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    STRIDER PREbike Review

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    Riding a two-wheel bike is not an easy task for many children.  I actually didn’t learn until I was around ten years old (not sure why) but really balancing on two wheels can be easily mastered in a few weeks.  Until now, there really wasn’t a product on the market to help kids master balancing on two wheels.  STRIDER bikes are not just a PREbike, but a bike to get kids learning, moving and loving bikes and the outdoors!  It has a basic bike design, except there are no pedals!  So yes, kids peddle their feet all along they are learning to balance on two wheels.

    It is a common notion that toddlers need to learn to pedal while learning to balance and control a bicycle, but who says it needs to be that way.  There are no extra stuff like useless brakes, kickstands or steering limitations to get in the way.  The STRIDERS durable welded steel frame and handlebars are also toddler tested to stand up to years of abuse!

    To start off with a STRIDER kids 18 months old can use the Launchpad Footrest to steady themselves with adults help of course and as the child grows, the child can use the footrests as somewhere to place their feet as they glide!  Kids can ride their bike wherever their feet take them, including off-road adventures and dirt paths.  The bike is also small enough to throw in the car and take along with you!

    STRIDER Features:

    6.9 lbs. Total Weight

    Adjustable Seat Height 11” – 19”

    Adjustable Handlebar Height 20”- 22”

    Maintenance Free tires (Never need air and can’t be punctured ever!)

    Launchpad Footrests

    CPSIA Certified Safe Paint and Parts

    6 Color Options

    One product for 18 months to 5+years old

    MY THOUGHTS:

    For Christmas, we purchased an adorable toddler bike for Aidan.  It features his favorite character and I even purchased the matching helmet.  He hates it!  He loves the design but it is too hard for him to pedal and a little to big for him still.  He prefers every other ride-on toy we have.  Well once I opened the STRIDER bike he was instantly curious.  He grabbed his helmet and immediately jumped on it.

    I was honestly skeptical at first and thought the bike was strange.  I thought the STRIDER would limit my son’s ability to learn to pedal, but then I realized that his first problem is balancing.  I think pedaling a big kid bike will come natural to him, especially without training wheels dragging him down.

    We adjusted the seat since Aidan’s legs seem a little on the long side and he was off!  He went up and down the driveway gliding on his feet.  I can definitely see where the STRIDER bike will help with balance as Aidan wobbles all over but since the bike is low to the ground and he can reach it comfortably.  I absolutely feel that this bike will help with his balance and once he masters it, I know he will go right for his toddler bike without the training wheels.  I think the training wheels are part of the problem now as they don’t glide right and the bike is too high for him right now for me to remove them now.

    I even see my almost 2-year-old going for it, even though he has to fight my 3 year old for it!  The bike is also light enough for Aidan to move and it does glide nicely!  Oh an assembly was a breeze, it took my husband only a few minutes.

    Overall, I would recommend the STRIDER bike to any parent who wants their child to learn faster and easier how to balance on two wheels.  No more frustrated children and you child will be riding a big kid bike in no time!

    BUY IT: Check out STRIDER Sports to buy one for $99.

    GIVEAWAY: (1) Winner will receive a STRIDER PREbike in the color of their choice ($99 value).

    WIN IT:  Comment on which color STRIDER you would choose!

    Please leave me a comment for EACH entry and your email address if it is not in your profile for each entry that you complete above so I can accurately pick a winner. This contest ends on May 31st, 2010. Thanks everyone and good luck!  Also, if you just put a generic comment like “I want to Win” then I will have to disqualify you.  This contest is only open to US residents.

    Mama’s Money Savers Disclaimer: I was given sent a STRIDER to review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

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    134. Marie N says

      My choice would be the Strider PREBike – Green. Love their selection of toddler bike helmets too.

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    234. Suzanne says

      I heard about this giveaway via twitter.
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    235. Suzanne says

      I now follow you on facebook
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    236. Suzanne says

      I now follow you on twitter (@suzanne0706)
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    237. Suzanne says

      I am now subscribed via google reader.
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    238. Suzanne says

      I now follow you via google friend connect (suzanne0706)
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    239. Suzanne says

      I am following strider on twitter. (@suzanne0706)
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    240. Suzanne says

      I am a fan of strider on facebook!
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    300. Eileen says

      I entered the C & H, Domino Sugar GC to End children’s hunger giveaway!

      thanks SO much!

      ejrichter60 at gmail dot com

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    340. Robin H says

      Fan of strider on facebook

      robin pollard haws
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    341. Robin H says

      I’d pick the red one so that either of my kids could ride it!
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    345. amber says

      following Strider on Twitter
      mommastuffblog
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    346. amber says

      I’d love to win a Strider Bike in Blue!!
      amber 🙂
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    444. Terra Heck says

      I would choose the pink one. Thanks.
      partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
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    458. Kimberly says

      We would choose the Color ‘GREEN’ as that is my 3 year old son Brody’s favorite color! :]
      Thanks for the opportunity for this GREAT giveaway!
      ~BizeeMama
      http://www.bizeemamax6.blogspot.com
      soindepeau[at]ymail[dot]com
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    506. Mocha Dad says

      I would choose this one Strider™ PREbike – Red
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    533. Jay says

      I would get the red bike-I would love to try this for our 3 littles but wouldn’t be able to spend that much.

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    534. Jennifer says

      Interesting…that is really an interesting way for children to get accustomed to a two-wheel bike. The only problem I see is that the expense of purchasing 2 bikes…once they’re used to the 2 wheels and can balance, you have to put aside the Stryder, then spend even more money on another 2 wheel bike…not quite worth it to me. But it is a neat concept. 🙂

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    549. Tamara Sz says

      I heard about this giveaway on Twitter! (I was looking for Strider bike giveaways!)

      szogediek at yahoo dot com

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    568. Alea says

      I think I’d pick red for my little boy. I do think it’d be easier to learn to ride a bike this way!

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    626. Owen's Mom says

      I am a facebook fan of yours (andrea potter kruse)
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    627. Owen's Mom says

      I heard about this giveaway on twitter
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    628. Owen's Mom says

      I follow you on Google Friend Connect
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    629. Owen's Mom says

      I follow Strider on twitter (notimeMom)
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    630. Owen's Mom says

      I follow Strider on facebook (andrea potter kruse)
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    632. Owen's Mom says

      I would choose red so it would fit both my son & daughter
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    649. Michelle says

      My two year old loves yellow so I would choose the yellow STRIDER. Thanks so much for the chance!

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    651. Andi says

      I read about the giveaway in my news feed.
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    683. anthy says

      I stumble’d the contest! I cannot give a Stumble Upon link on wordpress (wordpress will eat the post), but I’m “anthy” over there, too.
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    684. anthy says

      I emailed my brother and sister-in-law about the giveaway and CC’d you.
      anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

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    687. anthy says

      Whoops – I messed up the ending tag on the link in my comment above. Can you fix or delete? If you delete, I can repost my mandatory entry…

      To make this an actual entry – I subscribe via RSS feed on my iGoogle homepage, which is where I heard about the giveaway.

      anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

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    705. Jana says

      I would choose the GREEN because my daughter could use it and then it could be passed onto her sibling boy or girl. 🙂

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    776. Eileen says

      My Grandson would LOVE the green Strider. He is turning 3 next week and would get SO much use out of this during this summer! thank you!

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    777. Leandrea says

      I am your newest follower. leandrea246(at)hotmail.com
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    778. Leandrea says

      Pink! With two little girls pink would be the color for us. They would actually faint if it were purple, but that wasn’t a color choice. leandrea246(at)hotmail.com

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