What type of tires does the Strider have?
The tires are made of lightweight EVA Polymer. Having airless, solid foam tires means they are puncture-proof and virtually indestructible. No flats means no need for spare tubes or carrying an air pump around. This design maximizes the fun factor and minimizes extra work, maintenance, and hassles. The actual outside diameter of the foam tire is 11 inches, and the Strider uses an 8″ molded rim riding on steel bearings and a steel axle. [Back To Top] • What type of material is used to build the Strider? The majority of the Strider frame is made from durable, light gauge steel tubing. The wheels are made from heavy plastic, and the tires from an EVA Polymer. Together this combination allows the Strider to weigh in at less than 7 pounds, a weight that can be controlled by riders as young as one or two years old. We realize that the Strider is not a cheap “toy”, as it is just under $100. But the Strider is built with quality and longevity in mind, so it should last for several years and se
