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The Scootercycle™ 
Balance Bicycle for Toddlers
ages 2 to 5 years*
The Scootercycle™ walking bike makes learning to ride a bicycle as natural as
crawling, walking, and running. Sitting comfortably on the adjustable-height
seat, your child is having too much fun to realize he or she is rapidly
developing superior balance, reflexes, and coordination.
Introduce a toddler to this handsome, solidly built
all-wood toy. First he'll sit on the seat. Then, he'll walk a few steps. The
Scootercycle™ will roll easily and smoothly along with him. Next, he'll try
running a few steps - so easy, such fun! Finally, up come the feet, and he's
rolling along on 2 wheels! Whenever balance feels insecure, the feet go
automatically back to the ground. Stopping is easy - just stand up!
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"Our road is not dry yet, but
Kevin loves splashing in the mud
and going really fast down hills."
(Kevin's Mom, March 27, 2007)
A boy and his bike (slide show)
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Learning to balance comes naturally at age 2˝. When your child has mastered The Scootercycle™
at about age 4 to 5, just subsitute a real bike with pedals. It's as natural as that!
34" length x 24" height x 17" handlebar span.
Adjustable seat
height 14" to 17". (Imported)
See construction details
(slide show).
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All About The Scootercycle™
Made in China (Read our safety and quality
statement)
The Scootercycle™ CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO MEXICO
Kevin gets his new Scootercycle™ & learns to ride
Construction details
See
our new all-steel Sprint™ Balance Bike - Made by Kettler® in
Germany
Age recommendation: 2 to 5 years. A child is ready as soon as he or she is
walking and running confidently with good balance and coordination, and can place his or her
heels on the ground
while sitting on the seat with knees slightly flexed. Children from
age 2 to 3 may be a little too short to do this. Seat height is adjustable from
14" to 17".
Teaching or coaching "how to
ride" will ruin this toy for most children! Introduce it, explain
it, and allow them to figure it out and progress with it entirely at their own pace! At
most, watching an older child demonstrate it may be helpful.
Just starting to learn balance at age 6 after trikes and training wheels is much harder!
A smaller bike where feet could reach the ground would have
helped, too! (1950 Photo)
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Size: 34" length x 24" height x 17" handlebar span.
Seat height adjustable from 14" to 17"
Weight: Approximately 10 pounds
Working Load (maximum recommended child weight): Up to
50 pounds (although the Scootercycle™ can hold a static load of
approximately 150 lbs)
Assembly: Approximately 10 minutes with provided tools.
Construction: Steam-bent furniture-grade birch plywood, 12" solid foam tires on
aluminum rims, stainless through-bolt fasteners, foam-padded handlebars. Seat
pad is removable for washing. All bolts are anchored in steel threads for
maximum strength - no wood screws are used. Ball-bearing hubs are
maintenance-free.
Safety: We endorse The Scootercycle™ as a product that is
completely safe for children as young as 2 years old. Even though The Scootercycle™
is made in China, every detail of this toy is manufactured with
excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail (although the seat pad
could have been a little thicker). There cannot be any concerns about
lead toxicity, since there is no paint anywhere on the toy. The finish
is exterior grade lacquer. The metal parts are aluminum or steel, the
wheels are rubber, and the fabric is nylon. None of these materials are
ever made with toxic substances such as lead.
All the wood parts are smoothly finished, with no sharp
edges. Limited turn angle
enhances stability. The Scootercycle™ is a toy, not a means of
transportation, and must not be used on vehicular rights-of-way, parking
lots, or other areas used by motor vehicles. Young children must be
supervised at all times, and must wear proper certified bicycle safety
helmets. The Scootercycle™ is designed for use on level ground. Use on
steep inclines (over 3 degrees pitch) is unsafe; children may be unable
to stop.
Why the Scootercycle™ or Sprint™
balance bikes are best for toddlers:
With the
Sprint™ or Scootercycle™
, the rider learns balance first, pedaling last. In contrast, with a normal bicycle fitted with training wheels, the rider learns pedal first, balance last. Although opinions differ regarding which learning sequence is easier for most riders, it is generally agreed that a bicycle with pedals is too difficult for most very young children and that training wheels may encourage the rider to learn some
bad habits which later must be unlearned.
To function properly, a balance bicycle must be small enough that the rider can walk the bicycle while sitting comfortably in the saddle, putting both feet flat on the ground. The rider first walks the bicycle while standing over the saddle, then while sitting in the saddle. Eventually, the rider feels comfortable enough to run and "scoot" while riding the bicycle, then to lift both feet off the ground and cruise while balancing on the two wheels.
Children as young as 18 months can learn to cruise a balance bicycle
with a few hours' practice.
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