Can this bike take stabilisers/training wheels? Thinking it could be used as a walking aid for a disabled boy?!
522806
My grandson has cerebral palsy and cannot pedal with the left foot. He loves the independence even if only walking. He works on balance with an adult holding the back. Great investment for us.
522807
I wouldn't suggest doing that. The bike is clumsy and wobbly, real hard to just push to move it out of the driveway when he leaves it laying there because it doesn't provide good balance when not actually sitting on the seat and holding both ends of the handle bars. And even when sitting on the seat the child has to work to balance it, which makes the transition to riding a regular bike easy because they've tackled this training tool. I would definitely only use this training tool as it was designed for.
522808
I am sorry but I just don't know. We did not use any other devices on the one for our grandson.
522809
It is a very expensive training aid. I would recommend a bicycle and remove the wheeles.
522810
No, this bike does not use training wheels however it is designed for children with special needs.
1770032
I would suggest you to skip this idea. Training or supporting wheels are not helpful at all. The problem is, that the kids will loose theire sense for balance by using this wheels and need more time to bike "free". Try to train first without the pedals (support by pushing), so your child learns to balance the bike with the handlebar and the body. If the bike was used before as a training bike without the pedals the know it already. The kids learn "pedaling" quite fast.
2136066
The only draw back I would think might be his height. The bike will not come with training wheels but you can purchase them at many big retail stores and you could add them until he has riding conquered. :) But even after he can ride without training wheels there might be an issue with the height of the bike. I feel kids should be able to stand, even if it is on tippy toes, and hold the bike up. If they stop suddenly they need to be able to control themselves. Have you taken him to a store and put him on a bike? Other than that the bike is awesome and my son loves it!!! Very cool...... LOL Have a great day! The only draw back I would think might be his height. The bike will not come with training wheels but you can purchase them at many big retail stores and you could add them until he has riding conquered. :) But even after he can ride without training wheels there might be an issue with the height of the bike. I feel kids should be able to stand, even if it is on tippy toes, and hold the bike up. If they stop suddenly they need to be able to control themselves. Have you taken him to a store and put him on a bike? Other than that the bike is awesome and my son loves it!!! Very cool...... LOL... » Read More The only draw back I would think might be his height. The bike will not come with training wheels but you can purchase them at many big retail stores and you could add them until he has riding conquered. :) But even after he can ride without training wheels there might be an issue with the height of the bike. I feel kids should be able to stand, even if it is on tippy toes, and hold the bike up. If they stop suddenly they need to be able to control themselves. Have you taken him to a store and put him on a bike? Other than that the bike is awesome and my son loves it!!! Very cool...... LOL Have a great day! « Show Less
1952005
It is designed to be used instead of training wheels, but I bought it to use as an adult speed/safety control on a little hilly street and for crossing streets. To use with training wheels I had to disregard the intallation instructions. The bottom portion that attaches to the bike has a bent angle on one side (couldn't really see why that was needed). I had to reverse the shaft so that the bent part faced out. It works great as my grandson learns when and how to apply the brakes going down hill, an extra push going uphill, and secure feeling crossing streets. A bike store person told me to remove the pedals when the child is ready to start riding without training wheels to make the bike a balance bike. Once they get the feel of balance with feet the wheels go back on. Sounds like a good idea, rather than buying a balance, no pedal bike too.
1534266
The answer is yes they will support a child who is older and heavier. They are very good in training wheels in my opinion.
1840482
You could but it's pretty slow and small. You might need a bigger motor type bike. My boy is much younger and I wanted something not too powerful for him. Good luck.
2136065
This bike will give your son something to grow with. You can always put training wheels on it and then take them off when he's ready. I have a 10 year old and 8 year old that love riding this bike, but they would've been fine with its size at 6 as well.
1944908
Possibly ... If he's that tall I'd probably just get him a kids bike with training wheels ... Sounds like he would grow out of this in no time. :)
439060
This bike is great for 5 year old....comes with training wheels and not too big or too small fir growing boys. Great bike!
1770033
this bike doesn't need training wheels. I don't whink they are available at all. I don't recommend you use them at all.
1547676
No, I would only use this bike for a child who rides without training wheels as it has gears and hand brakes.
1466138
This bike did not come with training wheels. It is a 20 inch bike and is more for an experienced child than one who is learning.
1454242
I'm not sure, but this bike is not for someone who uses training wheels. It is so well-made and adorable, but not easy for a beginner to ride. My almost 7 year old daughter, who is quite tall for her age, has been riding without training wheels for a year and she needed some time to learn how to ride this one. The handle bars are big and far away which makes it tricky to control and steer until you're comfortable on it. She is barely able to reach the ground with tip toes. For the right age and ability, this bike is the best!
1121532
It is a very small bike - my son is not yet 36" and it is about right - maybe on small side for him. He had a bike w training wheels prior as his first bike and this is the same size. He didn't take to the balance bike - always wants to go back to his bike w training wheels. I think he would have done better w the balance bike if he started w it and not one w training wheels. Good luck!
439061
My son was 6 when we got this for him and he's 8 now and still riding it. He's the same height as your 5 year old so I'd say the bike would not be too small for him. My son was already able to ride safely with no training wheels though. That would be my only concern. 18" wheels (or bigger wheels) take more strength to get going than smaller wheels but then again if your child is tall it will probably make no difference. Hope this helps.
1899731
Sorry, disability prompted me to give my bike away in 2006....no idea. One piece of advice...this is a bit heavy. You might want the plastic version and ice cubes for a bike.
1770031
This bike is primarily designed as a "push bike" where kids learn how to ride/balance using their feet. Training wheels are not offered as an option by BMW.