2024 the best beginner bike review


Price: $149.99
(as of Oct 21, 2024 09:15:16 UTC - Details)

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Teach your child to ride on the perfect blend kid-centric engineering and BMX style. The Koen features a SmartStart design, which has been carefully calibrated to a child’s proportions for a comfortable ride and ideal riding position. This includes a lighter bike frame for added control, smaller grip handles to match smaller hands, a narrower pedal position to match narrow kid hips, and much more. Best of all, the Koen grows with your child. Training wheels are included to help get them started. From there, the tool-free adjustable seat post easily accommodates your child as they grow. Rear coaster and front hand brakes ease the transition to a bigger, hand-break-only bike when they’re ready. Plus, a saddle handle makes it easy to comfortably carry or tow the bike when they get tired or use it for hanging storage at home. The Koen features all this plus a number plate, BMX styling. Teach your child the joy of riding on the brand you trust with the Schwinn Koen.
12-inch wheels ideal for riders 1-4 years old or 28-38 inches tall, tool free adjustable saddle allows the bicycle to grow with your kid
SmartStart bikes are engineered specifically for a kid's proportions, smaller grips, and lightweight frame create an easier ride and control
Training wheels can be easily detached, a saddle handle to provide parental support during the learning process, and chain guard in place to safeguard little hands, feet, and clothing
Equipped with both rear coaster brake and front caliper brake, easing the transition to a bigger, hand-brake-only bike when they’re ready
Arrives partially assembled, tools needed: Philips screwdriver, 4-8mm Allen wrench, adjustable wrench
Reviewer: Cowboy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Outstanding kids bike for the price.
Review: This 18" bike was purchased for a 4.5 year old (46" tall) who is riding without training wheels. Despite reservations that this bike would be too big, it is the perfect size with the seat down all the way and there is plenty of room to grow.Assembly took about 20 minutes and the only tools that were needed was an Alan wrench, socket set and Phillip screwdriver. Most of this time was actually spent unpacking the bike which was wrapped heavily in cardboard and other protective material. Actual assembly time was closer to 10 minutes. The only fine tuning required was the front break and everything else went together smoothly. I liked how the handlebars are adjustable so I was able to angle them inward for the shorter arm reach.I did remove the plastic number plate off the handlebars because I didn't like the look. Otherwise this is a sharp looking and sturdy kids bike that should be good for two to three years of use. I also liked that it came with a kick stand which most other bikes tend to come without these days.This is a shout out to Amazon Warehouse Deals for a Used - Very Good item that only had a banged up box and otherwise appeared brand new for $60 less than a new bike. Most sizes and colors had numerous items on Amazon Warehouse Deals so there is a good chance you'll be able to save some money on this bike. Funny thing is this item actually came with two sets of pedals, when most items tend to be missing parts, so if you get this item and are missing pedals let me know and I've got you covered.

Reviewer: Gigi4
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Exactly as pictured 💜
Review: The bike is a gift for my granddaughter, and she LOVES it!!! I am pretty handy with tools, but having said that, be aware that the box it arrived in clearly states that it should be assembled by a professional, and the instructions were not specifically for the bike I bought.. so you have to figure out what type of seat , wheels and most importantly brakes you have. And you will need a tire pressure gauge and bike pump, because the tires have to be inflated to a specific PSI. Also, if you read the AI generated information about ease of assembly, know that there are NO TOOLS included as it says.. the box does not state that tools are included.. so I’m not sure where that information came from. Aside from that, it’s a very sturdy bike, the seat height is adjustable so as your child grows taller, the bike can grow with them. Stability with the training wheels in place is really good. I would definitely recommend this bike.. but if you are not mechanically inclined, be prepared to have someone else put it together.

Reviewer: Amazon fan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great bike
Review: We got this one for our granddaughter's fifth birthday and it was a hit. It was super easy to assemble and the design and sturdiness of the bike was excellent. Schwinn has always been a good name for bikes so I felt this was a good choice for her first two wheeler. She had an easy time riding and loved it. In fact, it was such a hit that we bought a second one for her sister who will be turning 3 this month. She's tall for her age and loved riding her sister's bike. She chose a different color and is really happy with it. Only downside is the lack of a kick stand which we will need once the training wheels come off. It would be nice to have a matching stand rather than the chrome color that can be purchased separately. The basket is also a bit flimsy and could break after several falls once the training wheels come off and the bike hits the ground. These are all minor inconveniences as the overall quality of the bike seems really good. It's only our first month so we'll have to see how the two bikes hold up after this summer.

Reviewer: Ashton S
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: 4.5 stars, kid loves his first bike!
Review: Bought this as a first bike for my 6yo. He’s 3ft 11inches tall and the 18 inch fits him perfectly, with a little room to grow. The bike is black and sleek. Tires work well. We had to add more air into them prior to riding it. Training wheels were super easy to install and take off when my 6yo was done with them. He learned to ride two wheels on this bike. It rides smooth. It’s a bit heavy. Even for me to lift on the bike rack but I manage. My kiddo can pick it up when it falls on the ground. Just not the lightest bike.Docking a half star because assembly went along great until the very end when we had to make sure the brakes worked. The instructions were poor for troubleshooting the brakes and a screw was stripped prior to us assembling it. It did take two adults to assemble in less than an hour, plus we took it to a local bike shop to have the brakes checked. It was a minor annoyance; still recommend this bike.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Great Bike for Smaller Kids
Review: Reading some of these reviews had me a bit concerned. I believe that many are written by individuals expecting the bike to arrive ready to ride. This is not the case.You should avoid making this purchase if you are not mechanically inclined. With that said, assembly is not difficult. This will include adjusting the hand brakes. These are the items usually already done for you when purchasing from a bike shop.A lot of reviews mention issues with the crank bearings failing. I believe this is caused either by they way the bike is shipped or by kids dropping the bike on its side too frequently after removing the training wheels. That is because the crank housing is plastic. It’s the only thing that is lacking of typical Schwinn quality. When the bike arrived at my house, it was clearly marked not to place the package on its side. The delivery person did so anyway.Before I even pulled it out of the box, I checked to make sure it was not damaged and that there were no missing parts. Good to go!This is a very nice kid’s bike and my son loves it. The bike is fairly lite for having a steel frame. If your kids requires an 18 inch model or smaller, I would recommend it. If you are looking for a 20 inch model, I would consider another model or brand, especially if your kid is an aggressive rider.Good luck!

Reviewer: David H. Watkins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect “starter” bike!
Review: Easy to assemble (most of it arrives already complete). Bought it for our 5 year old grandson and it passes the critical test: he LOVES IT!!

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It's a beautiful bike and my son loved it. He learnt cycling on this bike so it's special for us. Assembling the bike was tougher than I thought, specifically the handle. I wish it came with better instructions I had to search some videos to fix it.

Reviewer: Héctor Varela
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: La compré para mí hijo de 3 años y lo que más me preocupaba era el tema del ensamblado, porque pensé que venía todo desarmado y la verdad fue una sorpresa ver qué no fue así, ya que toda la parte del cuadro ya viene lista, así que prácticamente solo hay que montar llantas, volante y asiento. El producto le pareció de muy buena calidad en cuanto a materiales y funciona excelente, mi hijo ya tiene 2 meses usándola y sin problemas, todo excelente.

Reviewer: MAVEGAG
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Llego al día siguiente de ordenarla, se entregó en caja cerrada sin daños, toda la bicicleta y accesorios se encontraban completamente protegidos para evitar fricción entre ellos, los materiales y acabados excelentes, fácil de armar, le encanto a mi nena, la recomiendo ampliamente.

Reviewer: simon golzar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good quality, easy to put together great for my 5 year old

Reviewer: Anderson C.
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: There are no training wheels (the description is completely deceptive), I can't install the reflector because its base which is attached to the bike is missing, there is no installation section in the manual. Unless the company sends the missing pieces and wheels, I will keep this score. The box in which the bike comes is very fragile and with a lot of holes. It would be a reasonable birthday gift. Please look for something else!

Customers say

Customers like the appearance and color of the bicycle. They mention it looks like a classic BMX bike and the paint is decent. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the build quality, ease of assembly, and value for money.

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