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Runners-Bike’s mission

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Great News for all Young Bikers: Free Runners-Bike Upgrade

Great news for all young bikers: We upgraded all Runners-Bike Speeder and Speeders A with soft handle bar pads for better safety. And even better: this improvement is “on the house” since we do not charge extra for his upgrade. Test your Runners-Bike Speeders now!

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The History of Balance Bikes

Back in 1817 the German Baron Karl von Drais invented what he called a running machine. It was made of wood and had a wheel in front and one in back. The rider could steer it with handle bars. The rider sat on the saddle and pushed the machine along with his feet. The design was patented and several thousand of these big wooden toys were manufactured.

The odd machines became known as Draisiennes or Hobby Horses or Dandy Horses. They soon became something of a fad but it was short lived. The machines were not practical for travel over any significant distance. They worked best on level ground on well tended paths and walkways.

The Draisienne quickly gave way to more practical designs with pedals for efficiency and brakes for safety and the modern bicycle was born. The Baron’s original machine was all but forgotten until someone made an important discovery. There is a demographic for whom this ancestor to the bicycle is ideal.

There are people who do not travel significant distances. There are people who stay on well tended paths and sidewalks. There are people who do not ride their vehicles down steep hills. For a toddler who has learned to walk but isn’t yet ready for a real bicycle a tiny, updated version of the Baron’s invention is the perfect intermediate step.

A runners bike also known as a balance bike is a tiny toddler-sized vehicle that any child who can walk can enjoy. The tricycle which has traditionally been the intermediate step to bicycling, eliminates the need for balance. The runners bike helps the child to learn to balance.

The scariest part of learning to ride a bike is the out-of-control feeling of not having your feet on the ground. The balance bike enables the rider to learn to coast and steer with the confidence of knowing the ground is right under their feet. Baron von Drais probably had no idea that his invention would inspire wooden toys that would give two year olds their first taste of bicycling adventure.

Little wooden bikes are also called balance bike or
push bike.
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Princess Bike got a new review!

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Please check this out:
http://countrycitymouse-pam.blogspot.com/2010/06/runners-crafted-bikes-wooden-balance.html
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A push bike is a great first wheelers. Please find out more info on a eco-friendly wooden
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Yeah, we got a nice review in Canadian Natural Mama

I have been looking for a Balance Bike to get for my youngest daughter for her 2nd birthday for a while now. I wanted to find one that was made to last, reasonably priced, and eco-friendly. Well I have found the PERFECT bike – and its Canadian Too! Runners Bike makes beautifully designed, functional, safe, and easy to use wooden push bikes. These Bikes are very well made and are so much fun. Keep reading to learn more and to find out how you can win a bike for your little runner.

Runners Bikes are brilliantly designed to build children’s motor skills and confidence in a super fun and safe way. The Runners Bike is a bike without pedals – your child uses their own legs for balance and movement. It is made without any sharp parts, pinching spaces, or spokes – making it safe for even the youngest toddlers. They also are very sturdy, and don’t tip over like tricycles or bikes with training wheels. While running around on their Runners Bike, kids are not only having a ton of fun, but they are also building the essential balancing skills they need to learn to ride a traditional bike (but at a much younger age). After trying out a Runners Push Bike, I am a total convert and have been telling everyone I know about how amazing they are.

My youngest is not yet two, but she is already having so much fun on her Runners Bike. She isn’t ready to run yet, but is already pushing it around the house and yard. She is so pleased with her “big girl bike” and asks to ride it daily. Even after just a few days I began to see improvement in her balance and an increase in her confidence. I am sure she will be accompanying me and her sisters on our family bike rides in no time- yay!

Runners Bikes are beautifully crafted out of solid birch-wood and are completely eco-friendly. We really try to keep plastic toys out of our home (they look tacky, are bad for the planet, and can be unhealthy), and the Runners Bike is a nice departure from traditional plastic toddler toys. At first I wondered if the wood frame would make the bike heavy- but I was happily surprised that it weighs only 10 lbs. The Birch-wood is light, yet very strong and sturdy. We tried the traditional model of Runners Bike, but a “princess” model is now available with pink details and painted flowers – so sweet.

I really love the attention to detail and quality that I have seen in the Runners Balance Bike. The Bike features air filled bike tires that are great for even the roughest terrain. It also has a fun bell (that my daughter loves) and a wipe-able padded seat. The Runners Bikes seat is easily adjustable as well, so it grows with your child. I honestly love everything about this bike and feel great recommending it to everyone.

Runners Bike at a glance:
-Solid Birch-wood Frame
-Pneumatic Rubber Wheels
-Soft, Padded Synthetic Leather Seat
-Seat Adjusts from 13.5 – 16.5 inches
-Ages 2-5 years
-Weight: 10 lbs
-1 year warranty

Runners Crafted Bikes is a Canadian family owned and operated business that is based out of Alberta. The owners were inspired by their own two rough and tumble boys to design Runners Bikes. They knew that wooden push bikes should be strong, inexpensive, and designed for fun. I think the results speak for themselves!

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Gilian likes Runners, Wooden Kids Bike

Hi Stephan: I just wanted to let you know that both my kids (21 months old
and 5 years old) are having a great time with the Runners bike. My son took
a day or so to figure out how to balance the bike but now he is really
enjoying the bike.

Regards,
Gilian

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Runners-Bike is on TV!

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Very impressed with the excellent quality, so easy to assemble highly recommend! 08-Jul-09 23:32Buyer: yellowlassie

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! This website & movie made my day.Karin, June 18th

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Our grandson (Cooper Padberg) just loves his bike, he’s a little young yet but loves to walk it around, thanks so much, we shall definitely forward you name and address, it’s the cutest thing ever! SuzAnne, June. 17th

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