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Learn how to ride a bicycle on a Striders

Striders kids learning bike only 3kg
3kg only! with Striders kids bike it is fun to learn cycling

I’ve a previous post showing how my niece learnt riding a bicycle by removing the pedals from a JZ88 folding bike. But for toddlers the folding bike is just too high, even when the seat adjusted to the lowest position. Now we have a better solution for the younger kids – the Striders running bike! The principle is the same: no training wheel, let the kid to walk or run on a bike, experiment the balancing with the handle bar. Once they acquire the essential motor skill of balancing a moving bike on two wheel… Wow, the rest is a piece of cake, they are ready to pick up a real bicycle to ride. Best of all, they are going to have lots of fun while learning. Check out the videobelow (Press F5 to refresh the screen if you can’t see the video):

Introduction by the founder Mr. Ryan McFarland

Strider in Japan

Get Strider beginner bikes:

Strider bike rang

Feature Spec
 Frame  custom welded, thin-gauge steel alloy with integrated footrests
 Fork  welded steel, 70 degree headtube angle
 Paint  certified compliant with EU Safety Standard EN71
 Tyres  all terrain, puncture-proof, molded foam… no flats, ever!
 Wheels  molded plastic with sealed bearings riding on steel axles
 Saddle  injection molded ergonomic plastic shell with padded vinyl cover
 Seatpost  7/8” dia., chrome plated steel, 70 degree seattube angle
 Handlebars  7/8” dia., one piece custom welded steel with zero reach stem
 Weight  6 lbs. 9 oz. without optional brake
 Seat  height adjustable from 11” to 16”
 Handlebar  height adjustable from 20” to 22
 Handlebar  width 14”
 Wheelbase  22”
 Overall Length     33”
 Optional Brake  welded steel, foot operated friction type with polyurethane spring
 Packaging  colour printed box with handle, 7”w x 15”h x 29”l

Retail price: SGD 160

It’s your ride


It’s Your Ride from Cinecycle on Vimeo.

In the producer’s (Cinecycle) own words:

“The film spins a visual ballad between the two cyclists experiencing the city in their own unique ways. Both cyclists are city dwellers who amidst the chaos of the concrete jungle have created a private and peaceful psychological space as they traverse the streets. They are both alone and yet they are both very much aware of each others presence. The film speaks to the harmony with one’s environment that can be found while riding a bicycle in a city and the synchronistic connection we can have with those we have not even met.”

New Share Bike scheme in Taipei

YouBike bicycle
YouBike bicycle

A new public bike scheme is started by the Taipei goverment and supported by Giant bicycle in Taipei. Bicycle is already a clear growing trend all around the world. It is a symbol of advanced, civic and a green city. The cycling population in Taiwan is growing rapidly acrros all ages.

YouBike Stop and Control panel
YouBike Stop and Control panel

The ambition of the project is to promote the use of bicycle as the “last mile” connection for public transportation. This encourage a new commuting culture to let more people to take public transport. Increase transport efficiency while reducing the energy consumption. as the same time.

The YouBike system is controled by automated electronic system, using RFID and smart card system.

The YouBike Public Bicycle System uses the EasyCard as the membership card. Short-term card registration is available from the information kiosk at each rental point. Long-term card can be applied via the YouBike website or service center.

First 30 minutes of each session is free then $10 for each additional 15 minutes.

Some statistic:
Automated bicycle station: 11
RFID tagged parking space: 754
YouBikes: 500
Service center: 1