So my eldest is about to turn 5, and we got him a basic Halfords pedal bike for his birthday that arrived about a month ago - we didn’t spend a lot as we don’t have a huge amount but had the cash at this point so wanted to get him something.
He’s been a pro on his balance bike (that I proudly got from a rummage sale for £3!) so after doing some reading I assumed he’d move easily to a pedal bike.
Anyway, he’s been struggling to find his balance on his new bike - so I asked some friends from various places.
The overwhelming answer is that the bike we bought is too cheap... we should have bought one of the brands that are more like £300 for a new (or over £100 second hand)... eeek!
I mean I get more expensive can equal easier to use but surely they can still learn on a basic bike? Or have I completely wasted my money?
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Can children learn to ride on a basic (cheap) bike??
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Beeperbird · 27/05/2020 19:28
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