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History Of Balance Bicycle

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  The balance bicycle is a type of baby bicycle that has a history that stretches back more than 2 centuries ago. It is designed for babies to try on once they have developed some basic physical and mental skills.  The first balance bicycle actually came out in 1817. Unlike the present days, the balance bicycle was not made for children. A German engineer by the name of Karl Drais is the invention pioneer. He made a bicycle with 2 wheels attached to the wooden frame. In fact at that time, the modern bicycle which you commonly see in the streets today was not even invented yet. The first reported use of the balance bicycle back then happened from Mannheim to Rheinau on June 2, 1817. This documented ride lasted about 13 kilometers an hour, which was considered a record just broken that time. A few months later, he had further challenged the record by riding more than 15 kilometers an hour to cover 60 kilometers in under 4 hours. Riders of the balance bicycle at that 1817 era could use t

Buying Kids' Bicycles In Singapore Part 3

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  We have mentioned about buying kids' bicycles in Singapore in preceding articles - Part 1 and Part 2. Mainly online and traditional offline shopping methods of buying kids' bicycles are being talked about in those posts. Here, we are to mention the budgeting guide to buying kid's bicycles in Singapore. So far, we have learnt that the safety of the bicycle, the comfort level for the kid while riding, and the weight of the bicycle are key factors in the purchase decision. Additional factors are the online shopping considerations, with the payment gateways and delivery lead times and costs as key indicators. But a very important factor in buying kids' bicycles in Singapore is the price of the bicycle itself. It must not be neglected in the purchase decision, especially during a bad economic cycle that has created more unemployment during the current coronavirus pandemic. A way to select a more cost effective kid's bicycle in Singapore is to consider the material of t

Decathlon baby bicycles

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Decathlon has a range of baby bicycles and their accessories available in the stores around the world. Parents can get such   baby bicycle   related equipment to train their young infant babies on bicycles by orientating them on bicycle rides. Many of the baby bicycle related accessories do not usually include bicycles per se as normally, they have yet to reach the physical and mental maturity development skills in movements. Many have just mastered walking or simple running. The skill of cycling for the baby is still far fetched for them as it involves more sophisticated coordination of both physical and mental motor skills. Decathlon, however, still sells bicycle related stuff tailored to babies. One of the most popular and best selling baby bicycle equipment is the baby seat. Decathlon has a few baby seat types which parents can choose from. The 100 Pannier Rack Kid's Seat is among the best selling baby bicycle equipment from Decathlon. It is designed for safety carrying of your

Cycling For Beginners From Infant To Child

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Mastering cycling can be a long journey process, especially for beginners right from the age of infancy. Babies certainly can learn how to get orientated in cycling, starting from the age of 9 months to a year old. Perhaps, the first ways for a beginner to learn cycling is to get be put on front mounted seat. This means strap the infant baby along when the parent or older adult is cycling. By this way, this is a beginner's very first journey to cycling being slowly fulfilled. For the beginner to really get into the full swing of bicycle, usually at the age of 2 onwards, the toddler child must be better able to manage the bicycle with parental supervision. Actually, the right timing for the beginner to learn depends on the physical and mental development of the child. It also depends on the coordination skill and comfort level of the child when he or she is on the bicycle. Even if the child is only a baby, there is a way to get them to get onto the bicycle. A type of bicycle which y

Buying Kids' Bicycles In Singapore Part 2

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  When buying kids' bicycles in Singapore, there are some factors you should take into consideration, whether you are a parent, an elder sibling, or even a bicycle trainer or a fitness professional. There are ways to help you choose a suitable and ideal kid's bicycle for your kid. In fact, they can be made simple if you just adhere to some pointers. In part 1 of this post, we have mentioned about the physical trying of kids' bicycles by the kids. But what if you need to do online shopping, especially in the wake of the pandemic which hinders movement out of home in Singapore? Online shopping is one answer. By the online shopping method, you should browse the various kids' bicycles in the online shopping portal or website by narrowing the search to only kids' bicycles. The bicycles come in various types depending on the age of your kid. If your kid is between 7 and 12, you can check out mountain bike or BMX bike types that are catered to that age range. But one thing

Training kids to ride bicycles in Singapore

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  Training kids how to ride bicycles properly in Singapore can be easy. Yet it can also be a challenge if you do not know how to handle them well. We will show you a guide to training kids to ride bicycles in Singapore. As you know, the roads in Singapore can be very busy, training your kids in riding bicycles must take note of many factors, such as safety. Do avoid heavy congested traffic especially during peak hours like the morning and evening rush. Even at outdoor cycling parks, such as East Coast Park, choose foot paths instead of the normal bicycle paths as human traffic is usually slower on foot paths. Kids should learn how to ride bicycles more slowly on the foot paths. Now we get into a proper lesson of bicycle riding. It takes about 45 minutes to teach your kid to cycle on average but this depends on the coordination development of the child, both physically and mentally. It is essential that you must ensure that the child has mastered coordination skills and be ready to lear

Buying Kids' Bicycles In Singapore

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  Kids should get their bicycles in Singapore to practise bicycle riding. It would be good for kids to have an enjoyable sense of great outdoor adventure as long as the weather in Singapore permits.  When buying a bicycle in Singapore, there are many factors that parents should help to look out for to help their kids ride well. The best kid's bicycle is able to fit the stature of the kid by adjusting the bike seat height and one that is not difficult to handle, while also ensuring that safety is observed.  Besides being safe and easy to use, another factor to look out for when buying kids' bicycles in Singapore is the affordability. Singapore has many bicycle stores even in the shopping malls, with a very extensive range of bicycles with all kinds of colours, models and other aesthetic factors they can look out for when they select. Sometimes sales and discounts occur and parents can check out the offers from online store ads or from their emails when buying their kids' bic