Alpha One

My four-year-old went from a balance bike to pedaling in about ten minutes. The compact drivetrain means his little legs actually reach the pedals without stretching, which was the whole problem with his old bike. Aluminum frame is light enough that he can pick it up himself when he tips over.

The low-slung frame made it so easy for my five-year-old to get on and off by himself. He was pedaling confidently within the first ten minutes.

My kid went from a balance bike to pedaling in about ten minutes, which I didn't expect. The compact drivetrain means his little legs actually reach the pedals without the seat being slammed all the way down. Only gripe is the grips feel a bit slick when his hands sweat.