Like A Bike Forest Walking Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this bike for our son's second birthday. Now, he is three and we have gotten SO much joy and use out of this bike. It has held up wonderfully, despite daily use/abuse. It spends its days muddy and damp on a horse ranch, its nights in the house and it has withstood these conditions remarkably well. This bike will not only see my children through, it will absolutely be kept as an 'heirloom toy' for our grandchildren to use! I was so hesitant to spend the money, but it's well worth it. After direct comparison with other brands, I was happy to splurge on this beautiful piece of form AND function, joined.
Editing the review to add the following: My son is now 5.5 and loves that LikeABike as much as ever. He still fits it, weight-wise, but was getting VERY rough with it, jumping and grinding and generally abusing it. I put it away, telling him he was going to break it as he was too heavy. It's now waiting for his 17 month old, 31" tall sister to get tall enough for it, as she is quite willing to try even now, but her inseam just isn't long enough yet. I'm sorry I had to put it away at all, b/c it's a fantastic toy that was still seeing hours of use a day. But, a gung-ho 44 lb 5 yr old on a farm was really abusing it, despite how well-made it is. He still asks for it. I have contemplated buying the larger version for him, but he's now riding a GT 16" bike with 7 gears and hand brakes. He would be SO thrilled with the bigger version and would surely get much use from it, though.
(If you need a bike for the very small ones, LikeABike does make a shorter version.)

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With its knobby, inflatable tires, distinctive dark green cotton seat, and green mudguard, the Forest Walking Bike by LIKEaBIKE is the ultimate all-terrain balance bike. Designed to introduce multiple children to the art of two-wheeled riding, the Forest Walking Bike boasts a sturdy, made-to-last construction of high-quality laminated beech wood and high-grade steel. Ideal for children from two to five years old, the Forest Walking bike has a four-position adjustable seat height from 12.5 to 16.1 inches to accommodate growing children of different heights. The bike features a comfortable cotton bike seat, secure rubber handle grips, and grey felt between the gaps in the front fork and tires, so that little fingers never get pinched. In addition, the bike has a no-sharp-edge design for maximum safety. Unlike traditional bikes with training wheels, the Forest Walking bike allows children between the ages of two and five to ride independently, gaining confidence, and developing motor skills and sense of balance.
Walking Bike Versus Traditional Bikes with Training Wheels: The Walking Bike by Like A Bike provides families with a real alternative to rickety training wheels and the backaches associated with teaching children to bike. With the Walking bike kids as young as two years old can have a successful experience of riding on two wheels. With no pedals, the Walking Bike allows children to first straddle the bike like a hobby horse. As they become more familiar with bike they start to walk with it, and then run, practicing balance and sitting on the seat as they go. In no time the little rider becomes more confident and by pushing off, picks up speed. If the bike starts to tip, kids instinctively regain their balance with their feet. In marked contrast to first bikes equipped with training wheels, kids learn to develop balance first, and build the confidence for two-wheeled locomotion. And, unlike a pedal bike, kids can re-establish balance on their own so parents don't have to run alongside the bike.<
p>Like A Bike Versus Other Walking/Balance Bikes: The Like A Bike Walking Bike is designed to provide children with a safe first biking experience. The unique design has no sharp edges, and the gap between the frame and the fork is filled with felt, so little fingers won't get pinched. The felt also prevents the front wheel from making sharp turns, destabilizing the bike, and causing accidents.
Unlike most balance/walking bikes, the Like A Bike Walking Bike is equipped with inflated all-terrain tires that can be used inside and out. Inflated all-terrain tires make taking the bike on rough and bumpy paths comfortable for the rider and a rear-wheel mudguard holds off the dirt. Equally good on city sidewalks, the Like A Bike Walking Bike's beautiful construction is always a head-turner.
Finally, unlike the majority of walking/balance bikes, the Like A Bike Walking Bike has an adjustable seat height so that the bike will actually grow with the child for many years of use from two to five years old. The adjustable seat height also makes it possible for multiple children to use the bike. A seat height extension (sold separately) is also available for taller children.

Features:
No-pedal walking and balance design
Develops motor skills and balance
No sharp edges for safety
Felt cushioning between frame and fork
Inflatable tires
Rear wheel mudguard
Cotton seat
Rubber grips for handle bar
Seat pole extension available (sold separately)

Specifications:
Recommended age range: 2 to 5 years old
Length: 32 inches
Height: 21 inches
Width at handlebar: 13 inches
Four-position seat height adjustment from 12.5 to 16.1 inches
Weight: 8.1 pounds

Manufacturer Warranty Two years

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