Friday, August 29, 2008

Kettler Sprint Balance Bike


Product Description

The Kettler® Sprint training bike provides a safe and easy design for learning, with a limited turning radius to help prevent spills. With no pedals, this unique training bike helps a child build the skills needed later to ride a bicycle without training wheels. Your children's confidence will grow as they scoot along and gain a sense of balance.

Product Details

  • Color: null
  • Brand: Kettler
  • Model: 8718-000
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 7.50" h x 13.00" w x 31.00" l, .2 pounds

Features

  • Training bike with Euro-styled low step-through frame design
  • No pedals or chain; child propels bike forward by scooting feet
  • Patented limited turn radius helps prevent tipping on turns
  • Height-adjustable padded saddle; 12-inch tubeless air tires
  • Recommended for ages 2 to 6 years; 3-year warranty

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
When it comes time to teach your child to ride a bike, there's no better or safer way than the Kettler Sprint Balance training bike. Recommended for children between the ages of 2 and 6 years, the Sprint Balance features a Euro-styled low step-through frame design that won't get in your kid's way, along with a height-adjustable, extra-long saddle with a generous padding for comfort. More significantly, the bike doesn't offer pedals or a chain--rather, little Xander just scoots along on his feet until he figures out how to balance on the wheels. At the same time, the Sprint Balance's patented limited turn radius helps prevent tipping, so Xander won't careen out of control while making his first few turns. Other safety features include Euro-styled wheel and spoke covers (no shoelace tangles here) and 12-inch tubeless air tires with an extra-wide tread. The Sprint Balance, which offers a maximum weight of 100 pounds, is backed by a three-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

awesome product4
We got this for my son's second b-day. He's of average (or a bit below) height and with the seat all the way down it was a bit too big. He was still able to walk with it and within a month or two had grown tall enough to use the seat. After 2+ months of riding, he's got the concept down and my husband has to jog to keep up. He absolutely loves it!! It's a great way to tire out an active toddler!! I highly recommend this product. I can't wait to see how much it helps him when he tries a real bike...I wouldn't be surprised if we skip the training wheels altogether. I would have given it 5 stars but my husband (who worked in a bike shop) says his only complaint is that it could be constructed better (i.e., better quality materials).

Great bike!5
Love, love, love this bike. My son (now 3 1/2) is no gifted athlete and we had lots of trouble teaching him to pedal a tricycle. He got this bike the xmas after he turned 3 and he jumped on it right away and took off. He goes so fast on it now and is so confident that he only wants to ride the bike now. My German nephew (these bikes are the norm in Germany now) went straight from riding this bike to a real bike without training wheels - no problem. Great quality, fun colors, haven't found a downside yet.

good concept, overpriced for quality3
The concept is good. I think my 3 y/o will easily be able to ride a 2-wheeler thanks to it. But for over $100, I'm not impressed. The quality is so-so and the directions to put it together were the absolute worst--it comes w/ a manual of pictures and warnings in 5 different languages, but only 2 or 3 sentences on how to put the silly thing together. Very vexing. The seat ahdn handlebar adjustments aren't as sturdy as they could be, either. If Kettler is a German product, perhaps the exchange rate is the issue, because I seriously don't think this bike is worth more than $50. Get a balance bike, but if you want to save money, try another brand.




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1 comment:

Unknown said...

I am very happy with the balance bike I got for my 2 toddlers at www.besttoddlerbike.com. It is well designed and constucted. It took me 10 min to put together, very easy. My kids love it.Even my very tiny 2 yr old duaghter fits on it.

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