Y-Bikes - Your experiences?

[Mighty]

Hey all!

so quick one.... I have twin boys turning 2 in May and wanted to start making a list of goodies to spoil them
They currently have your common plastic "Big Jim" 3 wheeler bike and absolutely love them and constantly Zooming around the house etc.

To me it would seem they could upgrade a little as they are so good at riding what they have, however I see the bike i have in mind is not quite recommended for under 3 yr olds?

Have any of you bought these for your little ones? How old were they, and did they get into it without issue?
I just need some opinions or perhaps should maybe get them loads of plastic toys to throw around the house and wait another year before getting the Y-Bikes?

 

[Mighty]

Hey all!

so quick one.... I have twin boys turning 2 in May and wanted to start making a list of goodies to spoil them
They currently have your common plastic "Big Jim" 3 wheeler bike and absolutely love them and constantly Zooming around the house etc.

To me it would seem they could upgrade a little as they are so good at riding what they have, however I see the bike i have in mind is not quite recommended for under 3 yr olds?

Have any of you bought these for your little ones? How old were they, and did they get into it without issue?
I just need some opinions or perhaps should maybe get them loads of plastic toys to throw around the house and wait another year before getting the Y-Bikes?



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This is a 30.5cm junior skill bike with an aluminium frame and solid wheel rims. The Y-Bike Junior Bike is great for teaching children basic motor and balance skills and developing co-ordination. Built with a tough design for durability.

Tough aluminium construction
Not recommended for children under the age of three years



Technical Features

Aluminium frame. Max weight: 25kg.

 

[Mighty]

There is also this one that claims it is for kids aged 2-4?

http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/weeride-first-bike.html

 

[KleinBoontjie]

There is also this one that claims it is for kids aged 2-4?

http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/weeride-first-bike.html

WTF? This is a rip-off. That's what my daughter's Raleigh cost her, with the spokes and chain and everything.

 

[openshaww]

It is good and bad My son used his Y bike from the age of 2 and he could balance perfectly now he has n normal bike at age 4 and he prefers the Y bike and doesn't want to learn to ride the normal bike as he is scared he falls over.

 

[Electric]

You should try to find one of the wooden dirt bike looking kids bikes.
I saw them a while back and they look 100x better than anything I've seen.

 

[Mighty]

WTF? This is a rip-off. That's what my daughter's Raleigh cost her, with the spokes and chain and everything.

lol, yeah i know they pricey and to think ANYTHING we buy we have to buy two of --> So let's just assume for no that nobody will getting any carkeys as an 18th Birthday present

 

[Mighty]

It is good and bad My son used his Y bike from the age of 2 and he could balance perfectly now he has n normal bike at age 4 and he prefers the Y bike and doesn't want to learn to ride the normal bike as he is scared he falls over.

So you then saying that this Y-Bike advertised for 3 year olds is fine for a two year old to use?