Strider No-Pedal Balance Bike – 1st Check-in (video)

The Outdoor Adventure was recently given the opportunity to let one of our younger adventurers put the Strider No-Pedal Balance Bike to the test! As this is a long-term testing process, we’ll be sharing the testing progress in segments for your viewing pleasure. So sit back and enjoy the ride, or go out and let your little adventurer take a Strider for a whirl!

I first heard about the Strider bike from a friend and her active 2-year old. He cruised around on his Strider with such confidence I knew I had to research them more! Once I watched some videos online, and browsed their website on www.StriderLife.com I knew I wanted to let Ayalah try one out. Strider graciously sent The Outdoor Adventure a beautiful green Strider and at 22-Months Ayalah was more than ready to try it out! They have plenty of information and a variety of colors to choose from on their website www.StriderBikes.com (video below)

I found the set-up to be very user friendly, and the instruction manual to be clear and concise with its wording. Of course, I still overlooked the bold lettering at the top of the page about taking the plastic wheel nut covers off after set up. I realized they weren’t just sweet pegs about halfway through the first ride, and removed them at that point without any harm done. Ayalah enjoys taking the Strider on our daily neighborhood walks, clutching the steering post close to her chest the whole way. We encourage her to scoot back on to the seat, but will let her decide when she feels comfortable enough to make this adjustment on her own. In the meantime we cheer on her every stride!

When Ayalah isn’t out on her Strider, she enjoys watching YouTube videos of other children on theirs. In fact, if we dare bring out a smartphone near her at any given time she will demand in true toddler fashion to watch videos of “bikes!” We are pleased that she too will be adding a few more videos to the mix!

Do you have a Strider for your little one? We would love to hear your thoughts and any tips you have to encourage her confidence to take it to the next level!

A Big Thanks to Strider for this awesome opportunity. You’ll be hearing more from us again soon!

Reviewed By:
Tabea B
The Outdoor Adventure Team