I vividly remember the first time I rode my bike without training wheels. I rode straight for about three houses; then, in the middle of an intersection, my bike spun around five times and threw me to the ground. (Hey, that's what it felt like, and my friends all agreed: five times!) I suppose avoiding that kind of learning experience was what prompted me to look into riding "assistants."
I read the reviews and thought the Balance Buddy sounded like a great idea. My 3-year-old has a Cars 12-Inch Boys BMX Bike by Huffy and he's just starting to want to ride it. The BB was easy to put on, but seemed (despite all the reviews talking about how it allows you to walk upright) a little short. I'm 6 feet tall and extended to its longest position, the BB is just about at my fingertips. It does move up and down (pivots at the axle) so that's helpful. The bike is only a 12-incher, so obviously the BB would be an easier reach on a larger bike.
At first my son didn't want me to have anything to do with his riding; he would only let the 8-year-old neighbor boy "push" him. After a couple of days, though, he allowed me to help him ride. I hope it wasn't my fault, but he insisted that I put the training wheels back on the bike. We've only been at this for a few days; maybe he's just not ready for two wheels. No rush; he'll have plenty of time to eat asphalt between now and his 16th birthday. Once he gets more comfortable with the whole balancing concept, I'll revise my review as necessary.
(22 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=4.5 / 5.0
More Detail For Balance Buddy Adjustable
- High quality, non-slip safety grip, Adjustable height control, does not interfere with bicycle operation, Durable chip resistant finish
- Easy to install and remove
- Fully adjustable height control
- Dramatically decreases time required to master balance skills
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
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