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Get your toddler on a bike!   More Views:	The Pink & Red Mini Glider are out of stock until November 30th Our Price: $99.00 Ages: 2-7 Grade Levels: Preschool-2nd Availability: Usually Ships in 24 to 72 Hours Product Code: 176MINI choose a color Click to view another color color*: Blue Pink Red

Timberdoodle's review Video Learn more   If They Can Stand, They Can Glide A glider is a brilliant asset for an active child. It is so brilliant, in fact, that the concept has been duplicated around the world. Let us tell you what to watch for so you don't get stuck with a lemon; but first, let us tell you why gliders are so revolutionary. Training wheels and pedals hamper balance The conventional children's bicycle relies on pedals and training wheels. Training wheels prevent a child from discovering that when a bike leans he should turn the wheel in the right direction to restore balance. Worse yet, by preventing a natural lean, training wheels can cause the bike to fall over in a turn. As a result, the average child spends two to three years on training wheels. And pedals can make it very difficult for a child to learn how to balance because he can't get his feet off the pedals and on the ground quickly enough to restore balance, so he falls over. Not fun. Remove pedals and training wheels from the mix and you have a glider. With gliders, children learn on their own at their own pace, starting by walking and pushing, then graduating to gliding on two wheels. What to look for in a glider If you are in the market for a glider, consider a Mini-Glider or a Go-Glider. They are both made of a lightweight, high-quality alloy, weigh just about eight pounds, and are super strong. There's nothing to rust, not even a chain, which in Washington's rain is significant! Theses gliders combine a lower center of gravity and seat height with the front wheel being placed further in front of the handlebars, making the bike easier to steer, and more importantly, making it nearly impossible for your child to go over the bars. Adjustable BMX-style handlebars have an upright ergonomic seating position that grows with your child, and the ergonomic seat has a quick release clamp for tool-free seat adjustments. Unlike others, Mini-Gliders and Go-Gliders come with a front hand brake. Of course, your child can always stop by dragging his feet, but the brake on these gliders introduces him, in a non-stressful way, to what will be a typical asset on a regular bike. The footpegs are another unique feature -- children love having a place to rest their feet. Finally, the tires are solid, no-pump EVA foam tires, with lots of traction. Equally valuable for children with special needs These gliders are suitable for children ages one to nine years old. While any child will have a blast with a glider, we have found that they are particularly valuable for special needs children. Autism and other neurological conditions make riding a conventional bike beyond the abilities of many children. Cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities may prohibit biking, but if the child is mobile enough to use a walker, he may be mobile enough for a glider. Every glider is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for one year. Sizing information Your child's inseam should be a minimum of 12" to Fit the MINI GLIDER. The seat will adjust up 18.5". The 16" GO GLIDER model has a minimum inseam of 17.5". To measure your child's inseam, have him stand up straight with his legs slightly apart. Using a measuring tape, measure from his crotch to the floor. Record the length in inches; this is his riding inseam. The best fit will allow the child to place his feet flat on the ground with a 40 degree bend (see picture) in the knee when seated. A bike too large does not promote learning. Average Customer Review: Based on 3 Reviews. Write a review.

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Great bike but larger than expected June 17, 2009 Reviewer: Amy S. from Scandia, MN United States   We purchased the MiniGlider and the GoGlider for our boys, 5yo and 2.75+yo. We measured their inseams according to recommendations. The larger bike was perfect but unfortunately the smaller bike is larger than expected. My youngest son had an inseam 1.5" greater than the recommended inseam, yet with the seat in the lowest position, his toes just barely touch the ground. Maybe he'll grow an extra inch or two by the end of the summer, but if not, this bike awaits him next year. Other than that, the bikes are both well built and very easy to assemble. The directions are clear and the pictures that are included in the assembly instructions are very helpful.  The only thing that was not mentioned in the directions was the removal of the tube-stopper in the place where the seat is inserted. With the stopper in the tube, the seat cannot go as low as possible. Once the stopper is removed, the seat adjustment can go at least another 3" lower. Was this review helpful to you?

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My husband and I love to walk now.... October 27, 2008 Reviewer: Heather L. from Long Lake, MN   We love these bikes! They are a snap to assemble, easy to adjust to the child's size, and the results are amazing. Both my 2 & 3 year old were gliding in no time, and balance with their feet on the pegs with ease.  My husband and I love to walk now because we have to jog to keep up with them! Was this review helpful to you?

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Best way to learn how to ride a bike September 30, 2008 Reviewer: Anonymous person from Wilmington, NC United States   Its also fun for the kids so much so that they take to it like fish to water. Our kids mastered it in less than an hour, 2 and 4 year old's . The best part was no parent involvement just put on the helmet and adjust the seat off they go .  Well build and thought out design (only one with pegs we could find) brake really works ,no pumping tires, great colors, very light weight (kids can pick it  up)Great gift idea. Wish I had one growing  up !!! Was this review helpful to you?

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