Strider Running Bike Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]
No tricycle. No training wheels. Ever.
”With the Strider™ running bike, there are no "tricycle tip-overs" or "training-wheel wobbles" to create a fear, hesitancy, or dislike of bike riding. The Strider™ running bike helps kids learn balance and coordination BEFORE pedaling, which develops glittering confidence. So ditch the tricycle and training wheels, and teach your child to ride a bike sooner and safer with a Strider™.
Designed for children, ages 1 - 5, the Strider™ running bike is lightweight, easy to control and features an adjustable seat and handlebars to accommodate a growing child. Most importantly, the Strider teaches your child balance, coordination and develops glittering confidence.
And the Strider is steady, stable and safe. At the first feeling of instability, your child will instinctively place his feet securely on the ground. So there are no "tricycle tip-overs" or "training-wheel wobbles" that stir-up a fear, hesitancy, or dislike of bike riding.”-Strider Website
If your child can walk... your child can ride a Strider™.
“Even tiny little children, before the age of two, are drawn to the Strider™. At first, kids will grab the handle bars, straddle the bike and walk without ever sitting down on the seat. And they’re completely stable: Two wheels, front and back. Feet firmly on the ground. Hands bracing the handle bars.
The next step: Kids quickly learn to sit down, push with their feet and zip right along as they balance on two wheels. (Watch children ride and play with their Strider™.)
Plastic push toys, scooters, tricycles and training wheels can’t do this.
And unlike other bikes that sit in the garage, gathering dust while your child waits to grow into them, the Strider™ running bike will get plenty of use from day one. In fact, we guarantee that your child will love the Strider™”.-Strider Website
Watch Video of the Strider™ running bike by clicking here.
Strider generously sent me a Strider running bike for Little Bug. I have to admit I was a little skeptical that my almost 2 year old would be able to use this bike. But I was really excited to see if he would be able to ride it, so when it arrived I put it together right away. (Assembly was very easy, you just have to put on the front wheel and the handle bars). Bug watched anxiously wanting to play with this new toy. Then as I stood it up, he grabbed the handle bars and threw his leg over and began walking with the bike. I had seriously under estimated him! We then took it outside and I watched as he had a blast with his new “Big boy bike”! He mostly walks along with the bike, but we have had it for a few weeks now and he is starting to sit on the seat a little more. It will be no time before he is sitting on the seat and scooting along with his legs. The other thing about this bike that impressed me was how light weight it is. It weighs less than 7 pounds, yeah bug can pick it up! That makes it so easy for him to maneuver the bike. Also the handle bars and seat adjust, so right now we have it on the lowest setting with is perfect for him. And we will be able to raise it as he grows. I am really excited that he is learning balance and coordination. It is awesome that he will be riding a peddle bike without ever using training wheels. I will definitely keep you all posted on his Strider bike progress. I give this bike an A+! It is so great! Skip the tricycles and training wheels, we are!
- Little bug loves his Strider™ Running Bike.
- It gives your child a head start. Teaching them balance and coordination.
- Your child will learn to ride a peddle bike at a much earlier age.
- Develops confidence.
- It grows with your child. The seat and handle bars adjust 11 to 16 in.
- It weighs less that 7 pounds (about 1/3 the weight of a typical 12" pedal bike with training wheels). So it is easy for children to maneuver.
- Launch Pad™ footrests for gliding and learning advanced riding skills.
- Puncture-proof all-terrain tires.
- Handle Bar turns freely with no stop, preventing the hand grip from jamming into a little tummy in the event of a fall. It also teaches your child to steer without the help of a steering limiter.
- Your child will become significantly more mobile. You won’t have to talk the stroller along anymore.
- These bikes make great Christmas and birthday Gifts!
- 6 different colors to choose from.
- 60 day money back guarantee.
- 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects
Bragging Mommy viewers will get a Free Water Bottle with a Strider Running Bike purchase. Just write “braggingmommyblog” in the comments section at checkout. Go to www.StriderSports.com to buy a Strider bike for your child!
The Strider running bike gets Bragging Rights!
And they are generously giving away an Orange Strider running bike to one lucky viewer!
How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.
MANDATORY Entries-
- 1 entry- Watch The Strider running bike Video and tell me one thing you learned.
- 1 entry- Become a Follower of The Bragging Mommy publicly via Google Friend Connect.
Both Mandatory Entries must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entries will be deleted.
I just entered to Win a Strider Running Bike from @striderbikedad http://bit.ly/2oxlxm @braggingmommy (Ends 10/7)
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
You can enter this giveaway until October 7 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don't provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US ONLY to enter. http://www.thebraggingmommy.com/
September 25, 2009 at 10:47 AM
What a great idea to skip the training wheels. I am going to keep this bike in mind for my granddaughter she would love the pink one!
September 26, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Wow, these are really neat! My girls would love it! I like the theory behind them too. Great product.
October 1, 2009 at 7:09 PM
I think these are really neat! It's amazing what people come up with and invent!
October 7, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Congrats to Shawn, the lucky winner of the Strider Bike!
October 9, 2009 at 8:54 AM
I'm so excited I won this. These bikes look so cool!!! I can't wait for my nephew to get this one. I just know he is going to love it. I can't wait to see him riding this and having so much fun. Thank You Again. You are Awesome!!! :)