Ottawa Balance Bikes - a Strider Prebike Dealer Canada

The Strider 12 Classic Classic is our traditional entry-level balance bike. The Strider 12 Classic utilizes the basic characteristics as the top-selling Strider 12 Sport at an affordable price for the budget-minded family. The 12” Classic is great for skill-building with features including adjustable seat and handle bar height, built-in footrests, and a plastic all-weather seat. Strider Bikes are designed with a low seat height so children can start riding when they are 18 months old. The Classic will grow with your child up to 3 years old. The Classic model has a seat height range from 11-16", fitting children with an inseam 12-17". Children with 4-5 years in age or with an inseam of more the 17" can purchase the XL seatpost with saddle to continue riding the Strider 12 Classic. The XL seatpost with saddle has a height range between 15-19" in height, fitting chilrden with an inseam of 16-20".

The Strider 12 Sport is the most popular Strider model. Durability and a wide range of features make the Sport perfect for itty-bitty riders starting out at 18 months to growing 4-5 year olds perfecting their balance and riding skills! A step up from the entry level Classic model, the Sport includes additional features for both parents and children! Seat and handlebar height are quickly adjustable without the use of tools, built-in footrests and an ergonomically designed padded seat sized perfectly for toddler hips. Mini-grips tailored for small hands improve control and a cushy handlebar pad looks great while improving safety. Strider Bikes are designed with a low seat height so children can start riding when they are 18 months old. The Sport features 2 seat posts to provide an extra-long seat adjustment range so it will grow with your child even longer, up to 5 years old! The Sport model has a seat height range from 11-19", fitting children with an inseam 12-20".

The Pro Model is the high end model. It is an aluminium frame so it is the lightest STRIDER out there at just 5.3lbs. It is great for those who want to ride year round through slush and snow as the aluminium frame will not rust. It comes with white rimmed wheels, a white standard seat and a number plate. Like the Sport it comes with both the standard seat that can be adjusted between 11" and 16" and the XL seatpost that can be adjusted between 16" and 19". It also comes with the mini grips, handle bar pad and quick release levers as found on the Sport.

The KTM model is the same as the Sport model in terms of features. In addition to the Sport features it comes with the KTM logo, motocross branding and a number plate. KTM is a company that makes motocross bikes. They have partnered with STRIDER to have their brand name on a STRIDER bike.

The Husqvarna model is the same as the Sport model in terms of features. In addition to the sport features it comes with the Husqvarna logo, coloured grips, coloured standard seat and a number plate. Husqvarna is a company that makes outdoor power products such as chainsaw, tractors and lawn mowers . They have partnered with STRIDER to have their brand name on a STRIDER bike.

Most kids require the XL seatpost around the age of 4 but some tall 3 year olds require it earlier. You can bring your child in to test ride or you can measure their in seam from floor to crotch with shoes on to help determine which seat they will need. An easy way to measure is to place them, with shoes on, back to a wall with their legs together as if you are measuring their height. Slide a book skinny ways through their legs up against their crotch like a bike seat and mark the wall. Then measure the height on from floor to the mark on the wall. When they have an in-seam of 17" or more they require the XL seatpost.

To find out more, schedule a test ride or to purchase please email me at info@ottawabalancebikes.com or call 613.843.8435