Woom 2 Pedal Bike 14”, Ages 3 to 4.5 Years

My son is 3.5 years old and for the last 12+ months have been using Strider Classic bike. Recently while trying to extend his seat post we've hit the max at 16" inches. We could get an extended seat post (and handlebar) which we contemplated or bite the bullet and get him the "big boys bike". We decided to bite the bullet and buy him a real bike.I've been debating between Woom 2 and Woom3. I read all the reviews here and on the internet but still wasn't sure if 2 will be big enough for him so he doesn't outgrow it but small enough so he can place both feet on the ground while he is still learning. One thing that I missed is comparison to strider (in terms of size) so here it is ... (see attached photos). I think Woom2 is a perfect upgrade from Strider bike (with regular length seat post - 16"). Woom 2 is a bit higher but my soon can just barely put the feet down which is fine.All that being said the bike is pricy but it is well made and you can see quality and engineering though was put into it. For the people who ride quality road / mtb or tri bikes you know that there is a difference between real bike and a bike from kid's store.Not sure if this is the bike or practice with balance bike but he picked it up quite quickly (2 days and first day was really a setup and quick test after I put the bike together for him). He still has lots to learn (using brakes properly, practice stoping and starting) but the worst part was quite painless.The company has also an "upgrade" program where they you can trade in the bike for the next size within some timeframe. Since I have a younger daughter which is probably going to be using the bike as well in the future I didn't sign up for that but that might make sense for some people.

Amazing bike! First read about this in the twowheelingtots site. Our son had a balance bike with a brake, so we decided to convert bike to the "no coaster brake" option. Mathias at the Woom office sent me a prepaid label to return the coaster wheel to them--I hate waste, so it was awesome bc I didn't know what to do with the coaster wheel after we changed it. 15 min after getting on the Woom, he was going solo! He is almost 4yo and little, 39" (not sure his inseam), but he fits with seat on lowest setting. He just rode 3 miles on a bike path--had the bike for about a month. Low to the ground so he can put his feet down while astride the seat (something kids with balance bikes are accustomed to doing). We removed the front brake bc we figured he didn't need it now. The brake handles are made for teeny hands (my son has little hands). The bike shop guy was impressed with the bike when I took it in to change out the coaster wheel. FYI: The non coaster wheel is available on the Woom site. Btw, the blue is a beautiful color.Only negative (it's so teeny, it doesn't matter and is easily fixed): the clips holding the brake wire to the frame of bike come off easily. The brake wire is still kinda in place, but my husband got a twist tie (the type that attaches a toy to its packaging) and used it to secure the wire to the frame. Really minor issue when u see how great this bike is for a kid.This is a really expensive bike, but totally worth it. We figure we can prob sell it used for a good price. My advice: Save by getting a reasonable balance bike--just enough to get a kid comfortable balancing--then spend the money on a pedal bike. It's impt to have a light frame, low to ground, Good engineering that cost more.

Amazing bike, but not cheap. Looks fantastic and is extremely well made. The bike shop I had assemble it said it was the best toddler bike they'd ever seen. My only gripe is that the rear axle bolt is not long enough to accommodate trainmen wheels. You'd had to replace that if you want them, What we ended doing (since my son's previous bike was a Strider balance bike) is just removing the pedals and allowing him to use it has a bigger balance bike to get used to the new size, brake system (instead of using his shoes!), etc. Then we'll add the pedals back.

Yes it's expensive, but it is worth every penny! I bought the WOOM 1 for my daughter's third birthday (March 2016). She mastered it in a few months. Last week, I ordered her the slightly larger pedal-version WOOM 2 with the free-wheeling kit. After three days, she can now confidently ride a pedal bike (without training wheels). Oh, did I mention she is 3 years old!? She flies down the driveway and sidewalks; it really is amazing.I don't know what magical voodoo WOOM puts into their products, but they have developed a system that blows away the old training wheel method. I think a lot of what makes the WOOM 1 and 2 so easy and comfortable for little ones is their weight. Compared to other balance bikes and pedal bikes, the WOOMs are feather light. My daughter doesn't even break 30 pounds, so having a lightweight bike was necessary for her. I know WOOM products come with a hefty price tag, but I unequivocally recommend their products for new, aspiring riders. Don't waste your time and money with heavy, cheap bikes with training wheels. Get your child on a balance bike, then go straight to pedals!*Side Note* I recommend ordering the free-wheeling kit and having it installed at your local bike shop ($10-$15 dollars). The biggest struggle when she first got on the WOOM 2 was the coaster brake. She kept reverse-pedaling and would come to a screeching halt. Just be sure that your little one has the hand strength to brake with the hand brakes. In fact, train them to use the hand brakes while they're learning on a balance bike.

Verpackung & Versand:Sehr professionell verpackt und an hervorstehenden Bauteilen durch Schaumstoff geschützt sodas keinerlei Transportschaden zu finden war. Der Versand dauerte lediglich 3 Tage und das eine Woche vor Ostern -> echt top!Haptik & Zusammenbau:Das Rad macht vom ersten Augenblick einen sehr wertigen und qualitativ hochwertigen Eindruck (ein deutlicher Unterschied zum 12" Puky). Der Gewichtsunterschied zum Puky ist enorm (Puky 10kg - Woom 6,5kg) und macht das Handling für die kleinen sehr viel leichter. Die Qualität der Lackierung allein ist hochwertiger als bei Autos. Die Räder sind extrem leicht läufig und keinerlei schleifen der Bremsen.Ich hatte erst Bedenken wegen des Freilaufes aber mein Sohn empfand das als besser da es ihm das Ausrichten der Padalen für das losfahren ungemein erleichtert hat. Bei der Probefahrt mit dem Puky (Rücktrittbremse) bremste er mehrfach aus versehen mit dem Rücktritt und kippte dann um. Der Zusammenbau ist selbsterklärend und das benötigte Werkzeug liegt bei. Allerdings macht die Montage der beigefügten Klingel keinen Sinn da diese an der Handbremse festgeschraubt werden soll.Praxistest:Mein 3,5 jähriger Sohn (98cm) fuhr vorher ausschließlich Laufrad ohne jegliche Fahrraderfahrung. Er stieg auf und war total überrascht und bissl geschockt wie leicht Fahrrad fahren sein kann und wieviel Spass es macht mit wenig Kraftaufwand sehr schnell zu sein. Resultat ist dass er keinen Weg mehr laufen möchte :o(

After a lot of research we decided to take the plunge and spend the money on this bike...it has been totally worth it. Our child with special needs was using a cumbersome adaptive bike, and his OT and PT both said it was unlikely that he would ever have the balance to ride a typical bike. We decided to risk it and while he is still using it as a glide bike (we haven’t put the pedals on) he has started gliding with both feet off the ground about 1 meter at a time and we have only had the bike for a week. It was super easy to complete the assembly. The bike is exceptionally well designed, ensuring the child’s body is positioned correctly to maximize balance and stability.

Great bike, it is really light and fits our kid really well. Daughter is almost as fast as her big brother now. She's little and can manage the bike fine. She can work the brakes and even do skids. She is almost four, and not a big kid. This bike replaces a heavy 12" we got for them to get started on. That's too small for her now, and she can really ride so she deserves something better.The description says the bike comes with a coaster brake and you can buy a freewheel kit. The internet says that's the law in the US, but ours came from amazon.ca to Canada and it is the freewheel version - no coaster brake. We're not against coaster brakes, I liked it when I was a kid, and our son likes his. But if you do want the freehub, you just might get it without asking (or having to pay another $80 for it).Would be five stars but for the cost.

Ohne viel Mühe hat unsere große Tochter Fahrradfahren gelernt. Sie hat das Fahrrad trotz ihrer 105 cm und nur 15 kg gut im Griff. Sie trägt es sogar alleine aus dem Keller und ist ganz stolz darauf.Sie fährt sicher und zügig. Durch die V-Bremsen hat sie die Beine frei, um sich abzufangen, falls ein Bremsmanöver zu rasant erfolgt.Der Ständer ist etwas wacklig und muss öfter fest gezogen werden. Die Kette hängt nach einem Jahr etwas durch und es kommt zu einer kurzen Verzögerung beim Antreten.Sobald die Kleine sich ans Woom traut, wird die Große auf das 3'er wechseln. Sie freut sich schon auf die vielen neuen Farben.

Después de leer muchas opiniones de expertos y visitar varias tiendas en mi ciudad para comparar me decidí por esta bici, con seguridad puedo decir que fue una excelente compra, los materiales son de muy buena calidad, la bici perfecta para mi hijo, llegó perfectamente empacada, casi armada, sólo pusimos pedales y volante y listo!, es un excelente artículo.