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Ride On Toys, Balance Bikes, Scooters and Cool Bikes for Kids of All Ages

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11. PlasmaCar

plasmacar©Plasmart

This unique ride-on toy is maneuvered by holding the steering wheel with 2 hands and moving them from side to side. The bike can move at a speed of 6 miles per hour. It is not recommended for use on hardwood floors or laminate surfaces. The car can support up to 220 lbs. Recommended for kids ages 3 and up.

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12. Wishbone Bike

wishbone bike©Wishbone

This is a a 3-in-1 bike for kids ages 1-5, that starts with two back wheels, which provides a lot of stability for young children to sit and propel it forward and backward with their feet similar to a tricycle without pedals. As children grow taller and gain more balance, the seat can be raised, the frame is flipped and one of the back wheels can be removed to transform into a balance bike.

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13. KaZAM Balance Bike

kazam balance bike©Kazam

Recommended for kids ages 3-5, the KaZAM is a unique balance bike with an integrated foot rest in the middle of the frame. Kids can alternate their feet to propel the bike forward, but place their feet in the center of the bike and work on developing their balance for a pedal bike. It is available in Blue, Red, Green, and Pink.

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14. EzyRoller

EzyRoller bike©EzyRoller

The EzyRoller moves quietly like a snake, without chains or pedals, using easy right-left leg movements. Recommended for ages 3-14, this bike supports up to 150 lbs in weight. Great for use both indoors and outdoors.

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15. Whiplash Scooter

Whiplash Scooter©Street Surfing / ©PriceGrabber

Similar to a stand-up scooter, but it is part scooter, part wave board. There is a 360 degree caster wheel that allows the board to drift and carve. Recommended for kids ages 7-9. The handle also folds for easy storage and transport.

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16. Razor RipRider 360 Caster

Razor Riprider Caster©Razor USA

Recommended for kids ages 5 and up, this is a caster tricycle. Similar to the old school "big wheel bikes" the bike is pedaled with 2 feet, but has caster wheels that allow the rider to spin 360 in a circle. The bike weighs 20 lbs. but supports up to 160 lbs.

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17. Razor Scooter

Razor Scooter E300©Razor USA LLC

Scooters allow kids to ride standing up, keeping one foot steady on the board, while the other propels the board forward. Razor scooters have an adjustable handlebar, fold storage and include a brakes. There are several different varieties of these scooters that come in various colors and with different style wheels. Recommended for kids ages 5 and up. The weight limit is about 140 lbs.

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