Why doesn the Strider have a steering limiter, which prevents the handlebar from turning freely?
We believe that steering limiters prevent children from learning how to control turning and steering on their own and mistakenly allows the child to rely on a stop or limiter. A steering limiter is a hindrance to a child’s development and learning how to control a bicycle. Additionally, in the event of a fall or crash, a steering limiter prevents the handlebars from folding flat to the ground. If a child were to land on the upright handlebars in a fall or crash, the handlebars could impale the child in the face, neck or chest. This could either cause injury or scare the child, or both. For these reasons, Strider does not employ the use of steering limiters on our bikes. [Back To Top] • How does riding a Strider benefit a child? With the Strider’s light weight, low center of gravity, and their feet in contact with the ground, tiny riders soon feel confident and in control. At this young age, regular pedal bicycles are too tall, too heavy and too complex for children to feel safe or in c
