Tag: Strider

Never Too Early to Race

StriderStrider, the maker of child-sized balance bikes, is hosting a new national racing series geared towards toddlers. This will include a full season of races, and will culminate in a “World Championship” race in September! There will be categories for 2, 3, 4 and 5-year olds.

Races will begin on May 10 in California and continue through August. In September races can go for the big title at the Strider World Championship in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Strider World Championship Official Website
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Strider Sizes Up

StriderStrider is of course the balance bikes for the younger riders, but the company has expanded its line of 12-inch wheel balance bikes for those from 18 months to 5-years of age.

“The Strider 12 Classic model is a return to our roots … a super simple design featuring the core elements that make Strider the number one balance bike brand in the world, yet less expensive without some of our options of custom grips and saddles offered on our other models,” said Ryan McFarland, CEO of Strider Sports International. “The 12 Sport model offers every feature a child (or parent) could want with custom grips, padded saddle, handlebar pad, and quick release clamps (no-tool adjustment). It is the perfect balance of performance, options, and value. More than eight years of design evolution and manufacturing improvements all packaged into one model.

“The 12 Pro utilizes all the features of the Sport model, but in an all -aluminum design, making it the lightest Strider in the world,” McFarland added. “Fully featured and ultra light weight make this the top performing balance bike for the little superstar riders and racers.”

Strider Official Website

Outdoor Retailer Show: Stridin’ Through the Snow

StriderCan you ever be too young to want to ride in the snow? Given that winter seems in full gear and with two months (at least) to go the young ones can hit the snow with the Snow Ski kit for the Strider scoot bike. The company unveiled the new kit at this week’s Outdoor Retailer Show.

 Snow Strider Ski Accessory Set Official Website

Strider Shaves the Weight

StriderStrider announced that its new aluminum-framed ST-PRO is about two pounds lighter than the company’s steel-framed balance bikes, making it easy for even the smallest children to handle (but hopefully not to throw).

The Strider ST-PRO was designed and built based on the same no-pedal design as the original Strider, and at under five pounds, it is the lightest Strider available to date and was designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years old. It has puncture-proof 12-inch EVA polymer tires, adjustable seat and handlebar and even a number plate.

Strider Official Website

Strider Crosses the Redline

RedlineBalance bike maker Strider has offered up a special edition Redline Strider via a licensing deal with Seattle Bike Supply. This balance bike weighs 6.7 pounds, features adjustable seat and handlebars and fits children ages 18 months to five years old. It will come in red and blue models and include official logos and number plate. The bikes will be made available worldwide in early November through Striker Bike and Seattle Bike Supply distributors.

Redline Strider Official Website