Kettler Sprint velocipede 2-wheel running balance bicycle for kids 2-6

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Velocipede Balance Bike
Kids age 2-6 learn to ride a 2-wheeler without training wheels

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	Kettler wheeled toys: Tricycles, Bicycles, Pedal Cars >>	Sprint™ Bicycle
	36" long, 21" to top of handle bars - approx 13 lb For ages 2 to 6 Made in Germany See also our all-wood Scootercycle™ running bike	The Kettler® Sprint™ Balance (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. Children naturally scoot forward when sitting on the Sprint™. As they gain confidence, the feet come off the ground and they are bicycling - without pedals to get in the way! Steering by shifting balance comes just as naturally. Whenever balance feels insecure, the feet go automatically back to the ground. Stopping is easy - just stand up! More information below...
	Sprint™ $120.00 Shipped from Vermont

Tops Log Building Sets Blocks Trains Puzzles for toddlers ages 2+ Working Rigs: Trucks, Bulldozers etc. Balsa Airplanes & Gliders Kites Flying Toys Competition Model Aircraft & Balsa Supplies Natural Wood Infant Rattles Folk Toys & Classics: Toddler Tops, Jacobs Ladder, Log Cabin sets. Woodkins MADE IN USA List of our toys made in USA Toy Safety What we are doing about it	All about the Sprint™ Balance Bike: Product Features - Age Recommendations - Why a Balance Bike is the best way to learn bicycling - Safety - A brief history of the Velocipede - The Kettler® Standard of Quality Sprint™ Features: Limited turning arc helps avoid falls due to wheel "folding" 12" tubeless pneumatic tires, ball bearing hubs Comfortably padded, large seat is height-adjustable from approx. 13.5" to 17.5" from ground. Low step through frame is easy to use for toddlers High-carbon steel frame, anti-corrosion treated inside and out. Maximum working load (child's weight) 100 lb Silver polyester powder coat finish is much more durable than paint, completely non-toxic. 5 year no-fade warrantee Plastic parts are weatherproof, non-toxic polyethylene. Superb finish and workmanship throughout - smoothly funsctioning mechanical parts, no sharp edges. 3-year warrantee (frame and mechanical parts) Age recommendation: 2 to 6 years. A child is ready for the Sprint™ velocipede running bike 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. A few kids younger than 3 may be a little too short to do this. Seat height is adjustable from approximately 13.5" to 17.5". Safety: The Sprint™ 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 Sprint™ or Scootercycle™ 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. 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 ride a balance bicycle with a few hours' practice. History of the Velocipede or Balance Bicycle (Running or Walking Bike): The "dandy horse" was invented by Baron Karl von Drais in Mannheim, Germany, patented in January 1818; Drais's name for it was Laufmaschine (German for "running machine"), and it also became known as a velocipede.
	The dandy-horse was a two-wheeled vehicle, with both wheels in-line, propelled by the rider pushing along the ground with his feet as in regular walking or running. The front wheel and handlebar assembly was pivoted to allow steering.
	The Kettler Standard of Quality * Kettler has been building high quality steel and plastic bicycles and tricycles, children's outdoor play equipment, fitness equipment and game tables since 1949. * Kettler fabricates high strength steel frames in their own mills in Germany * Kettler steel tubing is significantly heavier and more durable than tubing used in other brands. * All steel parts are protected from corrosion inside and out by a safe, non-toxic, environment-friendly process. * Steel parts are finished with weather-proof and colorfast polyester powder coatings. Polyester coatings are far more durable than any paint, and absolutely non-toxic. Most clothing these days has at least some polyester fiber in it! * Polyester powder coatings have 5-year anti-fade guarantee * Plastic parts are heavy-weight polyethylene: weather-proof, tough, resilient, unbreakable, and zero-toxicity. Kettler Design and Engineering - maximum fun, maximum safety, healthy outdoor exercise * Kettler wheeled toys are user-friendly and safe by design: extremely durable, easy to use, exciting, and fun. * Kid enjoy outdoor fun in all weather with these weather-proof and easy-to-use vehicles * Kettler design anticipates the needs of parents for value, safety, and reliability. * There is a feeling of solidity and precision. Pedaling and steering is smoother and easier. Low center of gravity and accurate steering geometry ensure safe, stable riding for active and athletic kids of all ages. * All Kettler wheeled toys are built to sustain loads well in excess of their expected age-range use. Top of Page