Hi,
As previously mentioned, Geordie Junior has a Strider balance bike. Because he’s a bit of a shorthouse for his age, I don’t think he’s ready to move up to a 14″/16″ pedal bike just yet, and anyway, he really enjoys his balance bike.
The one downside I see to the Strider is the plastic wheels. When the temperature drops/rain falls/leaves gather, they can prove unstable for him. Living in Scotland, this accounts for about 90% of the year.
So, I was thinking I could maybe source some ‘proper’ 12″ wheels which took proper tyres and tubes. And that’s where I’m struggling. It could just be my rubbish Googling skills, but I can’t find anything online.
Can anyone recommend any retailers that may sell this type of thing? I’d like him to continue to cycle through the winter, safe in the knowledge that the bike isn’t going to break away from beneath him.
Cheers,
Andy