. Fast forward 8 months of no progress on a traditional bike with training wheels, she finally decided to try the Strider bike. We weren't sure if it would be too small for her at this point (she's 46.5 in tall). But it ended up being the perfect size for her. After just 2 weeks on this bike we put the pedals on and she was going like she's been biking forever! I cannot believe how quickly she learned on this bike! She is usually very cautious and a timid rider, but on the Strider she has so much confidence. Even she was amazed! I wish I could give this bike more than 5 stars!

design - minimal aesthetic function - great balance bike And lightweight Pros - good for beginners Cons - once you attach the pedals the life is short depending on the size of your childs foot. Big foot = shoes hitting the ground skidding and falling. (While pedaling.) Even on sharp turns it will drag the kids feet to the ground. Not enough ease for big foot pedaler.

Bought my then 3 year old the 12 sport for Christmas. Decided for her 4th birthday to get her the 14x and peddle kit. Big brother wanted to put on the peddles just to see if she could do it. And just like that she was cruising around like a big kid.

We got my son the strider 12" right after his first birthday, he started to get the hang of it right away . After only a year and half of riding his balance bike we upgraded to the 14x sport with the pedals . He tried two times and was up and going all by himself . He's only 2 1/2 and can ride a two wheeler bike. I would definitely recommend this bike to anyone with small kids who want to learn to ride and want to skip the training wheels !

My son had a late start on his 12" balance bike, he was 3.5 when we got it. It took him a few weeks, but he was quickly racing around on it. 3 months later we came across the 14x and gave it a try. After a day he was zipping around using the pedals. He didn't even need much help learning to start and stop. He loves his new 14x bike and rides it everyday. Thank you Strider!!

My almost 3 year old outgrew his first Strider so we sized up to this 14x. Will add the pedals once they are back in stock. He's loving it, it's more stable for his off road and down hill riding.

My five-year-old who happens to be autistic as well is delayed and unmotivated in a lot of things including bikes. He has been just sitting on a training wheeled bike for over a year and basically waited for us to push him and constantly guide his feet on the pedals. He started showing interest in one of his little brothers balance riding toys so I started searching for balance bikes big enough for him. I found this one bc of the size and pedal options. After receiving his bike we very quickly had to order his two-year-old brother a balance bike as well but our big boy, although not pretty, graceful or fast, was trying it and tried everyday. Now it seemed slow going (baby brother excelled quicker) but everyday since he has progressed and gotten better (had to encourage Dad to have more patience). Less than a month later my big boy is really getting the motion down and his Dad introduced the idea of putting his feet up to glide. We are definitely not a putting our feet up yet but he is definitely thinking about it. I can't believe how fast he's taken to this and building confidence and the best part is other than encouragement and a few suggestions he is doing it on his own. No bending over to hold, push or catching by parents which is great especially since I'm hugely pregnant and that does not hinder his learning or desire. The best bike decision for him and his needs.

We transitioned from a 12 inch Strider to a 14x when he was 3yrs old. On his 4th birthday we wrapped up the pedals as a gift and put them on the same day. He hopped on the bike and pedaled away . . .first try. No help from me. I feel like I kinda missed out on the thrill of the struggle. Ha! Putting the pedals on with one bolt was so easy the four year old could have almost done that by himself too!

My son is 5, had no Interest. We tried bike with training wheels and no luck. Purchased the 14x. Best purchase ever! We purchased it with the kit. Amazing that you can take the pedals off and put them back on in seconds. Amazing quality! If your kid is hesitant this is the route to go. I would buy it again in a heart beat!!!! The customer service to top it off is WONDERFUL.