The PV Glider is handmade in the USA.
The MiniGlider is designed in the USA & Made in China to our High Standards
The secret is the geometry...
Check out these key features and see why the PV Glider is much better than training wheels*:
- Adjustable seat height - You can adjust the height of the seat so your child can put both feet flat on the ground. They can walk along while seated on the bike until they start figuring out how to balance. It builds confidence quickly knowing they can put their feet on the ground easily.
- Adjustable handle bar height - You can adjust the height of the handlebars so your child can reach them easily from 2 -7 years old. They will get many years of enjoyment as its grows with them.
- Slack head angle - What this means is the front wheel is further in front of the handlebar, making the bike easier to steer and more importantly, making it nearly impossible for your child to go over the bars. This is because their weight is now further back over the rear wheel moving their center of balance back and lower. The child feels safe in this position allowing them to confidently explore their balance. If they hit a rock or branch and the bike stops, they simply stand up. In our research the number 1 reason for kids not learning to ride a 2 wheeler is a bad fall trying to learn, putting fear into the child ,lasting years . The Glider takes the fear out of learning to balance and is just plain fun.
- No pedals - Pedals can make it very difficult for a child to learn how to balance because they can't get their feet off the pedals and on the ground quickly enough and they fall over. It is difficult enough for a child to learn to balance when you also have pedaling and braking to learn at the same time.
- Footpegs - These are important. Other designs leave them out. We think that's crazy. A child needs these to rest their feet while gliding. Some children will even put one foot on the peg and push with the other. Trust us. We've done our research.
- No training wheels - The key to learning to balance is to learn what to do when the bike leans to either side. Training wheels do not allow the bike to lean and so kids never learn what this feels like. In a turn this inability to lean can cause the bike to fall over instead which is unsafe. As a result, the average time a child spends on training wheels is two to three years. With the PV Glider, kids learn to balance right off the bat, so most children can ride a bike within a month or two, even two-year olds. Amazing!
- Lightweight and strong - Who wants to lug around a heavy steel bike, especially a small child. The Mini Glider is made out of rustproof 6061 Alloy so it is light and durable and designed to last for years. There's nothing to rust, not even a chain. Left out in the rain? No problem!
Sizing: Your child's inseam should be a minimum of 13" to fit the Mini Glider 12" model. The 16" model has a minimum inseam of 17.5". To measure your child's inseam, have him stand up straight with his legs slightly apart. Using measuring tape, measure from his crotch to the floor. Record the length in inches; this is his riding inseam. See the sizing link for more info.
*Note: Your child should always wear a helmet. This is the most important safety feature of all.
