The runbike is a great vehicle for children from 2 to 5 years old.

When choosing a convenient and beautiful transport for a small child, parents often pay attention to the running bike. And for good reason, because such a vehicle has a lot of positive qualities.

The runbike has many other names, including the bike run, the run bike and the bike balance, as well as the bike, bike and bike without pedals.

Runbikes are in demand for children aged 2-5 years, as a means of transportation during walks, and also for training, helping in the future to quickly learn to ride a two-wheeled bicycle.

Toddlers ride on a rake, pushing with their feet and going down from a small roller coaster. At the same time, they raise the legs and balance the body, as well as simultaneously control the steering wheel.

• Thanks to skating on the bike, the child will improve coordination, responsiveness and attention, as well as strengthen the muscles of the legs. In addition, training with such a vehicle has a positive effect on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
• The development of the runbike can be called the first step in learning to ride a bike. Riding on the bike, the kid quickly enough learns to keep balance, which is the most important criterion for the subsequent ride on a two-wheeled bicycle. A child who has mastered a running bike does not need a tricycle or added wheels to a two-wheeled one.
• Riding on a bicycle balancer, the child learns to assess the surrounding terrain. The kid quickly begins to understand how surface bumps help or hinder movement and affect speed. In addition, the child becomes more attentive.
• Riding on the bike allows the child to quickly learn the rules of the road. A child learns to skip pedestrians, safely overtake other kids on a bicycle, scooter or bike balancer, and also correctly cross the street.

If you compare the bikes with ordinary children's bikes, you will notice the difference not only in the presence of pedals, but also in:

• Weight and size. Children’s transport without pedals is lighter, since less heavy materials are used to make it, and there are no many mechanisms inherent in a bicycle in the running lane. This gives rise to such advantages as ease of transportation and ease of handling. If the child gets tired of the ride, the mother will be able to bring the transport home without any problems.
• Freedom of movement and faster learning skating. During the development of the bike, most children have to use the help of an adult, and the kid can learn to ride a bike. He quickly learns to maintain balance and manage their convenient transport.
• Security Since the kid on the bike doesn’t accelerate too quickly, he will not fall sharply or crash into foreign objects. Having gained high speed on such transport, the child slows down faster, simply dropping his feet to the ground.

Each runbike has the following elements:

1. Wheels. In most velobegov installed one-piece wheels, made of PVC. They are distinguished by softness, good shock absorption, and most importantly, low weight. They do not need to be pumped up, these wheels serve for a very long time, and it is convenient to ride them both indoors and outdoors (including off-road sections). However, if the tire is worn, the entire wheel must be replaced. Inflatable tires on the runbike are much less common, because with them the design weighs more. In addition, these wheels can be damaged (torn or punctured). The advantages of air wheels are called the softness of the trip and the smoothing of bumps on the road.
2. Frame. It practically does not differ from the frame of a standard bike, except that the lack of fasteners under the pedals.
3. Seat. This detail is significantly different from the bicycle seats. In ranbaykov the front part of the saddle is raised to prevent the crumbs from slipping. In addition, the bicycle race seat is softer and is designed both for the small weight of the child and for contact with the delicate skin of babies. In all models of running bikes, the height of the seat can be changed by individually adjusting the vehicle to the driver.
4. Steering wheel. Its shape may differ in different models. Almost always the height of the steering wheel can be changed by adjusting the special clamp at the base. Also, almost all steering wheels are equipped with rubber handles, the edges of which are thickened. Thanks to this form, the hands of the baby do not slide off while riding.

Other additions to the basic version of the bike are:

• Pedals with chain and sprockets. Such details allow you to transform the bike in a two-wheeled bike.
• Training wheels. This supplement facilitates learning to maintain balance on the track. In addition, the wheels allow you to make a bicycle runner out of the bike.
• Shock absorbers. In some models of running bikes, they are mounted on the rear wheel to absorb shocks when driving on a bumpy road.

On such a rammer, a child learns to keep balance and is able to develop greater speed. Riding on it will prepare the kid for the development of a two-wheeled bicycle.

Due to the greater number of wheels such vehicles are more stable. This leads to their popularity in the selection of a runbike for children under three years of age.

The frame of the runbike can be made from:

1. Metal (aluminum or its alloys).
2. Wood and plywood.
3. Plastic.

Metal models are the most durable, but they are the most difficult. Such a bike is called the most durable, it is easy to adjust the steering wheel and seat, adjusting to the growth of the child. However, it is quite difficult for many kids to learn how to manage a metal bike run because of its substantial weight.

Wooden models attract with their environmental friendliness, as well as the possibility of creating such a transport with their own hands. They look very attractive, but in this type of runbikes there are such disadvantages as a lot of weight, not too convenient adjustment of the seat height (stepwise), as well as the risk of splitting when falling.

Plastic runbikes are distinguished by quite high strength, low weight and nice design. At the same time, the height of the steering wheel and the seat is not regulated in most plastic runbikes, the depreciation of such bikes is very low, and the age of use is limited to 2 years.

Consider the most popular manufacturers of bikes without pedals.

Puky is a German brand that produces vehicles for children over 60 years old. The manufacturer offered the first runbikes to customers in 2003, and the company's Russian representative office appeared in 2013. Now there are several models in the Puky range of bikes. For example, the model Puky LR M is recommended for children older than 2 years. This runbike is ergonomic and lightweight (weight only 3.3 kg), a streamlined shape, rubberized handles, and a soft rubberized seat.

For the production of models Puky M using quality materials that extend the service ranbike.

Model Puky XL buy children over 3 years. This runbike has a handbrake.

Strider is an American manufacturer whose runbikes are considered among the best. They are recommended for children from 18 months and are represented by a classic (with a stiffer saddle) and sports (with a softer seat) model. Thanks to the seat adjustment, the vehicle “grows” with the child.

Chillafish is a Belgian company that has been offering travel bikes since 2011. The most common tricycles are Chillafish Bunzi, which can be used from the age of one. Such rabbikes are made of bright plastic, weigh 1.9 kg and withstand a weight of 25 kg.

Bright model of the Chillafish BMXie runbike is recommended for children from 2 years old. Such a ranbike weighs only 3.8 kg. The four-wheel Chillafish Quadie model is also available in the line of bikes. This children's transport differs in a bright look, ease, stability and a possibility of transformation.

Rider is a Chinese brand that offers light and bright running bikes. The Small Rider model weighing 2.9 kg, with a leatherette seat and pneumatic rubber wheels is very popular in our market. It is in demand due to the low price.

The model Small Rider Champion combines plastic and metal, so this kind of runbike weighs about 5 kg. Such transport is distinguished by inflatable wheels, the presence of stops on the handles, as well as a sign on which you can write the name of the child. The weight of the Small Rider Friends runbike is 3.4 kg. It is available in six colors.

In this model, the wheels are inflated, the frame is metal, and the wheels are made of plastic. The Moto Racer model with a wooden case attracts with stylization under a motorcycle, the possibility of turning the steering wheel in different directions, low weight (2.6 kg) and low price.

Jetem is a South Korean brand, the most common runbike of which is the model Jetem Double Balance. This ranbike is designed for babies from 2 to 6 years old who weigh up to 50 kg.

Weight was about 3 kg thanks to a light aluminum frame and polyurethane wheels. The ergonomic seat in this model is height adjustable.

Runbike is a domestic brand that produces bikes for kids over 18 months old. The Runbike Beck model is made of a special aluminum alloy, and the steering wheel and seat in such a vehicle are regulated.

If you are interested in a lightweight running bike, then the Runbike Pro model will be a good choice, because its weight is only 2.9 kg. Such a runbike has an aluminum frame, cast tubeless wheels and a comfortable footrest.

Yedoo is a Czech brand that offers European quality beauties in different countries of the world. Most often in our country, buy a model Yedoo 50, since it is the most affordable. Such a runbike is presented in two subspecies - weighing 3.9 kg for small children (model Yedoo Fifty 50 A) and weighing 4.2 kg for older children (model Yedoo Fifty 50 B).

Kokua is a German manufacturer whose bike races are suitable for children 2-6 years old.Lightweight model Kokua Jumper attracts the presence of a shock absorber, a frame made of lightweight metal, as well as a steering stop and light weight (3.4 kg).

Swift is a domestic brand, in the assortment of which there are several runners. For 1.5-year-old children, the manufacturer recommends the Swift SW model weighing 2.2 kg with an aluminum frame and lightweight EVA-polymer wheels. On this bike run you can ride up to 4 years of age.

The ultralight Swift Alu model with inflatable wheels, an adjustable seat and steering wheel, and also a platform for legs, the manufacturer offers children 1.5-3.5 years old.

BeforeBike is another domestic brand that has been releasing bikes from 2011. The manufacturer offers a wooden model Woody, which can ride children 2.5-5 years. It is a comfortable and durable 4.5kg ranbike. The seat is adjustable, and stickers are sold to create an individual design for this bike run.

If you have to choose a running bike for a one year old baby, it is best to look at four-wheel models. On such a children's transport, it is much more convenient for children under 2 to travel. A 2-year-old child is often picked up by a three-wheeled model. Two-wheeled bicycle runners are more suitable for children from 3 years and older.

The brake in the construction of a two-year-old runbike is not a necessary detail, since at this age children more quickly stop transport with their feet.

Acquire rammer advised in 2 years. For details on the nuances of choice, see the following video.

1. To select a suitable model of a ranbike, first of all, measure the length of the child’s feet in a standing position - from the groin to the bottom of the foot. From the received figure, subtract 3-4 cm on the seat, as a result you will have the size of a runbike that suits your kid.
2. The next step is to choose the weight of the product. The easier the bike ride will be, the faster the crumb will learn to control it and the longer it will be to ride. In addition, for the first time, parents often wear a cycle bike for a walk in their hands, which is an additional argument for choosing a lighter product.
3. Decide on the desired configuration. You can choose a model with a handbrake and other additions for the crumbs, but keep in mind that any additional detail will weigh down the bike.

Watch the video, in which you will learn how to choose a suitable model of the run.

Since all the models of the runbikes sell disassembled, after the acquisition of such transport the first task of the parents will be the assembly. Usually in the configuration there is a special key for screwing parts (in most cases, only the steering wheel). If the design of your ranbike is quite complicated, watch the assembly video recommendations presented on the Internet.

After assembly, the vehicle should be adjusted, especially if you bought a bike with a reserve. The height of the seat set such that the child sat on the runbike and was able to fully put the foot on the floor. Next, align the steering wheel so that the child can comfortably control his own transport.

The assembly process was running Runbike see in the next video.

Having bought a runbike for the child and collecting the transport, follow these tips:

• Have patience, as many children master the bike for a very long time.
• Encourage successful child attempts.
• Show the kid other children who have successfully mastered this type of transport.
• Watch educational videos with your child.
• Take a runbike for every walk.
• Do not worry if the baby just rolls the bike run and does not sit on it yet.
• Invent games with a running bike, for example, go around puddles or take a ride through all puddles, push a ball with a wheel or move down a small slide.

An example of skating a child on a rattle can be seen in the next video.

The majority of the kids are like the runbikes and they like to ride on such children's transport during the walks, but there are kids who throw the bike after the first attempts to master it or even refuse to even try to ride the bike balance.

The most common causes of problems with the development of the fuser are:

• The kid does not want to ride on a new transport, preferring the favorite means of transportation, to which he has already become accustomed. There are small conservatives who prefer a scooter or tolocar that was mastered earlier. Some kids are afraid of something new, and someone is worried that, having begun to ride a bike rammer, the old transport will disappear somewhere. In such a situation, parents should talk more with the crumbs, gently offering cycling on the run without insisting.
• Scarce reacts to my mother's doubts and refuses to ride, if the new transport does not like his relatives. Many children are accustomed to assess the danger of the reaction of the mother or father, and if the parents treat the runbike alertly, the child will also eschew this incomprehensible and unknown subject. In this situation, adults should find out their attitude to the bike run, discussing doubts and fears among themselves, and also telling the child about them, but at the same time focus on the advantages of the new vehicle. If one of the parents continues to consider running a bike as a dangerous or unnecessary thing, you should either talk to other parents, or stop at a more traditional children's transport.
• The kid is afraid to ride because of unsuccessful falls or injuries in the past. In such a situation, you should talk to the baby and show how other kids ride the paddock, as well as purchase protective accessories. Do not rush the child and let go with the new transport at home. In addition, walk with your child on the runner in places where the surface is flat and there are no narrow spaces or holes.
• The child does not want to ride, because the runbike is chosen incorrectly - it is too big or very heavy. In addition, the reason for the refusal to master such transport may be weak muscle development of the crumbs, because the steering wheel requires strong arms, you need to lift a running wheel to move through an obstacle, and you need to hold the weight of the vehicle to brake. In addition, the crumb may refuse to ride a bike balance due to fatigue. In such situations, parents should carefully select the weight of transport, help the child overcome the stairs, curb or slide, and encourage the physical development of the child.
• It is inconvenient for a kid to ride because of poorly chosen shoes and clothes, for example, heavy shoes or tight pants. If the clothes are too hot or tight, the child will get tired faster and be irritable. Also, the inconvenience of movement can be associated with the surface on which the crumb learns to ride a bike run. It is especially difficult to ride on snow and ice, so it is best to study on a flat and dry surface.

Thinking about the opportunity to take a runbike on a trip, some parents doubt whether the kid will ride it while resting on the sea, while others worry about the method of delivery to warm countries. The easiest way for those who go on a trip in his car. They just need to put a running bike in the trunk.

Those who get to the beach using an airplane should know that it is quite possible to combine a running bike with an air flight. Some airlines even allow you to seize such children's transport to the salon as hand luggage. In this case, for the runbike should purchase a belt for carrying.

If you travel with a small child and carry both a runbike and a pram with you, it is best to place the bike balancer in a suitcase, removing one wheel, seat and steering wheel. In addition, you can wrap the vehicle with a pimply wrap and wrap it with transparent tape to the side of the suitcase. This option is especially suitable if there are no restrictions on the size and weight of baggage. Another way out is to tailor a special cover, in which both the runbike and the stroller fit, and then hand over such baggage in a separate window, as special.

Another issue will be the need to take a runbike to rest. In his decision should be guided by the intended program and the duration of the trip. If you will be at sea for only a week and are going to spend the entire period on the hotel beach, the runbike can be out of work. Those who have planned a long trip for at least a month, such transport will be useful more than once - and walk on the waterfront, and go with the child to the store and the market.

With a trip duration of 2 to 3 weeks, the issue of transportation of the running light should be resolved separately in each case. Consider whether you will go on excursions, whether you plan evening walks along the embankment, whether there will be situations in which you use a run-at-home at rest.

Such transport is useful if parents will inspect the city or like to walk for a long time. The kid on the runbike will walk with mom and dad and get less tired.

In addition to the runbike, you can purchase:

• Protect your arms and legs. These accessories help prevent damage to the knees and elbows of the child in case of accidental fall from the bike.
• Special protection for shoes. It reduces the premature wear of the baby's shoes, because during a ride on a runner, kids usually brake with their feet. Such protection represents the half-slippers made of PVC. They have bright colors and an adjustable strap.
• Fenders. They help protect a child’s clothing when traveling in wet puddles.
• Foot rest. After removing the cap that is available under the seat of some models, a footrest is installed there. The kid will be able to put her feet on her when she slides off the runaway from the slide.
• Lanterns on the steering wheel. Usually the kit has two flashlights, one of which is white, and the other is red. These lights are easily fixed on the steering wheel without additional tools. They can both shine constantly and function in blinking mode. Battery operated lights.
• Colored wheels. By placing them on your child's running bike, you will make the baby transport unique. The wheels are sold in different colors and are represented by a set of the wheel itself, a closed bearing and an additional tire.
• Horn For children's vehicles use this accessory, which is pressed with a minimum of effort.

Most of the parents who chose the runbike for leisure and training of their children from 2 to 5 years old were satisfied with such children's transport.

Among the many manufacturers of bike-rabbits, parents often prefer proven and reliable brands - Puky, Strider, Runbike, Rider, Kokua, and others. Most often praise the German quality of the Pube cycle race. Also very good about the quality of products from Yedoo, Rider and Chillafish. The assessment of domestic ranbikes by most parents is also quite high.

Children ride a bike run in the next video.