There’s also a chain guard that completely covers the chain to protect fingers and feet and prevent clothing entanglements. If you’re confident that you can persuade your youngster to give push biking a go (and money is a secondary concern), the aluminum-and-stainless-steel Woom 1 is a work of industrial art. With a featherweight frame and rubber-tired wheel set, custom-built and -selected componentry, a powerful hand brake, ideal geometry, and solid customer support, the Woom 1 is the perfect balance bike for kids age 18 months to 4 years. Geometry-wise, the Banana is very similar to our runner-up pick, the Co-op Cycles REV 12. The curved frame is well-engineered with a very low step-in height of 8.5 inches.
These typically have a very user-friendly interface and have the option for a step-through frame design to make mounting and dismounting easier for most people. They may not be as powerful or speedy as some other models, but they provide a boost to your pedaling efforts and are fun and comfortable to ride. If you know what type of e-bike you’re looking for, we offer huffy mountain bikes more in-depth information in our category-specific reviews. Fat tire electric bikes feature extra wide and often knobby tires, much like their analog counterparts. Tires can range from 3.7″ to 5.2″ wide, compared to the 1.75″ to 2.21″ width found on most standard bikes, increasing traction and stability and making them suitable over a much wider range of surfaces.
There’s also plenty of space on the rear fork for your child to prop up their feet if so inclined. To mimic the approach of Strider, you could also add a couple of strips of grip tape to the rear fork. The Strider 12 Sport’s functional design carries over into its very lightweight plastic wheels and foam rubber tires that never need inflating. We tested a few bikes with foam tires and found all—including the Strider’s—slid out far more easily than inflatable rubber tires on smooth surfaces like wood or tile floors.
But we found, after polling numerous parents, that the more athletic your child is, the more likely they will take to them. The Woom 1 doesn’t compromise on anything—simple assembly, solid parts, ideal geometry—so if money is secondary and bike enthusiasm is primary for you, this is the bike for kids whose clothing size is between 2T and 4T. The Woom is designed in Europe (the motherland of most good bike culture), built in Cambodia, and dialed in with precision at Woom’s assembly facility in Austin, Texas, which gives the brand high quality control. Weighing just under 8 pounds, the Woom 1 features an ideal upright riding position, a very low 7-inch top tube height (great for shorter kids), and 5 inches of seat adjustability, starting on the lower end at 10¾ inches (most start around 12 inches).
The chain is joined by either using the same tool to push in a special pin, or by using a special split link – which is generally easier to do. Is there anything I’m going to run into while taking this apart, cleaning it up and getting it ready? The chain is rusted, so I’ll probably buy a new one also, but are there any tips or tricks to restoring a bike? She doesn’t necessarily like the color so I’m planning on taking everything off, sanding it down and repainting. I’m handy with a wrench around my truck, but I just want to make sure there isn’t anything ridiculous I’ll have to do and/or replace to get it ready for her.