The wooden crafted bike has not only great fun factor, but also helps your child establish its creative playing skills and motor abilities. Runners Bike is a combination of German engineering and Canadian design.
The Runners wooden bike is without pedal and training wheels. Using its own legs for balance and movement your child will have instant success without the falls, scrapes and frustration common to learning how to ride a conventional bike.
Later on the transfer to a bike with pedals will be extremely easy for each kid because of the skills it learned using Runners-Bike.
The pneumatic rubber wheels provides a smooth ride over most surfaces whether it is your own living room, your backyard, the sidewalk or a muddy hill.
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Why Runners-Bike?
Our little guys, Linus and Finni, used one of the expensive bikes (price 300 CAD) and a cheaper wooden bike around 90 CAD for about 1 year. To be honest with you the expensive ones are usually made in a good quality but we find that a good wooden bike shouldn’t be so pricey!
The cheaper bikes, mostly made with spooked wheels and rubber tires, are not very comfortable and not so secure: Using rubber tires is not a good choice because you feel each stone under you and on the long run your little ones lower back is in danger! We don’t recommend spooked wheels because there is always a small chance that little kids get their little feet in it and hurt themselves.
So that’s why we created Runners-Bike: a secure, good quality wooden bike with an awesome design for a reasonable price. Smart features are the cool bell and the easy to clean saddle.
1. How do use your Runners-Bike?
It is amazingly easy. Using Runners kids first walk the bike forward. As they go faster they stride with feet off the ground for longer and longer periods of time, ultimately being able to pull both feet off the ground and coast. At first they tilt to one side or the other and their feet catch them like training wheels or a tripod would. Very quickly balance becomes second nature and they can coast for yards with their feet off the ground. Braking is done in very natural style: just put your feet down and stop.
2. How long does it take to learn?
Our children were able to walk/ride the first time they sat down. They were able to coast with their feet up after a week or two. Learning curves are different for different children.
3. How old does a child have to be to ride Runners?
The sweet little racer is designed for children ages 2- 5.
4. Is there assembly required?
Runners comes partially assembled, you will only need to attach the wheels and handlebars, which should not take more than 10 minutes. Instructions and tools are provided.
5. Is the seat adjustable?
The seat is easily adjustable so children of all sizes can ride Runners-Bike. Also ask us for the seat extension!
6. How much does Runners-Bike weigh?
The bike weighs about 10 lbs, and is well distributed, so it is easy to carry when your toddler tires out.
7. How high up is the seat?
The adjustable seat ranges from just over 13.5 inches to 16.5 inches high, fitting most 2-5 year olds. We also sell a seat extension.
8. What are the tires made of?
The tires are high quality pneumatic rubber. They can tolerate up to 40PSI, but we suggest 20-25 PSI for best shock absorption.
9. When I place my order, when will it ship and how long will it take to receive it?
Your order will be processed and shipped from Edmonton, Canada within two (2) business days from the order date that shows on your order confirmation email. When your order ships, you will receive a Canada Post tracking number via email. Actual delivery time may take additional 3-10 business days, depending upon your location. Please call us for express delivery!
10. This gift is for a Birthday or Christmas, will my child know what is inside?
Runners-Bike box ships with the picture of the bike on the outside, so if your order is a gift or a surprise, you may want to have it shipped to an alternate address.
11. Do I have do some maintenance?
Like all ride-on toys, Runners requires some ongoing maintenance. Bolts may loosen from movement and vibration, so make sure to check them for tightness before each ride.
Do not leave or store the Runners outside for long periods of time. Though it is protected by a lacquer veneer coating, it is still made of wood, and is susceptible to warping, rotting, etc from too much exposure to the elements.