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What makes Woom bikes unique compared to other kids' bikes?
Woom bikes are designed specifically for children, focusing on lightweight frames, child-appropriate ergonomics, and high-quality components. Their design ensures easier learning, better control, and a more enjoyable riding experience for kids.
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At what age can my child start riding a Woom bike?
Woom offers balance bikes for children as young as 18 months up to teenagers. The Woom 1 balance bike is suitable for children starting around 18 months, and the sizing goes up to Woom 6, which is designed for children around 10 to 14 years old, depending on their height and comfort level.
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Can you install training wheels on a woom bike?
Woom doesn’t support training wheels for their bikes because we don’t believe training wheels are beneficial; in fact, we’ve found that training wheels are counterproductive to a child’s learning experience. The trials and tribulations of generations past have shown us that training wheels teach all the wrong things and that there are much simpler, better ways to start out.
Learn why Balance bikes and learning without training wheels is best for children.
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How do I choose the right size Woom bike for my child?
The most important factor in choosing the right size is your child's inseam measurement and height. Ready, Set, Pedal provides a detailed size chart that matches these measurements to the appropriate bike size, ensuring a comfortable and safe riding experience.
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Are Woom bikes adjustable to grow with my child?
Woom bikes come with adjustable components, such as the seat post and handlebars, allowing the bike to grow with your child to some extent. However, ensuring a proper fit for safety and comfort means you may need to upgrade to a larger size as your child grows.
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How do Woom bikes support a child's learning to ride?
Woom bikes are designed with a focus on ease of learning. The lightweight design makes it easier for children to handle the bike, while the geometry ensures a stable ride. Balance bikes, like the Woom 1, help children learn balance and coordination before transitioning to pedal bikes.
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What safety features do Woom bikes have?
Safety features include child-sized brake levers with adjustable reach, making it easier for small hands to operate the brakes. The bikes also have a steering limiter on the smaller models to prevent oversteering, and non-toxic, safety-tested materials are used throughout.
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How environmentally friendly are Woom bikes?
Woom takes several steps to ensure its products are environmentally friendly, including using sustainable materials where possible, minimizing packaging waste, and offering a bike recycling program called UPcycling, which allows customers to return their outgrown Woom bikes for a credit towards their next purchase.
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What warranty and support does Woom offer?
Woom bikes come with a 2-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Additionally, Woom provides excellent customer support for any queries or issues that may arise, including parts replacement and maintenance advice.
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How can I purchase a Woom bike and what is the price range?
Woom bikes can be purchased directly from Ready, Set, Pedal. Ready, Set, Pedal completes a safety-check and honors all manufactures warranty. Further, we do not make money on shipping and pass our low shipping rates directly to you. Prices vary depending on the model and size of the bike, generally ranging from around $200 to $700 or more for specialized models.
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Where are Woom bikes made?
Woom bikes are produced in partnership with factories in several countries, with a focus on manufacturing bikes for the European market within Europe. They have a warehouse in Austin and can be viewed at Ready, Set, Pedal showroom in Denver by appointment.
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How much do Woom bikes weigh? Woom bikes are known for being very lightweight. Weights range from 3 kilograms for the Woom 1 to 12.8 kilograms for the Woom Now 6.
- Are Woom bikes good for beginners? Yes, Woom bikes are a great choice for beginner riders. Their lightweight design and comfortable ergonomics make them easy for kids to handle and control.
