Can pedals be removed easily? We would like to start our son out using a bike as a balance bike and then add the pedals later.
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Yes. The bike ships without the pedals installed so that's one less step! Just be aware that there is not the same amount of standover height as a balance bike, though.
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The included pedals are "clips". In other words a platform pedal with a strap.You can install your own clipless pedals very easily.
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Yes, you can change them, or use the pedals and saddle from your road/mountain bike.
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I don't know about the pedals, but I can tell you we have been very unhappy with the product. We got it for our 2 year-old for Christmas last year. We could tell that it was a mistake as soon as we took it out o the box. As we assembled it we found that the parts didn't go together well and that it was quite rickety. Our son has never taken to it. It leans over when you push it. Also, be aware that there is no way for an adult to steer it while pushing it, unlike some other similar tricycles. I would keep looking for other products if I were you. good luck.
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The force required to pedal the bike is fixed, as the gears are fixed. There is no way to alter that, i.e., changing gears. I had my boy learn how to stand up and apply his weight to pedaling; that's the ticket!
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Yes. We purchases this product when our grandson was 2 and he was able to reach the pedals. He is now 4 and still loves it.
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Unfortunately no, however, any child able to reach the pedals will be able to climb in and out with ease. Just expect the usual tumbles.
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No there isn't. We got this for our 2.5 yr old grandson who is on the small side. He could just reach the pedals when he got it and learned quickly to pedal and steer. Now at 3 he's a pro. He loves his bike. It's very well made and will last. Maybe wait until your son is just a little bit older.
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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.
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Yes, you definitely have to remove the handlebars and I would recommend removing the pedals also. It is very easy to remove the pedals and would do the same for just about any case.
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I think you would be better off taking pedals off bigger bike. My child is 8, 66 pounds and has almost outgrown this. She is probably on a 20-24 inch bike now.
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No and it's a problem, because the pedals continue spinning, you cant fix them, so my baby was not able to hold them more than 5 min. There is great option "build a trike" on radio flyer website, so you choose footrest+all-terrain tires+everything you'd like to, even a bell.
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Kelly - didn't think about gearing up my kids bikes with the toe clips. Thanks for the idea.In my case, I have a 6 and 11 year old and both of their bicycles have reflectors that cover the entire pedals. The pedals are made of hard plastic so I think with a drill and a bit of TLC I should be able to fix them on.
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Yes, changing the battery helps. The instructions online practically said to take it completely apart which ended up not being necessary. You do not need to remove the pedals. I figured out the location of the battery by following the cable out of the console. Much easier than online instructions will lead you to believe.
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Yes, that is correct. You can either purchase pedals from us separately or use pedals that you already use for your road bike. Thanks, Andy
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The pedal is a great addition. Let's you change settings with your foot! I believe it can be used for other things as well.
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No never. It's not safe to do that. Get a handicap approved pedal extension kit for DOT approved usage. These are for bicycles. http://www.drivemastermobility.com/pedals.htm