There’s some little bike lover in each one of us. As kids, we dreamed of riding those amazing bikes, did we not? Some even pleaded with parents to get those amazing dream machines. Kids bikes are not only fun, but an educating experience too. They have helped generations of children to grow up, in parks, streets and backyards:
1) Physical: Bikes play a vital role in daily exercises and help in maintaining good health and increase the child’s stamina. When kids ride bikes, they learn the basic laws of inertia, including braking, pedaling, steering, balancing. These not only improve their stamina but also boost their confidence levels. When a child pedals, it helps in increasing thigh muscles and makes them stronger. Infants below 2 years learn walking with jingling tricycles.
2) Mental: Balancing plays an important role as it helps child to remain focused. When a kid focuses on balancing, the mental attraction towards the subject increases. Therefore, it involves mental exercise.
3) Emotional: To see a child smile often is happiness for parents! What other activity is so pleasurable? Emotionally, kids are sentimental and touchy. When you give something to them that they like, they will get pleasure, and return the kind favor as they grow up.
Many children try to lay their hands on bigger bikes, like large two-wheeler bikes. When children grow older between 4 to 8 years, they develop adequate physical synchronization, nimbleness, and good balance. Some children lack confidence and coordination for brakes. They are unable to understand the brakes usage, until they cross 5 years of age. However, physical coordination differs with different kids. Some do not develop this skill until they cross 10 years. It is best to test their skills (without support to the wheels) when they reach at least 9 years.
Where to buy bikes and how to buy them?
This is not a big problem. There are countless brands and models available. Choose according to your kids’ necessities and preference on your wallet. When you buy, keep the following things in mind:
1) Check brakes: Whether they are functioning properly or not
2) Check the side-pull breaks and coaster brakes
3) Check tires and wheel-cups
4) Check the seats!
Sports Bikes are affordable and can come between $300-900 depending on the brands. So, go ahead and let your kid have a free wheeling experience by buying one of the rocking bikes!
