Getting training wheels taken off a bicycle is often regarded as a rite of passage for youngsters learning to ride a bike — but some kids are skipping the step altogether by using balance bikes.

The best balance bikes can set young kids up for cycling success, by developing their skills and encouraging a love of bike riding. Among some experts, they’ve usurped training wheels as a ...

These bikes help tots learn to steer, brake, balance, and ride—making the eventual graduation to a pedal bike easier than it might be with training wheels. Kids as young as 18 months may be able ...

Getting training wheels taken off a bicycle is often regarded as a rite of passage for youngsters learning to ride a bike — ...