My daughter will be 4 next month and is 42"; we will need to buy and install training wheels, has anyone successfully installed those on this bike?
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We bought training wheels- they are not included with this bike. The ones we got were easy to install.
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We bought this bike for our daughter who turned 7 in July and she is 47 inches tall. I think the bike is a little too tall for her. Maybe by next summer.
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Yes it can be fitted with training wheels - I wouldn't buy a cheap set without knowing if they were tall enough for the bike - But they're pretty much standard -
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Hi Kerri, We don't have a bike with rear foot pegs like the Avigo Subliminal does, so I can't say for sure, but looking at the images and comparing with the training wheels, I'm reasonably certain they will work. I also found this Amazon review for the smaller-sized training wheels, where the reviewer was able to install training wheels on a bike with foot pegs, but they needed to remove the foot pegs (I presume permanently while the training wheels are on, but they may also have meant just to install them): http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&cad=rja&ved=0CDwQFjADOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWald-Bicycle-Training-Wheels-20-Inch%2Fproduct-reviews%2FB000C1YTCW%3FpageNumber%3D2&ei=A0XeUrHQGdLhoATRuoCwAQ&usg=AFQjCNHOdFRKawRtswaHbERnVjJK6Qe14w&bvm=bv.59568121,d.cGU In any event, without seeing the bike in-person, but given the images and review, I'd give about 90% likelihood that they will work (though you may have to leave off the foot pegs until your child is done with the training wheels). And of course, if for some reason they don't work, you can always return them... Good luck, - J
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I bought this bike for my then 7 y/o daughter. She had moved up from a bike that required training wheels. I would recommend a smaller bike that comes with training wheels before purchasing this one.
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Hope I'm not too late in responding to your question. When I was deciding which balance bike I should get for my son it wasn't easy so I came across a great website that has all sorts of helpful information called Two Wheeling Tots. My son is 39" and the seat height for this bike is 13"-17" so you may want to look into the 16 inch balance bike as well to see if it's more compatible for a 45" kid. Hope this helps :)
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Our almost 4 year old can reach the handle bars just fine. For now she reaches the pedals...but not enough to actually pedal. She still enjoys the ride and as fast as she seems to grow, it will be great fit in a few months time!
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No, it does not come with training wheels and no, there is not a safe place to put training wheels. This motorcycle moves really, really fast. As fast as an adult bicycle going very fast down a very steep hill. It should NOT be ridden by someone who is not comfortable on two wheels.
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My son is probably 42". The handlebars are no problem. Sometimes his feet slip off the pedals. That's not such a big deal though as the bike is largely Daddy powered and he is happy as a lark on it.
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I had the same problem - The bike is probably a little too tall for her. I was able to drill 2 holes in the back rods to lower it as far as it would go in the back and be able to keep it level with the front being all the way down. If your daughter will be learning to ride with or w/o training wheels then this is not the bike for her, but if she already is an accomplished rider then she will be able to jump on and off as the bar in the middle goes down enough to allow her take offs and stops. I've seen taller girls not be able to ride these and small girls jump on and off as they were athletic and accomplished at riding. Good Luck with your decision. I had the same problem - The bike is probably a little too tall for her. I was able to drill 2 holes in the back rods to lower it as far as it would go in the back and be able to keep it level with the front being all the way down. If your daughter will be learning to ride with or w/o training wheels then this is not the bike for her, but if she already is an accomplished rider then she will be able to jump on and off as the bar in the middle goes down enough to allow her take offs and stops. I've seen taller girls not be able to ride these and small girls jump on and off as they were... » Read More I had the same problem - The bike is probably a little too tall for her. I was able to drill 2 holes in the back rods to lower it as far as it would go in the back and be able to keep it level with the front being all the way down. If your daughter will be learning to ride with or w/o training wheels then this is not the bike for her, but if she already is an accomplished rider then she will be able to jump on and off as the bar in the middle goes down enough to allow her take offs and stops. I've seen taller girls not be able to ride these and small girls jump on and off as they were athletic and accomplished at riding. Good Luck with your decision. « Show Less
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yes. we bought this bike for our 5 year old and have never used the training wheels with it. They are just laying around the house!
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Bought it for my daughter who is six and weighs about 75 pounds and almost 4 ft tall it is just about the right size for her and with the training wheels it helps a lot for her to be stable. I think it is a great bike for her to grow into. So I think it would be fine for your daughter, hope this helps. :) it's a great quality bike, and my daughter loves it.
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No, but I didn't think much about that. After my son learned how to ride and got confident, I replaced the training wheels with a kickstand. The bike was the best value I found, and lack of a kickstand was not a deal breaker for me.
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Stephanie, I just checked with my husband, who put my training wheels on my bike and he said there were axial extension bolts in the package that came with the wheels. I would contact the company or person you bought yours from. Sorry I can't be of more help. All the best, Kathleen
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The training wheels are heavy duty and well-made, so supporting you is no issue. I cannot confirm they'll fit the bike perfectly, though. I had to make some modifications for my kids BMX style. With a traditional tube frame, there shouldn't be a problem!
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No, our granddaughter is almost 40 inches and loves the bike and should be able to ride it until she is 5.
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Yes I would recommend it. I gave it to my five year old and he transferred his skills to a regular bike without training wheels in 2 months!