A balance bike (or run bike) is a bicycle without pedals that learners propel by pushing their feet against the ground.[1] By allowing children to focus on developing their sense of balance and coordination before introducing pedalling, balance bikes enable independent riding more quickly than training wheels.[2][3]
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