What is Trybike?

Trybike is a steel construction, convertible balance bike designed in the Netherlands as a first bike for toddlers and children. Trybike is available in colours to suit your child’s personality and is convertible from a 3-wheeled trike to a 2-wheeled balance bike. Trybike is a self-propelled bike (no pedals) to assist your child is developing balance, leg strength and confidence.

What age is Trybike suitable for?

Trybike is suitable for toddlers starting as early as 15 months when used as a 3-wheeled trike. Children aged 2.5 years to approximately 6 years of age will enjoy the next stage of riding development with the Trybike as a balance bike. Suitable ages will vary depending on the individual child's size and capabilities

What are the benefits of a convertible trike/balance bike?

A Trybike is convertible from a 3-wheel trike to a 2-wheel balance bike – this functionality will allow the Trybike to grow with your child and adapt to their changing learning requirements and developmental needs. In the early stages of learning, a young child will enjoy using the trybike as a trike – developing leg strength, spatial awareness, mind/body co-ordination and the general concept of being seated on an object that is capable of moving under their own power and control. A Trybike can be a great next step from a baby ride on or walker.

As your child grows, strengths develop and your child will be ready to to have their Trybike adjusted from a trike to a 2-wheel balance bike. In doing so your will empower your child to learn to balance without the need of assistance or training wheels.

Benefits of a trike

A trike is an excellent starting point for kids learning to ride a bike. A trike has 3 wheels, 2 located at the rear which provides stability and prevents the trike tipping over which is ideal for a young child or toddler who hasn’t yet learn to balance a 2-wheeled bike. Please keep in mind that children above 3 years should ride a tricycle. Kids must not go out on roads alone until they can navigate the traffic on roads. Kids can reap the following benefits by riding trikes. Toddler’s are always moving and a Trybike is a great way to put that creative exploration and energy to good use.

While riding a trike or a tricycle, kids learn to coordinate with their mind and body. They will automatically learn to adjust to their surroundings. It will help in nervous development and give kids better instincts.

A trike is fun to ride and will provide endless enjoyment in the outdoors for your child, and will provide a high level of physical exercise. A trike will help your child learn to coordinate their mind and body, develop confidence and awareness of surroundings and terrain.

Safety when riding a Trybike

Make sure your child is wearing a correctly fitted helmet and is in safe surrounding away from traffic and hazards every time they are on their Trybike. A designated riding track or park with adult supervision is ideal for learning to ride before your child has developed road safety awareness.

Shop Trybike online

Shop the range of Trybike colours online with us right here or come see us at our Hobart Tasmania boutique. Our friendly staff will be happy to demonstrate the Trybike functionality and versatility to you. Raspberry Lane Boutique is a leading Trybike stockist and we also have a range of helmets for toddlers and young children. Check out our full collection of Scooters, Trikes and accessories online.