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Although training bikes are the safest bikes, this does not mean that parents do not need to pay attention to their children when they ride these bikes. Some of the things that are good for parents to know about training bikes include:

• Size – The sizes of training bikes are given in the sizes of wheel diameter, while adult bikes are sized according to the size of the bike frame. Children’s bikes range in sizes from 12 to 24.

• Training wheel use – Typically training wheels are used on bikes that have wheel diameters of 12 inches. These bikes are typically appropriate for children who are between two and four years old.

• Avoid hand brakes – Most training bikes avoid hand brakes. It is hard enough for a child to get used to balancing himself or herself on a bike. Trying to coordinate so that he or she can break with his or her hands can be difficult. Also, many younger children have difficulty being able to squeeze hand brakes tight enough in order to use them effectively.

• Head protection – Even though training bikes provide an extra level of safety thanks to the fact that they have training wheels, this does not mean that a child cannot fall. In fact, if a child is going down a hill and then hits a turn, there is a very good chance he or she could lose control. In these instances, helmets are always useful to wear while on bikes.

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