My child is already using a bike with training wheels -can the Strider™ still be a useful learning tool for her?
Training wheels are very scary for children. The sensation of tipping from side-to-side keeps them from focusing on the tasks at hand, pedaling and steering. Learning to balance and steer on the Strider™ makes the transition to the pedal bike much easier. Forget the training wheels. Once your child is confident on the Strider™, she will be able to transfer quickly to a pedal bike without training wheels.