Are Metal Balance Bikes Better Than Wood?
When it comes to buying a balance bike you have 2-3 choices in regards
to frame material: wood, metal or plastic. Many ask me, "what frame
material is better for a balance bike?" I tell them, the bike that is
properly sized for your child is the best:)
We have a great selection of metal balance bikes from Strider Sports, Kinderbike and Glide Bikes. Metal
balance bikes are usually made from steel alloys or aluminum. The
Kinderbike Laufrad balance bike features an extremely lightweight and
sturdy, 6061 Aluminum alloy frame, and weighs roughly 8 pounds. The
Strider No-Pedal balance bike frame is made a thin wall steel material.
The quality of both the Kinderbike and Strider balance bikes can really
be appreciated if you look at the clean welds on the bike frame - this
gives a reassurance of the quality and the frame will be least likely to
crack where the frame components are welded together.
Metal
balance bike frames are more susceptible to dents and are less resilient
than wood or an injection molded plastic frame. Care should be taken
to limit the amount of exposure to the frame and components. You can
definitely exercise your off-road mud running abilities but always wipe
down your metal balance bike after wet or off-road use.
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