Building on the worldwide success of the 2010 STRIDER ST-2, the new 2012 STRIDER ST-3 Balance Bike takes Toddler bike fit & performance to a whole new level!

Give your kids a head start on learning balance and control of a two-wheeler! The Strider running bike eliminates the need for a tricycle or training wheels and offers your child a vehicle he or she can have a blast riding for years. The Strider develops muscles, coordination, motor skills, and endurance... all under the guise of sheer fun!

Designed for children, ages 1 - 5, the U.S. patented Strider PREbike is lightweight, easy to control and features an adjustable seat and handlebars to accommodate a growing child.
 
Parents will be happy to learn that the Strider's assembly is a breeze.
 
Please Note: If your child is 3 1/2 years old or older, we recommend purchasing the Extra Long Seatpost in addition to the standard seatpost included with the STRIDER.

What is the difference between the 2010 STRIDER ST-2 and the NEW 2012 STRIDER ST-3?

1. The 2012 STRIDER ST-3 has a Mini-Grip Handlebar and Mini-Handgrips. The Handgrips are 43% Smaller in diameter to better fit a toddler’s small hands.

2. The 2012 STRIDER ST-3 has a Mini-Saddle that is smaller, narrower and lighter to better fit a toddler’s tiny hip spacing.

3. The 2012 STRIDER ST-3 has an increased rider weight limit of 60 pounds (2010 STRIDER ST-2 is 50 pounds).

4. The 2012 STRIDER ST-3 includes a Seat Quick-Clamp Release for adjusting the Seat with no tools.

5. The 2012 STRIDER ST-3 includes a Handlebar Quick-Clamp Release for adjusting the Handlebar with no tools.

6. The 2012 STRIDER ST-3 includes a STRIDER Handlebar Pad that adds extra protection and cool motocross styling.

Features:
Super light. Less than 7 pounds (about 1/2 the weight of a tricycle or typical 12" pedal bike with training wheels).

Unique frame design has integrated Launch Pad™ footrests for gliding and learning advanced riding skills.

Puncture-proof all-terrain EVA polymer tires. Molded wheels with sealed bearings and 8mm steel axles.

Durable welded steel frame, fork, and handlebars.

2 year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Adjustable handlebar and seat height to fit riders from 30" to 44" tall.

Includes a Handlebar Quick-Clamp Release for adjusting the Handlebar with no tools.

Seat height adjusts from 11" to 16" from ground.

Includes a Seat Quick-Clamp Release for adjusting the Seat with no tools.

Includes a STRIDER Handlebar Pad that adds extra protection and cool motocross styling.

Tested and Certified to be compliant with the strict new federal regulations of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

Rider weight limit of 60 pounds.

Strider Science
The original motivation for the creation of the Strider™ running bike was to provide a safe and easy transition to a pedal bicycle. Obviously, ease of control had to be critical for our targeted rider group of 1-5 year olds. The first requirement was a LOW seat height and center of gravity so our tiny riders felt safe; our seat height starts as low as 11 inches, allowing even the shortest of legs to reach the ground. Control is also aided by the low, straight handlebar design which allows the small rider to reach forward rather than up. That same handlebar design helps the child lift the bike over obstacles because he or she can pull up on the bars with better leverage. As the young rider becomes more accomplished, the foot rest provides a place for both feet as the child coasts down hills. (Placing both feet on the optional brake lever also provides an opportunity at the bottom of the hill to create a great skidmark, which our young test riders really love!) And finally, our low seat, low handlebars, and low center of gravity all combine to build confidence in riders. They soon learn to sit and push hard with their feet to attain speed and at the same time lengthen their stride. Hence, the name of our vehicle, the Strider™. At speed, a small child's stride will go from approximately 2 feet when running on foot to 6 feet or more when running on a Strider™. This means they're riding 3 times faster than they can run.

Tricycles tip over, scrape ankles, and have terrible pedal leverage ratios. Training-wheeled bicycles are tall, heavy, tippy, complex, and downright scary for really young riders. Both have great potential for injury. Not true with the Strider™. Due to the low center of gravity, low seat height, low handlebars, and light weight, the rider has much better control. The absence of pedals, sprockets, chain, and cables further reduce the likelihood of injury. The Strider™ is the 'right tool for the job'.

Durable Design
The Strider™ was designed to be educational and to be effective at speeding the transition to pedal bikes and dirt bikes, but, above all, it was designed to be FUN! That means maintenance has to be minimal, and every aspect of the design must complement the fun factor for the young operator. Puncture-proof, foam tires mean no flats, no inflation problems, and no delays from "hitting the road". Adjustable seat and handlebars make the 2 year old as comfortable as the 4 year old. Light weight allows even the smallest rider the opportunity to ride. Ball bearings keep the wheels rolling; and simple, lightweight plastic bushings protect the steering headtube. The Strider™ is the perfect design: simple, virtually maintenance free, and fun, fun, fun! With just a little care, the Strider™ will serve several small riders in their quest for freedom on their own two-wheeler. The optional foot brake improves safety, but above all it allows the rider to leave that tremendously important skidmark on the sidewalk or in the dirt.

Our first test rider, after riding a Strider™ prototype for only 6 months, was independently riding a pedal bike without training wheels at 3 years old and a mini-dirtbike without training wheels at 3 years old. Still, for pure, simple fun, he continually reverts to and spends much of his outdoor playtime on his Strider™.