The Agony and Ecstasy Of A Bleeding Edge Bike Commute

Balance bikes come in many different sizes and most are adjustable to grow with your child. The first thing you need to do is measure your child's inseam. This way when you start shopping you can immediately determine if the bike you are looking at is sized appropriately. It's never a good thing to buy a bike, have it shipped to you, assemble it, only to find out it's too big for your bike rider. So to avoid this, measure your child's inseam. Now that you have this information, let explore how to use this information.

Next topic is to determine if you want a medal bike, wood bike or composite bike. There is no right or wrong answer. Medal bikes look and feel more like a real pedal bike. Most offer features such as a quick release seat and handle bar adjustments, sealed wheel bearings as well as optional brakes. We'll discuss the brake topic in a bit. Some bikes are made out of steal and other aluminum. Aluminum typically will not rust and is lighter; however, steal is cheaper and just because a bike is aluminum does not mean the finished product is lighter, stronger or even better.

Wooden balance bikes tend to be more eco-friendly. Most are made out of renewable marine grade birch wood. They use biodegradable paints and lacquers. Some manufacturers treat wood bikes like a canvas and paint very beautiful designs and pictures, giving the bike a very unique look. Wooden balance bikes tend to have a very retro, nostalgic look and feel to them.

Composite e bike are the strongest but tend to be the most expensive. The main advantage to these bikes is there's very little to rust. So if you live at the beach or high humidity environment, this might be a good choice. Another consideration is if the bike is going to be passed on to another child. The extra money might be a good investment.

Lastly, tires are the final decision you need to consider. You really have two choices in the market today. EVA foam tires, airless, or traditional air tires. EVA foam tires are light weight, no maintenance tires. You don't have to worry about flat tires. However, if you are going to be riding a lot on trails or rough ground, they will eventually wear out. Replacements can be expensive because you are replacing the entire wheel. Air tires are heavier and more durable, however, do require e bikes maintenance. They are more versatile as far as the riding conditions. They are also cheaper to maintain if you puncture them. In my opinion, you really cannot go wrong with either decision and I would put more effort in deciding on the bike material and whether or not you want brakes. Both types of tires will most likely work just fine for your rider.

I hope this give you some things to think about when deciding which balance bike to buy. Remember the most important thing is sizing the bike. After that, it all comes down to preference. Also remember balance bikes are primarily designed to teach balance so don't get two caught up in the details.

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