PV Glider "Go Glide" 16-Inch Balance Training Bike (Large)
Manufacturer: Glide Bikes Inc
Average Rating: 5.0
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Product Description
Product Description
Go Glider: A balance bike that teaches kids balance, develops motor skills and coordination allowing a child to graduate to a pedal bike. Made of a durable and lightweight alloy, the Go Glider weighs only 10lbs and comes with a manufacture life time warranty. Parents love what the Glider does and kids just can't put it down even after they learn to balance. Ages 9 to 9. Seeing is believing.
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Customer Reviews
AWESOME!
Rating: 5 (2009-01-06)
WOW! This Santa gift got the biggest scream! She (6 y.o.) was soooo excited! Having a hard time with balance issues due to some newly discovered vision problems, this is a Godsend! The size is great and it's so lightweight that she has no trouble repositioning it as she cruises through the house around corners and furniture. No kidding, by the end of the 1st day, she was so comfortable with it we were thrilled! Worth every penny to see her accomplish something that has frustrated her for too long. No fear at all and plenty of room to grow. She actually pulled it up to the counter, 'parked' and ate her lunch while sitting on it, she loves it so much she doesn't want to get off! She doesn't use the hand brake, does the Flintstone feet stop instead. Color's beautiful, easy assembly and good quality.
? Wondering if there will be a kit to add pedals one day? That would be great!
I would recommend this to anyone with a child who just doesn't have the balance/ pedaling / coordination. This is a great intermediate stepping stone to independent riding!
Looked high and low locally but no one carries anything like this. Worth ordering!
My Kids won't stop gliding it's their favorite toy
Rating: 5 (2008-11-04)
We had a Mini Glider when it first came out and the kids constantly used it. They both learned to balance on it and just loved gliding around the the neighborhood as well as did there friends. As they grew and they learned to ride bikes they grew to big for it. So when the Go Glider came out we were excited and ordered one. The kids love it, its the same high quality and workmanship as the Mini just bigger it even has a kickstand and it very light. The kids love the simplicity of it, just gliding around as do there friends. I would recommend this to any one with kids ,it keeps them outside and off the couch.PV Glider "Go Glide" 16-Inch Balance Training Bike (Large)
A Preschooler's Dream Vehicle - Totally Recommended
Rating: 5 (2008-05-31)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R33J4U63LYFVPJ I researched available balance bikes and decided that the Mini Glider is the best for my son. He loves it and couldn't be happier. Here's what sets the Mini Glider apart from the other choices:
- Super lightweight. Shipping weight is 6 pounds. Compare to the 14 pound Kettler Sprint. The lighter, the easier for a young child to manipulate. Watch my son mount, turn around, dismount, and even lift his Mini Glider with ease.
- Foot pegs for ease of riding and transition to a pedal bike. Most brands have no foot rest for training foot position. The Glider Rider Bike has a 10-inch footplate, but my son's shoes are already 9 inches long. His big feet fit on the Mini Glider's foot pegs with no trouble.
- Hand brake. Some others leave this out, saying that the child shouldn't go faster than his feet can stop him. My son figured out how to use the brake on his own. It is helpful to him when stopping at the bottom of a hill. At the end of the video, just before the last notes of the music, you can hear the "Shhh" of the brake as he brings the glider to a safe stop.
- Solid, no-pump tires. With a vehicle this lightweight, you don't need the hassle of airing up tiny tires. These tires are sturdy and give plenty of traction.
- Seat easily adjusts with the turn of one bolt.
- Minimal assembly required. Simply insert the handle bars, tighten with the included tool, adjust the seat, and go.
- Excellent customer service from the manufacturer. I had a question, and when I called the # in the instruction manual I spoke to a real person immediately.
My son is a tall (44-inch) 4 1/2 year old. Not particularly athletic or graceful, it took him until the age of 4 to learn to pedal a tricycle. When he became interested in bicycles, I got him the Mini Glider. At first, he straddled the seat and waddled with the glider. He soon progressed to walking, running, one-foot-pumping, and coasting with his feet up. The video shows his amazing progress from his second day of riding the glider through 2 1/2 weeks of learning. He loves showing off his skills to everyone, and he wants to go riding every day.
Edit: The new model now offered for sale has a quick-release seat clamp. No tool is needed to adjust the seat. They have also made the handlebars adjustable, for an even more customizable fit. Excellent!